Social Studies

Elinor Ostrom, who holds a Nobel prize in Economics, explains the Tragedy of the Commons and how it can be solved.

If you’ve never heard the term “environmental justice” before, or if you just want to know more about it, watch our video.

An American article about the recent influence of Indigenous perspectives on the practice of environmental law.

This collection of readings the Environmental Law Centre, links to the Social Studies 10, 20, and 30 curriculum in Alberta. It is designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law

This collection of readings the Environmental Law Centre, links to the Social Studies 10, 20, and 30 curriculum in Alberta. It is designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law

This collection of readings the Environmental Law Centre, links to the Social Studies 10, 20, and 30 curriculum in Alberta. It is designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law

This collection of readings the Environmental Law Centre, links to the Social Studies 10, 20, and 30 curriculum in Alberta. It is designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law

This collection of readings the Environmental Law Centre, links to the Social Studies 10, 20, and 30 curriculum in Alberta. It is designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law

This lesson plan, from the Environmental Law Centre, links to the Social Studies 10 and 30 curriculum in Alberta. It is a good way to encourage students to work their way through the website as it is an amalgamation of numerous environmental law issues

This lesson plan, from the Environmental Law Centre, links to the Social Studies 10 and 30 curriculum in Alberta. It is designed for use after the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms lesson plan. The objective of this session is to familiarize students with the law and legal concepts underlying the Court process.

This lesson plan, from the Environmental Law Centre, links to the Social Studies 10 and 30 curriculum in Alberta. It is designed to be used after the Fundamentals of Environmental Law

Could overfishing, super germs, and global warming have the same cause? Garrett Hardin thought they might!

An animated video for elementary students that explains environmental justice without using any words.

The Indigenous Environmental Justice project explains what Indigenous environmental justice is and who it involves.

Find the bills and amendments that are being debated in the current sitting of the Alberta Legislature as well as what was debated in previous sittings. 1906 to current

The Alberta Gazette is the "official newspaper" of the Government of Alberta. In the Gazette Part I, you will find Contains Proclamations, Orders in Council, Appointments, Resignations and Retirements, Government Notices and Advertisements. In the Gazette Part II, you will find regulations and amendments to regulations

The official copy of Alberta's current laws online.

Alberta Laws as published from 1906 to 1980. A project by the University of Calgary

Current legislation in Alberta, published by the Alberta Queen's Printer

An explanation of the legislative process from the University of Alberta

The laws (ordinances) of the Northwest Territories from 1877 to 1905. A digital project from the University of Calgary

Free multimedia resources about the law for Indigenous People, made by Indigenous People, in Alberta.

A website of the Centre for Public Legal Education Alberta that provides legal information to the public

CAPSLE is a national organization whose aim is to provide an open forum for the practical study of legal issues related to and affecting the education system and its stakeholders

The official copy of the Canadian Constitution online

This website by the Canadian Department of Justice provides access to current federal laws in Canada

Canada's system of government began as an off-shoot of Great Britain's Westminster System, but over the years, has evolved into something uniquely Canadian. Learn the history of Canada's Parliament.

Information about the role of the House of Commons in creating legislation

An explanation of how Parliament works in Canada. This site also includes teacher resources

A guide to the Canadian Justice System that was produced by Historica which provides reading material and activities for students.

LEGISinfo is an essential research tool for finding information on legislation before Parliament. This tool provides electronic access to a wide range of information about each bill debated in Parliament.

Information about the function of the Canadian Senate in creating legislation

The Historic Archives provides a unique resource for the teaching, studying and researching significant legal instrument on international law

Designed by and for high school teachers, this educational toolkit was developed to inform and empower youth to take action toward alleviating human suffering. Using Canadian examples, this toolkit has 6 modules that touch on issues of International Humanitarian Law such as war crimes, refugees, neglected crises, gender inequality, humanitarian principles, mechanisms for justice and youth engagement.

This interactive online resource is designed for students between the ages of 13-18 and supports understanding of International Humanitarian Law and humanitarian issues. Teachers can use this resource in collaboration with the lesson plans available in the teaching resources links or they can choose to use it as a stand-alone activity to trigger critical thinking and classroom discussion on issues related to armed conflict.

The International Court of Justice, which has its seat in The Hague, is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations

​The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression.

The International Law Commission was established by the General Assembly, in 1947, to "initiate studies and make recommendations for the purpose of ... encouraging the progressive development of international law and its codification".

The Tribunal was established as a specialised tribunal to deal with disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the Convention of the Law of the Sea (which came into force in 1994)

History of the foundational document of democracy in the western world.

The Charter of the United Nations was signed on 26 June 1945, in San Francisco, at the conclusion of the United Nations Conference on International Organization, and came into force on 24 October 1945

Read about the United Nations' mandate to uphold international law

Exploring Humanitarian Law (EHL) is a resource pack for teachers to introduce students aged 13 to 18 to the basic rules of international humanitarian law.