Education - Classroom Resources
Canadian Symbols at Parliament
- Grades K to 3 (Primary cycles 1 and 2 in Quebec)
- This activity resource for young children uses animals, floral emblems and the Parliament buildings themselves to explain the history and significance of the symbols found in Canada’s Parliament.
MPTV
- Grades 4 to 6 (Primary cycles 2 and 3 in Quebec)
- This resource supports the MPTV video and introduces students to the busy atmosphere of the House of Commons and the role of Members of Parliament.
Our Country, Our Parliament
- ESL and FSL students Grades 9 to 12 (Secondary cycles 1 and 2 and CEGEP in Quebec)
- This engaging, colourful and image-rich resource provides a comprehensive introduction to Canada’s Parliament. Intended for ESL and FSL students at the secondary level, it is easily adaptable for use in social studies programs in grades 5-8.
Setting the Agenda
- Grades 6 to 10 (Primary cycle 3 to Secondary cycle 2 in Quebec)
- This group activity enables students to experience a typical day in the life of a Senator or MP and understand the decisions parliamentarians must make when balancing their many duties and activities.
People and Parliament
- Grades 7 to 12 (Secondary cycles 1, 2 and CÉGEP in Quebec)
- This resource uses the daily newspaper to familiarize students with different aspects of the Canadian parliamentary system.
Model Parliament Unit
- Grades 10 to 12 (Secondary cycles 1, 2 and CÉGEP in Quebec)
- This comprehensive simulation resource includes procedural information, background lessons, student activities and scripts to enable students to accurately simulate a day in Canada's Parliament. A variety of assessment resources and marking grids are also provided.
Glossary of Parliamentary Terms for younger students
- Grades 4 to 6 (Primary cycles 2 and 3 in Quebec)
- This simplified glossary is specifically designed for junior students and includes terms commonly used in Parliament.
Glossary of Parliamentary Terms for intermediate students
- Grades 7 to 10 (Secondary cycles 1 and 2 in Quebec)
- This glossary is specifically designed for intermediate students and includes terms commonly used in Parliament.
Teacher Kit and class sets of publications
- Background readings for teachers and students
- Selected publications are available in class sets
Teachers' Corner of the Parliamentary Boutique
- The Teachers' Corner of the Parliamentary Boutique offers posters, books, videos, DVDs and other classroom resources for sale online.
