This interactive 90-minute program supports civics learning for grade 5 and grade 10 students. Participants explore how municipal government works and discover the wide range of services the City provides. Students also learn about the history of their local neighbourhood and school using original maps and photos from the Toronto Archives. Grade 5 students apply their learning by designing their own Toronto plan, while Grade 10 students debate local issues and explore ways to be active, engaged citizens at school, at home, and in the wider community.
Booking Information
For grades 5 and 10 classes studying civics, ESL (English as second language) and community groups.
Free and lasts 90 minutes.
Book weekdays between 9:30 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Program is offered in-person at the City of Toronto Archives, 255 Spadina Rd.
Minimum group size is 10 participants and maximum group size is 30 participants.
Ontario Curriculum Connections: Civics, Social Studies, Communications, Geography.
Contact archivesoutreach@toronto.ca for more information and to find out how to customize this program for your class.
Algate’s automobile, motorist and pedestrian map, Toronto environs 1911 City of Toronto Archives Series 726, Item 376
At the City of Toronto Archives, participants become city planners designing a new Toronto master plan.
