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Chippewas of Rama First Nation, Grade 5

Big Ideas
CURRICULUM
CONNECTIONS To be active and effective citizens, Canadians must understand their
rights and responsibilities, as well as how governments work.
The Ontario Curriculum (2018)
Social Studies Grades 1 to 6,
Framing Questions
History and Geography Grades
7 and 8
• Why do we need government?
Overall Expectations: B3.
• Why are there different levels of government?
demonstrate an understanding
of the roles and key • What services should governments be responsible for?
responsibilities of citizens
and of the different levels
of government in Canada,
Background Information
including First Nations, Métis,
and Inuit governments Chippewas of Rama First Nation Resource Book:
Specific Expectations: Page 18, Local First Nation Government and Leadership. Chippewas
B3.2 describe the jurisdiction of of Rama First Nation is governed by one chief and six councillors
different levels of government
who are elected every four years.
in Canada, as well as of some
other elected bodies and Page 54, Issues: Self-Government. This passage discusses attempts
some of the services provided to move away from the Indian Act and gain control over decision
by each
making. Terms are defined.
B3.3 describe some First
Pages 55 to 56: Treaty Rights. This section defines treaties and the
Nations, Métis, and Inuit
governance structures that issues that have arisen when the government has not honoured
currently exist in Canada the treaty promises.
Students will need prior knowledge of different levels
of government.

Use graphic organizers such as a mind map (a diagram to
brainstorm ideas visually) or KWL (a chart listing what a student
Knows, Wonders, Learned) to brainstorm what students know
about their government.

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