Rights, Responsibilities, and Global Citizenship · Modern Era
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Students learn about the fundamental rights guaranteed to all Canadians and how they are protected by the Constitution.
Key Questions
- 1What are our most important rights as Canadians?
- 2Can rights ever be limited?
- 3How does the Charter protect minority groups?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada, Past and Present - Grade 6ON: People and Environments: Canada's Interactions with the Global Community - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Rights, Responsibilities, and Global Citizenship
Period: Modern Era
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