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Treaties - Grade 8
Eighth graders examine treaties pertaining to Canadian natives. In this Canadian history lesson, 8th graders watch "Frist Nations: The Unbroken Circle," and then discuss the negotiations that took place between the Nisga'a people and the...
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Comparison of Political Ideologies in the Context of Constitutional Preambles
High schoolers examine the various philosophies that form the foundations of political systems of major world countries.
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Canadian Citizenship Game
Young scholars develop a game based on their research of the roles, rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
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The Changing Nature of Work, Employment, and Education in Canada.
Students identify the effect caused by change of employment and education. In this statistics lesson plan, students analyze data and draw conclusions. This assignment tests students' ability to use data correctly.
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The Power of One
Students study the principles on which Canada was founded. They examine the elements that affect federal and provincial policy making. They identify and evaluate various strategies for influencing public policies. They create a visual...
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What Do You Bring To The Dance?
Students appreciate the contributions of every Province of Canada. They develop information links with fellow Canadians across the country. They focus on the dynamic interplay between the regions and the federal government.
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The Commission of Inquiry
Students explore the role and functions of a commission of inquiry and participate in a democratic debate.
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Understanding Labour Standards
Students examine labor standards. In this business lesson, students examine the labor standards of Canada. They use the Employment Standards Booklet and Talk about Safety: Occupational Health and Safety, which are not available on this...
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The Party: Friend or Enemy of Democracy
Young scholars 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.
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You Be the Member
Students explain the process of how a bill becomes a law. They see the role and responsibilities of a member of Parliament and explain the influence of others on the MP's decision-making.
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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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Massaging the Message: The Media Speaks
Students watch video of TV news clips centered on the House of Commons and then complete an information sheet.
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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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Should Kids Vote?
Students develop critical analysis skills important to evaluate democratic structures. They increase their knowledge of the characteristics of voters and voting impact on the Electoral System.
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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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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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Who's Sharing Our Stories on "The Hill"?
Learners explore parliamentary structure. They study the roles & responsibility of key players or representatives. This lesson plan presents a wide variety of rich activities students can engage in to further their understanding of...
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Environment: Assess Your Habitat's Health
Students research their ecozone in Canada and label on maps various parks and wildlife areas. They role-play as doctors with their ecozones as patients and search for symptoms from pollution, urbanization, loss of habitat, and decline of...
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What does it mean to be a citizen?
Learners examine democracy and the role of a citizen. They contrast rights and responsibilities of individuals, groups, and organizations. Students identify two forms of democratic action and describe demoncratic values. Learners observe...
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Citizenship participation
Students explore responsibilities of citizenship. They discover the importance of individual and collective action in responsible local and global citizenship. Students identify and assess social issues facing Canadians. They explain the...
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Inner Workings of Cabinet
Ninth graders explain the relationship of the Cabinet within the Canadian Government structure through video, worksheets and spreadsheets.
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Making a Mace
Young scholars make a mace as a symbol of the legislatures authority to make laws.
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Mock Standing Committee
Students participate in standing committees to explore controversial issues. They research the issue in order to develop a perspective on the topic.
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The Quality of Equality
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.