CLU3M – Unit 1 – Lesson 4: How Many is too Many Laws?

Overview

Duration

100 minutes x 2

Lesson Objective

• To complete an inquiry into Canada’s Laws.

Lesson Outcomes

• Describe some of the ‘questionable’ laws that Canada has.
• Explain why Canada has so many laws.
• Assess whether Canada has to many laws.

The Lesson

Day 1 Sequence:

1. Starter: Guess the Category of Law! [Formative Assessment].
2. Weird Canadian Laws [class discussion and note taking].
3. Main Task: Does Canada Have too Many Laws? [debate introduction].
4. Main Task: Does Canada Have too Many Laws? [debate research].

Day 2 Sequence:

1. Main Task: Does Canada Have too Many Laws [debate].
2. Review: Time for TedED [critical thinking exercise].

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