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AB. Ed. Programs of Study
AB. Ed. Program Supports
Black Gold Regional Schools
- Grade Seven Resources
A wide range of lesson resources developed and shared by Black Gold Regional School Division.
Authorized Resources
Alberta Education Reviews and recommends Basic Texts/Teacher Guides for each subject. Find the texts by grade using the tabs above. You can borrow these items from the Curriculum Lab. Your TA may or may not use one of the recommended programs.
Teachers are not required to use authorized resources, but they can be a helpful tool.
- Alberta Education Authorized Resources DatabaseSearch the Database for the complete list of AB Ed. recommended resources.
LearnAlberta
Quality digital resources accessible to all Alberta students, parents and schools. U of L login provided in PS 1.
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LearnAlberta Programs of Study Browse
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LearnAlberta Resource Search
Search for student and teacher resources (videos, lesson material, games etc.) by subject and grade.
Discovery Link Databases
- Canada In Context
Gr. 6-12. Biography, Geography, Government, History, Literature, Science, Social Issues, Sports, and World Cultures and Religion. - Global Issues in Context
Gr. 7-12. Articles & more for critical analysis related to topics such as business and economy; environment and climate change; conflict and diplomacy; government, politics and law; health and medicine; science and technology; and society and culture. - World history in Context
Gr. 7-12: Biographies; Countries, Cultures and Civilizations; Economics; Events, Periods and Cultural Trends; Human Rights; Political Constructs, Movements and Organizations; Religions; and Wars and Conflicts.
Other Lesson Material
- Early Canadiana Online
Gr. 9-12. Primary Source Material. - Canadian Encyclopedia
Gr. 5-12. Canadian history, art, music, science, geography, culture and politics and famous Canadians. - Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Gr. 5-12. Key figures plus information on Confederation, the Red River Settlement, the Charlottetown and Quebec Conferences, the Acadians, and War of 1812. - Peel's Prairie Provinces
Gr. 6-12. Primary source material on the early history and culture of the Canadian Prairie Provinces. Information on Métis and First Nations peoples, Franco-Albertans, Alberta local history, the history of Edmonton, and Alberta Railways is included. - War of 1812 Virtual Exhibition
Gr. 7. View this event from the perspective of each of its major participants—Americans, the British, Canadians (including Canadian First Peoples), and Native Americans. Uses historic objects and images. - National Film Board
Over 3,000 productions that take a stand on the issues that matter most to Canadians. Discover newly released films about Canadian issues with productions available in both French and English. Be sure to check the Education tab to find more educational support. Materials labelled CAMPUS are not available unless your school has a license for them but there are hundreds of fantastic resources available not within CAMPUS.
Critical Challenges
- K-12 Overview of The Critical Challenges
Comprehensive support for inquiry and critical thinking in AB Social Studies. Each grade level includes multiple questions per topic. Nice source for additional resources and sample learning activities.
Critical Thinking
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The Critical Thinking Consortium
Vancouver based advocate for critical thinking and inquiry. Now available through Curr. Lab Digital subscriptions.
Alberta Assessment Consortium
- AAC Assessment Materials
Sample rubrics and performance tasks (Search by Grade and Subject). Sign in with Microsoft (your Uleth credentials).
Literature
- Social Studies Literature Connections
Currlab Guide based on an AB Guide of Comprehensive lists identifying literature that matches SS outcomes.
First Nations, Métis and Inuit Perspectives
- Truth and ReconciliationSelected resources from 2learn.ca. Includes Teacher Resources tab.
- First Nation, Métis and Inuit CurriculumSupport material for educators (from AB. Ed.)
Primary Sources
- Canadian Primary Sources in the ClassroomBegbie Contest Society: Best practices in Historical Method & Using Primary Sources, Includes Question Bank.
- Primary Sources: Links from the History Education Network
Comprehensive, Canadian, organized by subject.
Professional Learning
- ATA Social Studies Council
Links, resources, annual conference. Join free with EUS membership.
Current Events
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Teaching Kids News (Gr. 2-8)
Canadian site created by a teacher and parent. Updated daily.