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HOW WE REMEMBER: WORLD WAR ONE MEMORIAL PROJECT

Big Idea - Purpose of Task

Now that you have studied World War One and learned about some of the key Canadian battles
and important contributing people, you are tasked with creating a model of a new memorial in
their honour as well as a written explanation of your design. You may choose a soldier from the
list provided or suggest your own idea.
By thinking carefully about how to best communicate the sacrifices, losses, triumphs and
achievements of Canadians during the First World War, you will think like a historian by
choosing criteria, weighing significance and processing primary and secondary sources. When
complete, your memorial project will have given you the opportunity to learn more deeply about
who these Canadian men and women were and why it is so crucial that we remember and
honour their actions so many years ago with a meaningful memorial.

Task - What you are Being asked to Create

You are to create a completely original and unique monument commemorating one soldier from
WWI that highlights the contributions they made to the war (see list). This memorial should
address the relevant issues of sacrifice, loss, achievement, struggle, bravery, challenge etc.
This will be no easy task and should be given a good deal of thought and consideration.
Additionally, you must submit a typed explanation of your soldier using the templates provided
and examples.

Process - How Will You Complete The Task

1. First, choose one of the WWI soldiers listed on Google Classroom with your group (no
more than two people) or by yourself.
2. Second, complete the research pages on your topic (see research template). You will
need to know a good deal about the person you are commemorating to develop a
suitable monument plan and report.
3. Third, create a detailed memorial plan and then begin constructing/creating your model
or digital product. The form that your memorial takes is entirely up to you. You have a lot
of creative freedom to explore when you create your memorial, so be creative! (You can
create a physical poster, an art piece, a digital representation, etc.) Remember, though,
that your memorial must reflect a thorough understanding of and be entirely appropriate
to the person that you are commemorating.
4. Fourth, complete a report on your soldier. (Refer to example provided on Google
Classroom). This explanation should be clear and concise following the exemplar
provided and should not exceed 1 typed page, size 12 font, Times New Roman.
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