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Democracy through Parliamentary Committees / Lessons 2 : Selecting and Studying a Specific Bill
Young scholars appreciate and respect the advantages of Canada's parliamentary system. They engage in a lesson which illustrates the important role committees play in drafting bills.
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Geography of the Hill
Middle schoolers explore the basic functions of Canadian government, who is responsible for each function and where the officials associated with each function work.
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Government in a Bag
Students research and present a component of one of the three levels in the Canadian government.
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Current Issues/Lesson Plan 2 : What I Think Should Happen
Young scholars explain the roles and responsibilities of various individuals and government bodies, as well as to recognize the features of the dynamic interplay between them. They explain the process of how of a bill is signed into law.
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The Media and Parliamentarians / Lessons 1 : The Medias and Parliamentarians
Eleventh graders recognize the paradox which exists in the views of Parliamentarians: the perception that the media misrepresents in its reporting of Parliamentary business the view of Parliamentarians.
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Democracy through Parliamentary Committees / Lessons 3 : Representation on Parliamentary Committees
Students explore the roles of parliamentarians, witnesses and journalists. They apply the selection criteria used in establishing a parliamentary committee.
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Introduction to the Federal System of Government
Eleventh graders participate in a gallery walk activity to identify past Canadian Prime Minister.
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Comparing the Senate and the House of Commons
Students research, compare and contrast the two Parliamentary houses of Canadian government. They organize their research into a series of graphic organizers and discuss their findings with peers.
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Great Expectations : Civic Participation
Students research the biographical information of Canadian MP's, Senators, and other senior government leaders. Each student be assigned 2 senators and 2 MP's to research.
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Prime Ministers On Line
Students explain the roles, responsibilities and contributions of Canadian Prime Ministers. They explore and explain Parliament Hill in terms of its history, traditions, and current functions through website activities and web links.
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Congratulations ! You're on a Parliamentary Committee
Tenth graders explain the expectations and evaluation criteria of this simulation of the committee process. They draft a bill / law to address an identified current problem or issue.
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The Governors General of Canada
Students create and edit a website on Canada's Governors General. They identify the role and responsibilities of the office of Governor General, and write biographies on the previous Governor Generals.
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The Consumer Price Index: A Measure of Inflation
Young scholars examine inflation over the years and learn to calculate how it changes over time. In this money management lesson plan, students learn how price changes affect their purchasing power, how to come up with strategies for...
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Canada's System of Government Overview
Students discover the resources, topics, and issues in the Canadian government and actively participate in decision-making.
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Government Bingo
Students play a Bingo game to review the facts and concepts of the Canadian System of Government.
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European Union
Students read a short dialogue that takes place between a Canadian who is touring France and a French citizen. In this World History activity, students create answers to comprehension questions. Students participate in a...
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The Canada-US Auto Industry Simulation and Economies of Scale
Students examine the U.S./Canadian trade relationship. In this economics lesson, students participate in a simulation that requires them to use economies of scale to trade laterally.
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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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Opportunity for Students in the Parliamentary System
Students explore youth programs which promote Canadian citizenship and democracy. They study Canadian parliamentary institutions.
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Gallery Walk/Webquest
Students participate in a gallery walk or Web Quest to study the various roles and processes in the Canadian government.
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Massaging the Message: Parliament Speaks
Students watch a CPAC broadcast, including the Question Period and discuss the roles of various members.
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The Youth Criminal Justice Act
Pupils review the Youth Criminal Justice Act and examine the consequences for young people who commit crimes. They investigate the rehabilitation and reintegration processes associated with the act.
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Human Rights : Historical Process towards Individual Application
Students compare governments as they relate to human rights of its citizens.
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Congratulations ! We've Appointed you to a Committee while you were out of the Room ! : Let the Deliberations begin !
Tenth graders, in groups, draft a bill that relates to a current problem or issue.