Canada’s Federal Election Process, Grades 4-8

Ten lessons to assist your students in their understanding of the election process. Students will learn what elections are, their processes, and the reasons elections are held. Insight into how campaigns are run, what a platform is and the platforms of the major political parties in Canada will pique their interest as they gain an understanding of decisions made in our country today. The history of elections, as well as historic facts about Canadian elections, provide an interesting read. The dictionary of electoral words is a helpful tool.