Elementary Level Learning Resources

The lessons are designed for Grades 4 to 8 and supported by videos, slide decks, and student activities in various digital formats. Refer to the Lesson Pathways for options to condense the activities.

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Lessons, Slide Decks, Handouts, Student Activities

Lesson Plan

PDF |

Handouts/Activities

1-1-1 Exit Card: Classroom Norms
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Lesson Plan

PDF |

Slide Deck

Google Slides |

Handouts/Activities

Activity 1.1: Cards for Tower Building Activity
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Activity 1.2: T-Chart
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Activity 1.3: Comparing Government Types
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Activity 1.4: Reflection Card
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Videos

“Government and Democracy”

Lesson Plan

PDF |

Slide Deck

Google Slides |

Lesson Plan

PDF |

Handouts/Activities

Slide Deck 3A
Google Slides |

Slide Deck 3B
Google Slides |

Activity 3.1: Levels of Government – Sorting Game
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Handout 3.2: Government Responsibilities
PDF |

Activity 3.3: Postcard Template
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Videos

“Levels of Government”

Lesson Plan

PDF |

Slide Deck

Google Slides |

Handouts/Activities

Activity 4.1: Voice your choice!
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Activity 4.2: 1-1-1 Exit Card
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Videos

“Behind the Screens: Who decides what I see online?”
"CIVIX Explains: Algorithms”

Tools

Feed for Thought: Election Edition

Lesson Plan

PDF |

Slide Deck

Google Slides |

Handouts/Activities

Activity 5.1: My Electoral Division
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Handout 5.2: A Framework for Organizing an All-Candidates’ Debate
PDF |

Videos

"CIVIX Explains: Elected Representatives"
"Alberta's Election Process"

Lesson Plan

PDF |

Slide Deck

Google Slides |

Handouts/Activities

Activity 6.1: Researching Political Parties
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Activity 6.2: Reflection Card
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Activity 6.3: Election Issue Case Study
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Activity 6.4: Evaluating the Leaders’ Debate
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Videos

“Introduction to politics and political parties”

Lesson Plan

PDF |

Slide Deck

Google Slides |

Videos

“Why Voting Matters”
"How to Vote in Alberta"

Lesson Plan

PDF |

Slide Deck

Google Slides |

Handouts/Activities

Activity 8.1: Results Comparison
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Activity 8.2: Election Reflection
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |

Activity 8.3: My Student Vote Learning Experience
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |