Provincial Election Candidates<\/p>\n
How are candidates elected in provincial elections? Who\u00a0are my candidates and how do I choose between them?<\/p>\n
In a representative democracy, we elect individuals to\u00a0represent us in our legislature and make decisions on our\u00a0behalf.<\/p>\n
DOWNLOAD BACKGROUNDER (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n In this lesson, students consider the qualities they\u00a0look for in their Member of Provincial Parliament.\u00a0Students learn about how representatives are elected in\u00a0provincial elections. Looking at Ontario electoral district\u00a0maps, students analyze the size of districts and\u00a0representation, and take an in-depth exploration into\u00a0their school\u2019s district. Afterwards, students discuss which\u00a0issues matter to them and develop questions they want to\u00a0ask the candidates in collaboration with the peers. In the\u00a0culminating activity, students reflect on what they like or\u00a0dislike about the candidates.<\/p>\n We are learning to:<\/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 Placemat Strategy<\/em><\/p>\n 1. Review the concept of a representative democracy.\u00a0Citizens elect someone to represent them in the\u00a0legislature and make decisions on their behalf.<\/p>\n 2. Through a Placemat activity, have students answer\u00a0the question: What qualities or skills do I look for in my\u00a0elected representative?<\/p>\n a) Divide the class into groups of four or five and\u00a0provide each group with one large sheet of paper and\u00a0a marker for each group member.<\/p>\n b) Instruct each group to divide its sheet of paper\u00a0into sections, with an area in the centre and enough\u00a0separate areas around the outside to match the\u00a0number of members in the group, as illustrated below.<\/p>\n c) Ask students to respond to the questions within\u00a0their allotted space in one of the outside sections.\u00a0Provide time for each student in the group to share their recorded responses with the group without\u00a0discussion or debate from the other students.<\/p>\n d) Ask groups to decide, collectively, on the five most\u00a0important\/significant qualities and record them in the\u00a0centre of the placemat \u2014 it is important that all group\u00a0members agree on the top five items.<\/p>\n My electoral district and candidates<\/em><\/p>\n 1. Using the \u201cElections in Ontario<\/a>\u201d video and\/or Slide\u00a0Deck 7, review the election process in Ontario.<\/p>\n 2. Find your school\u2019s electoral district on the provincial map and write the name on the blackboard, chart paper\u00a0or interactive whiteboard. If you do not know your school\u2019s electoral district or do not have the printed wall\u00a0map, visit the Elections Ontario website (2018 General\u00a0Election Maps<\/a>).<\/p>\n 3. Compare the size and shape of electoral districts across\u00a0the province. Specifically, compare an urban district to\u00a0a rural district. Ask students to consider why there are\u00a0differences and what those differences might reflect (e.g.,\u00a0population, geography, landmarks). If possible, use a\u00a0physical geography map to further examine land-forms and\u00a0bodies of water.<\/p>\n 4. Show students an individual map of the school\u2019s\u00a0electoral district, which can be found on the Elections\u00a0Ontario website (2018 General Election Maps<\/a>). Through a\u00a0class discussion, answer the following questions:<\/p>\n Teacher Note: If time permits, compare your school\u2019s\u00a0electoral district area to another district from a different area of the province.\u00a0Discussion questions: How do they\u00a0compare and contrast? Do you think people living in other\u00a0districts have similar concerns as your community? Why or\u00a0why not?<\/em><\/p>\n 5. On the blackboard, interactive whiteboard or a chart,\u00a0list the candidates running for election and their party\u00a0affiliation. Demonstrate to students where they can find\u00a0this information by visiting the Elections Ontario website.\u00a0Give students a few minutes to fill out the related\u00a0worksheet (Activity 7.1<\/a>).<\/p>\n 6. Divide students into groups and have them brainstorm\u00a0possible questions to ask the candidates. Guiding\u00a0questions for students:<\/p>\n 7. As a class, narrow down the questions and pose them to candidates through Twitter, email, by conducting a\u00a0phone interview, or you can arrange to have candidates\u00a0to visit your class or organize an all-candidates\u2019 debate\u00a0(Handout 7.2<\/a>). If candidates are not responsive, use\u00a0media reports to analyze how they may respond to the\u00a0questions.<\/p>\n Choosing a Candidate<\/p>\n Have a brief closing discussion about the candidates\u00a0running for election, or ask students to write a reflection\u00a0on one or more of the following questions.<\/p>\n Type of Assessment: For Learning<\/p>\n Lesson Area: Minds On<\/p>\n Guiding Questions for Teachers<\/em><\/p>\n Type of Assessment: As Learning<\/p>\n Lesson Area: Action<\/p>\n Guiding Questions for Teachers<\/em><\/p>\n Type of Assessment: Of Learning<\/p>\n Lesson Area: Consolidation<\/p>\n Guiding Questions for Teachers<\/em><\/p>\n Individual Education\u00a0Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n Modifications<\/p>\n Enrichment<\/p>\n English Language\u00a0Learners<\/strong><\/p>\n Culturally Responsive\u00a0Pedagogy<\/strong><\/p>\n Indigenous Focus<\/strong><\/p>\n Accessibility &\u00a0Learning Space<\/strong><\/p>\n Minds On<\/p>\n Title Provincial Election Candidates GUIDING QUESTIONS How are candidates elected in provincial elections? Who\u00a0are my candidates and how do I choose between them? OVERVIEW In a representative democracy, we elect individuals to\u00a0represent us in our legislature and make decisions on our\u00a0behalf. 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