British Columbia – Then & Now
Create a road trip that takes the audience through BC’s political, social and economic past and present.
- Locate the site to visit on a map
- Explain the site’s connection to the history (why are we visiting this location?)
- Explain the history behind the event (see rubric below)
- Provide images that juxtapose the past and present. (add a caption to the images – date and what are we looking at)
- Cite your sources for each site
| Does Not Meet | Minimally Meets | Meets | Exceeds | |
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Political: Oregon Territory Colony of Van Isl Colony of BC Confederation Vancouver |
Does not show an understanding of the changing organization of the Pacific Coast OR Missing many major details in the changing organization of the Pacific Coast |
Shows a general understanding of the changing organization of the Pacific Coast OR Lacks some major details in the changing organization of the Pacific Coast |
Can explain the process in changing the organization of the Pacific Coast |
Gives specific details in explaining the process in changing the organization of the Pacific Coast Can connect the political changes to the economic and social changes |
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Social: Kanakas Blacks Chinese Jewish Sikh |
Does not explain why different groups immigrated to BC OR Does not explain experiences immigrant groups faced OR Does not attempt to explain all groups listed |
Gives a general account of the reasons why different groups immigrated to BC or a general account of the experiences they faced | Can explain why different groups immigrated to BC (push and pull factors) and the experiences they faced |
Makes consistent references to primary evidence in explaining why different groups immigrated to BC and the experiences they faced Can connect the changes in immigration with the changes in the economy |
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Economic: Cariboo Gold Rush Logging Mining Fishing Agriculture |
Does not explain the growth of the industry, or the changes over time, or issues within the industry
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Gives a general account of the growth of the industry OR Limited explanation of changes over time OR Limited explanation of issues regarding the industry |
Can explain the reasons for growth in the industry and the changes over time Can explain issues and concerns regarding the industry’s growth |
Uses specific details to explain the growth of the industry and changes over time. Can explain issues and concerns regarding the industry’s growth Can connect the growth of the industry to the political or social development of BC |
| Presentation |
No visuals given OR Unorganized information No map provided Fulfills a limited number of listed requirements |
Visuals are limited to either past or present. Information is presented but lacks a logical flow Locations identified Fulfills most listed requirements |
Visuals highlight the site’s past and what it looks like today Easy to follow information Static map Fulfills all listed requirements |
Visuals juxtapose a specific location Easy to follow information Interactive map Fulfills all listed requirements |