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Comparing Neighbors
Students compare and contrast Minnesota to its Canadian neighbors. For this geography lesson, students work in groups to examine a map for their political division to Minnesota. Students compare and contrast information about Minnesota...
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European Union
Learners read a short dialogue that takes place between a Canadian who is touring France and a French citizen. In this World History lesson plan, students create answers to comprehension questions. Learners participate in a class...
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Confederation Comparison
Young scholars compare and contrast American and Canadian plans for government. In this government lesson, students analyze the text and impact of the Articles of Confederation and the Confederation of Canada. Young scholars compose...
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Exploring Corporate Codes of Conduct
Learners use the Internet to analyze and compare corporate codes of conduct of Canadian companies.
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Role Models and Heroes
Fifth graders identify characteristics of heroes. In this role model and heroes lesson, 5th graders research a Canadian hero and design a bulletin board to display their presentation.
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A Day in the Life of Parliament
Tenth graders watch excerpts from a parliamentary session, assume membership in a political party from a fictitious country and conduct a parliamentary session of their own covering a range of topics of current relevance.
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Social Studies: Countries and Technology
Students participate in a travel simulation and have just arrived in Canada. After choosing activities to research, they define their methods of exploration and development on plan sheets. Among the scenarios from which they choose...
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Government Bingo
Students play a Bingo game to review the facts and concepts of the Canadian System of Government.
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Treaties - Grade 10
Tenth graders examine the First Nations Treaty. In this Canadian history lesson, 10th graders participate in talking circles that require them to analyze "The Royal Proclamation."
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Your Politician: Myth vs. Reality
Students adopt a public official, research how they spend their time, and define the actual duties associated with the job. They sort perceptions about the job into myths and realities, and analyze political cartoons involving their...
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Understanding Wilderness
Learners research and analyze an historical wilderness issue or event after discussing opinions on preservation of wilderness and key players and events in the history of wilderness preservation. After research is complete, students...
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Citizenship participation
Students explore responsibilities of citizenship. They discover the importance of individual and collective action in responsible local and global citizenship. Students identify and assess social issues facing Canadians. They explain the...
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NAFTA Trade Unit
Students research the geography, economics and government of Canada and how that affects US/Canadian trade relations. In this NAFTA lesson, students play a game, read about Canadian history, and creat a graph.
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Media Scrapbook
Students 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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Civil liberties: Fundamental freedoms
Students explore civil liberties. They list and describe the fundamental freedoms guaranteed to Canadians. Students illustrate how Charter rights are applies. They examine current issues and suggest how the courts might apply Charter...
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The Senate : Retention, Abolition, Reform
Young scholars examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Senate in the Canadian Parliament. The role of the Senate is probed as its usefulness is scrutinized.
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Turning Points: Crises in French-English Relations
Pupils investigate major crises and turning points in Qu??bec-Canada relations, explain viewpoints and arguments used by key political figures, analyze primary documents, define viewpoints in press conference setting, and write short...
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South Carolina and Quebec - A Comparative Study
Students compare the structure and functions of the state government of South Carolina and the provincial government of Quebec. They examine the role of political parties and differing expressions of democracy and make a...
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Presenting... the Prime Ministers of Canada
Students access the First Among Equals website and research Canadian Prime Ministers.
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The Nationalism Project
Eighth graders use the internet to research the development of the Canadian flag. In groups, they discuss the idea of a community that can be changed based on its members ideas. They work together to create a new design for the...
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Judging Acts
Students research Canada's political history by analyzing the country's constitution. To display their understanding, students write essays.
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No magic borders
Learners discuss what they have heard about pollution. They explore the purposes and limitations of political boundaries and borders and identify some of the causes and effects of pollution.
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The Federal Legislative Process: A Mock Session in the House of Commons
Students examine the legislative process in Canada's House of Commons. They simulate the role of being a sitting member of the House of Commons, developing bills, conducting meetings, and voting on the written bills.
