Put Your Stamp on Canada: the Development of the Welfare State
Brief Description:
In pairs or small groups, students construct a timeline of the historical development of one aspect of Canada's Welfare State. The suggested social programs for study include Family Allowance, Medicare, Employment Insurance and the Canada Pension Plan.
Students then write a letter to Canada Post advocating the adoption of an image that portrays a historically significant event in the development of one of Canada's social programs.
Time Period(s):
1900-PRESENT
Prepared For Grade(s):
10, 11, 12
Concept(s):
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
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