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AB. Ed. Programs of Study
- Social Studies Programs of Study 20
Outline what Alberta teachers are required to teach. Introductory material frames the outcomes.
AB. Ed. Program Supports
Includes how the new Competencies apply to Social Studies.
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
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.
Black Gold School Division
- Black Gold School Division Engaging Students 11
Lesson material organized by grade and subject. Find material you can reuse and adapt.
Curriculum Lab Subscriptions
Basic Authorized Texts
Perspectives on Nationalism by Call Number: 320.54 Per Gr.11Student Text is Volume 1 (V.1) Teacher Guide is V.2.
Exploring Nationalism by Call Number: 320.54 Exp Gr.11Student Text is Volume 1 (V.1) Teacher Guide is V.2.
Discovery Link Databases
- Canada in Context
- Global Issues in Context
- Academic OneFile
Primary Sources
- Primary Sources: Links from the History Education Network
Comprehensive, Canadian, organized by subject. - Canadian Primary Sources in the ClassroomBegbie Contest Society: Historical Method, Using Primary Sources, Question Bank.
Other Lesson Material
- 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
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.
- To what extent should nation be the foundation of identity?General Outcome 1
- To what extent should national interest be pursued?General Outcome 2
- To what extent should internationalism be pursued?General Outcome 3
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
- FNMI Links and Resources
Curriculum Lab Guide provides a starting place for locating FNMI-related resources.
