Overall Objective
This unit will challenge students to examine and evaluate the impact of cultural diversity on their communities and on Canadian life in general.
Grade level
Advanced 9–12 and beyond. This unit can be adapted to younger grades and different courses of study in various Canadian provinces and territories.
Content Areas
History
Geography
Citizenship
Social Studies
Politics
Materials Required
(Teachers can select an option based on available materials.)
Option A: Laptop & Projector
Option B: Computer lab
Chart paper, whiteboard, poster board, and student selected art media.
Summary
Using film excerpts, photo archives and school and community archival material, this unit asks students to examine the impact of cultural diversity on Canadian communities, from both a historical and contemporary perspective. In addressing the issues surrounding cultural diversity, students will discover the many positive impacts of cultural diversity, such as language and religious tolerance and racial harmony, particularly in their school, local community and in Canada as a nation.
