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The Dory Story
Students research the basics of Parliament and the government by using an internet site which has Dory the fish meeting different people involved in the parliment.
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Video Conferences with Parliamentarians
Pupils from all over Canada videoconference with Parliamentarians to talk about issues in a current bill.
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Creating Laws
Students brainstorm ideas for legislation and present their ideas to the class. They draft a bill and take it through the normal procedures of the Canadian Parliament.
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Special Parliamentary Committee Simulation
Learners see a simulation of how parliamentary committees function.
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Introduction to the Democratic Process
Students, in groups, discuss the structure and the function of the Canadian Parliament. They create a poster and present it to the class.
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Elected Democracy vs Appointed Senate
Pupils complete a work packet put together by the teacher. They participate in a class discussion of the pros and cons of both the House of Commons and the Senate.
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Comparison of King Lear and King James
Students learn of the comparisons between Shakespeare's play, King Lear, and the actual King James. They make historical connections through internet research.