![Land Bridge to the New World - Prehistory](91/h3-vtb05_1-e.jpg)
![Crossing the Atlantic - 11th Century](91/h3-vtb06_1-e.jpg)
![The "New" Continent - 16th Century](91/h3-vtb07_1-e.jpg)
![Expanding in All Directions - 17th Century](91/h3-vtb08_1-e.jpg)
![Exploring Westward - 18th Century](91/h3-vtb09_1-e.jpg)
![Mapping the Northwest - 18th Century](91/h3-vtb10_1-e.jpg)
![The Pacific Coast - 18th Century](91/h3-vtb11_1-e.jpg)
![The Arctic and More - 19th Century](91/h3-vtb12_1-e.jpg)
![Triumph in the High North - 20th Century](91/h3-vtb13_1-e.jpg)
![[graphic]](91/h3-vtb00.jpg)
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Leading the Way
Teacher Assessment Sheet
Program Area: Social Studies (History)
Criterion: Understanding Concepts
Attainment Descriptor:
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As an individual or as a member of a small-group research team, the student locates, records and presents accurate historical information related to the exploration of Canada.
Program Area: Social Studies (History)
Criterion: Understanding Concepts
Attainment Descriptor:
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As an individual or as a member of a small-group research team, the student formulates conclusions based on the evidence presented in short historical documents.
Program Area: Language, Reading
Criterion: Reading of Non-fiction Materials
Attainment Descriptors:
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The student reads related information from the sources specified by the teacher.
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The student applies information from reading to the completion of student tasks (student worksheets and extension activities).
Program Area: Language, Writing
Criterion: Communicate ideas and information for a variety of purposes.
Attainment Descriptors:
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The student completes student worksheets by answering in complete sentences.
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The student prepares a short report on the importance of the Northwest Passage, respecting the principal requirements:
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Answers all questions
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Uses proper grammar and spelling
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Uses proper report format
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The student prepares a short biographical report on a related explorer.
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The student compares and contrasts two different explorers.
Program Area: Language, Oral and Visual Communication
Criterion: Communication Skills
Attainment Descriptors:
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The student participates in group discussions related to exploration.
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The student contributes and works constructively to alternate viewpoints.
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The student uses various techniques to develop a poster presenting required information in a graphical format:
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Includes key biographical information
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Routes of exploration
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Dangers encountered and major accomplishments
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