1. Minds On: Assessing History
In your notes write down:
1 significant contribution in history
1 incredible event in history
1 tragic event in history
Why do they all deserve to be remembered, even the tragic ones? Think of both the Concepts of Consequence and Ethics
Minds On: Assessing History

2. Distraction From the Great Depression and Protecting Canadian Identity

3. As with the 1920’s, Canada was seeking to form its own identity despite the force of Americanization – Adopting the influence of the US
Bennett set out a Royal Commission to look into Canadian broadcasting and maintaining identity

4. In 1936 the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) was formed
This was designed to promote Canadian content
It was also a unified voice to link Canadians instead of different stations across the country
The CBC today is truly a multi-media platform (radio, TV, online, app, etc.)
Birth of the CBC

5. To counter the influence of Hollywood Canadian created the National Film Board (NFB) in 1939
Its early work was largely documentary and animation, providing not only a Canadian voice but also employment
The NFB

6. Pre-Textbook Questions:
a) With your partner discuss: How would things such as movies/radio etc. be a distraction in difficult times?
b) Would you like to be a celebrity?
c) Also, discuss the advantages/disadvantages of being a celebrity

7. The Dionne Quintuplets
In the depths of the Depression people were desperate for good news
The Dionne Quints (5 babies) were born May and were seen as a miracle
They quickly became a tourist attraction for Callander/North Bay ON
We have to use the Ethical Dimension of History to judge their treatment: A fair assessment of history can give us the responsibility to remember and a means to respond
The Dionne Quintuplets

8. Recreate the chart below and answer the questions in black in the blank part of the chart
CSI Textbook pg
Look at Evidence 3.19 and 3.20 and discuss the questions in red with a partner/group. What appears to be the goal of the government based on these sources?
Look at Evidence 3.21 and 3.23 and discuss the questions in red with a partner/group. How does the idea of ‘exploitation’ relate and how do these sources compare to 3.19 and 3.20?
Look at Evidence 3.26 and read the Update beside it. And discuss the question in red with a partner/group. Have they been treated according to the Ethical Dimension of History? Is the settlement sufficient?

9. “Million Dollar Babies” Video Clip
As you watch the following clip consider what you answered for a) Would you like to be a celebrity and b) the Ethical Dimension question
“Million Dollar Babies” Video Clip

10. In your notes write a brief response to both of these questions:
Wrap Up: Big Ideas