Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Video Conferences with Parliamentarians

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students from all over Canada videoconference with Parliamentarians to talk about issues in a current bill.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A New Voting System for B.C.

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examin past elections results of British Columbia. They prepare a proposal for the Citizens' Assembly on Electoral Reform.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

It is Leff-tenant, Not Loo-tenant

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders describe the role of the Lieutenant Governor. They create an employment advertisement for this position. Students research prominent British Columbians who may become nominees for the position of the next Lieutenant...
Graphic
Other

Canada Info: Structure of Canadian Federal Government Chart

For Students 3rd - 8th
The structure of the 3 levels of the Canadian Federal Government is clearly shown on this graphic chart. Useful for anyone researching the Canadian government.
Website
Other

Cabinet and Ministry

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of current members of the Cabinet and Ministry is provided. Government address, phone numbers, email and web address are included.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Grenada: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the government of Grenada and its political parties. The government is based the British parliamentary system. A chart is provided naming the public officials, and information about the branches of government. Information is...
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Armenia: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the government of Armenia from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes. The country is striving toward a parliamentary democracy, but still has a long way to go.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Malta: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government and politics of Malta, now a parliamentary democracy. A chart gives some quick facts of the governmental offices and branches of government. Information from the CIA World Fact Book.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Morocco: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Ruled by a king, Morocco still has a relatively free government. Find out about the recent reforms and goals of the government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Solomon Islands: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A very current look at the political scene in Solomon Islands. Find out about the governmental structure, the problems with the government, and a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept....
Website
Other

The Swedish System of Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about Sweden's form of government.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Andorra: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the interesting way the government of Andorra works. Who holds citizenship is also a difficult thing to sort out. A chart gives quick facts about the government and politics of this tiny country. Information from the U.S....
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Bulgaria: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Bulgaria and its recent elections. You can also find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Moldova: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Moldova and its political parties and problems with the territory of Transnistria. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Singapore: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Singapore's consistent government and find a list of the governmental officials from the CIA World Fact Book.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Barbados: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the government of Barbados which is based on the British parliamentary system. You can find out about the elections, political parties, and branches of government. Information from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: South Africa: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the current governmental system in South Africa in the post-apartheid period. You can see how the election process works and find a list of the current governmental officials. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background...
Website
Other

Republic of Bulgaria: Council of Ministers

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is the official government website for the Republic of Bulgaria featuring all the latest news and comprehensive information on its government.
Handout
Other

Guyana Www Handbook/government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the structure of Guyana's parlimentary government. It is brief but has the basic facts.
Handout
Other

Parliamentary Archives: Gunpowder, Treason, Plot

For Students 3rd - 8th
This resource of archived content presents the tale of wars, murder, secrets, and lies. Discover the story of Guy Fawkes and the failed Gunpowder Plot by exploring pictures, diagrams, original documents, and more.
Handout
BBC

Bbc: Iran's Unique Election

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC News correspondent Jim Muir describes the 2000 Parliamentary Elections in Iran, focusing on the tensions between Conservative and Reformist factions as well as the implications the Reformist victory has for not only the government...
Interactive
Other

National Library of Ireland: The 1916 Rising: Personalities and Perspectives

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibition draws on the collections of the National Library of Ireland to tell the story of Easter week 1916, when seven Irishmen proclaimed themselves the provisional government of the Republic of Ireland and attempted to throw...
Activity
Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: King and Parliament in Medieval England

For Students 9th - 10th
Activity in which students read and write about the development of democratic ideas in Medieval England, then in small groups, compare U.K. Parliamentary system to U.S. Presidential system.
Article
Social Studies for Kids

Social Studies for Kids: The Filibuster

For Students 3rd - 8th
A filibuster is a simple parliamentary procedure used in the Senate to prevent a measure from being brought to a vote usually when one or more senators attempt to delay or block a vote on a bill by extending debate on the measure.