Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies Government Rights Responsibilities

In this book, students will learn about democracy and its role in federal, provincial and municipal governments.

Through articles, activities, and assignments, they will explore how governments and treaties of the past have shaped the democratic process and the various levels of the Canadian government in the present. The lessons meet the expectations of the Grade 6 Alberta Social Studies curriculum with connections to language concepts.

Each lesson has multiple follow-up activities designed to meet a variety of strengths, needs, and learning styles in the classroom. In addition, many extension/differentiation options are provided.

Introductory Lesson
Talking About Government

Lesson One
All About Government

Lesson Two
Democracy in Action

Lesson Three
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Lesson Four
The Treaty of La Grande Paix

Lesson Five
Local Government

Lesson Six
Provincial Government

Lesson Seven
Federal Government

Lesson Eight
Ancient Greece

Lesson Nine
The Iroquois Confederacy

Lesson Ten
All About Associations in Alberta

Unit Test
Unit Test Answers

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