LESSON PLAN

Subject: Social Studies Grade: 7 Date: March 30

Focus Question: Why were the colonists angry with Britain?
Lesson: BC Joins Confederation Time: 49 minutes
SLOs: From the Program of Studies
7.2.5 evaluate the impact of Confederation and of subsequent immigration on Canada from
1867 to the First World War by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and
issues
What factors led to British Columbias joining Confederation? (TCC, LPP, PADM)
7.S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking: re-evaluate personal opinions to
broaden understanding of a topic or an issue
7.S.4 demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving
Instructional Objectives: (Not outcomes, but lesson objectives. Not a description of
lesson procedure, but an indication of what students will know or be able to do by the
end of the lesson).
Knowledge:
Students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the first concept learned (historical perspective)
- Appreciate the diverse history and various perspectives of BC joining
Confederation
- Develop their critical thinking skills
Key Questions:
What are some related questions for this lesson?
Related Question = Why were the colonists angry with Britain?
What led to the gold rush?
What was the response of the First Nations when prospectors showed up to Fraser River?
Why was the construction of the Caiboo Road significant?
What did BC want in return for joining Confederation?
When did BC join Confederation?
Materials:
Whiteboard Markers
Popsicle Sticks
Workbook
PowerPoint
Preparation:
Make sure that photocopying is done ahead of time
Make sure sound is on for video clips
Adaptations:
Let students have extra time if they need it
Lesson Procedure:
(Use numbered or bulleted steps. Indicate lesson introduction, development and
conclusion to clarify the flow of the lesson. Write it with enough detail that a substitute
teacher could teach the lesson.)
- Introduction: introduce the agenda for the day
- Welcome Mrs. Prawdzik (7E)
- Finish reading BC Joins Confederation
- 2-Sides Activity:
o Once done reading this section, student have to decide if they think BC
joining Confederation had a positive impact on the lives of First Nations
living in BC (this is what they will be doing for their chapter 10 project)
o They will move to either the positive or negative side of the room
o Call on a student from each side to explain why they went there
- Workbook for the remainder of class
- Conclusion: Tomorrow well start learning about when PEI joined Confederation

Assessment:
How will you know if students met your lesson objectives? What assessment tool or
strategy are you using? What are you looking for in this formative assessment?

Formative assessment = Students should be engaged in the conversation and participate

in the class discussion. Students will also need to participate in the 2-sides activity. They
should also finish the first section of the workbook.

Lesson Reflection:

This is a space for notes after youve taught the lesson.