1. Canada’s Great War Battles

2. Goal
To investigate the key details of 4 of Canada’s most important Great War battles on the Western Front
To conduct accurate research and organize information in to a graphic educational presentation
Create an concise, accurate summary of the most important info that any Canadian ought to know about your assigned battle

3. Battles… 2nd Battle of Ypres, 1915 The Battle of the Somme, 1916
The Battle of Vimy Ridge, 1917
The Battle of Passchendaele/ 3rd Ypres, 1917

4. Instructions: Formation of groups (4 per group)
Assignment of topic (battle)
Research and organization of Google Slide presentation
Presentation of slide show to class

5. Research
Use textbooks (making History & Spotlight Canada) for historical facts
Use web-based sources for graphics (more detail in a minute…)

6. Slide Show MUST HAVES: Map – “where” battle was fought
b) Key features, events of the battle - 2 slides (1 text, 1 graphic)
c) Canada’s Role – specific involvement of Canadians – 2 slides (1 text, 1 graphic)
d) Results/ Significance of Battle for Canada – 1 slide
e) 5 “MUST KNOWS” for every Canadian – 1 slide

7. Schedule… Monday (in class work)
Tuesday (independent work/sharing via Google)
Wednesday - Presentation to class
Later – Evaluation (pop quiz, test question…)