Grade 4 - Legacy Social Studies

Legacy Social Studies

4.1 - Alberta: A Sense of the Land

4.2 - The Stories, Histories and People of Alberta

4.3 - Alberta: Celebrations and Challenges

Knowledge/Understanding

Skills/Processes: Communication

Skills/Processes: Dimensions of Thinking

Skills/Processes: Research for Deliberative Inquiry

Skills/Processes: Social Participation as a Democratic Practice

Skills/Processes: Communication

Skills/Processes: Dimensions of Thinking

Skills/Processes: Research for Deliberative Inquiry

Skills/Processes: Social Participation as a Democratic Practice

Knowledge/Understanding

Skills/Processes: Communication

Skills/Processes: Dimensions of Thinking

Skills/Processes: Research for Deliberative Inquiry

Skills/Processes: Social Participation as a Democratic Practice

Values/Attitudes

Expresses an understanding of how Albertans interact with their environment

Expresses an understanding of how geology and paleontology contribute to knowledge of Alberta's physical geography

Expresses an understanding of the physical geography of Alberta

Demonstrates skills of media literacy (e.g. compares information on the same issue or topic, examines diverse perspectives presented in the media, identifies and distinguishes points of view expressed in electronic sources)

Demonstrates skills of oral, written and visual literacy (e.g. organizes and presents information for particular audiences and purposes, responds appropriately to comments and questions using respectful language, listens to others to understand their pers

Uses technology to demonstrate skills of oral, written and visual literacy (e.g. creates visual images for particular audiences and purposes, uses selected presentation tools to demonstrate connections among pieces of information, communicates effectively

Demonstrates skills of critical and creative thinking (e.g. distinguishes between fact and opinion, evaluates from multiple perspectives, re-evaluates opinions, generates original ideas and strategies, seeks responses to inquiries through electronic media

Demonstrates skills of decision making and problem solving (e.g. contributes and applies new ideas and strategies, identifies situations where a decision needs to be made and a problem requires attention)

Demonstrates skills of geographic thinking (e.g. uses a scale to determine distance, constructs graphs, tables, charts and maps, uses historical maps, uses cardinal and intermediate directions, identifies location of sources of non-renewable resources)

Demonstrates skills of historical thinking (e.g. D19makes meaning of historical information, understands and organizes the sequence of local events, explains the context of key events of a given time period)

Uses technology to demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving (e.g. selects and uses technology to assist in problem solving, uses data gathered from electronic sources to address problems, solves problems using calculators, spreadsheets, d

Applies the research process (e.g. develops the skills of skimming and scanning, organizes and synthesizes information gathered, uses graphic organizers to make meaning of information)

Applies the research process (e.g. draws and supports conclusions based on information gathered, formulates new questions as research progresses, cites references)

Uses technology to apply the research process (e.g. retrieves information from the Internet, navigates within a document, CD or software application that contains links, organizes information using databases, spreadsheets or electronic webbing)

Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior for social involvement as a responsible citizen contributing to the community (e.g. initiates projects that meet the particular needs or expectations of their school or community)

Demonstrates skills of cooperation, conflict resolution and consensus building (e.g. demonstrates skills for compromise and consensus building, deals constructively with diversity and disagreement, considers the needs and points of view of others, works c

Expresses an understanding of the importance of Alberta's physical geography and natural environment

Expresses an understanding of how the cultural and linguistic heritage and diversity of Alberta has evolved over time

Demonstrates skills of media literacy (e.g. compares information on the same issue or topic, examines diverse perspectives presented in the media, identifies and distinguishes points of view expressed in electronic sources)

Demonstrates skills of oral, written and visual literacy (e.g. organizes and presents information for particular audiences and purposes, responds appropriately to comments and questions using respectful language, listens to others to understand their pers

Uses technology to demonstrate skills of oral, written and visual literacy (e.g. creates visual images for particular audiences and purposes, uses selected presentation tools to demonstrate connections among pieces of information, communicates effectively

Demonstrates skills of critical and creative thinking (e.g. distinguishes between fact and opinion, evaluates from multiple perspectives, re-evaluates opinions, generates original ideas and strategies, seeks responses to inquiries through electronic media

Demonstrates skills of decision making and problem solving (e.g. contributes and applies new ideas and strategies, identifies situations where a decision needs to be made and a problem requires attention)

Demonstrates skills of geographic thinking (e.g. uses a scale to determine distance, constructs graphs, tables, charts and maps, uses historical maps, uses cardinal and intermediate directions, identifies location of sources of non-renewable resources)

Demonstrates skills of historical thinking (e.g. makes meaning of historical information, understands and organizes the sequence of local events, explains the context of key events of a given time period)

Uses technology to demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving (e.g. selects and uses technology to assist in problem solving, uses data gathered from electronic sources to address problems, solves problems using calculators, spreadsheets, d

Applies the research process (e.g. develops the skills of skimming and scanning, organizes and synthesizes information gathered, uses graphic organizers to make meaning of information)

Applies the research process (e.g. draws and supports conclusions based on information gathered, formulates new questions as research progresses, cites references)

Uses technology to apply the research process (e.g. retrieves information from the Internet, navigates within a document, CD or software application that contains links, organizes information using databases, spreadsheets or electronic webbing)

Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior for social involvement as a responsible citizen contributing to the community (e.g. initiates projects that meet the particular needs or expectations of their school or community)

Demonstrates skills of cooperation, conflict resolution and consensus building (e.g. demonstrates skills for compromise and consensus building, deals constructively with diversity and disagreement, considers the needs and points of view of others, works c

Expresses how an understanding of Alberta's history, peoples and stories contributes to their sense of belonging and identity

Expresses an understanding of Alberta's changing cultural and social dynamics

Expresses an understanding of recreation and tourism in Alberta

Expresses an understanding of the challenges and opportunities that Alberta has faced in its growth and development

Demonstrates skills of media literacy (e.g. compares information on the same issue or topic, examines diverse perspectives presented in the media, identifies and distinguishes points of view expressed in electronic sources)

Demonstrates skills of oral, written and visual literacy (e.g. organizes and presents information for particular audiences and purposes, responds appropriately to comments and questions using respectful language, listens to others to understand their pers

Uses technology to demonstrate skills of oral, written and visual literacy (e.g. creates visual images for particular audiences and purposes, uses selected presentation tools to demonstrate connections among pieces of information, communicates effectively

Demonstrates skills of critical and creative thinking (e.g. distinguishes between fact and opinion, evaluates from multiple perspectives, re-evaluates opinions, generates original ideas and strategies, seeks responses to inquiries through electronic media

Demonstrates skills of decision making and problem solving (e.g. contributes and applies new ideas and strategies, identifies situations where a decision needs to be made and a problem requires attention)

Demonstrates skills of geographic thinking (e.g. uses a scale to determine distance, constructs graphs, tables, charts and maps, uses historical maps, uses cardinal and intermediate directions, identifies location of sources of non-renewable resources)

Demonstrates skills of historical thinking (e.g. makes meaning of historical information, understands and organizes the sequence of local events, explains the context of key events of a given time period)

Uses technology to demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving (e.g. selects and uses technology to assist in problem solving, uses data gathered from electronic sources to address problems, solves problems using calculators, spreadsheets.

Applies the research process (e.g. develops the skills of skimming and scanning, organizes and synthesizes information gathered, uses graphic organizers to make meaning of information)

Applies the research process (e.g. draws and supports conclusions based on information gathered, formulates new questions as research progresses, cites references)

Uses technology to apply the research process (e.g. retrieves information from the Internet, navigates within a document, CD or software application that contains links, organizes information using databases, spreadsheets or electronic webbing)

Demonstrates age-appropriate behavior for social involvement as a responsible citizen contributing to the community (e.g. initiates projects that meet the particular needs or expectations of their school or community)

Demonstrates skills of cooperation, conflict resolution and consensus building (e.g. demonstrates skills for compromise and consensus building, deals constructively with diversity and disagreement, considers the needs and points of view of others, works c

Expresses the importance of the factors contributing to the quality of life in Alberta