Description: Begin research using the following topics on the CBC Radio and Television Archives Web site: The Berger Pipeline Inquiry, Trudeaumania: A Swinger for Prime Minister, The October Crisis: Civil Liberties Suspended, and Canada's Constitutional Debates, then expand your search to include other resources. Use your research to prepare and present a newspaper or broadcast newsmagazine dealing with one of the following topics related to the Trudeau era: Trudeaumania, the October Crisis, Canada's Constitutional Debates, and the Berger Pipeline Inquiry.
Purpose:1. To research information using Internet and traditional sources2. To successfully complete basic research on a given topic3. To prepare and present a newspaper or broadcast newsmagazine
Timelines: Start date: _________________ Due date: _________________
Procedures:1. Project is introduced in class.2. In your group, choose a format for your presentation.3. In your group, research the information you will need for your presentation.4. Gather your information and prepare a rough draft of your newspaper or broadcast newsmagazine for peer or teacher evaluation.5. Make necessary revisions based on peer or teacher evaluation.6. Complete or rehearse a final version of your presentation.7. Present your newspaper or broadcast newsmagazine to the class.8. Finished presentation is evaluated.
Assessment: In this chart, list or follow the specific evaluation criteria determined by your teacher.
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Criteria Description/Explanation Mark/Percentage Value
Use this worksheet to help focus your research on the following events of the Trudeau Era: Trudeaumania, The October Crisis, The Constitutional Debate, and the Berger Pipeline Inquiry.
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What do you think were the most significant consequences of these events that took place during the Trudeau era? Why?
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Research and Writing Tips
Research
· Allot an appropriate amount of time for research and avoid last minute panic.· Make brief but careful notes and always identify your sources for the information you gathered. Keep a record of all sources consulted and used.· In general, use your own words when making notes.· If you find something you wish to quote directly, use quotation marks and note the source.· Research on a regular basis and keep your notes in a special research folder, envelope, or binder.· Keep a research log to record your progress.· Begin researching on the CBC Radio and Television Archives Web site. Make full use of the site before moving on to other sources.
Preparation of Newspaper or Broadcast Newsmagazine
· Prepare a rough layout or a script.· Consult members of your group and your teacher for advice about your intentions for this project.· Be open to group suggestions for changes to your layout or script.
List any additional tips suggested by your teacher, group members, or personal experience.
Additional Tips
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Demonstrates superior understanding of key facts, ideas, and concepts related to topic.
Underline criteria to be applied or write in additional criteria in "other" box.
Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
Superior communication of research findings through well-written articles, analysis, or a creative and solid script. Excellent research logs and research folder.
Superior use of inquiry and analysis to pursue research through Internet and other research sources.
Superior application of newspaper or broadcast newsmagazine conventions, such as a wide variety of articles (news, opinion) or an in-depth discussion of the topic.
Summary Comments/Suggestions:
Assessor (Circle) : Peer/ Self/ Teacher Date:
Demonstrates good understanding of key facts, ideas, and concepts related to topic.
Demonstrates fair understanding of key facts, ideas, and concepts related to topic.
Demonstrates poor understanding of key facts, ideas, and concepts related to topic.
Good use of inquiry and analysis to pursue research through Internet and other research sources.
Fair use of inquiry and analysis to pursue research through Internet and other research sources.
Poor use of inquiry and analysis to pursue research through Internet and other research sources.
Sound application of newspaper or broadcast newsmagazine conventions, such as a variety of articles (news, opinion) or a clear discussion of the topic.
Reasonable application of newspaper or broadcast newsmagazine conventions, such as headlines and news articles or a surface discussion of the topic.
Weak application of newspaper or broadcast newsmagazine conventions.
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Good communication of research findings through well-written articles, analysis, or a creative and solid script. Good research logs and research folder.
Fair communication of research findings through well-written articles, analysis, or a creative and solid script. Fair research logs and research folder.
Poor communication of research findings through well-written articles, analysis, or a creative and solid script. Poor research logs and research folder.
The Trudeau Era: Major Events
Talking About the Trudeau Era: Conversation Guide
Use this conversation guide to reflect on your viewpoint and your collected information to raise questions and refine your thinking before your group delivers its presentation about the main events of the Trudeau era.
A Few GuidelinesIn order to make your discussion time as useful and productive as possible, consider the following:· Appoint a leader to help direct and move the conversation along.· Be invitational, not confrontational. Avoid put downs and negative comments.· Speak clearly and succinctly.· Stay on topic.· Consider making notes to help you remember good ideas, facts, expressions, and points of view.
Some Key Questions to Consider1. In what ways was Pierre Trudeau different from previous Canadian leaders when he entered the political scene in 1968?
2. Why were Canadians so fascinated with Pierre Trudeau in 1968?
3. What qualities did Pierre Trudeau possess that made him an effective political leader? What qualities did he possess that sometimes worked against him?
4. Why was the October Crisis of 1970 a major event in Canadian history?
5. What were the long-term consequences of the October Crisis on relations between Quebec and the rest of Canada?
6. What important steps in the constitutional history of Canada took place during the Trudeau era?
7. What were Pierre Trudeau's views regarding the reform of Canada's constitution? What steps did he take to implement these ideas during his term in office?
8. What were the main arguments for and against the construction of the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline in the Northwest Territories in the 1970s?
9. Why was the idea of the pipeline rejected at the time?
10. What role did B.C. judge Thomas Berger play in the debate over the construction of the Mackenzie Valley Pipeline?
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