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Learning from Labour |
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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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