Lesson 4 – Monday, October 25th

Teacher
Bailey Olsen Date October 25th
Name
Subject Area Social Studies Grade 7

Topic Unit 3 – European Explorers Time 45 minutes

General
Learner
7.1 Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation
Outcome(s)
of the distinct roles of, and the relationships among, the Aboriginal,
Taken from
French and British peoples in forging the foundations of Canadian
Alberta
Confederation.
Program of
Studies
Specific 7.1.3 compare and contrast diverse social and economic
structures within the societies of Aboriginal, French and British
Learner
peoples in pre-Confederation Canada by exploring and reflecting
Outcome(s)
upon the following questions and issues:
Taken from
Alberta  What were the social and economic factors of European
Program of imperialism? (CC, I, TCC)
Studies
Learning
Objectives  Students will review their understanding of the concept
What do you “imperialism.”
want your  Students will understand the difference between push and
students to pull factors.
learn?
Assessment
How will you Formative – Participation in activity
know your Summative – Chapter 2 booklet
students have
learned?
Materials  Sticky notes
What resources  Chapter 2 booklet
will you need?  Slides

Introduction  Give a point for classes who are ready with the appropriate class
2 minutes material
Body Activity #1 (10 min)
20 minutes o Weekend Recap – give students an opportunity to share
some of the things they did over the weekend
 Activity #2 (10 min)
o Imperialism Review
o Students will draw a picture to represent imperialism and
hand it in with their name on it
o As a class, we will discuss different social and economic
factors of imperialism to add to the chart on page 2
Activity #3 (10 min)
o Push and pull factors lesson
Activity #4 (10 min)
o Students will complete question 3 in their booklets and work on
their title pages until the end of class
Closure  Ask for 3 examples of push and pull factors before the bell
5 minutes rings.
What went well?
Reflection What didn’t go so well?
What do I need to adjust?