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.
CIVIX has prepared a few short lessons to get your students engaged in the Toronto mayoral by-election. The lesson plans are supported by videos and student activities in various formats.
The lessons are meant to be fun, while focusing on key concepts such as democracy and voting, allowing students to explore their vision for the city, and helping them analyze the relationship between values and perspectives related to key election issues.
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 lessons are designed for Grades 9-12 and are supported by videos, slide decks (in Google Slides and PowerPoint), and student activities in various formats.
