Grade 5 Social Studies

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
Grade 5 students will examine how the ways of life of peoples in Canada are integral to Canadian culture and identity. They will explore the geographic vastness of Canada and the relationships between the land, places and people. As they reflect upon the stories of diverse Aboriginal, French, British and immigrant experiences in Canada over time, students will develop a sense of place and an awareness of how these multiple stories contribute to students’ sense of citizenship and identity.
Grade 5 ©Alberta Education, Alberta, Canada
​The focus of Social Studies in grade 5 is CANADA.  In grade 5 students will be provided with opportunities to explore how the diversity of stories and experiences, and the vastness of Canada, affect citizenship and identity in the Canadian context.  This term students will explore the geographical vastness of Canada and the relationships between the land places and people.  As well student will explore and learn how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect the quality of life of all Canadians.
 
During Social Studies we will be having a lot of discussions and working together in large and small groups.  As well students will be responsible for special projects as the year progresses.  
Grade 5 students will be provided with opportunities to explore how the diversity of stories and experiences, and the vastness of Canada, affect citizenship and identity in the Canadian context.
General Outcome 5.1:Physical Geography of Canada
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect the quality of life of all Canadians.
General Outcome 5.3: Canada: Shaping an Identity
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the events and factors that have changed the ways of life in Canada over time and appreciate the impact of these changes on citizenship and identity.
5.S.5 - Demonstrate skills of cooperation, conflict resolution and consensus building:
  • consider multiple points of view while attempting to reach group consensus 
  • demonstrate the ability to deal constructively with diversity and disagreement 
  • work collaboratively with others to achieve a common goal 
  •  record group brainstorming, planning and sharing of ideas by using technology 
  •  retrieve data from available storage devices, such as a shared folder, to which a group has contributed
General Outcome 5.2: Histories and Stories of Ways of Life in Canada
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the people and the stories of Canada and their ways of life over time, and appreciate the diversity of Canada’s heritage.
5.S.1 - Develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking:  
  • analyze significant local and current affairs from a variety of sources, distinguishing between fact and opinion 
  • evaluate ideas, information and positions from multiple perspectives 
  • re-evaluate personal opinions to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue 
  • generate original ideas and strategies in situations of individual and group activities 
  •  seek responses to inquiries from various authorities through electronic media 
  •  recognize that information serves different purposes and that data from electronic sources may need to be verified to determine accuracy or relevance for the purpose used
EVALUATION

- tests and quizzes
- written assignments
- small groups/individual projects
- oral presentations
- notebooks

​INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES AND METHODS
Teacher Directed                   Student Directed
-  direct teaching                   - small group activities
-  questioning                        - cooperative learning
-  demonstrations                 - writing assignments
-  modelling                             - group discussions
                                                  -  individual activities
COURSE LONG RANGE PLANS 
September: Mapping Skills
October - December: Physical Geography of Canada
January – April: Histories and Stories of Ways of Life in Canada
May - June: Canada: Shaping an Identity

Current Events (on-going)
We are currently studying Cartography with a group of students from the US using PenPalSchools.com.

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RESOURCES
-Alberta Learn Resources
-Library Resources
-Voices of Canada textbook
Heritage Minutes are a collection of bilingual Canadian 60-second short films, each depicting a significant person, event or story in Canadian history. First released in 1991, they have been shown on television, in cinemas and online, and have become a part of Canadian culture.

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