Divisions and Decision-Making in Canada
Curriculum Connections:
- Canadian & World Issues – Sustainability and geopolitics
- Social Studies 10–12 – Decision-making in democratic societies
- Contemporary Indigenous Studies 12 – Reconciliation and resource use
Big Idea:
Social and political divides influence how Canadians make decisions about the environment and economy.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine how misinformation and polarization affect democracy.
- Evaluate competing priorities: economy vs. environment.
- Consider how Indigenous, rural, and urban perspectives differ.
Activity:
Hold a mock national forum or “citizens’ assembly.”
Students represent different stakeholder groups (Indigenous leaders, industry experts, scientists, youth activists, government officials, etc.) debating a proposed national energy project.
They must find areas of compromise and present a “shared action plan.”