Social studies is the study of people in relation to each other Verbs and their world. The curriculum is divided into grade specific programs which can be found on the Alberta Education website under Programs of Study. Each of the grades has an individual program with General and Specific learning outcomes, as well as a list of benchmark skills and processes that are intended for each grade.
Social studies is the study of people in relation to each other Verbs and their world. The curriculum is divided into grade specific programs which can be found on the Alberta Education website under Programs of Study. Each of the grades has an individual program with General and Specific learning outcomes, as well as a list of benchmark skills and processes that are intended for each grade.
Social studies is the study of people in relation to each other Verbs and their world. The curriculum is divided into grade specific programs which can be found on the Alberta Education website under Programs of Study. Each of the grades has an individual program with General and Specific learning outcomes, as well as a list of benchmark skills and processes that are intended for each grade.
Building a bilingual and multicultural democratic society. Develop key values and attitudes.
Key Phrases and Social studies is the study of people in relation to each other Verbs and their world.
Interdisciplinary, spanning political science, law, geography,
ecology, economics, philosophy, history, and other social science disciplines.
Active responsible citizens.
Social cohesion, social justice, social participation. Informed decisions, active Inquiry. Apply skills of metacognition, reflection, and communication. Examine controversial issues from multiple perspectives. Understand the principles underlying democracy. Collective and individual rights. Respect, dignity, equality, inclusion, understanding, diversity. Pluralism, diversity, and cohesion. Promoting Partnerships. Current affairs, Historical issues. Culture, ethnicity, heritage, tradition,
Social Studies: Front Matter at a Glance
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Alberta Program of Studies: Program Rationale
and Philosophy
Critical and creative thinking. Historical and geographic
thinking.
Decision making, problem solving, conflict resolution.
The Social Studies curriculum Is divided into grade specific programs which can be found on the Alberta Education website under Programs of Study. Each of the grades has an individual program with General and Specific learning outcomes, as well as a list of benchmark skills and processes that are intended for each grade to learn. In order to give an example of what is in the program of studies, the General and a few of the specific learning outcomes for the grade four curriculum are listed below. General Outcome 4.1 Alberta: A Sense of the Land
General Outcome 4.2
The Stories, Histories and Peoples of Alberta
General Outcome 4.3
Alberta: Celebrations and Challenges
Students will demonstrate an
understanding and appreciation of how elements of physical geography, climate, geology and paleontology are integral to the landscapes and environment of Alberta.
Students will demonstrate an
understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belonging.
Students will demonstrate an
understanding and appreciation of how Alberta has grown and changed culturally, economically and socially since 1905.
Local and Current Affairs.
In order to allow opportunities for students to engage in current affairs, issues and concerns of a local nature, the program of studies provides the flexibility to include these topics within the time allotted for social studies.
Sample Specific Learning Outcomes:
4.1.1 Value Albertas physical geography and natural environment: appreciate the diversity of elements pertaining to geography, climate, geology and palaeontology in Alberta. appreciate how Albertas fossil heritage contributes to the provinces unique character. appreciate the variety and abundance of natural resources in Alberta. 4.2.1 Appreciate how an understanding of Albertas history, peoples and stories contributes to their own sense of belonging and identity: recognize how stories of people and events provide multiple perspectives on past and present events. recognize oral traditions, narratives and stories as valid sources of knowledge about the land, culture and history. recognize the presence and influence of diverse Aboriginal peoples as inherent to Albertas culture and identity. 4.3.3 Assess, critically, the challenges and opportunities that Alberta has faced in its growth and development by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:
Social Studies: Front Matter at a Glance
What led to Albertas joining Confederation? What key events have impacted the economy of Alberta (i.e., drought of the 1930s, discovery of oil)? In what ways have occupations and commerce been affected by geography, climate and natural resources in Alberta?