Balfour Collegiate
Integrated Studies: Social Studies
Unit Two: Exploring the Universe and the People In It
The Big Choice
Due to global warming the earth is quickly being destroyed. The polar ice caps have melted causing mass flooding and the air and water are becoming more poisonous every day due to all the pollution. On top of this the farm lands are turning into desert, which is creating massive food shortages.
As the Prime Minister of Canada you need to select 6 people to join you in an underground shelter that the Canadian Government has created. The underground shelterhas enough supplies to keep everyone alive for one year. After which time, they hope another solution will be found.
The problem is that you have 12 people to pick from. Therefore, you will have to select 6 people to live and 6 people to most likely die. You must be very careful in your selections, so choose wisely. For every person you choose to join you, you must write 2 -3 sentences explaining why you selected them.
Sam (Age 70)
Education/Training: Bachelor of Science and a medical degree from a well known school.
Work: Family doctor for 35 years and still practices medicine occasionally.
Jamie (Age 19)
Education/Training: Dropped out of high school in grade 12. Wants to become an electrician.
Work: Currently is working part time for an electrician and part time at Burger King.
Jesse (Age 26)
Education/Training: Currently working on a degree in business education.
Work: Is currently working as a dancer at a bar.
Kelly (Age 13)
Education/Training: In grade 8. Can play the piano and is taking singing lesson.
Work: Has a paper route.
Ashley (Age 45)
Education/Training: Highly trained in electronics and computers.
Work: 15 years in the Navy as an electronics technician. Has spent the last 10 years running a successful electronic and computer store.
Danny (Age 50)
Education/Training: Graduated from Grade 12. Has spent their entire life on a farm and knows how to grow crops and raise animals.
Work: Farming
Bobby (Age 30)
Education/Training: Has some university classes in various areas.
Work: Currently as stay at home parent.
Taylor (Age 80)
Education/Training: Spent years training in a technical school. Is a fully qualified plumber and electrician.
Work: Retired. Enjoys golfing and curling.
Corey (Age 18)
Education/Training: Currently in grade 12. Plans to attend university, but doesn’t know what for.
Work: Works part-time in a clothing store. Is a great athlete all around.
Jean (Age 7)
Education/Training: Elementary school student. Has level 5 in swimming.
Work: None
Jayden (Age 29)
Education/Training: Has a Bachelor of Education.
Work: Has been a grade 3 teacher for the last 7 years.
Nicky (Age 49)
Education/Training: Has a degree in Political Science and Law.
Work: Was a Lawyer for 10 years and is now in politics.
Created by Egeto, Palamara & Harlos 2009