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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Assembling the Best Possible Cabinet

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers organize a list of qualities that a person must have to become a Prime Minister in Canada, and in groups discuss the quality of choices made by each group. They compare/contrast the list with the current Prime Minister.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Joe Clark

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on the life and political career of Joe Clark. Explains why he was a successful politician and what he accomplished as Prime Minister.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: John Turner

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a biography of Prime Minister John Turner and what he was able to accomplish with his time in office.
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Website
Toronto Star Newspapers

The Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Stephen Harper

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper, the G20 leader hosting the 2010 Toronto Summit.