PA7.2
Investigate the structures and processes of democratic government in Canada.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Survey the principles of democracy as defined by family, school, and community members, and synthesize into a definition of democracy.

(b)

Compare the responsibilities of municipal, provincial or territorial, and federal and First Nations governments in Canada.

(c)

Describe the roles of the elected representatives in the local (reeve, mayor, councillor), provincial or territorial (member of the legislative assembly), federal (member of parliament), First Nations (councillor, chief) system of government and Métis governance structures.

(d)

Investigate the federal, provincial or territorial, or local election processes in Canada.

(e)

Chart the structures of Canadian government at the local, provincial, and national levels.

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R054549
Saskatchewan Social Studies 7. Student Edition
Saskatchewan Social Studies 7 has been custom published for Saskatchewan and has been developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. At the beginning of each unit, the Essential Question box sets the focus for the unit. The book provides opportunities for hands-on learning and engages students with What Do You Think, More About, Map Skills and Thinking It Through activities. Included are an atlas, a skills section and a glossary.
•  Saskatchewan Social Studies 7. Teacher Resource with DVD
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $98.43
Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
R101814
Feeding a Growing World: Exploring Saskatchewan's Role in Global Food Security
Feeding a Growing World is a multimedia resource designed to complement the November 6, 2014 event: Agriculture in the Classroom Presents: Exploring Saskatchewan's Role in Global Food Security with Craig Keilburger. Using an inquiry approach, this resource supports students as they investigate the question: How might Saskatchewan agriculture contribute to global food security for 9 billion people? The resource consists of a teacher's manual (including lesson plans, outcomes, assessments, and student handouts); a four-part video; a SMART board interactive game; a student slideshow to assist in the inquiry process; and information sheets on six branches of study.
An information package for the event, including further information about the components of Feeding a Growing World, as well as the learning outcomes for the resource are both available for download.
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R049287
United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child Grade 7 Lesson Plans
These lessons could be used to support students as they work to achieve outcomes PA7.1 and PA7.2 of the Saskatchewan Social Studies 7 curriculum.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
R019211
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 7: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students begin to investigate and understand the various types of power and governance within their own country at the local, regional, provincial, national and global levels. As the understanding of the levels of power that govern Canada develop, students compare and contrast those structures and processes with countries operating within Pacific Rim and circumpolar regions that do not operate as democracies.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 21, 2019
R050646
Culture Quest. Student Book: Exploring World Cultures
This resource explores cultures from around the world and helps students understand the role that culture plays in our lives. Topics discussed in the text include: Environment and Culture, Elements of Culture and Expressions of Culture.
•  Culture Quest. Teacher's Resource: Exploring World Cultures
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $93.95
Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
R003776
Under One Sun Grade 7. Complete Classroom Set
This resource is a kit to support teaching about Indigenous experiences, cultures, and perspectives through contemporary content offered in a blended format to support balanced literacy learning. The teacher guide includes read-aloud selections, lesson plans and digital resources. Access to an online teaching center is available.
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: February 9, 2023