Traditions in the Canadian Parliamentary System

As an introduction to economics, government classes investigate different types of economic systems (traditional, command, market or capitalist, mixed) to determine answers to basic question about how goods are produced.

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...

To launch a study of civil rights, class members brainstorm rules and expectations of behaviors at home, in school, in the workplace, and in sports. They then look at civil rights cases and examine the rules embedded in these cases. 

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.

The role of crafts in Canadian culture is the focus for high schoolers. In this resource, learners create pieces of artwork that they feel reflect the role of crafts in Canada. Along with viewing the works of Robert Harris, each pupil...

High schoolers explore youth programs which promote Canadian citizenship and democracy. They study Canadian parliamentary institutions.

Tenth graders cultivate respect and appreciation for Canadian Parliamentary democracy. They build curiosity and interest in studying citizenship issues related to Parliament and by engaging in a mock election.

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary and secondary resources. For this political systems lesson, students conduct research to compare and contrast the forms of government in the United States and...

Twelfth graders take a citizenship test before learning how their own ideology fits in with current political parties. They create questions for a debate and learn the process of registering to vote.

The Ontario Justice Education Network provides excellent resources for teaching about Canada's legal system. Programs range from Grade 4 up. Examples include a mock trial with Hansel and Gretel, a look at court artists, judge shadowing,...