Welcome to the class page for Ms. Proudfoot’s SS 9 classes! For this assignment you will be choosing and researching a challenge/event in the world and looking how it has shaped society. In particular, this assignment is about looking at the causes of a challenge/event and what the consequences were or are. We are looking forward to your final product, which will be in the form of a Prezi or a powerpoint.
This page has important information on it, such as copies of handouts, web links and suggestions for databases for research, and information about Works Cited. Please make sure it is your starting point for research. We may also post other information you may need for you assignment, so check back regularly.
To start, here is a copy of the assignment:
SS 9 – Inquiry Project Handout
Remember to start by using one of the databases provided by the VSB. You can click HERE to get to the database page, or click on the Webcat Library Catalogue link in the menu above. You may find that Global Issues in Context is very helpful. If you need a reminder of the user name and password please ask one of the Teacher-Librarians.
Also, remember to check the online catalogue to see what books we have available here in the Library Learning Commons.
Here are some links that you may find very helpful for your research. Start by looking at these as opposed to just “Googling”. For each site, spend some time clicking on the links on the menu bar (top and sides). All of these sites have a lot of very valuable information. In particular, make sure to read the “About Us” or “Who we are” sections on each website to get the background on the organization; it’s purpose and what role it plays in global, national and local issues.
Also, remember that it is very important to keep track of all the sources you use for your research. We encourage you to use Easybib for your Works Cited, and to register for an account if you have not done so already. You must cite all pictures as well.
News websites (make sure you use the “Search” function on these sites): BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), CBC (Canadian Broadcast Corporation), New York Times, The Globe and Mail, The Vancouver Sun and Province (username and password needed; ask Ms. Parungao or Mrs. Montroy)
Videos: Last Call at the Oasis (A documentary from the Passionate Eye, CBC News, about the global water crisis)
World Health Organization (WHO)
PLAN One of the oldest and largest children’s development organisations in the world. This site has a lot of information about children’s rights and poverty.
Amnesty International An international organization that works to end the abuse of human rights.
World Vision A global relief organization focusing on children, in particular child sponsorship.
UNICEF A Children’s Rights and Relief Organization
Health Canada Take a close look at the links on the left hand side of the web page.
CIA World Factbook This site has a very large amount of demographic information on almost every country in the world (population, economy, etc.). There is also link to this amazing database on the Database page of Webcat.
Greenpeace An organization concerned with global environmental issues.
International Committee of The Red Cross An International organization that works to improve the lives of people affected by armed conflict or a natural disaster.
Doctors Without Borders An international organization that provides medical assistance to people affected by conflicts, epidemics, disasters and those who have limited access to health care.
Websites for CCRAP Evaluation: