SOCIAL STUDIES TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Aspects of Government in Canada

Hello again Grade 5 Students and Parents,

This week we will be focusing on the government of Canada, particularly the federal government and the electoral process. Students will explore the functions and interactions of the three levels of government in Canada (municipal, provincial, federal). As you investigate the Canadian electoral process, you will learn about life in a democratic system. You will also be able to describe how immigrants became Canadian citizens

Assignment #3

Identify the characteristics of different systems of government (democracy, dictatorship, monarchy)

Check out this site for more information on the Canadian government and its components. This is a great resource for you to get started on your assignment

http://proudcanadiankids.ca/government.htm

Here's a great site to learn more about the Canadian Government and the immigrants that settled in various places in Canada

http://www.kids.premier.gov.on.ca/english/tourqueen/how.asp

Visit this online educational site on Canadian government and its different levels of government

http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000074