Social Studies: Systems of Government
Big Idea (6): Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms
Big Idea (5): Canadian institutions and government reflect the challenge of our regional diversity.
Content (5): levels of government (First Peoples, federal, provincial, and municipal), their main functions, and sources of funding
Content (5): participation and representation in Canada’s system of government
Content (6): different systems of government
Curricular Competency (5+6): Take stakeholders’ perspectives on issues, developments, or events by making inferences about their beliefs, values, and motivations (perspective)
Curricular Competency (5+6): Differentiate between intended and unintended consequences of events, decisions, and developments, and speculate about alternative outcomes (cause and consequence)
Curricular Competency (5+6): Use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to — ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and communicate findings and decisions
Curricular Competency (5+6): Construct arguments defending the significance of individuals/groups, places, events, and developments (significance)
Core Competencies: Critical thinking, creative thinking, communication
First Peoples Principles of Learning: Learning ultimately supports the well-being of the self, the family, the community, the land, the spirits, and the ancestors
Roles and Responsibilities, at home
-Gallery walk:
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Why do we have government?
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What are the qualities of a good government?
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What would life be like without government?
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What does government do?
-Responsibility chart (complete, debrief)
Roles and Responsibilities, at school, and in the community
-Village activity (complete, debrief)
Levels of Government
-Sorting activity (is it municipal, provincial, or federal?)
-Shared responsibility project
Components of Government (House of Commons, Senate, etc)
Key Roles - Who Does What in Government?
-Matching activity - key roles, with potential applicants. Key roles with students
Electoral Process
In-class vote
First Nations government
Venn diagram - compare and contrast with Canadian systems