Queen's University at Kingston


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LESSON 3.6: Atlantic Canada and Immigration

With the class, brainstorm reasons why settlers were attracted to Canada. Look up the Web site http://www.schoolnet.ca/collections/placentia

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Portfolio assignment: Have the students create a pamphlet, Web site, newspaper ad or poster that might have enticed settlers to come to atlantic Canada in the 18th century. They should include information such as the cultural groups already settled, some of the benefits of the area and the accomplishments of settlers.

For the remainder of class, prepare for the gallery showing.


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