What, you may ask, do civics and environment have to do with each other? Well, as one of our producers pointed out, it's about connecting. It's about making sure kids know their rights; that those rights come with responsibilities - to each other, to their community, and to the world around them. So it's about more than just voting. It's about building character and giving back to community however you can.

We have some amazing resources for you - starting with kids who are learning more about making a difference in a practical way.

 

Features

TVOParents Articles

We've trolled through our archive and found a number of articles that tackle the topics of environment, citizenship and what they mean.

What do kids learn about the environment in school?
Eco-Literacy and the Solar Inventors
What is citizenship and what does it mean for my kids?
Could Video Games Save the World?
The Environment: Go Green
Civics Education and the Pillars of Freedom
Pillars of Freedom Teaches Kids about Civics and Democracy

TVO Resources

You'd be amazed at the tools, resources and features at Civics 101. Here is just a sampling...

Civics 101 - a most awesome collection of info on what it means to be a citizen
Persuasion - a game, yes, a game of how to make change happen
How a Law is Made - Civics gets animated!
Provincial Budget Simulator - think you can handle the money? Go ahead...try it out.

Fun Stuff from TVOKids - for you and your kids!

Of course TVOKids has some great stuff for your kids to help them learn about Canada and what citizenship means...

My Canada - a game to help kids learn about the country and its culture
What is a Prime Minister?
Pillars of Freedom - see the articles above to explain the game