(Consumers' Association of Canada, Alberta)

Alberta Consumers' Association

Alberta Curriculum Linkages-Alberta Learning Social Studies 13 Topic B (Senior High) /20 (Revised 1990)

The Alberta Consumers' Association site provides links to information resources that can be used to meet the learning objectives of the following course.  Objectives that can be met directly are bolded.  For social studies 13 the site supports some of the citizenship theme and is most useful for exploring the role of voluntary organizations in the community and exploring how special interests groups gather support and affect government policy.  Activities that use the site to meet the learning objectives are suggested.  If you would like to add an activity to this site, send it to Larry Phillips


CANADA IN THE MODERN WORLD

Topic B: Citizenship in Canada

DESCRIPTION

Responsible citizenship in a democratic society such as Canada’s requires the understanding and the exercising of rights and responsibilities by individuals and groups. In this unit, students will gain an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship and the knowledge and skills necessary for participation in the Canadian political process and in Canadian society.

Issues


THEME II: GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

  • Illustrate consensus, influence, negotiation and compromise by referring to examples from:
  • Activity: have the students identify how a special interest group they have identified is trying to achieve their goals.

    Information found using the Consumer Advocacy link can help students to complete these activities.  In addition, using a search engine such as Hotbot may be useful.


    THEME III: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION


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