CLU3M – Unit 1 – Lesson 6: Development of the Canadian Constitution

Overview

Duration

100 minutes

Lesson Objective

• To learn about the development of the Canadian Constitution.

Lesson Outcomes

• Define a constitution.
• Explain the role of Canada’s Constitution.
• Explain the history of Canada’s Constitution.
• Assess how power is divided in Canada’s government.

The Lesson

Sequence

1. Starter: What’s the Focus? Photo Reveal…
2. What is a constitution? [teacher led instruction and note taking].
3. The Development of the Canadian Constitution [teacher led instruction and note taking].
4. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms [teacher led instruction and note taking].
5. Task 1: Scavenger Hunt [individual research task].
6. Levels of Government [class discussion].
7. Task 2: Levels of Government Match up activity.
8. Task 3: Quick Quiz! [formative assessment].
9. Review: Time for TedED [critical thinking exercise].

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