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A Timeline of Aboriginal Treaties in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using guiding questions, students analyze various treaties signed in Canada over the years between aborigines people and the Canadian government. Students later present their findings to the whole class in a creative fashion.
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The Real Work is Done in Committee: A Simulation

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the Canadian federal legislative process, and identify the main features of local, provincial, and federal governments in Canada. They simulate the process of a bill going through the legislative process.
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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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The Canadian Ribbon of Steel

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research the building of the Canadian Railroad and discuss the impact it has on Canada today.
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Bias and Crime in Media

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Critical thinking and social justice are central themes for this resource on bias and crime in media. The class views and discusses an incisive PSA that highlights assumptions based on race. Small groups read newspaper opinion pieces...
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Orange Revolution Lesson 3: Good Governance

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the Orange Revolution. For this Orange Revolution lesson, students examine the climate of the Ukrainian protest and investigate the role of Canadian government in the protest.
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Analyzing the Job Market for Babysitting in Your Neighborhood

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students conduct research on a neighborhood in Canada. In this data analysis lesson plan, students use data from the 2006 Canadian census to draw conclusions about a population group.
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Spotlight on Canada

For Students 7th - 10th
In this Canadian facts worksheet, students use the Internet or library to help them respond to 15 short answer, multiple choice, and true or false questions.
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The Power of One

For Teachers 10th - 12th
High schoolers examine the origins of the Canadian nation and government. They study the principles upon which each of the provinces was founded. The four-lesson sequence also provides opportunities for experiences in visual art, story...
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Governmental Apology for the Aboriginal Experience—Canadian and World Studies

For Teachers 7th - 10th
What constitutes an effective apology? After considering a series of scenarios, class members develop criteria for an effective apology and then use these indicators to evaluate Canada's Prime Minister Harper's apology to former...
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Exploring Confederation

For Teachers 10th - 11th
High schoolers consider a painting by Robert Harris which shows the important figures in early Canadian government. They identify the important figures, and each pupil chooses one to study. A living history day is held where all learners...
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Critical Thinking About Government

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research the Comox Band's system of government and report on what kind of government they think would work for them. In this government lesson plan, students decide between a hereditary system or an election system of...
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Fill-In: Walking Across Niagara Falls

For Students 6th - 8th
Kids use their own words or phrases as they fill in the missing parts of an article about a man who crossed Niagara Falls via tightrope. They read the article and use the word list at the bottom of the page to fill in the blanks. 
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US and Canada: Government Review Sheet

For Students 9th - 12th
In this government worksheet, high schoolers match the term with its function in the right column. The answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Guidelines for Governing: Utopia and The Prince

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the power of the Church in government. In this literature lesson, students read Sir Thomas More's Utopia and Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. Students respond to questions regarding the works and discuss them.
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Canada Eh? Pre/Post Tests on Canada Using GPS

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students participate in a GPS activity and answer questions about Canada. In this Canada lesson, students identify location by using a GPS Unit and latitude and longitude. Students find an Inuksuk (station) and a complete worksheet.
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Canada's System of Government Overview

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students discover the resources, topics, and issues in the Canadian government and actively participate in decision-making.
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Democracies in North America: Canada, the United States, and Mexico

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine democratic values. In this democracy lesson, students research the political systems of Canada, Mexico, and the United States in order to compare and contrast them. High schoolers also discuss domestic and...
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Governance - Grade 8

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders participate in talking circles. In this self-governance lesson, 8th graders examine human rights from the perspective of Native Americans. Students discuss the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as "Interview:...
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Government Bingo

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students play a Bingo game to review the facts and concepts of the Canadian System of Government.
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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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The United States and Canada Review Worksheet and Study Guide

For Students 7th - 10th
In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 34 short answer questions about the geographic features and climates found in the United States and Canada.
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Canada's Immigration patterns: 1950 to Present

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Learners examine the changing immigration pattern of Canada. In this immigration activity, students use statistical data from a web-site to complete a worksheet and graph their findings.
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Statistics Canada: Explore Perspectives

For Students 9th - 12th
In this challenges and opportunities worksheet, students explore perspectives as they complete a graphic organizer regarding trade certificates in mechanics.