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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Legal Rights, the Charter, and Canada's Constitution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students explore the issue of human rights in Canada and compare and contrast the Bill of Rights and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. They debate whether Canadians are giving up certain democratic rights in exchange for the greater good.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides an overview of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Included are a historical background, a discussion of the charter's features, and links to further articles on each part of the document.
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Website
Other

Canadian Legal Fa Qs: Charter of Rights and Freedoms Fa Qs

For Students 9th - 10th
By answering some important questions about the role of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in the court system, this resource gives insight to the multiple ways the Charter impacts Canadians and the role the Supreme Court has in...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview is provided on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each freedom is looked at individually with access to the actual text of the Charter concerning that freedom. The researcher also has access to primary source...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Officials Signing the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982, Ottawa

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview is provided on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Each freedom is looked at individually with access to the actual text of the Charter concerning that freedom. The researcher also has access to primary source...