Here is everything you need to teach your students about Canada's governments.
Introduce the unit with a fable that provides insight into the need for good and fair government, and progress through a comprehensive study of government in Canada.
Twenty-two lesson plansand more than75 reproducible worksheets and information pagesmay be used in any order to suit the unique needs of your classroom.
Topics include:
Federal, provincial and territorial governments
How the three levels of government function and interact
The electoral process
How a bill becomes a law
Constitution and charter of rights and freedoms
Immigration and becoming a Canadian citizen
This book supports many of the fundamental concepts and learning outcomes from the curriculum for these provinces: Alberta, Grade 6, Social Studies, Democracy, Action & Participation; British Columbia, Grade 5, Social Studies, Governance, C2 Describe Levels, Responsibilities and the Election of Government in Canada, Grade 6, Social Studies, Governance; Ontario, Grade 5, Canada & World Connections, Aspects of Citizenship & Government in Canada; Saskatchewan, Grade 7, Social Studies, Power & Authority.
