Canadian Social Trends

Twelfth graders explore immigration policies. In this immigration instructional activity, 12th graders discuss the implications of immigration as they read polices for Canadian and European Union immigration. Students then draft their...

Learners explore demographic shifts. For this Canadian Census lesson, students interpret data from the 2006 Census to determine the needs of the Aboriginal population in the country.

High schoolers analyze demographic data relating to teen pregnancy trends. They develop skills to locate and interpret data. They discuss the factors that influence teenage pregancy such as social, economic, and educational issues.

Learners identify the relationship between Canada and its trading partners. They use two data sources, Canadian Statistics and E-STAT, on the Statistics Canada website to explore the growing importance of trade in general.

Learners examine population trends and predict how the age of the majority of Canadians will change 15 years from now in various geographic areas. They will gather statistical evidence that supports their projection. Learners will then...

High schoolers explore sociological issues. In this sociology lesson, students discover that more and more Canadians are living alone. High schoolers discuss the social and personal implications of this trend.

Examine statistical data to recognize the relationship of statistics to real-world issues. Pupils navigate e-stat using the Internet and find data about social issues. They complete a worksheet with their data and create an anti-smoking...

Students explore how Canadian families have evolved over time. In this census results lesson, students examine the factors that contribute to changing family and household structures. Students also create written and illustrated profiles...

Learners study the trend for forest fires incidents as they increase in Canada. They examine how climate change is one of the causes in the increase and how the fires affect the social, economic, and environmental status in the country.

Students explore common law. In this sociology lesson, students discover what constitutes common law unions in Canada and then discuss how common law relationships compare to marriages.