Part 1: Project Plan and Research

Final project: Create a presentation, poster, or digital product called Power, Governance, and Rights. Your project must compare political systems, include a mock election, analyse the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, examine citizenship in Canada and another country, and contain an original political cartoon.

Part 2: Create and Communicate

Artistic element: Draw an original political cartoon about power, governance, voting, or rights. Use symbols, labels, and a clear message. Add a short explanation of the cartoon.

Project format: Include researched information, sources, your mock-election results, Charter analysis, country comparison, political cartoon, and written conclusion.

Part 3: Checklist and Grading Rubric

Student checklist:

I compared democratic and non-democratic political systems.

I planned and completed a mock election with recorded results.

I analysed a right or freedom from the Canadian Charter.

I compared citizenship rights and responsibilities in Canada and another country.

I created and explained an original political cartoon.

I included a written conclusion and at least two reliable sources.

My work is clear, organised, respectful, and ready to present.

Grading rubric: 4 points per criterion

Political systems and decision-making: 4 = accurate, detailed comparison; 3 = clear comparison with minor gaps; 2 = limited comparison; 1 = unclear or inaccurate.

Mock election and Charter analysis: 4 = complete process and thoughtful analysis; 3 = mostly complete and accurate; 2 = some required details missing; 1 = minimal or inaccurate work.

Rights and responsibilities comparison: 4 = insightful comparison of Canada and another country; 3 = clear comparison; 2 = basic comparison; 1 = incomplete comparison.

Artistic communication: 4 = original, meaningful cartoon with effective symbols and explanation; 3 = clear cartoon and message; 2 = message or explanation needs development; 1 = incomplete artistic element.

Research, organisation, and communication: 4 = well organised, polished, well supported by sources; 3 = organised and mostly supported; 2 = uneven organisation or limited sources; 1 = difficult to follow or missing sources.