(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
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To what extent should citizens participate
in their community?
THEME II: GOVERNMENT AND
POLITICS
Illustrate consensus, influence, negotiation
and compromise by referring to examples from:
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the community
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the provincial level
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the national level
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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Citizens can be involved and participate
in society
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Examples of community involvement; e.g.:
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service groups
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volunteers
Activity: have the students identify
a community need that should be met and identify one or more community
groups that are trying to meet that need or would try to meet that need.
Information found using the Consumer
Advocacy link can help students complete this activity, in addition
using a search engine such as Hotbot
may be useful.
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Methods of participating in and influencing
the political decision-making process in Canada
Activity: have the students identify
how a special interest group they have identified is trying to achieve
their goals and how successful they have been.
In addition to information found
using the Consumer Advocacy link, using a search
engine such as Hotbot may be useful.
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How individuals participate in the political
process:
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joining or influencing those who have power
and influence
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media influence on political decision making
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input by citizens; e.g.:
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letters
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petitions
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plebiscite/referendum
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demonstrations
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lobbying by special interest groups
Activity:
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have the students a identify a national
or provincial issue that concerns them and then identify a special interest
group that is involved in lobbying governments, industry or individuals
about that issue.
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have the students identify how the special
interest group they have identified is trying to gain the support of other
groups.
In addition to information found
using the Consumer Advocacy link, using a search
engine such as Hotbot may be useful.
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