Municipalities Matter:
Local Government & Civic Elections (2006)

This middle years & high school resource contains lesson plans with activities, student handouts, worksheets, and marking rubrics for teaching about municipalities and civic elections.

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Municipalities Matter:
Local Government & Civic Elections (2006)

(Entire Resource - 42 pages)

Introduction & Ideas for Teaching About the Civic Election

(4 pages)

Lesson: What is a Municipality?

Objective: Students will learn about the structure and types of municipalities in Saskatchewan.

(9 pages)

Lesson: Government Powers in Canada

Objective: Students will learn that the British North America Act divided power between different levels of government and understand the areas that local governments control.

(6 pages)

Lesson: The People Who Govern Municipalities

Objective: Students will understand the duties and responsibilities of civic politicians.

(9 pages)

Lesson: What's in a Name?

Objective: Students will learn about gender-neutral terminology used in municipal politics.

(5 pages)

Lesson: Local Council Meetings and Bylaws - Democracy in Action

Objective: Students will understand how a local council meeting is structured and learn the functions of a bylaw.

(7 pages)

Lesson: Municipal Elections

Objective: Students will understand the process of electing municipal leaders.

(5 pages)

Lesson: Local Issues

Objective: Students will understand how municipal issues directly affect their lives.

(5 pages)

Lesson: Voting - Why Care?

Objective: Students will learn about the level of interest in democratic participation.

(6 pages)

Lesson: Post-Election Analysis

Objective: Students will understand the civic election results and analyze what they mean for the future.

(3 pages)