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| Day 1 - Introduction - May 6th- Pre-Learning Unit | Introduce Yourself | Introduce yourself to your classmates. Please let us know the following information about yourself:
Then, please reply to each of your classmate's post by saying hi and ... |
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| May 7th- Lesson 1 | Icebreaker | What rights and responsibilities do you have as a student? |
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| Charter of Rights and Freedoms | Read the following article: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms Then complete the following 3-2-1: List three things you learned List two things you are confused about or two things that interest you List one question you have about the Charter ... |
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| Homework | Read pages 27-39 in the textbook. Answer the following questions: - page 27 - focus question - page 32 - focus question - page 33 - focus question - page 38 - check your understanding #1-4 - page 39 - civics showcase questions #1-2 Post your answers. |
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| May 8th - Lesson 2 | Nellie McClung | Read page 42 in your textbook and answer questions 1-2. Post your answers. Be prepared to discuss these answers together. |
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| Political Spectrum | NOTE - You do NOT have to share your quiz/test results. After completing the two political quizzes answer the following in full sentences: 1. Do you think these quizzes/tests are helpful? Why or why not? 2. Are you surprised by the results? Why or why not? Post your answers. Comment on one to ... |
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| Check Your Understanding | Read pages 9-10 in your textbook. Complete questions 1-7 on page 10. Post your answers. |
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| May 9th - Lesson 3 | Monarchy | What do you think of the connection between Canada and the British monarchy? Do you think it is good? Why or why not? In one sense the connection is traditional. Do you think that traditional connections are good? Why or why not? Post your answers. |
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| The Senate | 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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| House of Commons | "Like the Senate, the House of Commons is part of Parliament. However, it is the most powerful branch of Parliament." Look up the following positions and define them: - Members of Parliament (MPs) - Speaker of the House (list who the current one is) - Prime Minister (list who the current one is) - ... |
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| Sergeant-at-Arms | Research the Sergeant-at-Arms. What does this person do? Who is the current Sergeant-at-Arms? Post your answers. No commenting is required for this post. |
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| May 10th - Lesson 4 | Icebreaker | What hobby do you have? If you don't have a hobby, what might you be interested in trying and why? |
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| Ontario Ministries | Research four of the following provincial ministries and explain: - what each ministry is responsible for - who is in charge of the ministry right now Ministries: - Aboriginal Affairs - Agriculture and Food - Children and Youth Services - Citizenship and Immigration - Correctional Services - ... |
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| Provincial Legislature | "The provincial governments consist of the lieutenant governor (representing the King) and an elected legislature. Many of the roles in the provincial legislature mirror those at the federal level." Look up the following positions and define them: - Members of the Provincial Legislature (MPPs) - ... |
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| Notwithstanding Clause | Do you think that the Government should be able to ignore the power of the Provincial Courts to pass their legislation? Why or why not? Answer in one paragraph of 5 to 10 sentences. Use one example in your explanation. |
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| Check Your Understanding (Page 53) - Homework | Complete the following: 1. List three responsibilities of the federal government 2. List three responsibilities of the provincial government. 3. Describe, in your own words, the role of the Senate, the governor general, and the speaker of the house. Post your answers.
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| Notwithstanding Clause 3-2-1 - Homework | Read the URL provided and complete the following 3-2-1: - list three new things you learned - list two things you want to learn more about - list one question you have Post your answers here. Comment on one other post. |
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| May 16th - Lesson 8 | Icebreaker | What is one culture that you would like to learn about and why? |
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| Individual Opinions | Answer the following questions in full sentences. Which form of government do you think is most effective? Why? Which form of government would you like to live under? Why? Which of these is your least favourite form of government? Why? Post your answers. |
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| May 21 - Lesson 9 - Political Parties and Canadian Judicial System | Icebreaker | What famous museum would you like to visit and why? |
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| The Judicial System | Read pages 68, 69, and 71. Answer the two focus questions on pages 68 and 71. Post your answers here. |
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| Civics Showcase - David Milgaard | Read page 70 in the textbook. Answer the two questions and post your answers here. |
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| Civics Showcase - The Right to Vote | Read page 72 in the textbook. Answer the question in the yellow box. DO NOT answer the "Check Your Understanding" questions. Post your answer. |
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| Judicial Systems in the World - Homework | Choose a country and look up their judicial system. Post the country you have chosen and explain what you have learned about that country's judicial system. Also, list your sources at the end of your post. |
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| May 21st - Lesson 10 - Criminal Trials in Canada | Icebreaker | Which winter Olympic sport do you like the most and why? |
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| Trial By Judge Alone Versus Judge and Jury | After watching the video answer these two questions: 1. What have you learned? 2. Which would you choose? Judge alone? Or Judge and Jury? Why? Post your answers here. Comment on one to three other posts. |
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| What Have You Learned (3 PDF files) | After reading over the three PDF files write a paragraph answer about what you have learned. Post your paragraph here. |
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| How Is A Jury Selected In A Canadian Criminal Case? - Homework | Watch the video and then complete the following 3-2-1: -list three new things you learned -list two things you were confused about or two things you would like to learn more about -list one question you have Post your answers here. Comment on one or two other posts. |
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| May 23rd, 2024 - Lesson 11 - Wrongfully Convicted | Africville - Homework | Read the following webpage and watch the video on the webpage: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/africville ; Then complete the following 3-2-1: -three things you learned -two things you are confused about or are uncertain about -one question you have Post your answers. Comment... |
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| May 23rd, 2024 - Lesson 12 - Mini-Lesson | Icebreaker | Post a link to a music video you like and explain why you like it. |
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| Textbook Homework | Read pages 109-127. Complete the following: - page 109 focus question - page 117 civics showcase questions 1-3 - page 124 questions 1-2 - page 126 check your understanding questions 1-3 Post your answers. |
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| May 24th - Lesson 13 | Icebreaker | Would you rather go to a museum, the ballet, or an orchestra/symphony and why? |
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| Thoughts | Was justice fully served in the Homolka and Bernardo case? Why or why not? Answer in 5 to 10 sentences. Post your answer. |
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| May 27th, 2024 - Lesson 14 | Icebreaker | Who do you view as a role model and why? |
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| October Crisis - What Would You Have Done? | If you were the Prime Minister during the October Crisis what would you have done? Answer in full sentences. |
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| Emergencies Act | The War Measures Act is now the Emergencies Act. Read the following page: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2022/02/canadas-emergencies-act.html Explain what you think are three important parts of the Emergencies Act. Post your answer. Comment on one other post. |
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| Homework | Read pages 103 to 108. Complete the following: - page 103 focus question - page 107 let's discuss question - page 108 check your understanding questions Post your answers. |
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| May 27th - Lesson 15 | Icebreaker | Find a picture of a flower that you like and post it here. |
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| Pre-Lesson Activity | What does peacekeeping mean to you? |
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| Major Samson Young | What is your opinion of Major Sampson Young? |
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| Your Opinion - Canada | What do you think of Canada? Post your answer here. Comment on two or three other posts. |
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| Canada and Peacekeeping - Homework | After reading the encyclopedic entry complete the following 3-2-1: - list three new things you learned - list two things you want to know more about - list one question you have Post your answers here. Comment on one or two other posts. |
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