That's Not Fair!

As soon as children can say, “That’s Not Fair!” they are ready to talk about their rights and freedoms.

Written by Canada’s History Society

 — Posted October 6, 2015
This image shows a bug creature holding a sign that says "That's Not Fair"

That’s Not Fair! is a series developed by the Canadian Civil Liberties Education Trust to invite kids, ages 7 to 11, to think critically about what it means to live in a democracy.

This series includes six episodes and accompanying lesson plans for each, games, and more.

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