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What Caused Herbert Norman to Take his Life?
http://www.canadianmysteries.ca A critical thinking challenge for students, ages 16 to 18 Introduction For many people it is hard to imagine the deep psychological and physical harm that resulted from the Cold War. Just as the idea of terrorism generates public fear in a post-9/11 world, the idea of communism after World War II had a…
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Spined Pig
Write a humorous or absurd story in which a porcupine plays an important role. or Write an article proposing that Canada adopt the porcupine, rather than the beaver, as its national symbol.
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Canada vs United States
Write a well-organized essay in which you contrast Canada and the United States in terms of your own experiences of these two countries, choosing either a subject-by-subject or a part-by-part approach.
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Debate: Ireland
Although Ireland has gained independence since the the events of the O’Flaherty’s story “The Sniper” or Jordan’s film “Michael Collins,” Northern Ireland continues to be a place of conflict, which can be viewed in at least two ways: Northern Ireland should remain separate from Ireland. Ireland should become one country without a north and south…
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Immigrants and the Quality of Life in Canada
Write about the ways in which immigrant people enrich the quality of life in Canada.
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How I came to Canada
Write a poem titled “How I came to Canada.”
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The Quality of Life in Canada
Write a post in your blog about the ways in which immigrant people enrich the quality of life in Canada.
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Death of a Young Son by Drowning
“Death of a Young Son by Drowning” by Margaret Atwood is a moving poem about the death of a child. The use of metaphor makes the poem more challenging. Theme: Hope dies when one’s child dies. Techniques: metaphor, simile, symbolism, allusion. Issues: What happened to the speaker? To her son? What reflective question does this…
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What Do You Know About Canada’s Prime Ministers?
Research the Canadian Prime Ministers. Rank the top three according to how much information is available about them. Consider public and private contributions. Focus on one and compare your knowledge of them with the knowledge that is available.
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Political Consult
How do you think modern political leaders in Canada make their government-related decisions? Who are some of the people they might consult? If you were leader of a Canadian political party, whose counsel would you seek before making a decision that might affect the social and economic welfare of the people?