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| Day 1 - Introduction | Introduce Yourself June 3 | Introduce yourself to your classmates. Please let us know the following information about yourself:
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| Period B For Learning Introduce Your Thoughts About Civics June 3 | What do you think Civics means? What do you think it means to be a good citizen? Explain your answer using examples from your own experience and what you know about your society and other communities around you. **150 words**Answer below in Moodle |
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| Lesson 1.1 Intro to Civics; Political Research and Inquiry | Icebreaker -Research Skills June 4 | Think about the research skills for the Courses that you have already taken. 1. Where did you get your research to do your assignments? 2. What research skills did you use? Was it easy or difficult? 3. How did you know if your resources were accurate or acceptable for your assignment? **50-75 ... |
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| For Learning Forum Discussion on Your Rights and Responsibilities June 4 | Think about your role as an International Student. 1. What are your rights? 2. What are your responsibilities? Explain your thinking. **75 words**Answer below in Moodle **Respond to 3 of your classmates' postings |
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| Lesson 1.2 Political Spectrums; Intro to Assignment 1 | Icebreaker - Famous Person June 5 | Select a famous person from any culture, time period or society that you would like to meet. Explain why. **50 words; Answer below in Moodle; respond to 2 other classmates' postings. |
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| For Learning Forum Discussion on Nellie McClung June 5 | Review the Resource on Nellie McClung and the Famous Five Canadian Women who fought for equal representation and rights for Canadian Women. Then answer the questions below: 1. Who was Nellie McClung? 2. What political progress did she make for Canadian Women? 3. Do you think that Canadian Women ... |
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| Lesson 2.1 Intro to Unit 2 Governance in Canada; Assignment 1 Prep | Icebreaker - Favourite Holiday June 10 | What is your favourite holiday? What do you celebrate during the time? Explain about your festivities and celebrations. **75 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 classmates' postings |
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| For Learning Debate on the Monarchy June 10 | Review the resource on Canada and the British Monarchy. Then answer these questions: 1. What do you think of the connection between Canada and the British Monarchy? Think about the past and present connection. 2. Do you think it is good for both countries? Why or why not? 3. In one sense the ... |
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| Period B Senate Debate June 10 | The Senate is part of our Parliament. It is not elected. The governor general, "on the recommendation of the prime minister," appoints its members. This means that the prime minister does the actual appointing, and the governor general approves each appointment. The Senate reviews and suggests ... |
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| Lesson 2.2 Federal Government Levels; Assignment 1 Presentations | Icebreaker - Favourite Weather June 11 | What kind of weather (ex: sunny, raining, cloudy, hot, cold, etc.) do you like best and why? What temperature do you prefer? Hot, Warm or Cool? Explain your thinking. **50 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 classmates' postings |
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| Period B For Learning Forum Discussion on Sergeant At Arms June 11 | What is the role of the Sergeant-at-Arms? Who is the current Sergeant-at-Arms? Do you think their role is important? Explain. **75 Words; Answer below in Moodle |
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| Lesson 2.3 Provincial Government and Notwithstanding Clause | Period B For Learning Notwithstanding Clause June 12 | Review the resource on the Notwithstanding Clause below and on this Moodle page.. Then answer the questions below. 1. What is the Notwithstanding Clause? 2. Give 3 examples of when a province has used the Notwithstanding Clause. 3. Do you think that this Notwithstanding Clause is fair? Explain ... |
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| Lesson 2.5 Ontario Municipalities; Assignment 2 Prep | Icebreaker - Musical Concert June 14 | What is your favourite type of music? Is there a particular Music Concert that you would like to see? Explain **50 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 other classmates' postings |
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| Lesson 2.6 Canada's Electoral System; Intro to Assignment 3 | Icebreaker - Favourite Culture to Learn About June 17 | What is your favourite culture to learn about, other than your own? Explain why you would like to know more about this culture. **75 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 of your classmates' postings |
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| For Learning Forum Discussion on Canadian Voting System June 17 | Review the Unit 2 Canada's Electoral System PPT and answer the following questions. 1. What are the 3 Easy Steps to Voting? 2. Do you think voting is an easy process for Canadian Citizens? Explain your thinking. 3. In your opinion, what would make the Canadian Voting System better? Explain. **100 ... |
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| AS Learning Minority Government Questions June 17 | Review the resource Unit 2 Minority Government PPT and then answer the questions below: 1. What is a Minority Government? 2. What are the disadvantages of an Minority Government? Explain. 3. What strategies do you think politicians need to use in order to win a Majority Government? 4. Does a Minori... |
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| Lesson 2.7 Judicial System; Assignment 3 Prep | Icebreaker -Favourite City to Visit June 18 | What city do you like the most? Which city do you want to visit to explore? Explain your thinking. **50 words; Answer in Moodle; Respond to 2 other classmates' posting |
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| Lesson 2.8 The Jury Process; Assignment 3 Editing | For Learning on Jury Trials June 19 | Review the Resources on Jury Selection Process and Trial by Jury or by Judge Alone. Then answer the questions below: 1. What are the benefits of a trial by jury? 2. What are the benefits of a trial by judge alone? 3. Do you think it is better for a criminal to have a trial by jury or by the judg... |
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| Lesson 2.9; Assignment 3 Presentations; Final Evaluation Prep | For Learning Ideas on Civic Engagement and Action June 20 | In preparation for Unit 3 on Civic Engagement and Action, what are some ways that Canadian Citizens can become active in their civic rights and duties in order to exercise their democracy? Explain your thinking. **75 words; Answer below in Moodle Resources |
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| Period B: For Learning Questions on Final Evaluation Topics June 20 | What is your Topic for the Final Evaluation? What Canadian Issue or topic area will you be discussing (ex. healthcare, education, politics, environment, business, technology, science)? What level of government will you be looking at? Explain your progress. **75 words; Answer below in Moodle |
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| Lesson 2.10 Final Evaluation Prep | Assignment 3 Forum Discussion Reflection June 21 | Think about your Assignment 3 Government Role, Responsibilities Presentation. What new learning did you gain from this presentation? What new learning did you gain from 2 other people's presentations? Explain with examples. **75 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 other classmates' ... |
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| Lesson 3.1 Intro to Unit 3 Civic Engagement and Action; Final Evaluation Presentations | Icebreaker - Role Model June 24 | Who do you view as a role model and why? Explain your thinking. **50 words; Answer below in Moodle; Respond to 2 of your classmates' postings |
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| For Learning Forum Discussion on Being a Global Citizen June 24 | Review the Resources on being a Global Citizen below. Then answer the following questions. 1. What do you think is the meaning of a global citizen? 2. What are 2 ways that people can show that they are global citizens? 3. Do you see a connection between being a global citizen and having rights ... |
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| Lesson 3.2 Inclusion and Participation; Final Evaluation Presentations | For Learning Ideas on Inclusion and Participation June 25 | Review the resources below on Building Inclusion and Participation from people in Communities. Then answer the questions below: 1. What are the benefits of Inclusion and Participation from citizens in a community? Explain. 2. Are all communities set up for fair Inclusion and Participation (ex. ... |
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| Lesson 3.3 Final Evaluation Reflections | AS Learning Forum Discussion Reflection on Final Evaluation June 26 | Think about your planning, drafting and performance today in your Final Evaluation Oral and Visual Presentation. What went well for you? What was difficult for you? Explain with details. Reflect on the Presentations of 2 of your classmates. What did you learn about these presentations? What ... |
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