Project 76: Gord Downie

Student Name(s): Ruby & Allison

School: Deer meadow school

Grade: 7

Bibliography: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Xi8Vy7TOGMz-44x_BcMjkGnNtbHcIke3EX-CjX-m5wo

Research Topic / Main Questions:

Interesting facts about Gord
Information on Gords family
How he impacted Canada

Why did you choose this topic:

we found him really interesting

Please summarize your experience in researching this project?

most websites had the same information

How did you personally connect to this project?

he had four kids and I have four siblings

What are your conclusions about your topic?

Gord downie was part of the band The Tragically Hip and died of a uncurable brain cancer called glioblastoma. He married a girl named Leah Leigh Usher and had four kids with her and they got divorced in 2015.

Project 77: Viola Desmond

Student Name(s): Natasha

School: Ecole Deer Meadow School

Grade: 7

Bibliography: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hVW_sZdRi4oH96rkIxX_aHAt3s6PwA2c

Research Topic / Main Questions:

She changed the Canadian government’s thoughts about racism and black people.

Why did you choose this topic:

She is a important person in Canadian History and I wanted to know more about her.

Please summarize your experience in researching this project?

It was challenging to research because there’s little information about her but I had so many questions.

How did you personally connect to this project?

A relatable thing we have in common is were both hard workers.Black peop

What are your conclusions about your topic?

Black people were aloud to live their lives.

Project 84: Canadian beaver

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Student Name(s): Eman

School: Edmention Islamic Academy

Grade: 5

Bibliography: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1H7mZC72VPTVlgbeuRTJYawjku4oqIYLG

Research Topic / Main Questions:


What was the importance of the Canadian beaver, and how did it shape Canada into what it is today?

Why did you choose this topic:


I wanted to explore the importance of the Canadian beaver to the fur trade. I also wanted to research how the beaver became a symbol of Canada.

Please summarize your experience in researching this project?

I knew that the beaver was important to Canada but I didn’t realise how important it was in the fur trade. The trading of the beaver helped expand Canada by bringing settlers over. Canada is what it is today because of the beaver and its importance in the fur trade.

How did you personally connect to this project?

I can relate to the topic of the Canadian beaver personally because I live in Canada. The Canadian beaver is still a symbol of Canada. I see it personally on our cent coin which I use sometimes when I shop. I loved researching the topic of the Canadian beaver because I got to understand why it was so important to the expansion of Canada.

What are your conclusions about your topic?

The trading of the Canadian beaver back in the late 1600’s helped to shape Canada into the lovely country it is today. The trading of the beaver brought European settlers over to Canada. They set up trading posts and expanded their trade throughout Canada.

Project 83: The Paramount Existence Of The RCMP

Student Name(s): Samara

School: Edmonton Islamic Academy

Grade: 4

Bibliography: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_5RK1QexsxNQ3Eyo9Ad3h659U8rq6Ebn

Research Topic / Main Questions:

Who are the Royal Canadian Mounted Police?
What was the RCMP originally known as?
What is the motto of the RCMP and how does it reflect Canada’s heritage?
In what year were women accepted in the RCMP? What are some of the experiences women dealt with while working in an iconic role?

Why did you choose this topic:

The reason for my choice of topic is because the RCMP is a symbol of Canada: I was fascinated with its history in providing national policing and its adaptation to change in order to include all Canadians. I was also interested in learning more about women’s experiences and found very intriguing stories from women who served in the RCMP; it made me want to read more! Not only were these Canadian women strong and capable, but they fought hard to be treated equally within a male-dominated role. Today, 21.5% of RCMP police officers are women and the RCMP is committed to increasing the number of female officers to 30% to better represent the communities they serve across the country.

Please summarize your experience in researching this project?

Researching information about the RCMP was easy and accessible; but the stories about women’s experiences could not be found easily online. In fact, little is known about the history of women in Canada’s iconic police force. As a former police officer herself, Karen Adams gave an account of her experience because she was aware of the valuable history waiting to be told. I found her story very interesting: “When the first class of 32 female recruits arrived at Depot in Regina for training, we were issued purses that were supposed to carry our guns and handcuffs. We were also given heeled shoes that were not ideal for running after suspects, but we did it anyway.” The battle against the purse was the women’s first fight against the establishment – and fight they did! With the support of their firearms instructors, by the time they graduated from training six months later, the women were issued holsters.

How did you personally connect to this project?

Being a young Muslim Female Canadian, I am hoping to become a police officer when I am older so that I can make a difference in my local community and my Muslim community. I am hoping that I can show Muslim females that we can follow our dreams and ambitions and become someone we can be proud of. On August 24th, 2016, the RCMP adopted a new policy to allow female Muslim officers to wear the hijab. This shows how Canada is working towards treating its citizens fairly.

What are your conclusions about your topic?

In conclusion, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has a paramount existence in Canada along with a rich history and a successful story. The RCMP has evolved into a world-renowned organization of more than 28,000 people! They really do reflect the words we sing in our country’s national anthem: the RCMP are the true north strong and free.

Project 82: Moccasins

Student Name(s): Aliyah

School: Edmonton Islamic Academy

Grade: 6

Bibliography: https://drive.google.com/open?id=11-RbpX_OY4V42soqUht6kbuq_wX25ks9

Research Topic / Main Questions:

What are Moccasins?

Why did you choose this topic:

I have my own pair of Moccasins and I was able to learn more about them.

Please summarize your experience in researching this project?

I was able to learn about the history behind Moccasins and how they are made and who makes them.

How did you personally connect to this project?

I have my own pair and although I’m not Aboriginal, I am from Canada and that makes moccasins part of my Canadian history.

What are your conclusions about your topic?

I think that it’s cool that the Aboriginal people are keeping their traditions alive and sharing them with others.

Project 81: Canadian Women in world War II

Student Name(s): Malaak

School: Edmonton Islamic Academy

Grade: 5

Bibliography: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1D5XMuF-hMOLSeXxvy-YmESkoiAcjnUXu3imvdfVLNzo

Research Topic / Main Questions:

How Canadian women contributed in world war II

Why did you choose this topic:

I wanted to show that women could do anything they set their minds to.

Please summarize your experience in researching this project?

I enjoyed researching this topic. I liked that I got to learn facts about World War II.

How did you personally connect to this project?

I feel that if the women in the war could do it so can I.

What are your conclusions about your topic?

World war II was tragic but, it opened doors for women.

Project 80: Hayley Wickenheiser

Student Name(s): Ceder

School: Ecole deer medows school

Grade: 7

Bibliography: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1RnVa9sbFT875MbXNLm2YmODU5_19x-W-x07oFH_yqLo

Research Topic / Main Questions:

how has Hayley Wickenheiser impact female hockey

Why did you choose this topic:

Because she is my role model

Please summarize your experience in researching this project?

I have always thought Hayley was amzing but this really tauht me how amzing she is

How did you personally connect to this project?

I share the love of the game with her

What are your conclusions about your topic?

my conclusions are that she had to work hard since she was a liitle girl and over came many adversities.

Project 79: Marie Lacoste Gerin-Lajoie

Student Name(s): Anna

School: Ecole Deer Meadow School

Grade: 7

Bibliography: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1i8rr8A2rIsSVQsuXpNspV1mQIATJTCFH

Research Topic / Main Questions:

Feminism, Education. Impact through education to change women’s rights.

Why did you choose this topic:

I found it interesting how she didn’t wait for everyone else. I also wanted to learn about someone in the background (kinda) who made change in women´s rights.

Please summarize your experience in researching this project?

It made me think about the differences in our society when she was growing up.

How did you personally connect to this project?

I like learning about women who impact (impacted) society and find their stories motivating.

What are your conclusions about your topic?

Gerin Lajoie educated others about issues so that others knew what they were fighting/campaigning for and what they wanted to change.

Project 78: James Naismith

Student Name(s): Radek & Brycen

School: Deer Meadow School

Grade: 7

Bibliography:

Research Topic / Main Questions:

How did Jmaes Naismith impact Canada

Why did you choose this topic:

because i like canadian history

Please summarize your experience in researching this project?

big commitment

How did you personally connect to this project?

sports is what connected me

What are your conclusions about your topic?

he affected basketball in canada

Project 85: insulin

Student Name(s): Karim

School: iEdmonton islamic academy

Grade: 4

Bibliography:

Research Topic / Main Questions:

insulin

Why did you choose this topic:

because people have diabeetees and it can change there life and it is important to control the iabeetees

Please summarize your experience in researching this project?

i found information on what is important to society .

How did you personally connect to this project?

my cousin had diabeetees

What are your conclusions about your topic?

it is a hormone in there body.