LibGuides: Social Studies: 6

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-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 Six 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.

Texts/Programs

Voices in Democracy: Action and Participation by Pearson Canada
Call Number: 971 Har Gr.6

v.1. Student text ; v.2. Teacher resource ; v.3. Take action : make a difference
Taking Part in Our Democracy by Nelson Canada
Call Number: 320.471 Tye Gr.6

v.1. Student text ; v.2. Teaching resource ; v.3 Teaching resource CD-ROM and, Multimedia CD

National Film Board

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

Teacher Resources & Classroom Activities From Parliament of Canada
ATA Library Subject Guides
Curated collection of interactive Web Links that align with AB Education Outcomes.
Teacher Resources from Elections Canada

Other Resources

Democracy in Canada by Eduguide
Call Number: 321.8 Sol

ISBN: 9781552966587

Publication Date: 2008
Iroquois Confederacy by Eduguide
Call Number: 970.3 Sol

ISBN: 9781552966624

Publication Date: 2009

Critical Thinking

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
What are the most significant differences between local and provincial governments?
General Outcome 6.1
To what degree did the Athenian democracy and the Iroquois Confederacy embody the principles of an effective democracy?
General Outcome 6.2
What is the relationship between citizens and governments as they engage the democratic process?
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.

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