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Alberta Consumers' Association
Alberta Curriculum Linkages-Alberta Learning
Social Studies 13 Topic B (Senior High) /20 (Revised 1990)
The Alberta Consumers'
Association site provides links to information resources that can be
used to meet the learning objectives of the following course. Objectives
that can be met directly are bolded. For social studies 13 the site
supports the citizenship theme and is most useful for exploring the role
of voluntary organizations in the community and exploring how special interests
groups gather support and affect government policy. To see some suggested
activities that use the site to meet learning objectives go to the activity
page.
CANADA IN
THE MODERN WORLD
Topic B: Citizenship in Canada
DESCRIPTION
Responsible citizenship in a democratic
society such as Canada’s requires the understanding and the exercising
of rights and responsibilities by individuals and groups. In this unit,
students will gain an understanding of the rights and responsibilities
of citizenship and the knowledge and skills necessary for participation
in the Canadian political process and in Canadian society.
Issues
To what extent should individual freedom be
limited in order to benefit society?
To what extent should citizens participate
in their community?
Should voting in elections be required by
law?
Should political representatives vote according
to the views of their constituents or according to the position taken by
their party?
THEME II: GOVERNMENT AND
POLITICS
Politics are a feature of
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everyday life
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decision making
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organization
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Illustrate consensus, influence, negotiation
and compromise by referring to examples from:
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school
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the community
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the provincial level
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the national level
THEME III: CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
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Citizens can be involved and participate in
society
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Examples of community involvement; e.g.:
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Rural/Neighbourhood Crime Watch
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Block Parent
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Crime Stoppers
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service groups
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volunteers
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Methods of participating in and influencing
the political decision-making process in Canada
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How individuals participate in the political
process:
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campaigning/joining/forming
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joining or influencing those who have power
and influence
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media influence on political decision making
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input by citizens; e.g.:
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letters
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petitions
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plebiscite/referendum
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demonstrations
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lobbying by special interest groups
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