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Learning from Labour | 

Intermediate ETFO Resource

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What’s Next for the Labour Movement? 

Examining Union Websites to Determine Next Steps

Lesson Plan

Curriculum Expectation(s) and Big Ideas and Concepts

Unit

Grades

Teacher(s) Timeline:

What’s Next for the Labour Movement? 
Examining Union Websites to Determine Next Steps

Grade 7 and 8

45 minute lesson

Lesson Description

Students will review their learning from the unit and make connections to the labour movement today. Furthermore, they will make 
predictions about which rights will be fought for next by the labour movement.

Curriculum Expectations(s)

Big Ideas and Concepts

Identify key political and legal changes that occurred in and/or 
affected Canada during the time period under study.

Identify key social and economic changes that occurred in and/or 
affected Canada during the time period under study.

Assess the impact that differences in the distribution of rights and 
privileges on various groups and individuals in Canada during the 
time period under study.

Interpret and analyze information and evidence relevant to their 
investigations, using a variety of tools.

Big Ideas

The labour movement continues to fight for the rights of workers 
(unionized and nonunionized alike).

Working conditions have improved greatly since 1850 but inequity, 
discrimination and unsafe conditions continue to be a concern of 
the labour movement.

Framing Questions

What are some rights that the labour movement continues to fight 
for? 

Where does the labour movement go from here?

Accommodations/Modifications

Print out Canadian Labour Congress’ Together Fairness Works 
campaign material for students who are unable to navigate 
websites.

Provide students opportunities to share the results of their website 
exploration orally or independently rather than working in groups.

See ETFO Special Education Handbook for suggestions on how to 
meet the needs of all learners.

Materials

Chart paper and writing tools

Access to technology 

Labour Movement Today Links handout

Poster paper (for optional extension activities)

Art supplies (for optional extension activities)

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