Unit 4: Table of Contents
Note to the Teacher
Unit 4: Interdependence
Social Studies Objectives
Foundational Objectives
Themes and Concepts
Activity Menu
Activity 1 Links: The Global Village
Interdependence, Different Points of View
Activity 2 Links: Meeting Needs and Wants
Activity 3 Pre-contact Indigenous Peoples of the Americas, Western Europe, and West Africa
Case Study #1: Religions of Africa
Case Study #2: The Underground Railroad
Case Study #3: Jazz
Case Study #4: Morocco, Some Historic Links
Case Study #5: A Canadian Caper
Case Study #6: Canadian Aid: Small Projects
Case Study #7: Cartoon for Discussion
Case Study #8: U.S. Military Alliances Around the World
Case Study #9: The Chunnel
Activity 4 Links: People and the Environment
Case Study: Uranium and Nuclear Energy
Case Study: Zebra Mussels
Case Study: Clear-cutting
A simulation activity re: Rainforests of Brazil
Interdependence, Different Points of View
Activity 5 Links: Human Rights and Responsibilities
Issue 1: Canada and Refugees
Issue 2: Human Rights
Issue 3: Hunger
Case Study: Chinampas, Mexico
Interdependence, Different Points of View
Activity 6 Links: Canada, a World Player
Case Study: Saskatchewan and International Sport
Case Study: Canadians at War
Case Study: Canada's Involvement in the United Nations
Case Study: Lester Pearson
Case Study: The Canadian Space Program
Case Study: Canadian Discoveries and Inventions
Interdependence, Different Points of View
Activity 7 Links: Trade among Atlantic Neighbours (optional)
(Post 1850's)
Role-play ad interdependant relationships
Case Studies from History: Suggested activities and discussion questions
Case Study from History: Trade among (pre-contact) Indigenous Peoples
Case Study from History: Trade among (pre-contact) Indigenous Peoples
Case Study from History: Trade among (pre-contact) Indigenous Peoples
Case Study: Canada and International Trade
Case Study: The Automaobile and International Trade
Case Study: Interdependence and Tourism
Case Study: Free Trade - Canada, U.S.A., Mexico
A Simulation Activity: Buying and Selling Wheat
Interdependence, Two Points of View
Activity 8 Links: Controlling Strategies (optional)
Case Study: Tariffs
Case Study: Cross Border Shopping
Case Study: Canadian Players in the Cnadian Football League
Case Study: Subsidies for farmers