Activities
NEW ACTIVITY SHEETS FOR STUDENTS
Learn some of the quirks of Senate sittings by exploring the Senate Explained video series. (Answer key)
Write your own Senator’s Statement
Learn about these three-minute speeches and how to draft one.
The Senate Virtual Tour treasure hunt
Explore the virtual Senate in its original Centre Block home to find three “treasures.” (Answer key)
EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS
Recommended for elementary and middle school students (ages 6–13)
Helps young students grasp the history and role of the Senate.
Teaches students in Grade 4 and up about the history and key functions of the Senate through activities.
Allows students to discover facts about senators and the Senate’s history, art, and architecture.
A fun way for young students to explore features in and around the Senate of Canada Building.
Recommended for high school, college and university students (ages 14+)
Canada’s Senate:
A Chamber of Thought and Action
Outlines the history and key functions of the Senate.
Canada’s Senators: Strong and Principled Voices
Provides a brief outline of the key functions of the Senate.
Provides a brief overview of the Senate Page Program and its application process.
How a Bill Becomes a Law Briefly outlines each step of the legislative process that a Senate bill undergoes.
Teaches students up to the age of 16 about the history and key functions of the Senate through activities.
The Red Chamber on Rideau Street
Allows students to discover the new temporary home of the Senate on Rideau Street in Ottawa.
EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS
Get an inside look at the daily lives of various senators.
Find out more about Senate procedures in under a minute.
Peek inside the Senate of Canada Building.
Virtual tour of the Senate in Centre Block
Did you miss your opportunity to visit Ottawa and the Senate Chamber in Centre Block before its closure for renovations? Wander the halls of Centre Block in this virtual tour.
POP QUIZ CHALLENGE
Hey teachers! Would your students ace the Senate Pop Quiz? We quizzed passersby on Parliament Hill and at the University of Ottawa about their Senate knowledge. Watch the video and then quiz your students with our Kahoot!
Play the high school level |
Play the elementary school level |
CONTACT
For more information or to order educational publications, contact Senate Communications:
Email: SENgage@sen.parl.gc.ca
Phone: 613-992-1149
Toll-free: 1-800-267-7362
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