CHV2O – Unit 1 – Lesson 7: Government Responsibilities | Part 1

Overview

Duration

100 minutes

Lesson Objective

• Understand how the government works.

Lesson Outcomes

• Describe how the government is organised in Canada.
• Explain how the government affects your life.
• Assess which level of government you would contact regarding a specific social issue.
• Provide examples that demonstrate the impact of a government decision on a particular community.

The Lesson

Sequence

1. Cartoon of the Day
2. Starter: Who is responsible? [paired brain storm]
3. What is a government? [teacher led note taking].
4. How is the government organised? [teacher led note taking].
5. Task 1. Who is responsible for what? [card sort]
6. Task 2. Who is responsible for what? [online review game]
7. Review: Flashcard Challenge!
8. Homework: Which level of government has the most impact in your life?

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