
Level: Grades 10-12
Author: Jeff Gagnon, Media Education Specialist, MediaSmarts
Overview
In this lesson students learn about the inherent tension within democratic societies between freedom of expression and freedom from hatred. They also learn how Canada has addressed these issues within the Criminal Code of Canada, the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate the ability to:
This lesson and all associated documents (handouts, overheads, backgrounders) are available in an easy-print, pdf kit version.
Links:
[1] http://mediasmarts.ca/print/lessonplan/free-speech-and-internet-lesson