LibGuides: Social Studies: 1

AB. Programs of Study

Social Studies Programs of Study K-3
Outline what Alberta teachers are required to teach. Introductory material frames the outcomes.
Social Studies K-6
Social Studies program of study for K-6 inclusive. Includes overview of Social Studies from K-12.

AB Ed. Program Supports

Program Supports K-6
Includes how the six Competencies (Critical Thinking, Collaboration, etc.) relate to Social Studies.

LearnAlberta

Quality digital resources accessible to all Alberta students, parents and schools. ULethbridge login provided in PS 1.

LearnAlberta Programs of Study Browse
Browse outcomes from the Programs of Study to identify resources associated with a specific outcome.
LearnAlberta Resource Search
Search for student and teacher resources (videos, lesson material, games etc.) by subject and grade.

Web Links

ATA Library Subject Guides
Curated collection of interactive Web Links that align with AB Education Outcomes.

Curriculum Lab Subscriptions

Black Gold Regional Schools

Grade One Resources
A wide range of lesson resources developed and shared by Black Gold Regional School Division.

Basic Authorized Texts

Many Voices Big Books by Pearson
Call Number: Oversize 300.7 Man Gr. 1

Big Books: V. 1. "It's about me, It's About you" ; V. 2 "Being Together.
Many Voices: Grade One by Pearson Canada
Call Number: 300.7 Man Gr. 1

V. 3: Student Texts ; V. 4. Teacher resources ; V. 5. Audio pack ; V. 6. 18 photo-cards ; V. 7. 8 Posters ; V. 8. CD-ROM
Our World 1: My Community (Big Book) by Nelson
Call Number: Oversize 300.7 Our Gr.1 v. 1
Our World 1: My Community: Teaching Resource by Nelson
Call Number: 300.7 Our Gr.1 v. 2

Other Resources

Social Studies: Grade One, Test Bank and Evaluation Pack by Eduguide
Call Number: 300.7 Sol Gr.1

ISBN: 9781552966389

Publication Date: 2005
Social Studies: Grade 1, RAP, Response and Activity Pack by Eduguide
Call Number: 971.23 Sol Gr.1

ISBN: 9781552966488

Publication Date: 2005
My Home: Grade One, Unit One by Eduguide
Call Number: 640 Sol

ISBN: 9781552965924

Publication Date: 2010
My School: Grade One, Unity Three by Eduguide
Call Number: 371 Sol

ISBN: 9781552965962

Publication Date: 2004
My Community by Eduguide
Call Number: 307 Sol

ISBN: 9781552965948

Publication Date: 2005

Critical Challenges

Comprehensive support for an inquiry based approach to AB Social Studies in Kindergarten (Critical Challenges, in partnership with Alberta Education). Many specific outcomes can be addressed by inviting students to consider the overarching and related questions.

What Does it Mean to Belong in School and in the Community?
General Outcome 1.1
What important events in my family's past have shaped my identity?
General Outcome 1.2
How is our community’s past with us today?
General Outcome 1.3

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

FNMI Links and Resources
Curriculum Lab Guide provides a starting place for locating FNMI-related resources.

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