Charter of Rights and Freedoms

How does the Charter of Rights protect an individual?

Introductory Question: Should girls be allowed to play hockey

with boys?

Four Corner Debate On a rating scale how do you feel about

the questionGroup students according to:

1- Yes, definitely! 2- Sure, it’s OK 3- No, I don’t think so 4- No, definitely not!As a group discuss why you feel the way you do.

Group presents their opinion and rationale to the class.

Girls should be allowed to play hockey with boys.

Pros

Cons

Evaluate your original position and revisit the question. Do you feel differently and why?

How could you communicate your beliefs to the governments?

Why do you believe that your method of communication would be effective?

“I can play, but may I?” p. 28 Read and discuss

Are there any other sports that are different for boys and girls?

Have you ever been treated unfairly? Describe the event by explaining why

the rule was unfair.

Who made the rule? Was it challenged?

Would others agree that the treatment was unfair?

words matter! discriminate against someone - treat

someone in a certain because of their race, gender, age, or other factor.

challenge the law- you go to court to try to get it changed

Read page 29

How did Justine’s challenge affect Canadian society?

How did Justine’s challenge affect Canadian society?

influenced attitudes

made people aware of rights

Who benefits from the court decision?

Who benefits from the court decision? Justine other girls who want to play on male

teams people who have been treated unfairly

in sports male teams because there are now

more good players to choose from

Who stands to lose?

Who stands to lose? possibly male teams because they don’t

have total control over their policies tradition of having same sex teams

could disappear

Would it be fair to have males play on female

teams?Why or why not?

VANCOUVER 2010 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES (WOMEN) THE VANCOUVER 2010 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES (MEN)

In “What Are Our Rights and Freedoms” booklet complete:

- Chapter 2 Vocabulary- Rights and Freedoms

Review as a class

Discuss “ Rights or Privilege”

“Types of Charter Rights” & “Charter of Rights and Freedoms”

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Read page 31-34 to answer

Individual Collective

As a class read “Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms” & “A Short Summary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms” (in booklet)

Complete “Rights and Freedoms in the

Charter”

Introduce “Adinak and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms” from ABC LAWPAC

Review each of the stories in Adinak- Students complete the questions individually

Summative AssessmentDevelop a guide to responsible citizenship

“ Understanding our Rights and Responsibilities”