Our Canadian Government
Our Canadian Government, Grades 5-8 is recommended as a supplementary learning resource for Social Studies curriculum in Canadian elementary schools.
Description
Author : Ruth Solski
S & S Learning Materials
, 1999
128 pages, b/w, softcover
ISBN 1-55035-661-5
Grades : 5-8
Concepts : elections, citizenship, laws, politics, Parliament, Canadian government, municipal government, provincial government, federal government, constitution, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, electoral system
Subjects : Social Studies: History, Social Sciences
CSC Evaluation
Curriculum Correlation
Our Canadian Government, Grades 5-8 is recommended to support the Social Studies curriculum in Canadian elementary schools, specifically topics dealing with levels of government and Confederation.
Content
Our Canadian Government, Grades 5-8 contains lesson plans, student worksheets, and information sheets on the Canadian municipal, provincial/territorial, and federal governments. Through various activities, the learning resource provides either an overview or an in-depth description of many aspects of Canadian government. Complex concepts that teachers may need to clarify are described at the comprehension level of the target audience. Students investigate such questions as: What does a Member of Parliament do? How does a bill become law? How do we get the government to listen to our demands? What is an election? The resource contains detailed information on such topics as the Constitution, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and Canadian citizenship.
Methodology
Each lesson in Our Canadian Government contains ideas and questions for stimulating class discussion. Students read information sheets and complete a variety of pencil-and-paper exercises, e.g., cloze, question/answer, matching activities, sorting/classifying, true/false, numbering events or sentences in the correct order. At the beginning of the resource, there are interesting ideas for enhancing lessons on the topics presented. Teachers are encouraged to select the lessons and worksheets that best support their curriculum and class needs.
Assessment
Students' responses to the worksheet activities can be used to assess their understanding of the concepts. Through the suggested independent study in which students create a booklet about their community, students can apply the knowledge they have gained through the study.
Format
The content-rich information pages contain charts that illustrate the interrelationships of different levels of government. The worksheets contain maps, graphics, charts, sample documents, and student response sheets.
Bias
The resource is presented from a Canadian perspective. The teacher may need to deal with potentially sensitive issues inherent in some of the topics, e.g., immigration, comparisons of forms of government, distinguishing fact from opinion, etc.
Review Recommendation
Our Canadian Government, Grades 5-8 is recommended as a supplementary learning resource for Social Studies curriculum in Canadian elementary schools.
Contact Information
Lisa Solski
President
S & S Learning Materials
15 Dairy Ave
Napanee, ON K7R 1M4
1-800-463-6367 ext. 231
Toll Free: 1-800-463-6367
Fax: 1-800-290-3631
e-mail: lisa@teacherkits.com
http://www.sslearning.com
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