Branches of Canada’s Federal System

In this lesson plan the student completes research to find information about the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the Government of Canada.   They are encouraged to research not only print material but conduct interviews with people who work in the various branches of government. The final assignment to demonstrate their learning is an illustrated concept map that explains their research. Concept map criteria is provided. There are also links to specifically address concept map creation as well as background information on the branches of government.