Active Citizen

Introduction
Being an Active Citizen
Making the Textbook Work for You
1. Community and the Common Good
Opening Activity: The Real Survivors
Community Living Is Not a Spectator Sport
What is Citizenship?
People Power: Kristopher's Wish
In the News: Teen's letter a perfect lesson
Your School: A Society in Miniature
Issue Analysis: Should We Have Separate Schools for Black Students?
Am I A Good Citizen?
Civics Skills Power: Evaluating Sources, Distinguishing Between Fact and Opinion
Chapter Review
Culminating Performance Task: Making A Difference
2. How Do Governments in Canada Work?
Opening Activity: A Scenario: Beginning Our School Day
Canadian Governments: A Reflection of History
What is the Role of Citizens?
Forms of Government
What are Governments in Canada?
Issue Analysis: What Should Be Done to the Senate?
People Power: Lincoln Alexander
How do Citizens Select Their Government?
Civics Skills Power: Detecting Bias and Frame of Reference
The Election Process
Issue Analysis: Should the Voting Age Be Lowered?
People Power: Nancy La Neve
Putting Laws into Effect
Civics Skills Power: Accessing Reliable Resources
Government Services
Chapter Review
3. Canada's Legal System
Opening Activity: Rolling For Justice
What Are My Responsibilities and Rights?
What are the Origins of Canadian Law?
Criminal System
Going to the Source: Charter of Rights and Freedoms
In the News: Restricting Individual Rights: The Arar Case
Legal Process
Issue Analysis: How Should Bullying Be Dealt With?
Civics Skills Power: Preparing a Persuasive Argument
People Power: Roberta Jamieson
In the News: Rights After Release
Rights for All
Civics Skills Power: Making an Effective Presentation
Youth Criminal Justice Act
People Power: Kim Plewes
Chapter Review
Culminating Performance Task: Making a Difference
4. Municipal Government and You
Opening Activity: Who Does What?
What Is Local Citizenship?
In the News: One of Canada's largest youth centres and skateboard parks rolls into Newmarket
Municipal Governments - Making Communities Work
Civics Skills Power: Making Responsible Decisions
People Power: Mayor Hazel McCallion
Issue Analysis: School Boards and Soft Drink Companies
How Can You Make an Impact Locally?
People Power: Maren Beeston
In the News: What Are Those White Ribbons All About?
Civics Skills Power: Working Collaboratively - Being an Effective Team Player
Chapter Review
5. Hear My Voice: Public Issues and Civil Action
Opening Activity: Advocacy Anyone?
Public Issues and Compelling Arguments
Citizens Taking Action
Civics Skills Power: Analysing a Public Policy Issue
People Power: David and Rob Ellis
Civics Skills Power: Using Visual Organizers to Think Critically
Thinking Critically About Public Policy Issues
Issue Analysis: Should pit bulls or any other specific breed be banned?
Chapter Review
Culminating Performance Task: Making A Difference
6. The Global Citizen Today
Opening Activity: That's the Way the Cookie Crumbles - A Global Simulation
Economic Justice, Power, and Wealth
Going to the Source: Anna's Story
People Power: Bono (Paul Hewson)
Globalization and National Governments
Issue Analysis: Is Globalization a Good Thing?
Human Rights Around the World
Civics Skills Power: Developing a Global Perspective - Thinking Globally, Acting Locally
Importance of Global Action
Responsibilities of the Global Community
Civics Skills Power: Resolving Conflicts: Peacemaker or Peace Breaker?
Canada's Place in the Global Community
People Power: Bilaal Rajan
Chapter Review
7. Putting It All Together
Opening Activity: The Great Civil Arm Wrestling Tournament
What Kinds of World Do You Want to Live in?
People Power: David Suzuki's Perfect World
How Can I Make a Difference?
People Power: Ryan's Well
Civics Skills Power: Taking Responsible Civic Action
How Can We Make a Difference?
Issue Analysis: Should Smoking Be Further Restricted?
Going to the Source: "Refuse to Be a Target" Web Page
In The News: Ontarians expect lower rates
Informed, Purposeful, and Active Citizenship
Chapter Review
Culminating Performance Task: Making A Difference
Glossary
Index
Credits

Companion Site
Teacher's Resource Book

Angelo Bolotta is a Consultant with the Toronto Catholic School Board.

Special Features

• Special literacy features make civics accessible to all students
• Complete integrated Skills Development Program allow students to practice skills in content
• Students are introduced to citizenship and social studies skills, which are developed and practiced within the context of course content- including research and inquiry skills, critical and creative thinking, communication, decision making, conflict resolution, and teamwork
• Other high interest features that will engage your students include
• Chapter Review, People Power, Issue Analysis, and Checkpoint