LibGuides: Social Studies: 3

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.

Curriculum Lab Subscriptions

Black Gold Regional Schools

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

Current Events

Teaching Kids News (Gr. 2-8)
Canadian site created by a teacher and parent. Updated daily.

Web Links

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

Basic Authorized Texts

Many Voices: Grade Three by Pearson Canada
Call Number: 300.7 Man Gr. 3

v.1. Connecting with the world text ; v.2. Student text set ; v.3. Classroom set of texts ; v.4. Teacher resource and CD-ROM ; v.5. Audio pack ; v.6.18 photo-cards; v.7. 3 posters ; v.8. Internet research CD-ROM
Our World 3: World Communities by Nelson Canada
Call Number: 300.7 Our Gr. 3

v.1. Student text ; v.2. Teaching resource ; v.3. Activity card pack

Other Resources

Global Citizenship: Grade 3, Unit 5 by Eduguide
Call Number: 300.7 Sol

ISBN: 9781552966228

Publication Date: 2005
Social Studies: Grade Three, Test Bank and Evaluation Pack by Eduguide
Call Number: 300.7 Sol Gr.3

ISBN: 9781552966426

Publication Date: 2005
RAP: Response and Activity Pack by Eduguide
Call Number: 300.7 Sol

ISBN: 9781552966525

Publication Date: 2005
India by Eduguide
Call Number: 954 Sol

ISBN: 9781552966129

Publication Date: 2005
Tunisia by Eduguide
Call Number: 961.1 Sol

ISBN: 9781552966143

Publication Date: 2005
Ukraine by Eduguide
Call Number: 947.7 Sol

ISBN: 9781552966167

Publication Date: 2004
Peru by Eduguide
Call Number: 985 Sol

ISBN: 9781552966181

Publication Date: 2004

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 are the feelings that determine a quality of life and the factors that contribute to these feelings?
General Outcome 3.1
How do different communities contribute a quality of life for their members?
General Outcome 3.1
How are we connected to other communities around the world?
General Outcome 3.2

Alberta Assessment Consortium

AAC Assessment Materials
Sample rubrics and performance tasks (Search by Grade and Subject). Sign in with Microsoft (your Uleth credentials).

Literature

Exploring the World: 7 Continents in One Global Library
Website list accompanies the Box of Books available through the Curriculum Lab and the ATA Library. Project supported by the ATA Educational Trust.

Social Studies Literature Connections

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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