10 Jun 2008 Resources from Parliament

Resources from Canada’s Parliament

The Parliament of Canada website has many Learning Strategies and resources relating to Canadian politics. Click here for a list of programs and products directed towards four different age groups. And click here for a wealth of background resources and information on Parliament.

Here is a list of some lesson plans and resources, directed towards high school students:

• Model Parliament
• Setting the Agenda: A typical day in the life of a MP or Senator
• Special Parliamentary Committee Simulation
• All Candidates Election Forum
• Voter Apathy Among Young Voters
• Voting That Counts
• Click here for many more lessons.

Other Resources:

• Glossary of Parliamentary Terms (for Elementary)
• Glossary of Parliamentary Terms (for High School)

Lesson Plan from CPAC

Question Period – Grades 5-8 For students studying dramatic arts, social sciences and language arts (11 page pdf booklet)

Question Period – Senior high

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Lesson Plans from “The True North” Website (Courtesy of James Dykstra)

Writing to your Government

Dominion of Canada

Residential Schools

Building a Third Party

If I Were Prime Minister…

Recreating Mouseland