For today don't forget to study the online quiz.
The projects for today focus on:
democratic versus authoritarian decision-making,
levels of government, Canada’s relationship with the United Nations,
concept of citizenship rights and responsibilities,
how Canada’s laws are made, elections, forms of government.
We will research about one of the questions from this site.
What is social responsibility?What does it have to do with being a good citizen?
What are the benefits of good citizenship?
How do you benefit from the good citizenship of others?
What is the importance of rights and responsibilities of a citizen
How do these connect with being a good citizen?
What are the benefits of being a good citizen?
What would happen to our rights and privileges if we did not meet those responsibilities?
Locate a newspaper, TV show Where you can identify an act of poor citizenship. Discuss the act.
• Why should the person be accused of being a poor citizen?
• What did that person do that they should have known better?
• How could the person better their behaviour or action?
Part 2
Research the nine formal amendments to the Constitution of Canada that have been written since 1982. Why were these added? What is the process for making amendments and changes?
We will use this link to make a timeline for the important events in Canadian history.
Starting in 1867 - 2008
Determine what the make up of the House of Commons would be if it was based on the area of a province in Canada.Discuss whether a system based on area or population is more equitable.
You have a choice of research projects choose 1.
Explain the history of Parliament Hill.
Research how bills in Canada become law.
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