Aboriginal Themed Lesson Plans The Indian and Metis Curriculum Advisory Committee seeks to provide guidance for those educators who recognize the value of integrating Indian and Metis content and perspective in the classroom. This work is the product of continuing efforts of the Indian and Metis Curriculum Advisory Committee of the Regina Public School Division #4.

Advanced Mock Trials (Criminal Cases) A set of seven mock trials and a guide developed by Judge C. Cunliffe Barnett and Sandra Hawkins, all of which are based on actual cases and deal with challenging and socially relevant issues. Best suited for senior secondary students. Also available A guide outlining the entire mock trial process, with generic role sheets for court system personnel and additional learning activities. Available from the Law Courts Education Society of British Columbia.

Aspen Foundation for Labour Education The mission of the Foundation is to inspire and educate young Albertans to value the social contribution of labour; to understand labour unions; to be knowledgeable about social and economic issues affecting workers; and to develop participatory and leadership skills.The Aspen Foundation is dedicated to providing citizens with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that allow them to contribute fully to a healthy, just, and democratic workplace, community, and society. Students need to know how they can contribute to this development through participation in labour organizations and institutions. It is important that young people understand the role that the labour movement in Alberta and Canada has played in the past and is playing today.

British Columbia Teacher's Federation : Lesson Aids : Links to Curriculum Resources Classroom material and lesson plans on several topics such as diversity and Aboriginal issues from the BC Teacher's Federation.

Canada in the Making This site is about the history of Canada through the words of the men and women who shaped the nation. Built around the Government Documents collection of the Early Canadiana Online collection, it integrates narrative text with links to primary source texts.

The site has been designed for students and teachers of Canadian studies, history and law, but will also be useful to researchers and anyone else interested in Canada's past.

Canadian Social Trends - Lesson Plans A print resource from Statistics Canada desinged to help Canadians understand how the issues of today evolve into key trends that will influence tomorrow's decisions. Each issue contains a lesson plan related to the content of the issue.

Citizenship Handbook The overall theme of The Citizenship Handbook is citizenship, and its rights and responsibilities. We hope to encourage citizens—both individually and in groups—to become involved in the democratic life of their communities.

Community Legal Education Association of Manitoba - Publications Community Legal Education Association is a not-for-profit organization, which provides Manitobans with information about the law through several services. We have existed since 1984 and we believe that law belongs to people - you have a right to know your rights. The Association offers a variety of community programs one of which is the School's Program (Speakers in the Classroom, Youth Criminal Justice Act Teaching Kit and Mock Trial Kits). You can order pamphlets, booklets, and education kits on legal topics from the Association.

Community Legal Education Association of Manitoba (CLEA) Community Legal Education Association is a not-for-profit organization, which provides Manitobans with information about the law through several services. We have existed since 1984 and we believe that law belongs to people - you have a right to know your rights. The Association offers a variety of community programs one of which is the School's Program (Speakers in the Classroom, Youth Criminal Justice Act Teaching Kit and Mock Trial Kits). You can order pamphlets, booklets, and education kits on legal topics from the Association.

Courts of Nova Scotia - Courtrooms and Classrooms Program For teachers the Courtrooms and Classrooms Project consists of three elements:
• arrange for students to observe a court in session
• challenge students to explore the Virtual Courtroom online. Use the teacher's guide for tips on classroom activities
• request that a judge assist with a mock trial.

Human Rights Education Project This is a project of the Alberta Civil Liberties Association. It provides teachers of secondary school students or a student in junior or senior high school with handbooks and manuals. Site includes a sample lesson on the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack: Beyond Blame.

Idealist.org - Action Without Borders Action Without Borders is a global network of individuals and organizations working to build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives. Action Without Borders is independent of any government, political ideology or religious creed. Its work is guided by the common desire of its members and supporters to find practical solutions to social and environmental problems, in a spirit of generosity and mutual respect. The site has teaching materials and offers opportunities to supplement and enhance your lesson plans, classroom resources, and encourage your students to get involved with their communities.

Justice Eduation Society of BC- Self Help Resources The society is a non-profit organization providing educational programs and services about the justice system in Canada and British Columbia. Their function is twofold in that they help the public understand how our justice system works and also help those people working within the system to better understand the justice-related issues that different people in our communities face. The society provides information for the public, including students and life-long learners.

Justice Education Society- BC Established in 1989 as the Law Courts Education Society, the Justice Education Society is dedicated to improving access to the justice system through hands-on, targeted, two-way education between the public and those working in the system. This commitment is embodied in our tagline, “Justice through Knowledge.” As a non-profit organization with ongoing public and private sector financial and volunteer support, we offer a unique and comprehensive collection of justice-related educational services and effectively work towards creating a justice system that is accessible to all.

Justice Learning A site for teens on American civic education, Justice Learning is an innovative, issue-based approach for engaging high school students in informed political discourse. It uses audio from the Justice Talking radio show on NPR and articles from The New York Times to teach students about reasoned debate and the often-conflicting values inherent in democracy. Includes teaching materials and lesson plans.

Kids in the Know - Billy Brings his Buddies Children who are alone have a greater risk of being harmed. Using the Buddy System is one way children can reduce their vulnerability to victimization. This interactive site will help children to learn about the Buddy System, along with lesson plan for teachers to use in their classroom.

Law Connection The Law Connection: Current Issues in Law offers a series of feature articles and lesson ideas around topical legal themes. Plus, the site offers Beagle Bytes, an interactive forum where teachers and students may ask legal professionals questions related to the feature articles.

Media Awareness Network - Internet learning resources for teachers The Media Awareness Network offers a range of media education and Internet literacy resource.

Ontario Bar Association - Shoplifting Mock Trial - R v Quirky Mock trial developed by the Ontario Bar Association - Mock Trial Program.

Ontario Justice Education Network Funded by The Law Foundation of Ontario and supported by the Law Society of Upper Canada and its other participants, OJEN is a forum for leading institutions and individuals from the legal, education and other sectors, to work together on initiatives designed to foster the public’s understanding of our justice system. It supports popular programs such as ”Courtrooms and Classrooms,” which, through a network of local education committees, is reaching many thousands of students around the province.

Ontario Justice Education Network - Resources OJEN is a forum for leading institutions and individuals from the legal, education and other sectors, to work together on initiatives designed to foster the public’s understanding of our justice system. It supports popular programs such as ”Courtrooms and Classrooms,” which, through a network of local education committees, is reaching many thousands of students around the province. Resource page provides links to materials which have been developed for teachers teaching law, and for judges, lawyers and other justice sector volunteers when speaking with students. This section also includes reference materials such as selected speeches and articles relating to the justice system, which can be used as educational tools.

Parliament of Canada - education programs, products, and resources Grade-specific programs and products for teachers and students. Ready-made activities for the classroom. Background resources to assist teachers in planning their lessons about the Senate and the House of Commons.

People's Law School - Publications Provides legal information on a variety of topics in plain language to the people of British Columbia. The People's Law School also organize events including presentations by the Provincial Innovations Program (PIP), Justice Theatre presentations to BC schools, and free volunteer speaker placements on law-related issues for community groups.

Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick - Youth Justice Website The website has a number of publications on youth and the law, games, teacher’s resources, and videos and presentations available from PLEIS-NB. The information on this site can tell you more about Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act, Youth Crime, Youth Rights and other questions teens may have about the law.

Resources for Teachers (Supreme Court of Canada) Provides information on the Court about tours, Educational Kits, mock trials, youth activity book.

Rights and Freedoms for All Ages Training module on rights and freedoms of elder persons. This module contains explanations and assignments concerning rights and freedoms as they apply to elder persons.

StatCan Learning Resources - Civics Free lesson plans, articles and data about civics and government for elementary and secondary schools from Statistics Canada.

StatCan Learning Resources - Law Free lesson plans, articles and data about the law for elementary and secondary schools from Statistics Canada.

Student Legal Services of Edmonton - Mock Trial Program The mock trial program is intended to provide a simulation of a real courtroom experience. During the trial, students take on the roles of lawyers, court clerks, witnesses, and jury members. Resource materials are provided to teachers to help them support their students in preparing for their mock trial experience. Contains "teacher only" information as well as student handouts. Mock trials currently available for junior and senior high classes. (Scroll down the Legal Education page to learn more about this program.)

Student Vote If we want young Canadians to grow up into active citizens, then shouldn’t we give them a way to practice first?  That’s what the Student Vote program is all about:  understanding the process, discovering issues and learning first hand how to vote – and why it matters.

Teaching about Justice, Rights and Responsibilities Teacher resource materials developed to support Alberta high school teachers in educating their students about the justice system in Alberta and Canada. It addresses five areas of law within the Canadian judicial system: constitutional, aboriginal, criminal, civil and family, and youth. The resource is a valuable, Alberta-focused supplement to the current Grade 10 Social Studies curriculum and provides lesson plans and other material in an easy-to-use format for teachers.

Try Judging The site is the first Canadian student program to be conceived, designed and produced by judges. It is a multimedia educational program designed for integration into high school social studies, civics and law courses. It introduces students to the role of judges within our judicial system, and encourages exploration of important concepts such as the rule of law, judicial independence and judicial impartiality. The site is made up of three compenents - a teacher's guide, a resource website for teachers and an online interactive program for students.

Youth and Schools (Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan) PLEA offers a wide range of resources for teaching law in the classroom, such as lesson plans,  instruction guides, mock trial kits and publications. As well as "School Law", an initiative of the Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan ( PLEA ), The Law Society of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Bar Association (Saskatchewan Branch) and the Courts Communication Office, which puts volunteer lawyers and judges into classrooms to speak on a variety of topics.

Youth Justice in New Brunswick Welcome to Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick (PLEIS-NB) Youth Justice Website. We have created a number of publications for youth and adults. We have a number of publications on youth and the law, games, teacher’s resources, and how to find out more about the videos and presentations available from PLEIS-NB. The information on this site can tell you more about Canada’s Youth Criminal Justice Act, Youth Crime, Youth Rights and other questions teens may have about the law.

Youth Justice Issues (Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia) Link to online publications of the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia on the Youth Criminal Justice Act (English and French), a lawyer's resource guide and teacher's resource guide