The Week That Was
If you’re getting tired of hearing about tariffs, you’re not alone. But US President Donald Trump’s ongoing, expansive threats to use economic force to...
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...