ACTIVITY 1 From the short video, take a note of at least 3 ways in which the Scots have influenced Canada.
CANADA AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALANDINDIA
Sheep farming in Australia and New Zealand. FARMING
INDUSTRY MINING & QUARRYING Many Scots were involved in the gold rushes in Australia and South Africa. e.g. textiles, steel, coal EDUCATION Founding schools & universities.
TRANSPORT e.g. Banking and investment companies POLITICS e.g. Ramsay MacDonald, First Labour Prime Minister (1924 & ) e.g. ship-building and railways FINANCE
SCOTTISH CULTURE AND TRADITIONS The Gaelic language, music, literature, education and celebrations like St. Andrews Day were maintained. Many Scottish place names can still be seen like Nova Scotia in Canada
ACTIVITY 2 Success Criteria I have: Thoroughly read the information. Answered all questions in full sentences by using the wording of the question. Included examples and explanations for each question.
Knowledge Check 1.Name one economic impact of the Scots abroad. 2.In what way(s) did the Scots influence education in Canada? 3.Name two groups who helped the Scots emigrate.