the project
We conceptualized and developed the Make a Better City project for the City of Edmonton. This is an integrated project for teaching about citizenship, responsibility and community for Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies, Health and Life Skills, Language Arts and Math.
Teachers explore and research with students what it means to be a citizen in a city. Students learn about current issues like graffiti, litter, urban wildlife, backyard chickens, pet ownership and why a city has bylaws. The resource teaches about local government, with a focus on the balance between rights and responsibilities.