Canadian Government
Lesson 1/2
Introduction
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1. Intro and course outline. 2. Survey 3. Discuss the different types of history (Social, Political, military, Economic, cultural, personal etc.).
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Topic 2
Canadian Identity
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1. This course is about Canada and Canadian Identity: -Each student to come up to the board and write down one thing about Canada. -Show “I am Canadian Anthem” (1:31) -Show “I am Canadian Clip” (1:00) 2. What is a Canadian? List on board. What is Canadian Identity? - Discuss Negative construction vs. positive construction (What we are vs. What we are not). - Discuss how we create our identity – we are NOT Americans etc… Beer company (no other country in the world has a beer company that creates their identity). - How many of you can tell me the first three PMs or sing the national anthem, how may of you can tell me the head of state? , beer commercial not government, helps form out culture. - How does he end his speech? With a thank you – very Canadian. 3. 'Canadian Peacekeepers' current events discussion |
Topic 3
Why is Government Important?
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1. Show the Simpsons, Das Bus. Play 6:30-9:20, 10:00-15:00, 16:00-18:15, 19:26-21:54 (about 12 minutes). - why would I show this in the government unit?) - what does this clip say about human nature in general? Society? - What happens to our society when we don't have rules? 2. Define Key Terms Government: Formal Decision Making system. Democracy gov’t where the people make the decisions Direct democracy (referendums): every citizen votes on every decision Representative democracy: elect a representative to make decisions on their behalf Constitutional monarchy: Monarch is head of state, but must work within parameters of a constitution 4. Rick Mercer clip: Canada explained: How do we feel about this method? |
Topic 4
The Political Spectrum
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1) Go over Cornell Notes
2) Fill in your Cornell notes
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Topic 1.2
Branches of Government
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Topic 1.3
The Legislative Branch
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1) Watch 'Schoolhouse Rock' (Based on the American model
2) Cornell Notes
3) Laws: Something to think about:
-Why do you think there are so many steps; -Do you agree with the amount of steps -Do we need a senate? -Why are so many politicians former lawyers or teachers? (education) -What stage is the most important? 4) Fill in stages of laws chart 5) Questions
*Study Help: Watch Government Chart video to have 1.2-1.3 explained together
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Topic 1.4
The Executive Branch
1) Cornell Notes
2) Discussion: What ministries could we create within the school. How would these come to take place. Who would be responsible for forming them. What would they do? 3) Elect cabinet ministers. Why do we choose these people? 4) Justin Trudeau appointed a 50% female cabinet. How do we feel about this? is this fair?
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Topic 1.5
The Judicial Branch
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1) Cornell notes
2) Questions
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Helpful Videos
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Study Guide
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