Civics

Final Assignment- Question Period

Question Period will be held in class on Friday the 13th!

The Canadian House of Commons

Hello to the new House of Commons!  You are now the Canadian government. You have the power to make positive change!!  Please refer to the yellow sheets titled "Question Period" for the rubric and detailed information.  It's time to research your ministry (or shadow ministry) and prepare information about your issue.  Remember the political party websites can be helpful- their links are found below.

If you are a member of the Government- you are preparing notes on your specific issue to answer questions that will come from the Opposition members.  Remember, you must be well informed about the issue, its history and prepared to defend your policies and possible repercussions.  Mr. Prime Minister must provide a copy of his throne speech to the Leader of the Loyal Opposition by Wednesday June 11- TOMORROW.

If you are a member of the Opposition- Remember you must provide me with 2 copies of your question (1 for me, 1 for the Opposition) by Wednesday June 11- TOMORROW.  Your question will have 2 parts, as outlined in the yellow sheets.  You are only required to give part ONE to the opposition- prepare notes for the "supplementary" only for yourself.

http://www.conservative.ca/

Tomorrow's quiz:

- 15 matching terms and definitions from chapter 3- focus on key terms

- 15 multiple choice from chapter 4- focus on key concepts

Thursday May 29- Political Pamphlet- final exam project

Step one: check out the major political parties and decide which one most closely aligns with your principles.

Step 2: Follow the instructions

Congrats to all YPI groups.  The winning group members are Clarissa Manning, Gabriel Madariaga and Olivia Rotolo

Civics - Term 2 crew

YPI

April 1 2008

The Canadian House of Commons

Hello to the new House of Commons!  You are now the Canadian government. You have the power to make positive change!!  Please find the electronic version of the "Question Period" assignment under "Civics Documents".  It's time to research your ministry (or shadow ministry) and prepare information about your issue.  Remember your textbook can be helpful and so can the political party websites- their links are found below.

If you are a member of the Government- you are preparing notes to answer questions that will come from the Opposition members.  Remember your Conservative house leader must provide the Opposition (and Ms. Chase) with a copy of the Prime Minister's throne speech by Wednesday April 2.

If you are a member of the Opposition- you are preparing notes AND 2 questions about your issue.  You must provide 1 question in written form to your house leader to be delivered to the respective Cabinet Minister by Wednesday April 2.  Please provide me with all the questions you plan to ask during Question Period.

 YPI

YPI representations are April 8,9, and 11

If you want a list of registered charities in Mississauga (or check if your charity is indeed registered) go to: http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/ebci/haip/srch/sec/SrchInput01Validate-e

Want some inspiration? Check out the Toskan Foundation, which funds YPI, at http://www.toskanfoundation.org/Canada.html.

Welcome.  (Yes I have finally made a Civics page!!)

Today you will be working on your "Where I stand" assignment.  It is a VERY good idea to get as much done as you can so that you do not have to work on it during March break.  Remember, it is due on Tuesday March 18th, the day after we get back to school!!!

"Where I stand" (political pamphlet) 

Use your green sheets with the assignment details to complete the task but below is a simplified "to do list".

1. Go into "Civics Documents" from my home page and download "Where I stand template".  You will enter your information directly there.  MAKE SURE TO SAVE ON YOUR STUDENT #.

1a). Check out the main federal party web sites

http://www.conservative.ca/

http://www.liberal.ca/

http://www.ndp.ca/

http://www.greenparty.ca

2. Choose your party.  Copy their logo.  Write why you would vote for them.

3. Find a quote.  try http://www.hillwatch.com/PPRC/Quotes/ 

4. Find an NGO you agree with.  Explain why. try http://www.ngo.org/links/list.htm

5. Find a political cartoon.  Explain it. try http://www.canadiancartoonists.com/links.htm

6. Find the lyrics to a song with a political message. Explain the message and why you like it. try http://www.thesonglyrics.com

7. Select 6 issues- place them under Yes, Not sure, No

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