Many lesson plans have been developed by teachers attending the previous sessions of the BC Teachers' Institute on Parliamentary Democracy. We have new curriculum lesson plans that were developed prior to the changes in B.C.'s social studies curriculum. You can find them under the 'New Curriculum' link.
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- Students are encouraged to think critically about low voter turnout.
- Cette activité invite les élèves à penser de manière critique et à explorer les enjeux relatifs au faible taux de participation aux élections.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Polling Station
- Students’ interest in the electoral process is enhanced by bringing important dates in electoral history to life.
Un truc bizarre s’est produit en route vers le bureau de vote
- L'intérêt des étudiants dans le processus électoral est amélioré en apportant des dates importantes dans l'histoire électorale à la vie.
- Students harness technology to create a short advertisement that encourages voter participation.
- Création d’une publicité pour inciter les jeunes à voter.
- A three lesson Mock Provincial Parliament unit.
Who's Who and What Do They Do?
- Students recall the roles and responsibilities of people involved in the parliamentary process after watching them in action at the B.C. Legislature.
Who are You Going to Call? (Three Levels of Government: Local, Provincial and Federal)
- Students learn to recognize the responsibilities of the three levels of government (local, provincial and federal).
Qui vas-tu appeler? (Trois ordres de gouvernement: local, provincial et fédéral)
- Les élèves reconnaissent les compétences des trois ordres de gouvernement : municipal (local), provincial et fédéral.
Politics and Government in Daily Life
- In this introductory exercise for the government unit, students develop an understanding of the relationship between politics and current issues, thereby gaining an appreciation for the role of politics in daily life.
Politics and Government in Daily Life
In this introductory exercise for the government unit, students develop an understanding of the relationship between politics and current issues, thereby gaining an appreciation for the role of politics in daily life.
Understanding and Explaining the Role of the Media in a Free and Democratic Society
- Students work on a media project (e.g. radio report, newspaper article, interview, etc.) in order to develop an understanding of the role of media in a democratic society.
Comprendre et expliquer le rôle des médias dans une société libre et démocratique
- Le but des travaux présentés ci-dessous est d’amener les élèves à comprendre le rôle des médias dans une société démocratique.