Next class:
Blue group (02): Wednesday, October 17, per. 3
Red group (01): Thursday, per. 2 (many of you did not do any of the homework)
Orange group (06): Friday, per. 1
We will:
-Correct yellow homework booklet: three documents, answers to questions...
-Complete map of occupied area of NF (textbook, p. 26)
-work on 6 multiple choice questions regarding the seigneurial system
Quiz: Just the facts!
17 short answer questions re. population and settlement
-Champlain, NF under chartered company rule, NF under rule of Royal Government, seigneurial system, Talon's efforts, population numbers, NF's claimed vs. occupied territory, territorial expansion...
Remember to continue to develop vocabulary and understand concepts:
-colony
-government
-monopoly
-chartered company
-settlement
-territory
-natural increase
-seigneurial system
-evangelisation
-religious orders
-French regime
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
*UPDATED: Evolution of NF's population, 1608-1760
October 13:
Warning: A quiz is coming, as is an evaluation about New France and its population and settlement...
Last week, we reviewed the European voyages of exploration and the claiming of land for France in North America by Jacques Cartier. This class bridged the "gap" between our examination of Aboriginal populations (territory, characteristics, culture and spirituality) and what we will now start - the establishment of a French colony.
In 1608, Champlain established a permanent settlement - a fur trading post - at Quebec City. The population grew very slowly, throughout the French regime; in particular, it had a slow start in the first 50 years of its existence. After 1663, France took direct control of the colony and implemented measures that would increase the population.
The population of New France inhabited a geographically small area - that of the St. Lawrence Valley. However, the boundaries of New France extended well beyond the occupied territory; by the 1720's, it stretched as far west as Saskatchewan, as far south as New Orleans, and as far east as Labrador (see maps below for evolution of territory). This territory had been claimed by explorers, missionaries and coureurs des bois.
Class 1: NF under company rule
In groups, you will brainstorm what you remember from last year; then, we will discuss and organise the information along a timeline. We will take 1-2 slides of notes (short!) about the period 1608-1663; and you will have four documents to examine that correspond to this period. They will allow you to "diagnose" what was the major problem in New France, with regard to its population. Your homework is to break down the documents and find the vital information. Luckily, they're easy!
Class 2: NF under Royal Government
I will show you how to break down documents and take from them the most vital information. The documents will focus on Talon's census and his findings; you will look at other documents and see the results of the measures taken by the government to increase NF's population (encouraging immigration and increasing the birth rate - see this about the filles du roi...). You will take one slide of notes that summarise the 1663-1760 period.
Homework: Booklet
Summarise three documents in one line; answer six questions (separate loose-leaf, full sentences), and complete a map outlining the occupied territory of NF during the French Regime. I've included a concise and basic reading about Talon, as well as statistics (back page) regarding NF's population (age groups, immigrants...) over 150 years.
Class 3: French territory in North America
-organization of territory: seigneurial system (elements & location)
-read about the social groups in New France, in particular about the seigneur
Observe the maps below. Pay attention to:
-possessed territory vs. claimed vs. occupied territory
-the territorial growth btween 1645, to 1673, to 1712;
-location of NF's four towns (map 4)
http://www.edmaps.com/html/canada.html
Warning: A quiz is coming, as is an evaluation about New France and its population and settlement...
Last week, we reviewed the European voyages of exploration and the claiming of land for France in North America by Jacques Cartier. This class bridged the "gap" between our examination of Aboriginal populations (territory, characteristics, culture and spirituality) and what we will now start - the establishment of a French colony.
In 1608, Champlain established a permanent settlement - a fur trading post - at Quebec City. The population grew very slowly, throughout the French regime; in particular, it had a slow start in the first 50 years of its existence. After 1663, France took direct control of the colony and implemented measures that would increase the population.
The population of New France inhabited a geographically small area - that of the St. Lawrence Valley. However, the boundaries of New France extended well beyond the occupied territory; by the 1720's, it stretched as far west as Saskatchewan, as far south as New Orleans, and as far east as Labrador (see maps below for evolution of territory). This territory had been claimed by explorers, missionaries and coureurs des bois.
Class 1: NF under company rule
In groups, you will brainstorm what you remember from last year; then, we will discuss and organise the information along a timeline. We will take 1-2 slides of notes (short!) about the period 1608-1663; and you will have four documents to examine that correspond to this period. They will allow you to "diagnose" what was the major problem in New France, with regard to its population. Your homework is to break down the documents and find the vital information. Luckily, they're easy!
Class 2: NF under Royal Government
I will show you how to break down documents and take from them the most vital information. The documents will focus on Talon's census and his findings; you will look at other documents and see the results of the measures taken by the government to increase NF's population (encouraging immigration and increasing the birth rate - see this about the filles du roi...). You will take one slide of notes that summarise the 1663-1760 period.
Homework: Booklet
Summarise three documents in one line; answer six questions (separate loose-leaf, full sentences), and complete a map outlining the occupied territory of NF during the French Regime. I've included a concise and basic reading about Talon, as well as statistics (back page) regarding NF's population (age groups, immigrants...) over 150 years.
Class 3: French territory in North America
-organization of territory: seigneurial system (elements & location)
-read about the social groups in New France, in particular about the seigneur
Observe the maps below. Pay attention to:
-possessed territory vs. claimed vs. occupied territory
-the territorial growth btween 1645, to 1673, to 1712;
-location of NF's four towns (map 4)
http://www.edmaps.com/html/canada.htmlMonday, October 1, 2012
Aboriginal culture and spirituality
You must understand aboriginal spirituality and elements of their cultural expression. It is important to remember their relationship with nature and the concept of the circle of life. Lastly, you should understand the importance of "reciprocal relations" and "gift-giving" within groups and between groups.
Read RED textbook, pp. 13-15. Complete the handout: 7 questions, fill-in-the-blank, and categorise the statements on the back. Summarise how their spirituality (animism) impacted their culture and cultural expression.
Following this morning's discussion about what are elements of culture and the "irrelevance" of Shakespeare (blue group):
Read RED textbook, pp. 13-15. Complete the handout: 7 questions, fill-in-the-blank, and categorise the statements on the back. Summarise how their spirituality (animism) impacted their culture and cultural expression.
Following this morning's discussion about what are elements of culture and the "irrelevance" of Shakespeare (blue group):
Monday, September 24, 2012
Aboriginals: Summary and Quiz
SUMMARY:
On the back of your first worksheet, you will write a short summary (paragraph) about the stages of the arrival of the first occupants to the territory of Quebec. This does not include the theories about the arrival to the Americas over 30 000 years ago.
The information is found in the textbook: bottom, p.12-15. The information that you are summarising is their stages of arrival - not a detailed account of climatic changes or the available vegetation. Each stage - Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland, etc. - requires only a couple of lines with the most appropriate information.
QUIZ: NEXT CLASS
Your quiz will be a short-answer quiz, of about 20 questions. To be successful, go over and study the following:
- textbook, p. 10-11; pp. 16-1;
- class notes (migration theories, Iroquoian, Algonkian, Inuit);
- understand the various characteristics of each group; know which physical regions that they inhabited and how each group adapted to their environments.
If there is something with which you are have difficulty, please see me. It doesn't take long to make information clear!
On the back of your first worksheet, you will write a short summary (paragraph) about the stages of the arrival of the first occupants to the territory of Quebec. This does not include the theories about the arrival to the Americas over 30 000 years ago.
The information is found in the textbook: bottom, p.12-15. The information that you are summarising is their stages of arrival - not a detailed account of climatic changes or the available vegetation. Each stage - Paleoindian, Archaic, Woodland, etc. - requires only a couple of lines with the most appropriate information.
QUIZ: NEXT CLASS
Your quiz will be a short-answer quiz, of about 20 questions. To be successful, go over and study the following:
- textbook, p. 10-11; pp. 16-1;
- class notes (migration theories, Iroquoian, Algonkian, Inuit);
- understand the various characteristics of each group; know which physical regions that they inhabited and how each group adapted to their environments.
If there is something with which you are have difficulty, please see me. It doesn't take long to make information clear!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Sec 5: REPEATER HISTORY
Some information that is pertinent:
As you know, HCE 4 credits are necessary in achieving a Quebec high school diploma. An enormous number of students across the provinces were unsuccessful both last June and in the supplemental August exam. There are about 55 students who could be enrolled in this class at MVHS; this, however, is unreasonable in a high school setting. Therefore, some decisions have to be made.
We are not obliged to offer a repeater history class to secondary 5 students; it is a privilege that the school offers you the opportunity to gain these necessary credits. Thus, there are criteria for being enrolled in the class, which will be discussed further in one-on-one meetings with students.
There are three possible supplemental exam dates for you in 2013: January, June and August. No one has to remain in the repeater class; there are options available to you to help you be successful, should you not be enrolled in the course:
1) An intensive after-school tutorial will be held in November, December and early January in preparation for the supplemental;
2) Ms. Long has resource periods in her schedule. Tutorial can be booked with her, especially in anticipation of January;
3) Distance-education, available through the board;
4) Private tutoring;
5) Do-it-yourself.
As you know, HCE 4 credits are necessary in achieving a Quebec high school diploma. An enormous number of students across the provinces were unsuccessful both last June and in the supplemental August exam. There are about 55 students who could be enrolled in this class at MVHS; this, however, is unreasonable in a high school setting. Therefore, some decisions have to be made.
We are not obliged to offer a repeater history class to secondary 5 students; it is a privilege that the school offers you the opportunity to gain these necessary credits. Thus, there are criteria for being enrolled in the class, which will be discussed further in one-on-one meetings with students.
There are three possible supplemental exam dates for you in 2013: January, June and August. No one has to remain in the repeater class; there are options available to you to help you be successful, should you not be enrolled in the course:
1) An intensive after-school tutorial will be held in November, December and early January in preparation for the supplemental;
2) Ms. Long has resource periods in her schedule. Tutorial can be booked with her, especially in anticipation of January;
3) Distance-education, available through the board;
4) Private tutoring;
5) Do-it-yourself.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Quebec's upcoming election
If you want to understand what the different parties in Quebec are promising, here is a helpful CBC website: political platform navigator.
You may also want to see how you'd vote. Try CBC's Vote Compass!
You may also want to see how you'd vote. Try CBC's Vote Compass!
Monday, August 27, 2012
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