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Passport To Parliament

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the Canadian parliamentary system through the investigation of various learning centers that address the issues using a variety of learning preferences.
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Citizenship in Action

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research an area of government, and plan a summer institute at the provincial level to share their findings with others. They must research the topic, decide who to invite, and what information and activities should be...
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Media Scrapbook

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers analyze the fundamental issues relating to Canadian parliamentary democracy through the exploration of media and public opinion. A scrapbook is created containing summaries of the work performed.
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The Constitution: Written or Unwritten?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students form teams and debate whether the Canadian Constitution has evolved to be primarily written or unwritten.
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Unity: Making a Heritage Quilt

For Teachers 3rd - 10th
Students examine Canandian culture and heritage to further their appreciation. They explore the issue of Canadian unity and participate in a quilt making activity that incorporates symbolism.
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Entering Italy: The Naples-Foggia Campaign

For Students 6th - 12th Standards
The second half of 1943 found Allied soldiers struggling to separate Italy from the Axis Alliance and to solidify the new Italian government under Prime Minister Pietro Badoglio. High schoolers take a deeper look at the intricacies of...
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Prorogue in Canada

For Students 9th - 12th
Canada's financial woes and a controversially suspended Parliament create fodder for political cartoons in this critical analysis handout. Background information clarifies the context, allowing scholars access to the cartoons, which poke...
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Canada's Role in Astronomy and Space Science

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders, in groups, research a Canadian astronaut, developing a profile of their astronaut for presentation in a learning center. They visit the other groups' centers to explore more astronauts.
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A Timeline of Canada's Constitutional Evolution

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars research and make a time line illustrating the evolution of the Canadian Constitution.
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What Do You Bring To The Dance?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students appreciate the contributions of every Province of Canada. They develop information links with fellow Canadians across the country. They focus on the dynamic interplay between the regions and the federal government.
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Look up, Look Way Up" Exploring Canada's Friendly Giant - The NWT

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop an awareness of the culture, geography, wildlife, languages, and government of the NWT. They develop an understanding and appreciation of the uniqueness of Canada's Western Arctic.
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The Written and Unwritten Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
high schoolers examine the written and unwritten nature of Canada's Constitution, and argue which (if either) has a greater influence in Canada's governance.
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Confederation II : the Sequel

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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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Lesson on Education for Global Peace

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In this human rights activity, 5th graders create their own country, country flag, and charter of rights and freedoms after they have studied the Canadian Charter of...
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The Enemy that Never Was

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students write speeches explaining why Japanese Canadians were not a threat to Canada during World War 2. In this Japanese Canadians lesson plan, students learn about racism, and how the Japanese were targeted but not a threat during the...
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United States & Canada: How Are We The Same? How Are We Different?

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Pupils compare and contrast similarities and differences between Canada and the US.  In this geography lesson, students read various articles and identify similarities and differences in economies, cultures, geography, climate, and...
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Housing Arrangements of the Elderly in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine housing for the elderly in Canada. In this sociology lesson, students analyze Canadian Census data to find out what type of housing seniors of the country live in.
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Catches and landed value of fish

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students analyze data.  In this secondary mathematics lesson, students read and retrieve data from a statistical table on the Canadian fishing industry.  Students interpret and describe data in mathematical terms and make inferences and...
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Introduction to Population Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners examine population statistics. In this population lesson, students navigate the Internet to locate Canadian statistics regarding population.
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The First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples of Canada

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners explore demographic shifts. In this Canadian Census lesson, students interpret data from the 2006 Census to determine the needs of the Aboriginal population in the country.
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Treaties- Grade 7

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine treaties pertaining to the Canadian natives. In this Canadian history lesson, 7th graders research and discuss the negotiations that took place between the First Nations cultures and the Canadian government over...
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My Story, Our Stories (Rights and Freedoms)

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research the Canadian rights and freedoms and express one of their freedoms by sharing a story about their family
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Who is Allowed into the EU?

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders investigate whether Turkey will join the European Union. In this government structures lesson, 12th graders prepare for and participate in a debate over expansion within the European Union.
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The Structure of British Columbia's Government

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders play a "card game" centered around a "Jeopardy" type of task designed to review pertinent information on the subject of the three branches of B.C.'s government.

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