1. Subject: Social Studies (Grade 9)

2. Atlantic Canada in the Global Community My Cultural Album

3. The purpose of the album  To recognize aspects of personal culture  To identify various cultures in the Atlantic region  To discover the extent of artistic expression in the Atlantic region.  To identify the roots of our families

4. Part 1: Cultural Elements in My Family  For this activity you must make a collage for EACH of the topics below (4 collage slides required – see below)  You must accompany each collage with a written explanation slide TOPICS: a) My sports and pastimes b) Traditions and/or popular feasts in my family. c) Music d) Traditional food/meals.

5. Part 2: Atlantic Artistic Expression For this topic you must:  Choose 2 artists from the list of famous Atlantic Canadians  Research and explain the impact of their culture on the Atlantic region and vice versa  Include 2 photos of the artists as well.

6. Atlantic Artistic Expression The following is a list of choices: Rita McNeilNatalie McMasterRita Joe Joe GhizWayne AdamsAnne Murray Roch VoisineL.M. MontgomeryAlan Sylliboy Edith ButlerE.J. PrattAlan Nolan Lord Beaverbrook Antonine MailletEmile Benoit Lennie GallantMichelle Boudreau- Samson Edith Clayton Angele Arsenault David BlackwoodBruce Gouthro

7. Atlantic Artistic Expression Useful Links  http://atlanticmusician.com/ http://atlanticmusician.com/  http://www.atlanticcanada.info/famous_canadians.htm http://www.atlanticcanada.info/famous_canadians.htm  http://www.atlanticcanadianmusic.com/ http://www.atlanticcanadianmusic.com/  http://www.lmmontgomery.ca/lmmi/ http://www.lmmontgomery.ca/lmmi/  http://wiki.elearning.ubc.ca/tela/RitaJoBio http://wiki.elearning.ubc.ca/tela/RitaJoBio  http://www.ipl.org/div/natam/bin/browse.pl/A156 http://www.ipl.org/div/natam/bin/browse.pl/A156  http://atlantic-canada-music- swicki.eurekster.com/Allister+MacGillivray/ http://atlantic-canada-music- swicki.eurekster.com/Allister+MacGillivray/  http://www.ecma.ca/splash.asp http://www.ecma.ca/splash.asp  http://www.geocities.com/enchantedforest/cottage/5207/cb mahome.html http://www.geocities.com/enchantedforest/cottage/5207/cb mahome.html

8. Part 3: The Part of Atlantic Canada that I I am Most Proud Of For this topic you must:  Research EACH of the topics below.  Provide 1-2 photos/images of each.  Accompany each photo with a written explanation TOPICS a) Historic sites b) Festivals c) Parks d) People (anyone that you are proud of for his/her accomplishments)

9. Part 3 Continued: Of What I Am Most Proud Useful links  http://www.atlanticcanada.worldweb.com/Events/Festiv als/ http://www.atlanticcanada.worldweb.com/Events/Festiv als/  http://www.grouptourplanner.com/Atlantic_Canada_Fe stivals_and_Events.cfm http://www.grouptourplanner.com/Atlantic_Canada_Fe stivals_and_Events.cfm  http://www.pc.gc.ca/voyage-travel/pv-vp/itm2- /page25_e.asp http://www.pc.gc.ca/voyage-travel/pv-vp/itm2- /page25_e.asp  http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/list_e.asp http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/list_e.asp  http://www.atlanticcanada.worldweb.com/SightsAttracti ons/AmusementThemeParks/ http://www.atlanticcanada.worldweb.com/SightsAttracti ons/AmusementThemeParks/

10. Part 4: My Family Tree For this activity you must include:  Your family tree (3 generations) which includes the name of each person, relationship to you, and current/past occupation.  A written explanation that reflects research into ONE of the occupations from your family tree. You must describe the influence of the profession on our region and explain the technological changes associated with this work over the years.

11. Part 4 Continued: My Family Tree Useful links The following is a couple of links that may be of use to you when completing the family tree assignment. http://www.genealogy.com/index_n.html http://www.canadianencyclopedia.ca/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Par ams=A1ARTA0001704

12. Points to Remember  One power point presentation with all required parts to the project  Pay close attention to grammar and spelling.  Respect the time given toward finishing this project as our time is limited  Include graphics, pictures, and music if you like  REMEMBER> The focus for the project is on ATLANTIC CANADA  DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. Your work must be in your own words and references must be cited at the end of your slideshow.