Assignment: Creating a Political Party

Objective: The objective of this assignment is to provide students with an opportunity to understand the process of creating a political party in Canada, including its structure, platform, and strategies for gaining support.

Instructions:

1. Research: Begin by conducting thorough research on the Canadian political system, including the role of political parties, their structure, and the process of forming a new party. Use credible sources such as government websites, academic journals, and reputable news outlets.

2. Party Name and Logo: Choose a name and design a logo for your political party. The name and logo should reflect the values and principles your party stands for.

3. Party Structure: Create a detailed organizational structure for your political party. Include positions such as party leader, deputy leader, treasurer, secretary, and other relevant roles. Describe the responsibilities and duties of each position.

4. Party Platform: Develop a comprehensive party platform that outlines your party’s stance on various issues. Consider important topics such as healthcare, education, environment, economy, and social justice. Your platform should include specific policies, goals, and strategies for addressing these issues.

5. Campaign Strategy: Design a campaign strategy to promote your party and gain support. Consider various methods such as social media, public rallies, door-to-door canvassing, and fundraising events. Explain how you will engage with voters, communicate your party’s message, and differentiate yourself from other political parties.

6. Party Constitution: Draft a party constitution that outlines the rules and procedures for internal governance. Include sections on membership, decision-making processes, candidate selection, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

7. Presentation: Prepare a presentation to showcase your political party to the class. Include your party name, logo, organizational structure, party platform, campaign strategy, and party constitution. Use visual aids, such as PowerPoint slides, to enhance your presentation.

8. Class Debate: Organize a class debate where each student presents their party’s platform and engages in a discussion with other students. Encourage respectful dialogue, critical thinking, and the ability to defend your party’s positions.

9. Reflection: Write a reflective essay on the process of creating a political party. Discuss the challenges you faced, the skills you developed, and the lessons you learned throughout the assignment. Reflect on the importance of political parties in a democratic society and the role they play in shaping public policy.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Thoroughness and accuracy of research (10%)
• Clarity and creativity in party name and logo (10%)
• Well-structured and detailed party organization (15%)
• Comprehensive and well-reasoned party platform (20%)
• Effective campaign strategy (15%)
• Thoughtful and inclusive party constitution (10%)
• Quality of presentation and engagement during the class debate (10%)
• Reflection essay demonstrating critical thinking and understanding (10%)

Note: This assignment can be modified based on the specific curriculum and learning objectives of the grade 10 Civics and Citizenship class.