Crossing Borders, Removing Barriers Free Online Resource
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Monday, October 3rd, 2022Experience type:
Online ResourceProgram Description
Crossing Borders, Removing Barriers is a free resource for teachers.
“Low Yuet Wing was the first of the Lowe family to arrive in Canada in 1913 from Toishan, Guanghai, China. Without any family abroad, he sailed across the Pacific, likely with mixed emotions of fear and excitement. As the Gold Rush of the 1870’s generated lots of hope for him escaping poverty and war in China, the allure of opportunity in the West (known as “Gum Shan” or “gold mountain”) was very appealing as he was sent abroad to work on the Canadian Pacific Railway.”
Based on the real life story of the Great Grandfather of Lorraine Lowe, Executive Director of Dr Sun Yat Sen Classical Chinese Garden, it highlights issues surrounding early Chinese immigration to Canada as experienced through his eyes.
This resource is based around the BC Social Studies curriculum and is aimed at Grade 5 level but with options for extension questions for higher grades.
There are 3 lessons:
Lesson 1: Early Chinese Immigration
Lesson 2: Life in Canada
Lesson 3: Human Rights
PLease see our website for more details and to download the resource.
Classroom kit also available!
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