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AB. Ed. Programs of Study
- Social Studies Programs of Study Gr. 6
Outline what Alberta teachers are required to teach. Introductory material frames the outcomes. - Social Studies K-6Social Studies program of study for K-6 inclusive. Includes overview of Social Studies from K-12.
AB Ed. Program Supports
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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. 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.
Curriculum Lab Subscriptions
Black Gold Regional Schools
- Grade Six Resources
A wide range of lesson resources developed and shared by Black Gold Regional School Division.
Current Events
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Teaching Kids News (Gr. 2-8)
Canadian site created by a teacher and parent. Updated daily.
Texts/Programs
Voices in Democracy: Action and Participation by Call Number: 971 Har Gr.6v.1. Student text ; v.2. Teacher resource ; v.3. Take action : make a difference
Taking Part in Our Democracy by Call Number: 320.471 Tye Gr.6v.1. Student text ; v.2. Teaching resource ; v.3 Teaching resource CD-ROM and, Multimedia CD
- Edwin Platform
New digital learning ecosystem from Nelson. A number of AB schools are subscribing. Aligns with Gr. 5-9 AB Programs of Study. View Currlab Moodle site for Uleth Ed. access info.
Discovery Link Databases
- 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.
Web Links
- ATA Library Subject Guides
Curated collection of interactive Web Links that align with AB Education Outcomes.
Other Resources
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.
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 essential attributes of an effective democracy?General Outcome 6.1
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.
