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The Winnipeg Floodway: Pros and Cons
Project type: Assignment
Related topic:
Red River Rising: Manitoba Floods
Red River Rising: Manitoba Floods
Subjects
Social Studies
Geography
Geography
Summary
Students will investigate the effect of the Winnipeg Floodway on the rural population surrounding Winnipeg.
Duration
1 to 2 lessons
Purpose
To investigate the pros and cons of the Greater Winnipeg Floodway
Before Exploring
Ask students: Should the few be sacrificed for the benefit of the many? Encourage them to give specific examples of acceptable or unacceptable situations where a few people may suffer for the good of many people. Note these on the board or chart paper.
Outline the Opportunity
Write on the board: Should the rights of rural Manitobans be put aside so the City of Winnipeg can survive major floods? With this question in mind, have students review Clips #3, 11, and 12 and the Additional Clip “The floodway did damage some rural homes” on the topic Red River Rising: Manitoba Floods on the CBC Radio and Television Archives Web site.
Each student will prepare a written response to the above question.
Revisit and Reflect
Invite students to share their written responses. Ask again: Should the few be sacrificed for the benefit of the many? Compare their responses now with their responses from the beginning of the activity.
Extension
Students can create a media work (a play, a video, a poster) responding to the plight of rural Manitobans.
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