SOCIAL STUDIES 11/SOCIAL STUDIES 11M

SEPTEMBER 28 TO OCTOBER 13:

• [Due October 13/14] Research Canada’s Federal Political Parties (Conservatives, NDP, Liberals, Bloc Quebecois, Green); prepare notes on:
  • Who are their leaders?
  • What are their positions on:
    • the economy (ie. how do they propose improve the economy)
    • the environment
    • Canada’s international role
    • Crime & Justice Issues
  • What are your opinions on the same points (economy, environment, internationalism, justice)
• [Due October 15/16] Read all of Chapter 9
  • LEGISLATIVE BRANCH Vocabulary
  • EXECUTIVE BRANCH – Vocabulary
  • Read:  House of Commons Guide
  • Label:  House of Commons Seating Plan
• View Video “The Senate of Canada”
• TEST:  The Legislative and Executive Branches of Canada’s Government – OCTOBER 19/20