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Time and Place: Exploring the dynamic relationships between people, place, and time supports understanding of perspectives and events to make meaning of the world.
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Systems: Evaluating processes and structures of organizations builds understanding of decision making in the world.
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Citizenship: Understanding local, national, and global issues empowers individual and collective action toward an inclusive society.
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Kindergarten
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Organizing IdeasLearning outcomes
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Time and Place
Children examine places in communities.
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Children explore expressions of traditions, cultures, and histories.
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Systems
Children explore needs and wants.
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Children investigate the role of leaders in communities.
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CitizenshipChildren relate cooperation and collaboration to achieving common goals.
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Grade 1
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Organizing IdeasLearning outcomes
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Time and Place
Students examine major physical features and key landmarks of our world.
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Students explore cultures of diverse communities.
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Systems
Students examine the exchange of goods and services.
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Students investigate roles and responsibilities in community groups and organizations.
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CitizenshipStudents examine how belonging is supported within groups and communities.
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Grade 2
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Organizing IdeasLearning outcomes
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Time and Place
Students examine major physical regions of Canada.
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Students relate traditions to Canada’s heritage.
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SystemsStudents examine how trade supports communities.
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Students examine the role of government in Canada.
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CitizenshipStudents examine competencies for democratic discussion and decision making.
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Grade 3
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Organizing IdeasLearning outcomes
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Time and Place
Students investigate natural and created features of Alberta.
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Students relate diversity to Alberta’s western identity.
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Systems
Students examine natural resource use in Alberta.
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Students compare municipal and provincial governments.
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CitizenshipStudents explore civic actions.
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Grade 4
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Organizing IdeasLearning outcomes
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Time and Place
Students investigate changes in Canada’s political boundaries.
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Students examine significant historical events that contributed to the formation of the country of Canada.
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Systems
Students investigate historical influences on the federal government in Canada.
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Students examine the role of the fur trade in the development of Canada.
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Citizenship
Students investigate rights and responsibilities in Canada.
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Grade 5
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Organizing IdeasLearning outcomes
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Time and Place
Students examine ancient civilizations.
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Students examine how geographical features and environmental changes contributed to the settlement and trade of ancient civilizations.
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Systems
Students examine the development of economic practices in ancient civilizations.
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Students examine government and social systems in ancient civilizations and empires.
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CitizenshipStudents investigate ways to learn about the world and take action for change.
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Grade 6
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Organizing IdeasLearning outcomes
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Time and PlaceStudents relate the foundational principles of democracy to government systems throughout time and place.
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SystemsStudents analyze democracy in Canada.
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CitizenshipStudents examine the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Students examine civic participation in Canada.
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Grade 7
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Time and PlaceStudents examine post-Confederation expansion of the Dominion of Canada.
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Students relate the development of armed forces in Canada to sovereignty.
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SystemsStudents examine the Canadian government’s role in developing the economy post-Confederation.
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Students relate legislation to the evolution of sovereignty in Canada.
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Citizenship
Students examine evolving rights and discrimination in Canada.
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Grade 8
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Time and PlaceStudents examine the foundations and influences of ideologies.
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SystemsStudents compare the role of individuals and governments in economic systems.
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Students compare government control and individual rights within political systems.
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CitizenshipStudents examine civic engagement to understand and influence issues and events.
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Grade 9
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Organizing IdeasLearning outcomes
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Time and PlaceStudents examine the impacts of urbanization and the growth of industry on Canada.
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Students examine ways in which international participation contributes to Canadian identity, sovereignty, and collective security.
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Students examine the impact of government policies on people in Canada over time.
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SystemsStudents examine how Canada’s political system reflects the needs of citizens.
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Students examine how Canada’s justice system supports and is supported by citizens.
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Students examine ways in which Canada’s mixed economy meets the needs of citizens.
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CitizenshipStudents examine the impact of changing legislation on citizenship in Canada.
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