Responsible Citizenship · Citizenship & Government
Rights & Responsibilities
Students learn about the rights guaranteed to Canadians and the responsibilities that come with them.
Key Questions
- 1What rights do Canadians have?
- 2What responsibilities come with having rights?
- 3Why is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms important?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: People and Environments: The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship - Grade 5
Grade: Grade 5
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Responsible Citizenship
Period: Citizenship & Government
Suggested Methodologies
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