Classroom activities
Parliament: The Classroom Experience
Take your students on the ultimate virtual field trip! This unique experience brings them into the heart of Parliament in virtual reality (VR) or 360° video.
8 to 12|QC Secondary II to CEGEP
Parliamentary Puzzles and Activities >
Students will discover different aspects of Parliament through these interactive puzzles and activities.
Available online and in print.
2 to 8|QC Grade 2 to Secondary II
- Rights and Responsibilities in the Community (PDF | Answer Key)
- Understanding Rights and Freedoms (PDF | Answer Key)
- Branches of Government (PDF | Answer Key)
- Levels of Government (PDF | Answer Key)
- Parliament and Elections (PDF | Answer Key)
- Parliament at Work: Senate (PDF | Answer Key)
- Parliament at Work: House of Commons (PDF | Answer Key)
- Canadian Symbols at Parliament (PDF | Answer Key)
- Assembling Canada (PDF | Answer Key)
- Complete Set (PDF | Answer Key)
Bill on the Hill >
Students choose a bill and follow it through the legislative process, making important decisions along the way.
5 to 8 | QC Grade 5 to Secondary II
Around Town: The Levels of Government >
Use this interactive game to teach your students about Canada’s levels of government and quiz them on the responsibilities of each one.
5 to 8|Grade 5 to Secondary II
Model Parliament Unit >
Transform your classroom into a parliamentary chamber. This comprehensive simulation resource includes procedural information, background lessons, student activities and scripts to enable students to accurately simulate a day in Canada's Parliament. A variety of assessment resources and marking grids are also provided.
10 to 12|QC Secondary cycles 1 + 2 and CEGEP
A Parliamentary Committee Simulation >
Act the part, analyze the legislation! This simulation activity allows students to propose and amend a mock bill in a committee setting.
4 to 6 and 9 to 11|QC Primary cycles 2 + 3 and Secondary cycles 1 + 2
Parliament in the News >
This resource uses news sources to familiarize students with different aspects of the Canadian parliamentary system.
7 to 12|QC Secondary cycles 1 + 2 and CEGEP