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Grade 5 - Social Studies: The Role of Government
and Responsible Citizenship

Canada's 23rd Prime Minister: An Introduction to Justin Trudeau 
Grades: 3-8      Time: 14 mins.

Inquiry Process

  • When and how should members of the community come together to make change?

 

  • Why is it important to consider the perspectives of all stakeholders when trying to formulate solutions to problems?

 

  • Why do we need government? Why are there different levels of government? What services should governments be responsible for?

 

  • How does colonialism still affect Canada today?
The Ontario Curriculum, 2023 (revised)
Social Studies, Grades 1-6;
History and Geography, Grades 7-8

Parliament

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