Local Government in British Columbia
Classroom Resources
These resources are intended to improve civic literacy, introduce the concept of democracy and elections, increase understanding about government and representation, and teach students how to effectively participate as active and informed citizens in their community.
The lessons are designed for Grades 4 to 8 and supported by videos, slide decks (in Google Slides and PowerPoint), and student activities in various formats.
The package includes all documents listed below.Lessons, Slide Decks, Handouts, Student Activities
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Handouts/Activities
Classroom Values: Sample List
PDF |
1-1-1 Exit Card: Classroom Norms
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
PPT | Google Slides |
Handouts/Activities
Activity1.1: 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 |
Activity 1.4: Reflection Card
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Videos
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
PPT | Google Slides |
Handouts/Activities
Activity 2.1: What do you know about rights in Canada?
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Handout 2.2: Highlights from the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
PDF |
Activity 2.3: Charter Scavenger Hunt
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 2.4: Our Rights and Responsibilities
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Handouts/Activities
Slide Deck 3A: Who Am I? What Am I?
PPT | Google Slides |
Slide Deck 3B: Levels of Government
PPT | 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
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
PPT | 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 |
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
PPT | Google Slides |
Handouts/Activities
Activity 5.1: Investigating Our Municipality
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 5.2: Investigating Our Community
PDF | Word Doc | Word Doc |
Activity 5.3: Plan of Action for our Community
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
PPT | Google Slides |
Handouts/Activities
Activity 6.1: Graphic Organizer – Getting to Know the Candidates
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Handout 6.2: A Framework for Organizing an All-Candidates’ Debate
PDF |
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
PPT | Google Slides |
Handouts/Activities
Activity 7.1: Who Will Make a Good School Trustee?
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Activity 7.2: Evaluating School Trustee Candidates
PDF | Word Doc | Google Doc |
Lesson Plan
PDF |
Slide Deck
PPT | Google Slides |
Handouts/Activities
Activity 8.1: Democracy for Lunch!
PDF |
Videos
