Multi-Media reflections on the CPR

In addition to the print article provided in class, and the link to Gordon Lightfoot's "Canadian Railroad Trilogy" posted on this blog on April 30, check out the following two links to an archival photo gallery and on line site about the CPR.

http://www.cpr.ca/en/about-cp/our-past-present-and-future/Documents/cp-childrens-history.pdf

Canada's Railroad

Mr. Gordon Lightfoot, Canadian folk music icon.  He was commissioned by the Canadian government to write a song reflecting the significance of the Canadian Pacific Railroad for Canada's centennial (100 year) birthday.  Here is what he wrote. . .

He's also responsible for songs like  "Sundown"

Left? Center? Right?

Take this quick on line survey to figure out where you fit within the political spectrum.

www.politicalcompass.org/test

Facebook "FakeWall" for our Louis Riel Trial Simulation

For those of you who are witnesses to be called to the stand and testify in our class simulation 'mock trial' of Louis Riel 2014, please complete your character biographies using the following Facebook "Fakewall" template on googledocs.  Click on the link provided, complete it with information relevant for your historical character, save and print.

fakebook

fakewallsample   ***this account is 'locked' but you can select the "new" button from the top tabs on the right and start your own, new page

Some books that might be helpful

Riel:  A Life of Revolution  by Maggie Siggins
Riel and the Rebellion:  1885 Reconsidered by Thomas Flanagan
Louis "David" Riel:  A prophet of the New World by Thomas Flanagan
Prairie Fire:  The 1885 North West Rebellion  by Bob Beal and Rod MacLeod

HDI Comparison Projects

Here are a couple of good websites and sources to help you with your comparative research.  Remember . . .  all sources used must be properly cited.

Check these sites out . . .

Census data

UN Human Development Index

World Bank Data

Nation Master

Population Pyramids

Here is the name of the free app called 'Easy Bib" which let's you scan the bar code on the back of any book and 'translates' it into properly bibliography format for you!  How easy is that?!  (no excuses now)

What's your size?

What size is your Eco Footprint?

As discussed in class, the earth's current carrying capacity is 1.8 ha/per person.  However, the earth's current population is actually using 2.0 ha/per person.  This means that we will likely 'run out of earth' to support human life if we continue our current consumption and use of global resources.  How much of the earth's resources are you currently using to support your lifestyle?    Take this on line Eco Footprint Quiz to find out what size your footprint is.  Select "Calgary" as your location, "kids" version and "more detailed" questions . . .  even though you are obviously not 'kids', but the questions are specific to someone attending school full time and living at home.  Please print out your Eco Footprint results and bring them in to class.  We'll share and compare on Thursday, April 3.

Eco Footprint Quiz

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