 Rationale behind our Social Studies CurriculumSocial studies is a crucial part of the curriculum for students to gain insight into the past, the present, and the future. It is important for students to learn about certain events in the past that created the present that we live in and how choices we make today, will affect the future. By allowing the students to gain understanding of history, including our own, it gives the students a firmer understanding and appreciation of who they are, where they are, and where they are going. Students will develop respect for others. History teaches us about certain evensts in our lives and that we must take those events to live consciously and responsibly in order to succeed in the future. |
Upcoming Projects
Future Projects including examples of previous work will be posted here. | |
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Check out some FUN websites on All About Canada!
-Oh Canada, Here We Come! (Includes a tour of the provinces and territories including fact cards! Try the puzzles or share some interesting facts with the class!)
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+Curious about what we will be learning this year? Read on below!
Skills and Processes of Social Studies
At the beginning of each year, the students are taught certain skills and applications of social studies. For example, students will be taught mapping skills in September, as well as other skills to aid them for the rest of the school year. |
Identity, Society, & Culture
By studying culture, students will increase their own sense of identity as Canadians living in a multi-cultural society. Students will have the opportunity to research their own backgrounds and how their ancestors came to Canada. |
Government
This year, students will learn all about the Canadian government. They will learn about the various levels of government in Canada and what their job is.
Economy and Technology
Students will learn how Canada's natural resources influence and are influenced by development of communities, transportation, and communications. Students will learn how technology can affect our daily life, how media influences people and our lifestyle. |
Human and Physical Environment
This section is tied to our Natural Resources unit in Science. Students will learn how the natural environment of Canada affects all aspects of Canadian life. | | |
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