Many Ontario schools are working with their local municipalities to plan activities that will promote a better understanding and awareness about the operations and services of their municipality, and foster in children and youth, responsible citizenship and stewardship of their local communities.
Some of the suggested activities include:
• Tours of municipalities by local schools children and citizens
• Invite municipal staff and elected officials to visit your school
• Hold a mock municipal election, or mock municipal referendum in your school
• Work with your municipality to develop a Mayor For A Day program
Learning about local government can open the door to a wealth of learning opportunities for children and youth, developing knowledge and skills for students in a range of subject areas such as: civics, math,
economics, geography, English, business, science, writing, information technology, careers and general research.
Resources for teachers
• Copies of the Local Government Resource Guides for elementary and secondary schools are available for download in English and French by clicking this link
• Visit this link for a list of fun, easy to implement and educational Activity Ideas (English) or (Version Française) to do with your class.
• Teachers are also encouraged to consider these suggested Local Government Learning Opportunities for their students.
• Here's a sample of the Severn Township Student Mayor Program
• Click here to donwload a Powerpoint Presentation About Local Government (English Version) or (Version Française) that you may use to teach students about the local order of government. This is a sample presentation that we encourage you to adapt by adding specifics about your municipality and its services. You may also Use specific sections of the presentation
Click on these links for a presentation about A Day in the Life of an Elected Official (English) or (Version Francaise)
A complete Local Government Teacher’s Resource Kit will be sent out by mail this September, to each Ontario elementary and secondary school courtesy of the Government of Ontario. The Resource Kit will contain the following items:
• A print and CD copy of the Local Government Resource Guide containing information, fun and educational activity ideas, lesson plans, and more.
• A Local Government Week poster
• A LGW promotional flyer
• A Certificate of participation for your students
Additional print copies of this resource are available to order for free from Service Ontario.
Tells us your plans!
Teachers are encouraged to register with AMCTO and tell us what you are planning to do. Registration is FREE! Click on the links in the side content for English and French registration forms. Kindly complete and submit your registration form to AMCTO by e-mail: mreadman@amcto.com or via fax to 905-6024295. We will gladly profile your school and your activities for Local Govt. Week.
Click on this link for a list of FAQs for teachers (English) or (Version Francaise)
For teachers and students who want to learn more about Ontario and its government, visit the Premier’s Youth website http://www.onzone.ca
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