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Canada's Role in Astronomy and Space Science

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders, in groups, research a Canadian astronaut, developing a profile of their astronaut for presentation in a learning center. They visit the other groups' centers to explore more astronauts.
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Confederation Comparison

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students compare and contrast American and Canadian plans for government. In this government lesson, students analyze the text and impact of the Articles of Confederation and the Confederation of Canada. Students compose essays that...
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Citizenship in Action

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research an area of government, and plan a summer institute at the provincial level to share their findings with others. They must research the topic, decide who to invite, and what information and activities should be...
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Geography of the Hill

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners 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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Mock Provincial Parliament

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students discuss characteristics of an effective leader. They divide into Government and Opposition groups. Students draft and research bills. They run a mock parliament in the classroom to pass/defeat new bills.
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Canada's Climate: Temperature and Rainfall Variations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers analyze data about various climates in Canada. In this data analysis and climate lesson, students use Canada Year Book 1999 to complete a worksheet and make connections between precipitation and temperature in different...
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Housing Arrangements of the Elderly in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine housing for the elderly in Canada. In this sociology lesson plan, students analyze Canadian Census data to find out what type of housing seniors of the country live in.
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Sustainable Development and Canada's Natural Resources

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students use text information, data and graphs to explain what sustainable development is, and to investigate the rate of consumption of Canada's natural resources. In groups, they graph their findings.
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The Enemy that Never Was

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students conduct research and explain in a speech why Japanese Canadians were not a threat to Canada during the Second World War.
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Public Lands: Hidden Histories

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the economic, scientific, recreational, and spiritual values of public lands. They interpret First Nations quotes that demonstrate the unique relationship between First Nations and the land. Students identify important...
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Cod Calamity

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the history and aims of sustainable cod fishing in Canada. They read articles, conduct online research, complete worksheets and present their findings to the class. They also complete self and peer evaluations using a...
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The Articles of Confederation (1781-1789)

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive government activity, students respond to 30 multiple choice questions about the Articles of Confederation. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Canada at a Glance

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Stjudents examine the statistics in a Canadian publication for use in graphs. They develop their own questions based on tables and graphs found in this publication..
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Lights, Camera, Action! The Role of SCRUM in Parliament

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore the purpose of SCRUM in Canadian government, and the roles played by both politicians and the media during SCRUM. They assume roles as politicians and media personnel and stage a SCRUM of their own.
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"Getting to Know You": Discovering the Role of MPs in Canada and the Netherlands

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students learn the role of Canada's MPs compared to that of the Netherlands using a partnered school program.
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Tobacco: Promotion Tactics and the Law

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Youths aged 13 & 14 are most likely to notice and remember in-store tobacco promotions. Class members dissect tobacco advertising tactics and learn about relevant legislation by participating in guided discussion. Assessing...
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Presenting... the Prime Ministers of Canada

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students access the First Among Equals website and research Canadian Prime Ministers.
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Look up, Look Way Up" Exploring Canada's Friendly Giant - The NWT

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop an awareness of the culture, geography, wildlife, languages, and government of the NWT. They develop an understanding and appreciation of the uniqueness of Canada's Western Arctic.
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Canada's Constitutional Evolution

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students research and write an essay relevant to different themes in Canada's Constitutional History.
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History and Government of the United States

For Students 7th - 9th
In this U.S. worksheet, students take notes in a graphic organizer as they read several passages, then answer four comprehension questions.
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Vocabulary Related to the Attire, Accessories and Décor of the Parliament of Canada

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students become knowledgable about the attire, traditions, and protocols of the Senate and Supreme Court by doing research.
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Canada's Immigration Policy: Mock Immigration Hearing

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the Canadian immigration process, and assuming the roles of immigrants from varied backgrounds, and take part in mock immigration hearings.
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Political Parties and Election Results, 1997 and 2000

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners become familiar with the results of the Canadian Federal Election by analyzing data on the number of valid votes by political affiliation. In this civics lesson plan, students integrate data and knowledge with other research...
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Exploring Historical and Current Leaders of Canada

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students research Canadian political figures and then do a presentation about them.

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