Party politics. Leadership races.
We don’t really understand it.
But since the governing federal Liberal Party is in the midst of a leadership race, and since the winner will...
Understanding Tariffs and the Possible Ramifications of a Trade War
Part One: Discussion
Arrange the class into a circle of chairs so that you are all facing each other.
After watching the five-part Nature Labs lesson...
Tariffs: Visual Storytelling
Create political cartoons that illustrate the impact of tariffs on consumers, national unity, and international relations.
Design a propaganda-style poster that either argues for or...
Tariffs: Careers
Research and present how tariffs might impact different careers.
Simulate international trade negotiations, advocating for different careers in the doing.
Run a mock import/export business and...
Tariffs: English
Develop persuasive writing skills by arguing for or against a possible Canadian trade war response.
Practice persuasive and formal writing skills by responding to a...
Tariffs: Science
Explore how tariffs on imported goods might impact biodiversity (eg. fruits, plants, exotic pets, etc.) in Canada.
Analyze how trade wars might impact food chains...
Tariffs: Social Studies
*Choose ONE option*
Assign students different countries that represent unique trade interests and use class discussion or debate as a tool to share the complexities...
Canada, we have a problem.
Canada, we have a problem.
A few actually.
What’s at issue? US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Which sounds boring until you...
Activity: Understanding Tariffs and the Possible Ramifications of a Trade War...
Grade Level: 9-12Subject: Social Studies, Economics, Civics, Business Studies, Careers, English, Science, Art/Visual StorytellingDuration: 60 minutes
Complete activity after watching the five-part Nature Labs lesson...
The Week That Was (Feb 3-7)
And what a week it was.
The tariffs came! And then they were paused! Our economy was on the brink! And then it wasn’t!
What exactly...