Objectives
Understand why the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is entrenched in the Constitution.
Discuss the importance of individual and collective rights in Canada.
Materials Needed
Whiteboard and markers
Activities
Discussion on Entrenchment (20 minutes)
Explain the concept of entrenchment and discuss why it’s important for the Charter to be part of the Constitution.
Reflection Activity (20 minutes)
Students write a short reflection on the importance of individual and collective rights in Canada, considering their impact on society.
Class Sharing (20 minutes)
Invite students to share their reflections and discuss key takeaways from the unit.
Assessment
Collected reflection pieces and participation in the sharing discussion.