| Grade 1: Canadian Families | Grade 2: People in Canada | Grade 3: Special Communities |
| Grade 4: Alberta (& Quebec) | Grade 5: Canada | Grade 6: Human Needs (Local Government) |
| Grade 7: People & Their Culture | Grade 8: History & Geography | Grade 9: Economic Growth |
| Grade 10: Canada in the Modern World (Social 10 & 13) | ||
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GRADE 1: OTHER CANADIAN
FAMILIES
This study is the first formal orientation to Canada as a multicultural
society. The common elements of family life will be explored as well as the
traditions of families. The families to be studied should be chosen according to
the interests and backgrounds of students. Traditions of Canadian families
should be examined by focusing on several of the following: language, food,
clothing, special days, celebrations, music, crafts and recreation. The intent
of this study is to help students recognize the similarities and uniqueness of
Canadian families and to help them view these similarities and differences as
positive aspects of a multicultural society.
GRADE 2: PEOPLE IN
CANADA
This study focuses on the people in different Canadian communities and
how these people meet their needs. Emphasis in the unit will be on homes,
schools, occupations and recreation in each of three or more different
communities; e.g., farm, town, inner city, fishing village, Indian reservation,
suburb, acreage, their similarities and differences, and the reasons why these
exist. The intent of this study is to develop an understanding that people in
Canadian communities have similar needs that may be met in a variety of
ways.
This study focuses on one or more communities in which people are attempting to perpetuate a distinctive lifestyle. The people may live in or belong to a culturally distinctive community. Communities selected for this multicultural study should be located in Alberta and/or Canada. One of the studies will focus on a Contemporary Native community (Indian, Metis, Inuit). The intent of the unit is to develop an increased sensitivity to the cultures and lifestyles of other Canadians and an awareness that interaction with other people may bring about change.
ALBERTA: ITS
GEOGRAPHY AND PEOPLE
This study focuses on the
geography of Alberta; the regions and natural resources. Throughout the unit,
emphasis is placed on the interrelationships between people and their
environment, as well as the impact people have on their environment. How natural
resources are used and the resulting impact on Albertans and the environment are
examined. Choose two natural resources; e.g., oil, water, forests, coal, land;
one renewable and one non-renewable resource, for an in-depth study. The intent
of the unit is to develop an increased sensitivity to the importance of using
natural resources wisely.
ALBERTA: ITS PEOPLE
IN HISTORY
This study focuses on the people who
have contributed to Alberta’s history and development, beginning with the
original inhabitants, and tracing the people in Alberta’s history. It focuses on
the lives of Albertans through the following case studies:
ALBERTA: A
COMPARATIVE STUDY WITH QUEBEC
This study focuses on the similarities between Alberta and
Quebec. Geography, resources, occupations, leisure activities, language and
customs will be compared in the study, but the main emphasis is on people. The
links that exist between the provinces as well as the contributions of Albertans
and Québécois to the Canadian way of life are examined. Quebec was chosen to
provide a comparative study of an area where there are some aspects of culture
and language that are different from Alberta. The intent of the unit is to
develop an awareness of Canada as a bilingual country, and to develop
understanding, appreciation and increased sensitivity to another region of
Canada that has similarities and differences.
CANADA: ITS GEOGRAPHY
AND PEOPLE
This study focuses on the human and
physical geography of Canada. The study includes people in Canada; where they
live; how they make their living and how they relate to their environment
(climate, vegetation, natural resources, physical features, land use). The
intent of this unit is to develop an awareness of the diversity in Canada’s
physical geography and an understanding of the role geography plays in
determining where and how Canadians live.
EARLY CANADA:
EXPLORATION AND SETTLEMENT
Students investigate
some of the historical events and issues relating to the discovery, exploration
and settlement of New France and the Hudson Bay area. Major emphasis should be
placed on the intercultural contact that occurred among Natives, explorers,
missionaries and settlers in these two areas. The Native groups to be studied
should include examples from Eastern Canada with whom the French and British
interacted during this time. Explorers studied should include Cabot, Cartier,
Champlain, Hudson, Frobisher, Kelsey, Radisson and Groseilliers. The study
should focus on the French settlers in New France and the British settlers in
the Hudson Bay area. The intent of the study is to develop an understanding of
the intercultural contact between Europeans and the Natives, and to develop an
awareness of the origin of the bilingual nature of Canada. It should also
develop an appreciation of and an interest in our Canadian heritage, as well as
an understanding of how learning from history can help us better understand
Canada today. This topic is not a chronological study of Canadian history;
rather, it is a selected study of several events with an emphasis on the people
of that time period (a social history up to the 1800s). Political history will
be a topic of study in Grade 8.
CANADA’S LINKS WITH
OTHER COUNTRIES
Students examine how
Canada is linked to the United Kingdom, France and the United States. Links such
as language, values and beliefs, trade, communication, leisure activities and
fine arts exist between Canada and each of these countries. After a brief
examination of the links that existed in the exploration and settlement periods,
students will focus on an in-depth examination of several links that exist
today. The intent of the study is to develop an understanding of how other
countries have influenced and continue to influence our way of life.
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
This study focuses on the
involvement of the individual at the different levels of government and an
awareness of the needs met by the local, provincial and federal governments. The
emphasis will be on local government as well as other examples of municipal
governments in Alberta. The major emphasis should be placed on the rights of
citizens and their responsibilities to others when exercising those rights. The
intent of this study is to develop an understanding of how individual and
societal needs are met by local government, as well as to become aware of an
individual’s role as a responsible citizen.
GRADE 7: PEOPLE AND THEIR CULTURE
CANADA: A BILINGUAL
AND MULTICULTURAL COUNTRY
The intent of this
study is to help students develop an understanding of the bilingual and of the
multicultural nature of Canada. Students will study this topic using the basic
understanding of culture developed in Topic 7A. They will examine a variety of
cultural groups, one of which shall be Metis, Indian or Inuit.
GRADE 8: HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE
GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA
AND THE UNITED STATES
The intent of this study
is to help students develop an understanding of the relationship of geography to
patterns of life in Canada and the United States. Students will study the
geography of Canada and the United States.
CANADA: HISTORY TO
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
The intent of this study
is to help students develop a greater understanding of Canada. Students will
study the historical development of Canada to the present
century.
GRADE 9: ECONOMIC GROWTH: DIFFERING PERSPECTIVES
CANADA: RESPONDING TO
CHANGE
The intent of this study is to help students understand technological
change and its effect on the quality of life within a mixed economy so that they
can make informed choices about economic growth. Students will study economic
growth and technological change in the Canadian context.
GRADE 10: CANADA IN THE MODERN WORLD
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