Political Parties in Ontario<\/p>\n
How do I learn about political parties and how do I decide\u00a0who to vote for?<\/p>\n
A political party is a group of like-minded individuals\u00a0with a shared vision and similar political beliefs whose\u00a0intention is to achieve power through an election. The role\u00a0of citizens is to investigate which issues matter most to\u00a0them and analyze which political party is best to address\u00a0them.<\/p>\n
DOWNLOAD BACKGROUNDER (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n In this lesson, students are introduced to the concept of\u00a0voting by moving around their classroom to express their\u00a0viewpoint on specific issues. After reviewing the concept\u00a0of political parties, students work in groups to research\u00a0one of Ontario\u2019s political parties. Each group prepares\u00a0information about the party\u2019s vision, leader and platform.\u00a0In the culminating activity, students think critically about\u00a0their personal criteria and decide what they liked most\u00a0and least about the leaders and parties.<\/p>\n We are learning to\u2026<\/p>\n Below are some sample success criteria you can use or\u00a0build upon. Co-creating success criteria with your class will\u00a0allow students to have ownership over their learning and\u00a0understand what successful learning looks like.<\/p>\n I CAN\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n Grade 5:<\/strong><\/p>\n DOWNLOAD CURRICULUM LINKS (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n Feet Voting<\/em><\/p>\n 1. Post two signs in the classroom, one on either side of the\u00a0room; one should read \u201cAgree\u201d and the other \u201cDisagree\u201d.\u00a0Alternatively, create four zones by adding two more\u00a0options: \u201cI agree but\u2026\u201d and \u201cConvince me\u201d (printable signs\u00a0can be found on Activity 6.1<\/a>).<\/p>\n 2. Read out a statement from below and ask students to\u00a0vote with their feet by walking to the sign that fits with\u00a0their opinion (more examples can be found in Activity 6.2<\/a>).\u00a0Choose statements you feel students in your class will be\u00a0comfortable answering in front of their classmates, starting\u00a0with one or two school-based statements. Ask two or three\u00a0students to explain their choice. After each student defends\u00a0their response, give the other students the chance to\u00a0change where they stand, if they were persuaded.<\/p>\n Teacher Note: Prior to the activity, assess knowledge\u00a0about taxes among students. Taxes are money that people\u00a0and businesses have to pay to the government in order for\u00a0the government to function and pay for its programs and\u00a0services.<\/em><\/p>\n Research a Political Party<\/em><\/p>\n 1. Review the concept of political parties and provincial\u00a0elections in Ontario.<\/p>\n 2. Divide students into groups and assign each a political\u00a0party (ideally one that is running a candidate in your\u00a0electoral district). Ask students to research their political\u00a0party using campaign literature, party websites, social\u00a0media channels and media sources. Guiding questions:<\/p>\n 3. Using the information collected, each group will create\u00a0a presentation and promotional materials about their\u00a0political party.\u00a0Co-create a checklist with your students for the\u00a0presentation. For example:<\/p>\n 4. Have each group present their political party to the rest\u00a0of the class. Afterwards, have students vote for the party\u00a0they liked best \u2013 excluding their own.<\/p>\n My Choice<\/em><\/p>\n Have a brief closing discussion about political parties,\u00a0or ask students to write a reflection on one or more of\u00a0the following questions. Alternatively, you could use a\u00a0Think\u2011Pair-Share strategy.<\/p>\n Type of Assessment: For Learning<\/p>\n Lesson Area: Minds ON : Feet Voting<\/p>\n Guiding Questions for Teachers<\/em><\/p>\n Type of Assessment: As Learning<\/p>\n Lesson Area:\u00a0ACTION: Research a\u00a0Party<\/p>\n Guiding Questions for Teachers<\/em><\/p>\n Type of Assessment: Of Learning<\/p>\n Lesson Area:<\/p>\n Action: Research a\u00a0Party Guiding Questions for Teachers<\/em><\/p>\n Individual\u00a0Education\u00a0Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n Modifications<\/p>\n Enrichment<\/p>\n English\u00a0Language\u00a0Learners<\/strong><\/p>\n Culturally\u00a0Responsive\u00a0Pedagogy<\/strong><\/p>\n Accessibility &\u00a0Learning Space<\/strong><\/p>\n Mobility<\/p>\n Title Political Parties in Ontario GUIDING QUESTION How do I learn about political parties and how do I decide\u00a0who to vote for? OVERVIEW A political party is a group of like-minded individuals\u00a0with a shared vision and similar political beliefs whose\u00a0intention is to achieve power through an election. 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