{"product_id":"confederation-of-canada-paper","title":"Confederation of Canada | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the events leading to Confederation of Canada. The issues, Fathers of Confederation, conferences and the laws are discussed in this activity designed to help upper elementary students understand some of the issues that led to Canada becoming a country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMING SOON! Save $$$ with the Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of text. They encourage listening and reading fluency. Best of all, they require only moments to prepare, but students are engaged and learning for an hour or more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eissues in the colonies leading to Confederation: trade, defence, economic factors, railway, government, protection of French language and culture, expansionism of the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFathers of Confederation: Macdonald, Cartier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlottetown Conference, Quebec Conference, London Conference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epassing of The BNA Act\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterms of The BNA Act: joining of Province of Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, parliamentary system, constitution, agreement for future colonies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebasic information for the other provinces and territories joining Confederation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elasting impacts of Confederation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis engaging activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirections on how to run a drama circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea teacher quick guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea set of 40 cards (in colour and ink-saving versions).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea set of discussion questions to do after the drama activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea variety of reading difficulties and amounts of text on the cards so you can differentiate easily for your students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea few blank cards if you need to change the language on a card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea list of outcomes for Alberta teachers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning about Canada or the geography of Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning about Confederation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis resource requires downloading the PDF, printing the cards, and cutting them apart before beginning the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48103521550523,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/confederation-drama_2.png?v=1784051539","url":"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-of-canada-paper","provider":"brainninjas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}