(Consumers' Association of Canada,
Alberta)
Alberta Consumers' Association
Alberta Curriculum Linkages-Alberta
Learning Social IOP Social Studies 1626 (Senior High) /12 (1992)
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 16 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. Activities that
use the site to meet the learning objectives are suggested. To see
some suggested activities that use the site to meet learning objectives
go to the activity page.
Being a Citizen
Students will examine the decision-making
strategies used by themselves, their peers and their family members. They
will then compare familiar strategies with decision-making models used
by the various levels of government in Canada. Students will also explore
methods of becoming participants in the decision-making processes of government.
Students will be expected to understand
that:
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politics are a feature of everyday life
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there are a variety of means used to resolve
disagreements in a democratic society
Students will be expected to develop an understanding
of the following concepts:
decision-making
organization
conflict
cooperation
justice
Students will be expected to show:
Examples of consensus, arbitration, negotiation,
appeals and compromise related to:
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personal decision-making strategies used
at home, at school, in the workplace and in the community
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decision-making strategies used by family
members, friends, teachers, employers
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decision-making strategies used by familiar
organizations:
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students’ union
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workplace
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school, school board
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municipal government.
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Community participation opportunities:
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volunteerism
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Crime Stoppers
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Rural/Neighbourhood Crime Watch
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Block Parent Associations
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service groups/organizations.
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Examples of citizen input/influence:
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individual/special interest group lobbying
through letters, telephone calls, demonstrations, petitions
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plebiscites.
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Role of media in influencing individual/government
decision-making processes.
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