| Grade 1: Canadian Families | Grade 2: People in Canada | Grade 3: Special Communities |
| Grade 4: Alberta (& Quebec) | Grade 5: Canada | Grade 6: Human Needs (Local Government) |
| Grade 7: People & Their Culture | Grade 8: History & Geography | Grade 9: Economic Growth |
| Grade 10: Canada in the Modern World (Social 10 & 13) | ||
To view a map of each of the provinces and territories, select the one you want to see, they are listed from west to east. Some of the sites have plenty more information. They are varying types of views and from these sites you could link to the other provinces if you wish.
Provinces:
| British Columbia | Alberta | Saskatchewan | Manitoba | Ontario |
| Quebec | New Brunswick | Nova Scotia | Prince Edward Island | Newfoundland |
Territories:
| Yukon Territory | Northwest Territories | Nunavut Territory |
GRADE 1: OTHER
CANADIAN FAMILIES
This
study is the first formal orientation to Canada as a multicultural society.
The common elements of family life will be explored as well as the traditions
of families. The families to be studied should be chosen according to the
interests and backgrounds of students. Traditions of Canadian families
should be examined by focusing on several of the following: language, food,
clothing, special days, celebrations, music, crafts and recreation. The
intent of this study is to help students recognize the similarities and
uniqueness of Canadian families and to help them view these similarities
and differences as positive aspects of a multicultural society.
GRADE
2: PEOPLE IN CANADA
This
study focuses on the people in different Canadian communities and how these
people meet their needs. Emphasis in the unit will be on homes, schools,
occupations and recreation in each of three or more different communities;
e.g., farm, town, inner city, fishing village, Indian reservation, suburb,
acreage, their similarities and differences, and the reasons why these
exist. The intent of this study is to develop an understanding that people
in Canadian communities have similar needs that may be met in a variety
of ways.
This study focuses on one or more communities in which people are attempting to perpetuate a distinctive lifestyle. The people may live in or belong to a culturally distinctive community. Communities selected for this multicultural study should be located in Alberta and/or Canada. One of the studies will focus on a Contemporary Native community (Indian, Metis, Inuit). The intent of the unit is to develop an increased sensitivity to the cultures and lifestyles of other Canadians and an awareness that interaction with other people may bring about change.
ALBERTA:
ITS GEOGRAPHY AND PEOPLE
This study focuses on the geography of Alberta; the regions
and natural resources. Throughout the unit, emphasis is placed on the interrelationships
between people and their environment, as well as the impact people have
on their environment. How natural resources are used and the resulting
impact on Albertans and the environment are examined. Choose two natural
resources; e.g., oil, water, forests, coal, land; one renewable and one
non-renewable resource, for an in-depth study. The intent of the unit is
to develop an increased sensitivity to the importance of using natural
resources wisely.
ALBERTA:
ITS PEOPLE IN HISTORY
This study focuses on the people who have contributed
to Alberta’s history and development, beginning with the original inhabitants,
and tracing the people in Alberta’s history. It focuses on the lives of
Albertans through the following case studies:
ALBERTA:
A COMPARATIVE STUDY WITH QUEBEC
This study focuses on the similarities between Alberta
and Quebec. Geography, resources, occupations, leisure activities, language
and customs will be compared in the study, but the main emphasis is on
people. The links that exist between the provinces as well as the contributions
of Albertans and Québécois to the Canadian way of life are
examined. Quebec was chosen to provide a comparative study of an area where
there are some aspects of culture and language that are different from
Alberta. The intent of the unit is to develop an awareness of Canada as
a bilingual country, and to develop understanding, appreciation and increased
sensitivity to another region of Canada that has similarities and differences.
CANADA:
ITS GEOGRAPHY AND PEOPLE
This study focuses on the human and physical geography
of Canada. The study includes people in Canada; where they live; how they
make their living and how they relate to their environment (climate, vegetation,
natural resources, physical features, land use). The intent of this unit
is to develop an awareness of the diversity in Canada’s physical geography
and an understanding of the role geography plays in determining where and
how Canadians live.
EARLY
CANADA: EXPLORATION AND SETTLEMENT
Students investigate some of the historical events and
issues relating to the discovery, exploration and settlement of New France
and the Hudson Bay area. Major emphasis should be placed on the intercultural
contact that occurred among Natives, explorers, missionaries and settlers
in these two areas. The Native groups to be studied should include examples
from Eastern Canada with whom the French and British interacted during
this time. Explorers studied should include Cabot, Cartier, Champlain,
Hudson, Frobisher, Kelsey, Radisson and Groseilliers. The study should
focus on the French settlers in New France and the British settlers in
the Hudson Bay area. The intent of the study is to develop an understanding
of the intercultural contact between Europeans and the Natives, and to
develop an awareness of the origin of the bilingual nature of Canada. It
should also develop an appreciation of and an interest in our Canadian
heritage, as well as an understanding of how learning from history can
help us better understand Canada today. This topic is not a chronological
study of Canadian history; rather, it is a selected study of several events
with an emphasis on the people of that time period (a social history up
to the 1800s). Political history will be a topic of study in Grade 8.
CANADA’S
LINKS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES
Students examine how Canada is linked to the United Kingdom,
France and the United States. Links such as language, values and beliefs,
trade, communication, leisure activities and fine arts exist between Canada
and each of these countries. After a brief examination of the links that
existed in the exploration and settlement periods, students will focus
on an in-depth examination of several links that exist today. The intent
of the study is to develop an understanding of how other countries have
influenced and continue to influence our way of life.
LOCAL
GOVERNMENT
This study focuses on the involvement of the individual
at the different levels of government and an awareness of the needs met
by the local, provincial and federal governments. The emphasis will be
on local government as well as other examples of municipal governments
in Alberta. The major emphasis should be placed on the rights of citizens
and their responsibilities to others when exercising those rights. The
intent of this study is to develop an understanding of how individual and
societal needs are met by local government, as well as to become aware
of an individual’s role as a responsible citizen.
GRADE 7: PEOPLE AND THEIR CULTURE
CANADA:
A BILINGUAL AND MULTICULTURAL COUNTRY
The intent of this study is to help students develop
an understanding of the bilingual and of the multicultural nature of Canada.
Students will study this topic using the basic understanding of culture
developed in Topic 7A. They will examine a variety of cultural groups,
one of which shall be Metis, Indian or Inuit.
GRADE 8: HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE
GEOGRAPHY
OF CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES
The intent of this study is to help students develop
an understanding of the relationship of geography to patterns of life in
Canada and the United States. Students will study the geography of Canada
and the United States.
CANADA:
HISTORY TO THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
The intent of this study is to help students develop
a greater understanding of Canada. Students will study the historical development
of Canada to the present century.
GRADE 9: ECONOMIC GROWTH: DIFFERING PERSPECTIVES
CANADA:
RESPONDING TO CHANGE
The
intent of this study is to help students understand technological change
and its effect on the quality of life within a mixed economy so that they
can make informed choices about economic growth. Students will study economic
growth and technological change in the Canadian context.
GRADE 10: CANADA IN THE MODERN WORLD
Electronic Textbook created by Dianne Hauschildt; August 1, 1999