Homeroom Article: Naruhito: Japan's emperor formally proclaims enthronement in centuries-old ceremony - CNN
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.
Warm Up: Political Cartoon: Erosion of Trust, Part Deux
Opening: The teacher will remind the students of a few of the basic differences between Canada's form of democracy and the United States'
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
Video: Presidential Candidate of the Day: Joe Sestak
Video: Presidential Candidate of the Yesterday: Tulsi Gabbard
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:
Video: The Two Sides of Canada Patriot Act With Hasan Minhaj Netflix
Closing: The teacher will use the students' discussion posts as an opportunity to compare and contrast Canada's election and government to our own.