Fifth graders examine the municipal, provincial, federal levels of government. They study the process of making a presentation to a level of government.

Students do research about the Canadian government and become aware of all the resources available to them.

Young scholars participate in a gallery walk or Web Quest to study the various roles and processes in the Canadian government.

Learners compare governments as they relate to human rights of its citizens.

Twelfth graders look critically at the government and then take a defend a position on the prospect of reform.

Learners name and classify political representatives in the Canadian Parliament. The roles and responsibilities of the political players are examined.

Seventh graders examine the 13 members of the Canadian Parliament. They research regional issues and concerns and how they are addressed in the Parliamentary system, and present it to the class in the form of a Powerpoint presentation or...

Students examine the dynamics and challenges of creating a system of government that meet the needs of a changing, diverse population, for a new country. This is a nice simulation/role play of the formation of government.

Students review the basic facts of the Canadian government.

Fifth graders explain the difference between democracy and monarchy. They see how the Queen Elizabeth and her Privy Council ran England. They explain the different terms involved in the Elizabethan government.

Students find an issue with the government, research it, and then present it.

Learners research the current issues about the government of Canada and develop their presentation skills.

Students research the roles of key positions in the Canadian government by watching an episode of Question Period and refering to various examples of news media from the day following the Question Period.

Answering comprehension questions during or after reading an informational text can help focus the reader's attention. Here are 5 True/False and 5 multiple choice questions related to the Congress, bicameralism, and basic governmental...

Students appreciate and respect the advantages of Canada's parliamentary system. They engage in a lesson plan which illustrates the important role committees play in drafting bills.

Tenth graders experience first hand the complexity of the political process. They analyze the relationship between party policies and the political spectrum and develop an understanding of how Canada's laws are debated and passed.

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.

Students recognize and appreciate the paradox between an MP being able to vote according to the wishes of their constituents and / or their conscience versus voting according to party line. The class conducts a simulated vote.

High schoolers examine electoral systems and reach conclusions and judgements about the extent to which these requirements are met. The Canadian electoral system be examined as one other electoral system.

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.

Students see a simulation of how parliamentary committees function.

High schoolers explore the roles of parliamentarians, witnesses and journalists. They apply the selection criteria used in establishing a parliamentary committee.

Learners 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.

Pupils explain the dynamics surrounding the selection of a leader for a country. They explain the involvement of individual citizens in the selection process.