Language Rights of French and English Minorities in Canada

Educational Resources

The content of the lesson plans is meant for high school students who attend official language schools in Canada. The goal of these lesson plans is to present concepts related to constitutional language rights in plain language and to encourage critical thinking. The lesson plans created by the LRSP are a tool that allows students to strengthen their cultural identity by learning about constitutional language rights and that also helps teachers further develop the content of their courses.

Lesson Plans

What are right holders?

Preparation: 15mins
Duration: 120mins
Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

fiche 1 generale.pdf (pdf, 913.17 KB)

Alberta
Grade 7 - Le Canada: Origines, histoires et mouvements des personnes

Alberta | Grade 7 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - alberta - 7e - canada origines mouvements et histoire des personnes.pdf (pdf, 901,3 Ko)

Grade 9 - Le Canada: possibilités et défis

Alberta | Grade 9 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - alberta - 9e - le canada possibilites et defis 2.pdf (pdf, 941.65 KB)

British Columbia
Grade 11 - Éducation civique

British Columbia | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - cb - 11e - education civique.pdf (pdf, 956.33 KB)

Grade 11 - Sciences humaines

British Columbia | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - cb - 11e - sciences humaines.pdf (pdf, 1,142.09 KB)

Grade 12 - Droit

British Columbia | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Curriculum: Droit 12
Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - cb - 12e - droit.pdf (pdf, 1,046.48 KB)

Manitoba
Grade 6 - Le Canada, un pays de changement

Manitoba | Grade 6 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - mb - 6e-le canada un pays de changement 2.pdf (pdf, 1,004.38 KB)

Grade 9 - Le Canada dans le monde contemporain

Manitoba | Grade 9 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - mb - 9e-le canada dans le monde contemporain.pdf (pdf, 1,053.92 KB)

Grade 11 - Histoire du Canada

Manitoba | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.
New Brunswick
Grade 10 - Histoire du monde

New Brunswick | Grade 10 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - nb - 10e - histoire du monde.pdf (pdf, 999.21 KB)

Grade 11 - Institutions politiques, économiques et juridiques

New Brunswick | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - nb - 11-12e - 43411.pdf (pdf, 1,089.33 KB)

Grade 11 - Histoire du Canada

New Brunswick | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - nb - 11e - histoire du canada.pdf (pdf, 1,001.93 KB)

Grade 12 - Droit

New Brunswick | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Curriculum: Droit 45411
Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

tache 1 - nb - 12e - 45411.pdf (pdf, 967.45 KB)

Newfoundland and Labrador
Grade 9 - Histoire du Canada

Newfoundland and Labrador | Grade 9 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.
Nova Scotia
Grade 9 - Sciences humaines

Nova Scotia | Grade 9 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

Overview: 

Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

Educational Aims: 
  • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
  • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
  • develop critical thinking;
  • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

fiche1 - ne - sc.hum . - 9e.pdf (pdf, 974.3 KB)

    Grade 11 - Histoire du Canada

    Nova Scotia | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    fiche1 - ne histoireducanada - 11e.pdf (pdf, 866.68 KB)

    Grade 11 - Études acadiennes

    Nova Scotia | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    fiche1 - ne - etudes acadiennes - 11e.pdf (pdf, 1,065.72 KB)

    Grade 12 - Histoire planétaire

    Nova Scotia | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    fiche1 - ne - histoireplanetaire - 12e 0.pdf (pdf, 955.38 KB)

    Grade 12 - Droit

    Nova Scotia | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Curriculum: Droit 12
    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    fiche1 - ne - droit - 12e.pdf (pdf, 1,043.84 KB)

    Grade 12 - Sciences politiques

    Nova Scotia | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    fiche1 - ne - sciences politiques - 12e.pdf (pdf, 967.89 KB)

    Nunavut
    Grade 9 - Sciences sociales

    Nunavut | Grade 9 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    nunavut - sc.soc . - 9e.pdf (pdf, 1,092.79 KB)

    Ontario
    Grade 10 - Civisme et citoyenneté

    Ontario | Grade 10 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.
    Grade 11 - Comprendre le droit canadien

    Ontario | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.
    Grade 11 - Politique en action

    Ontario | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.
    Grade 11 - Histoire mondiale depuis 1900

    Ontario | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.
    Grade 12- Le droit canadien et international

    Ontario | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.
    Grade 12 - L'Ontario français

    Ontario | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.
    Grade 12 - Histoire canadienne: Identité et Culture

    Ontario | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.
    Grade 12 - Politique canadienne et mondiale

    Ontario | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.
    Prince Edward Island
    Grade 11 - Droit 521

    Prince Edward Island | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    fiche 1-ipe-droit 521-11e.pdf (pdf, 1,043.08 KB)

    Grade 12 - Sociologie 621

    Prince Edward Island | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    fiche 1-ipe-sociologie 621-12e.pdf (pdf, 1,037.32 KB)

    Quebec
    Secondary Cycle One - History and Citizenship Education

    Quebec | Secondary Cycle One | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    task 1 - quebec 1st cycle.pdf (pdf, 887,07 Ko)

    Secondary Cycle Two - Contemporary World

    Quebec | Secondary Cycle Two | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Curriculum: Contemporary World
    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    task 1 - quebec 2nd cycle.pdf (pdf, 828.11 KB)

    Saskatchewan
    Grade 8 - Sciences humaines

    Saskatchewan | Grade 8 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    tache 1 - sask - 8e - sciences humaines.pdf (pdf, 1,060.51 KB)

    Grade 11 - Sciences sociales

    Saskatchewan | Grade 11 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    tache 1 - sask - 11e - sciences sociales.pdf (pdf, 995.67 KB)

    Grade 12 - Sciences sociales

    Saskatchewan | Grade 12 | Dur: 120 mins | Prep: 15 mins

    Overview: 

    Students first review learned concepts. They then analyse section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and create a conceptual map to explain it. Students recreate the definition of a rights holder under section 23 of the Charter and assess the importance of school for official language minority communities.

    Educational Aims: 
    • become familiar with section 23 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms;
    • acquire and use vocabulary related to language rights (e.g. rights holder, citizen, Constitution, Charter);
    • develop critical thinking;
    • establish the relationship between language rights and identity.

    tache 1 - sask - 12e - sciences sociales.pdf (pdf, 1,088.28 KB)

    OLMC Resources

    Official Language minority communities (OLMC) resources

    Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta

    Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada (FCFA)

    Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

    Canadian Institute for Reasearch on Linguistic Minorities

    Statistique Canada

    Education in OLMCs

    Institut canadien de recherche sur les minorités linguistiques

    Communications and services in French

    Commissariat aux langues officielles

    Institut canadien de recherche sur les minorités linguistiques

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