October 23, 2019 Canada's Election
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Learning Target: I can explain the role of citizens in choosing the leader (prime minister) of Canada.
Standard(s):
SS6CG2 Explain citizen participation in the Canadian government.
a. Explain the role of citizens in choosing the leader of Canada (parliamentary democracy).
SS6CG1 Compare and contrast various forms of government.
b. Describe the two predominant forms of democratic governments: parliamentary and presidential.
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Opening: The teacher will guide students through a few of the basic differences between Canada's form of democracy and the United States'
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Work Session: The students will answer questions from an article to learn the impact of Canada's most recent election.
Article: Canada election: Trudeau's Liberals win but lose majority – BBC News
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Video: Trudeau's Liberal Party wins Canada's general election - CNN October 21 2019
Discussion Post: Differences between Canada's and the United States of America's elections and governments
Early Finishers:
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Closing: The teacher will ask the students to compare Prime Minister to President, Parliament to Congress and ask how someone becomes the Prime Minister of Canada.