
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
These learning resources are intended to improve civic literacy, introduce the concepts of democracy and elections, increase awareness about the workings of government in Canada, and teach students how to effectively participate as responsible citizens in their community.

These learning resources were developed for grades 4 to 8. Each lesson has several activities and options available, for the ease of adapting it to your particular classroom.
Please use, modify, rearrange and choose from the suggestions as you see fit. These lessons build upon one another and have a clear flow, but they can also be used as stand-alone lessons or activities depending on your classroom needs and available time.
Lessons, Slide Decks, Handouts, Student Activities
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Activity 1.1: Cards for Tower Building Activity
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Teacher Guide 1.2: Tallest Tower Activity Debrief
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Activity 1.3: T-Chart
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Activity 1.4: Comparing Government Types
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Slide Deck 2A: Who am I? What am I?
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Slide Deck 2B: Levels of Government
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Activity 2.1: Levels of Government – Sorting Game
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Handout 2.2: Government Responsibilities
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Activity 2.3: Postcard Template
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Activity 4.1: Voice your choice!
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Activity 4.2: 1-1-1 Exit Card
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Activity 5.1: Researching Political Parties
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Activity 5.2: Reflection Card
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Activity 5.3: Election Issue Case Study
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Activity 5.4: Evaluating the Leaders’ Debate
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Activity 6.1: My Constituency
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Guide 6.2: A Framework for Organizing an All-Candidates’ Debate
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Activity 7.1: Things to know about provincial elections
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Activity 8.1: Results Comparison
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Activity 8.2: Election Reflection
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Activity 8.3: My Student Vote Learning Experience
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