Tenth graders work as a grade to conduct a mock election. They tally votes in two different systems and discuss if proportional representation or straight counting of votes leads to a fairer outcome.

Twelfth graders organize in groups representing a dictatorship, a triumvirate, and a democracy, and defend their position on current topics facilitated by the teacher.

Students explain the roles of the people who work in the House of Commons by watching a video of Question Period. They act out a mock Question Period.

Eighth graders study a case study in which a Korean student, Brian, is beaten and accused of being a homosexual.

Students explore the oldest building in their community, then if any have gargoyles. They explore the date of the buildings and what types of materials were used to build the building.

High schoolers take part in a group assignment in which each group creates their own party, develops a party platform based on several meaningful issues with which our country is currently faced, and sell their party's message to the...

Students develop their research techniques and their ability to question and think critically about democracy and the parliamentary system of government.

Students explore civics and develop their research skills while learning about democracy.

Students are introduced to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They relate it to their own rights, freedoms, and responsibilities as Canadian citizens. They create pictures illustrating equality.

Students examine and discuss the Canadian electoral process. They conduct a simulation of the electoral process, with students running as candidates, holding a convention, campaigning, and voting for Prime Minister of the Day.

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...

High schoolers participate in a Political Spectrum Analysis, then align themselves with other students with similar scores. In groups, they develop political parties, policies, philosophies, and organize political campaigns.

Students explore the dynamics of Canadian citizenship. They plan and produce a school wide celebration of citizenship.

Students develop a game based on their research of the roles, rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.

Students identify the patriotic symbols of Canada, and locate them in the media and other locations. They create a new symbol of their own and explain how it relates to Canada specifically.

Students identify anecdotes in speeches and the purposes that politicians use the anecdotes for. They create personal anecdotes for the class to hear, and students decide if the anecdote is real or fabricated.

Students examine the various philosophies that form the foundations of political systems of major world countries.

Students review facts and concepts of the Canadian System of Government using a game format.

Students work on a community service project.

Students examine the basic elements and vocabulary of debating. They research an issue and write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper, and role-play a Parliamentary debate on a particular bill.

Students research the Canadian rights and freedoms and express one of their freedoms by sharing a story about their family

Students explore government. In this decision making lesson plan, students discover the importance of majority rule in the passing of bills. They all participate in a class debate and practice the different forms of decision making. This...

Learners explain the Patriot attitude toward the British monarchy, which helps them embrace the Founders' reluctance to have a strong executive under the Articles of Confederation as well as their desire to build in checks of executive...

In this social studies worksheet, middle schoolers examine the statements made about ancient cultures and decide which aspect of culture is implied for the 6 questions.