Guides & Tools
There are a selection of education programs, teacher guides and additional resources to assist educators and the public with learning and understanding elections and municipal government.
- Grade 5 and ESL Teacher Guide
- Grade 5 and ESL Civics Activities and Pre-Tasks – Complete Set
- Introduction and Culminating Task Description
- Pre-Task Activity 1: What are our rights and responsibilities in the classroom?
- Pre-Task Activity 2: Who does what?
- Pre-Task Activity 3: Why should I care?
- Pre-Task Activity 4: Mapping Activity – What does my community look like?
- Pre-Task Activity 5: Issues scavenger hunt – Fact or Opinion?
- Pre-Task Activity 6: Survey: What are the most important issues in Toronto?
- Appendix 1: Webbing Organizer
- Appendix 2: Brochure Planning Chart
- Appendix 3: Rubric: Issue Brochure
- Appendix 4: Assessment Tool: Group Skills
- Appendix 5: People Bingo
- Appendix 6: Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet Checklist
- Appendix 7: Group Concept Attainment Organizer
- Appendix 8: Class Concept Attainment Organizer
- Appendix 9: Community Research Chart
- Appendix 10: Shared Reading Activity
There are a selection of education programs, teacher guides and additional resources to assist educators and the public with learning and understanding elections and municipal government.
- Grade 10 Teacher Guide
- Grade 10 Civics Activities – Complete Set
- Introduction – Toronto Municipal Elections Activities
- Activity 1 – Toronto Budget
- Activity 2 – Toronto Services
- Activity 3 – Toronto Becoming a Province
- Activity 4 – Controversial Issues
- Activity 5 – Toronto Mayor Hot Seat
- Activity 6 – School Trustees
- Activity 7 – Municipal Elections, Voting and Citizenship
- Activity 8 – Passing a Bylaw
- Activity 9 – Political Question Quotes
The City of Toronto provides services that have a direct impact on your daily life. If you would like to become more involved with your local government, the information on My Local Government – It’s For Me will help you become informed, have your say, and serve your city.
You can also access this information in an easy-to-read booklet.