The author outlines the activities of a typical day in the life of a member of Parliament. The narrow role of a legislator has expanded to one of a social ombudsman and requires a broader view in political science education. (DE)

Suggests how an interest in government may be stimulated in secondary-level vocational classes in Canada. The theory of government is integrated with a practical exercise on the student council election. (RM)

Describes a simulation designed by two Canadian teachers to help ninth-grade students learn about Canadian politics and government in both theory and practice. (RM)

Reviews seven recent Canadian political history books: a volume in the Canadian Centennial Series, three books on provincial and three on national politics. Stresses the importance of political history in presenting new information and interpretations to students. (KC)

A strategy used to make a secondary Canadian civics course come alive is described. Students were given copies of "Hansard," each copy covering one day in the life of Canada's House of Commons. Each student selected four issues and explained how the federal government works with regard to the issues. (RM)