Understanding nationalism intro lesson
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This document provides an introduction to understanding nationalism and the relationship between nation and identity. It includes vocabulary terms to explore, analyze, evaluate, and explain these concepts. Students are instructed to watch a video clip from the 2010 Olympic closing ceremonies featuring three speakers summarizing what it means to be Canadian. They then work in groups to create a chart stating what the speakers think it means to be Canadian both as a group and individually. The document poses questions about defining nation and the relationship between nation and identity, and directs students to examples in the text "Understanding Nationalism".
Understanding nationalism intro lesson
- 1. Understanding NationalismIntro to Key Issue One – Should nation be the foundation of identity?
- 2. VocabularyExploreTo inquire or investigate thoroughlyAnalyzeTo break down into parts and examine in detailTo examine critically and to indicate which elements are essential
- 3. VocabularyEvaluateTo assess or appraiseTo decide what something is worth ExplainTo present a position that is well expressed well supported and persuasive
- 4. KWL chartNation and Identity
- 5. Watch this clip and fill in your chart…Watch this clip and fill in your chart…
- 7. 2010 Olympic Closing CeremoniesWatch the following 3 speakers (start at 2:09 in clip) and summarize what they say it means to be a Canadian
- 8. Group ChartIn groups of 4, create a chart which states what the speakers think it means to be Canadian as a group and as an individual
- 9. Include at least 4 points on each sideHow would you define Nation?
- 10. Are Nation and Identity related?
- 11. Challenge OneTurn to pages 16 and 17 in the text “Understanding Nationalism”ExamplesGeo Tourism Alberta