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The 1984 Papal Visit
These activities will allow students to examine the impact of the Pope's 1984 visit on Canadians, to understand his views on Canada's Aboriginal peoples, and to analyze media coverage of the visits of major world figures. Students will also have the opportunity to research and compare the leaders of the world's major religions. |
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Introductory Activity All Grades |
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About the Pope's Visit, 1984 | ||||
| To detail the key moments of an historical event | |||||
| Subject: History, Religious Studies | |||||
 All Grades |
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The Pope and His Peers | ||||
| To understand world religions and their leaders in comparison to one another | |||||
| Subject: History, Religious Studies | |||||
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Assignment Grades 6-8 |
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The Pope as Cultural Icon | ||||
| To understand and analyze how humans react to public figures | |||||
| Subject: History, Religious Studies | |||||
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Assignment Grades 9-10 |
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Aboriginal Canadians and the Pope | ||||
| To understand the impact of a world leader on domestic political issues | |||||
| Subject: History, Political Science | |||||
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Assignment Grades 11-12 |
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The Media and the Papal Visit | ||||
| To analyze and compare media coverage of significant events | |||||
| Subject: History, Media Studies | |||||
