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Whose House is it Anyway?
Students research and role play positions in the House of Commons and explore the Parliamentary process.
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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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Unity: Making a Heritage Quilt
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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Exercising the Franchise! The Right to Vote
Pupils research Canadian election procedures, identify candidates and corresponding political platforms for current elections and hold mock elections. They develop a written report about a specific political party.
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Traditions in the Canadian Parliamentary System
Students learn the customs and traditions of the Canadian Parliamentary System through Internet research, CDRom and video.
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Bi-Lateral Systems of Government
Young scholars discover how Aboriginal forms of Government can be adapted and how the Navajo's have utilized government.
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Life on the Canadian Prairie in the Late 1880s
Sixth graders are read excerpts of the book "Pioneer Girl" by their teacher. Using the text, they discover what life was like on the Canadian Prairies during the 1880s. They discuss why people moved west and the expansion of the railroad...
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The Inuit Society-- The Importance of Tradition
Students conduct research at the Inuit perspective website to explore the life and culture of the modern day Inuit.
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Massaging the Message: The Media Speaks
Students watch video of TV news clips centered on the House of Commons and then complete an information sheet.
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Putting Thought Into Political Action
Students examine the Parliamentary and Legislative functions of the Canadian government. They select an idea they believe should be made into a law, and research the area of the government capable of responding to their ideas.
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Mexico: A Look At Its Culture and Geography
Students canvass the Mexican geography, culture, dress, language, crafts, and traditions in this unit of eight lessons. The Mexican Independance Day is compared to our own and the contributions of the Mayan, Azetec, and Spanish are...
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the Young Offenders Act: Modeling Parliamentary Proceedings
Pupils examine parliamentary procedure by following rules of order, constructing and presenting well thought out arguments, and submitting reports of the proceedings.
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Loyalist Day
Students interview each other to complete an interview organizer on research about Canadian Loyalists.
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Confederation Politicians
Students explore the production of newspapers about Confederation. The students are organized into groups and are asked to take on the roles of newspaper staff members. Their first assignment is to write a story based on an interview...
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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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Organization of a Territory, Map Elements
Third graders compare printed and online maps and use proper geographic terminology to answer questions.
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Stories Behind Pacific Northwest First Nations' Images
Students investigate Canadian culture by examining mascots of the 2010 Olympics. In this Canadian history lesson, students read a Vancouver Olympics guide to identify three Canadian mascots and their importance to the First Nations...
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Growth of a Nation: Trading Cards
Students research and write about events and people that have contributed to the development of Canada. They develop their paragraphing skills and create a package of 10 Canadian History Trading Cards.
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Geography Words, Page 1
In this geography words and maps worksheet, students examine maps of North and South America. Students respond to 12 multiple choice questions regarding the maps.
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An Introduction to Immigration and the Canadian Political System
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.
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First Nations: Analysing Sources
Ninth graders examine the lifestyle and culture of First Nations people. They investigate and analyze primary and secondary source documents.
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