Rights & Responsibilities
What is a right?
Something you are allowed to do / a freedom protected by law.
Citizenship means being a member of a __________.
Country
Name one freedom in the Charter.
Speech, religion, expression, assembly.
What is the national animal of Canada?
Beaver
A student makes fun of someone’s accent. What right is broken?
Right to be treated equally/respected.
What is a responsibility?
A duty you are expected to do.
Name one way someone can become a Canadian citizen.
Birth, descent, or immigration.
Who is protected under the Charter?
Everyone in Canada.
How many provinces and territories are in Canada?
10 provinces, 3 territories.
You help at a food bank. What responsibility is this?
Improving your community.
Give one right and its matching responsibility.
Example: Right to learn → Responsibility to try your best.
Why do citizens follow laws?
To keep communities safe.
What right is connected to learning?
Right to education.
What are Canada's official languages?
English and French
A student excludes someone because of their culture. What right is broken?
Right to participate in cultural life.
True or False: Rights have no limits
Name two ways to contribute to your community.
Volunteering, helping others, joining events, participating.
What right protects your belongings and information?
Right to privacy.
What is the ocean on Canada’s east coast?
Atlantic Ocean.
You share your ideas at a school meeting. What right is this?
Freedom of expression.
Why do we need responsibilities in a community?
To keep everyone safe, fair, and respectful.
What do new citizens take at a citizenship ceremony?
The Oath of Citizenship.
Why does free speech have limits?
To prevent harm or hate speech.
Who are the Indigenous peoples of Canada?
First Nations, Métis, Inuit.
Kids organize a sign-making event about protecting water. What right is this?
Freedom of peaceful assembly.