Canadian Government
This list includes resources in a range of formats including curriculum, textbooks and teachers guides, and juvenile non-fiction that help teach children about the Canadian government. Relevant curriculum subjects and grade levels include the role of government and responsible citizenship (Grade 5).
All about Canadian citizenship by Call Number: TXT 323.60971 P4 2004ISBN: 0176202013Publication Date: 2004Series of 11 books:
[v. 1] Becoming a Canadian citizen
[v. 2] Canadian celebrations and traditions
[v. 3] The national anthem
[v. 4] Children's rights and responsibilities
[v. 5] Making laws
[v. 6] Voting
[v. 7] Local government
[v. 8] The Prime Minister
[v. 9] Citizen participation
[v. 10] Conflict resolution
[v. 11] Teacher's Guide
Canada and the global village by Call Number: J 971 C345 2005ISBN: 1553880684Publication Date: 2005The series takes readers on a journey through the development of Canada from its origins as a British colony to becoming a sovereign nation.
Canada's road to independence by Call Number: J 971 C346 2004ISBN: 1553880692Publication Date: 2005Examines the development of Canada's independence, including Confederation, its involvement in World War I and II, patriation of the Constitution and the Charlottetown Accord.
Canada's system of government by Call Number: J 971 C35 2005ISBN: 1553880714Publication Date: 2005Examines Canada's system of government, including the history behind the present system, the responsibilities of each level of government, and the judicial system.
Canadian citizenship by Call Number: J 971 C274 2005ISBN: 1553880978Publication Date: 2005Examines the rights and responsibilities attached to being a Canadian citizen.
Canadian government by Call Number: J 320.471 M23 2013ISBN: 9781443119658Publication Date: 2013As voters, ordinary people have an important voice in how the county runs. And that's good, because government affects many parts of our lives — from health care, immigration and whether Canada will go to war.
Canada is a huge and varied country. Find out how the different levels of government work together to speak for all the people."
Canadian government by Call Number: TXT 320.471 G34 Gr.4-6 2002ISBN: 1894527119Publication Date: 2002Canadian curriculum teacher helper ; gr.4-6
Canadian leaders by Call Number: J 971.0099 T76 2004ISBN: 0439961041Publication Date: 2004"This book is filled with illustrations and photographs, and is written at a level suitable for young Canadians to read to themselves. It includes a table of contents and is perfect for curriculum. Included are the lives of Prime Ministers Sir John A. Macdonald and Pierre Elliott Trudeau, first lay nurse Jeanne Mance, Mohawk Chief Joseph Brant and Officer Sam Steele of the North West Mounted Police."--pub. desc.
Canadian unity by Call Number: J 971 C365 2005ISBN: 1553880722Publication Date: 2005Examines the ways in which Canadian governments have created and maintained unity across the country as well as the factors that threaten that unity.
Discovering Canada's government by Call Number: TXT 320.471 F72 2001ISBN: 0195416295Publication Date: 2001Trillium Listed! Discovering Canada's Government introduces children to the three levels of government in Canada. Emphasizing active participation in public decision making, the text explains the electoral process, the different aspects of parliamentary government, the Canadian legal system, and the concept of citizenship. Children learn what it means to be a member of a democratic community. French version Je Decouvre le Systeme de Gouvernement au Canada available. Please contact Cheneliere Education (www.cheneliere.ca) for details.
Faces of government by Call Number: TXT 320.471 C19Publication Date: 2003Faces of Government, Revised 2006 examines the role of federal government and the interactions between the different levels of government in Canada. It also describes the electoral process, the process to become a Canadian citizen, and participatory citizenship in Canada. The resource is richly illustrated and easy to read. It includes an election simulation and many hands-on activities.
How Does the Canadian Government Work? by Call Number: J 320.471 R63 2013ISBN: 9780778709039Publication Date: 2013-02-15"The book provides an engaging introduction on how Canadas parliamentary system of government works. The distinctions between head of state and head of government are explained, while introducing readers to the roles of the monarch, the governor general, the prime minister, and the opposition parties. Parliamentary models of government at the provincial level, as well as in other countries, are also included."--pub. desc.
Contents: What is a government?
Government in Canada
Parliament
Canada's history
How parliament works
The head of state
The prime minister
The House of Commons
The Senate
Provincial and territorial
Aboriginal governments
Local governments
Other parliaments.
How to Build Your Own Country by Call Number: J 320.4 W93 2009ISBN: 9781554533107Publication Date: 2009-08-01Invites readers to imagine setting up their own country as a way of introducing the concepts of citizenship and politics, discussing such topics as starting a government, holding elections, making laws, writing a constitution, and keeping the peace.
Our Canadian governments. Grades 5-8 by Call Number: TXT 320.971 S65 2011ISBN: 9781550356618Publication Date: 2011Provides ideas, lesson plans, information sheets and many follow-up activities that pertain to the local, provincial/territorial and federal government. ... [Shows] the structure of each level of government, how it functions and how the three levels interrelate.
Western Canada : strong federal ties by Call Number: J 971.21 B68 2007ISBN: 9780779167760Publication Date: 2007Looks at the tense relationship between Western Canada and Central Canada from 1867 to the present day. Explores why Western Canadians have often felt isolated from the rest of the country. Explores the important role Ottawa has played in shaping the country's economy.
Who runs this country, anyway? by Call Number: J 320.471 S73 2005ISBN: 9780439957304Publication Date: 2005An upbeat and humorous approach to Canada's government! In this easy-to-read, information-packed book, a comical duo — a student documentary maker and her offbeat sidekick — guide readers through Canada's electoral and governing process, from casting a vote in an election to passing a bill in Parliament, and all the points in between. Finding out about Canada's government has never been so much fun! Jam-packed with interesting photos, this book is sure to be a hit with young readers.The zany sections that tell kids how to stump an adult will be especially popular! Who Runs This Country, Anyway? has a unique approach to describing how Canadian government works — who knew that politics could be so much fun! Its curriculum focus makes it a must-have for all teachers and students — and maybe even some future politicians!
