Lesson 3
| The Labour Day Critical Design Challenge
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The Labour Day Critical Design Challenge
Your municipality is asking for proposals to revitalize ‘Labour Day’ and honour the efforts of workers today and in the past. You or your
team hope to be hired as the Historical and Current Events Planning Group to lead this effort! Submit a one-to-two page report OR
provide an oral presentation with visual supports (anchor chart, Prezi or slideshow) which outlines your vision.
PART A: Proposal Planner
Identify your target audience. Which group of citizens are you trying to reach and engage? (You might have more than one target
audience.) What do those citizens like? What do they need? What do they need to know?
PART B: Develop your Knowledge and Make Selections
Together, your team has
the required background
knowledge about …
Identify two to three of the most significant aspects, people,
organizations, events or developments in each category
Labour Day origin and practices
Employment Standards and Health
and Safety Regulations Today
Organized Labour
Additional historical or local
perspectives