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The Confederation Bridge: P.E.I. Connects The building of the Confederation Bridge meant the demise of ferry service between New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, and a huge change in Island life. Within these activities students discover the reasons why the construction took place, and examine the political, social, technological, and economic concerns of Islanders, people who strongly voiced their opinions about this controversial issue.		CBC Archives Topic: The Confederation Bridge: P.E.I. Connects

		Exploring the topic in class:

		Introductory Activity All Grades

			We’re Still an Island
			To gain an understanding of how the construction of the Confederation Bridge evolved
			Subject: History, Social Studies, Visual Arts

		Assignment Grades 6-8

			Sink or Link?
			To analyze the pros and cons of building the Confederation Bridge
			Subject: English Language Arts, History, Social Studies

		Project Grades 6-8

			Constructing Canada
			To conduct Web-based research using audio and visual resources, to prepare a multi-media presentation, to analyze how Canada is connected through major transportation structures
			Subject: English Language Arts, History, Media Studies, Political Science, Social Studies

		Assignment Grades 9-10

			A Fixed Link: Fixed or Finished?
			To understand the advantages and disadvantages and the differing viewpoints of building a “fixed link” between PEI and N.B.
			Subject: English Language Arts, History, Political Science, Visual Arts

		Assignment Grades 11-12

			What Do You Think of the Link?
			To understand the various viewpoints of Islanders on the issue of building a fixed link with the mainland
			Subject: English Language Arts, Political Science, Social Studies

		Grades 11-12

			Confederation Bridge Impact Study
			To analyze the economic, social, and technological impact of the Confederation Bridge
			Subject: Business Studies, Science, Social Studies

 
 
 

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