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Defining Moments
Seventh graders use context clues to define words. In this language arts lesson, 7th graders engage in a class discussion regarding how we determine the meaning of words that we aren't familiar with. Then, students complete a very good...
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Video Conferences with Parliamentarians
Students from all over Canada videoconference with Parliamentarians to talk about issues in a current bill.
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Survey Strategy
Students develop their research techniques and their ability to question and think critically about democracy and the parliamentary system of government.
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Youth Engagement in Politics and Government
Students gain knowledge of government representatives, political parties, and the democratic process.
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Exploring Historical and Current Leaders of Canada
Students research Canadian political figures and then do a presentation about them.
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Vocabulary Related to the Attire, Accessories and Décor of the Parliament of Canada
Students become knowledgable about the attire, traditions, and protocols of the Senate and Supreme Court by doing research.
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Showtime in the House of Commons Part I
Students watch a video and brainstorm, focusing on the rules of Question Period in a Parliamentary System.
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Confederation II : the Sequel
High schoolers examine the dynamics and challenges of creating a system of government that meet the needs of a changing, diverse population, for a new country. This is a nice simulation/role play of the formation of government.
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Monitor and Clarify Unknown Words in Corgiville Fair
Students identify unknown words and select a strategy to comprehend text. In this vocabulary lesson students listen for specific words as the teacher reads. Students try to figure out what the meaning of the specific words are. The words...
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Creating Laws
Students brainstorm ideas for legislation and present their ideas to the class. They draft a bill and take it through the normal procedures of the Canadian Parliament.
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Three R's on the Hill : Roles, Responsibilities, Relationships
Learners develop an understanding for the Canadian Federal Parliamentary System by constructing a game.
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Who 's Who on the Hill
Students are introduced to the roles played by the various people on Parliament Hill. They create a comprehensive trading card as outlined in the accompanying format.
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Citizen Involvement In the Legislative Process
High schoolers engage in a lesson plan which can be adapted to a simulation, emphasizing citizens' contributing to the legislative process. They gain a better understanding of how the legislative process works.
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Pageantry of the Senate
Tenth graders gain a better understanding of the historical significance of some of the procedures and traditions of the Senate. They see that the Senate in Canada is rich in traditions and pageantry.
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Comparing the Senate and the House of Commons
Students research, compare and contrast the two Parliamentary houses of Canadian government. They organize their research into a series of graphic organizers and discuss their findings with peers.
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The Noble Savage - The Social Contract Rights and Freedoms of Modern Humanity
Students, in groups, research various philosophers and the historical context of their work. They discuss the necessity and interaction of laws, regulations and human freedoms and consider the importance of the Canadian government to its...
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The Governors General of Canada
Students create and edit a website on Canada's Governors General. They identify the role and responsibilities of the office of Governor General, and write biographies on the previous Governor Generals.
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Common Good
Pupils identify assumptions they may have about government and research to determine whether they are accurate. They support or refute their assumptions in a presentation to the class.
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Democracy through Parliamentary Committees / Lessons 2 : Selecting and Studying a Specific Bill
Students appreciate and respect the advantages of Canada's parliamentary system. They engage in a lesson which illustrates the important role committees play in drafting bills.
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Opportunity for Students in the Parliamentary System
Students explore youth programs which promote Canadian citizenship and democracy. They study Canadian parliamentary institutions.
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The Commission of Inquiry
Students explore the role and functions of a commission of inquiry and participate in a democratic debate.
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Singing in the H2O
Students compose new lyrics to the tune of a popular song in order to teach and explain a challenging science concept being studied in class.
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Assembling the Best Possible Cabinet
Students 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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