Passages 12

Web Links

Unit 3 Personal Focus: People In Profile

How We Lived: Canada's Century of Change photo essay by Mary Vincent

• The 1900s
  This comprehensive site offers students a glimpse into life in 1900. It provides information on population, immigration, religion, youth, and much more. Students can also examine the changes that have taken place over the years.
• Canada
  Students can examine the various faces of Canada through this site dedicated to capturing the many aspects of Canadian living. From the fishing wharves of the east coast to the mountainous west coast, Canada's vast countryside is vividly portrayed.

• World War II
  This detailed site gives a chronology of the events leading to and the events during World War II. It contains many references to Canada's involvement in the war. Ask students to investigate the site and report back to the class with the three most interesting facts they find.
• Photos of War
  This site provides students with various photos depicting the battle of the Axis and the Allies during WWII. In viewing these images, students will find it easy to imagine what people in Europe endured during the six years of war as bombed out homes and impoverished people are seen throughout the European countryside. Note: two photos have sensitive content.
• Italy in WWII
  Students can examine Mussolini's rise to power and Italy's role in WWII. Detailed information is given on the various aspects of Italy's warfare, including aircraft, weapons and other interesting facts. Discuss the information on this site as a class. What would students have done if they lived in Italy during this time? How would they have felt?
• Map of Italy
  This detailed map of Italy shows northern Italy and can give some perspective to the story of Pivato's father. Ask students to trace the father's escape route as best they can.
• Canada's Role in Wartime
  This site, from Veteran Affairs Canada, provides students with a look at issues surrounding Canada's soldiers. Further information is provided in links to various wars and war associations.

Remember? poem by Alice Walker

• Biography of Alice Walker
  This Web site provides a detailed biography of, and bibliography for, Alice Walker. The site includes the same poem as appears in the Anthology, "Remember," and an explication of it. Students can read and discuss the explication in small groups.
• Black History in Canada
  This Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation Web site includes information on the history of black Canadians. Discuss some of the events on the timeline.
• Slavery in America
  This comprehensive site offers numerous links and information on slavery and those who played an important role during this time in American history.
  • Invite students to read several of the personal accounts and then choose one person's account (in whole or part) to read aloud in role. Note that some accounts include mature and sensitive content.
• Christopher Myers
  Students can visit this publisher's Web site to find out more about the artist who created the image on Anthology page 115.

The Gift: How One Act of Kindness Changed a Life anecdote by Monty Hall as told to Robert Kiener

• Monty Hall
  This site provides students with a biography of Monty Hall, as well as many of his career highlights. After students have read some of the information on the site, return to a discussion of the selection. How does what they have read change their response to the selection?
• Variety Club
  Students can explore Variety Village's Manitoba branch, which was co-founded by Monty Hall.
• Paying it Forward
  Students can share the stories of people who have participated in the "pay it forward" movement. They can also access other organizations that seek to promote random acts of kindness. Discuss why an individual would choose to help others, even when it sometimes means self-sacrifice.

To Everything There Is a Season

• Interview with Alistair MacLeod
  In this interview with writer Alistair MacLeod, the author discusses his career as a writer, and professor of literature. He also speaks of the influences on his writing. Encourage students to read and discuss the interview, and then return to a discussion of the selection.
• Biography of Alistair MacLeod
  This site provides students with a biography of the author. There are also links to many other Canadian writers.
• Eric Sloane
  Students can visit this Web site to view other images by the artist whose work appears on Anthology page 123. A biography is also included on this commercial Web site.

Babu Chhiri obituary from The Times, London

• Babu Chhiri
  This Web site provides numerous links for this legendary Sherpa. Students can read several other obituaries that appeared worldwide. Have them read one other obituary and compare its content and style with the one in the Anthology.
• Climbing Mount Everest
  Invite students to explore this Web site dedicated to climbing Mount Everest. Numerous links are provided, including links to climbing teams, climbing glossary and even the company founded by Babu Chhiri.
• Mount Everest
  This site provides students with information on Mount Everest, including history and trivia.

Where I Come From poem by Elizabeth Brewster

• Brewster
  This site includes a very brief biography and a listing of publications and awards. Ask students to discuss where the poet comes from, and how this place influences her work.
  • Encourage students to use this site as a model for creating similar Web sites for their favourite poet.

Fulfillment Oil Painting by Ruth Pawson

• Ruth Pawson
  A few images of Ruth Pawson's work are featured on the MacKenzie Art Gallery's site. View these images and discuss Pawson's work and subject matter.
  • Invite students to write a poem based on one image on the site.
• Canadian Art
  This site gives students the opportunity to further explore Canadian art through various programs hosted by the gallery.
• Landscape Artists
  On this Web site, students can explore various landscape artists from across the world. Canadian artists are also featured along with their art and biographies. Discuss two Canadian landscape artists, and invite students to write a poem in response to one painting that reminds them of home—where they come from.
• Group of Seven
  Biographies of the members of the Group of Seven are featured on this site run by the Tom Thompson Art Gallery. Along with biographies, several samples of art are provided. Ask students to compare one work by a member of the Group to one work of Pawson's.

The Reluctant Black Hawk profile by Brenda Zeman

• Sports in Canada
  This site provides students with several links to various sports within Canada. Each link is then supported by other links, connecting students to organizations across the country.
• Aboriginal People
  Students can investigate various personalities within native culture. Links are provided to native men and women within arts, sports, music, and so on.
• Hockey
  The Hockey Hall of Fame's Web site provides students with an in-depth look at hockey. It provides records and rankings, trivia, news and much more.
• Heritage Minutes Project
  This site is an excellent resource for teachers. Teachers can outline a plan for students to design their own Heritage Minute. Lesson plans are provided. Challenge students to develop a Heritage Minute to represent Freddie Sasakamoose.
• Allen Sapp
  By visiting this site for the Allen Sapp Gallery, students can find out more about the artist who created the image Big Boys Playing Hockey on Anthology page 140. They can also view other images by the artist.

Naomi Segal-Bronstein: Children's Champion profile by Sheldon Gordon

• Royal Bank Award
  This Web site provides information on Segal-Bronstein and other winners of the Royal Bank Award for Canadian Achievement. Ask students to read about two other recipients and discuss the award.

Roll Me Up; Roll Me Down/Mobile-Mobility poem by Maxine Tynes

• Learning About Disabilities
  This is a brief guide for people without disabilities on how to be more aware and considerate of those with physical disabilities. Ask students to read the guide and discuss its points.
• People With Disabilities
  Students can learn about the various resources available to people with disabilities through this informative site. Numerous links are provided for organizations across the country.