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Social Studies
Overview:
Social studies creates
opportunities for students
to foster attitudes,
abilities, and knowledge
that will allow them to
become engaged, active,
informed and responsible
citizens. Acknowledging
and respect for individual
and collective identity is a
necessity in a pluralistic
and democratic society.
Social Studies aids
students to develop their
sense of self and
community, encouraging
them to solidify their place
as citizens in an inclusive,
democratic society.
Program Vision:
Social studies spanning
from Kindergarten to
Grade 12 is focused to
meet the needs of the 21st
century learner.
Citizenship and identity
are at the core which is
presented in the
Canadian context. The
program examines
multiple perspectives
which include Aboriginal and Francophone, these examinations add to Canadas evolving realities. The purpose is to
foster a society that is pluralistic, bilingual, multicultural, inclusive and democratic. Diversity and respect for difference as
well as the need for social cohesion are stressed heavily as they create an effective functioning society. This promotes
belonging and acceptance in students as they engage in citizenship at the local, provincial, national and international
level.
Albertas main focus on social studies is the recognition of the diversity of experiences and viewpoints and the
pluralistic nature of the Canadian society. Pluralism builds upon Canadas historical and constitutional foundations, which
reflect the nations Aboriginal heritage, bilingual nature and multicultural realties. The Canadian identity is shaped and
transformed by multitude of aspects such as culture, language, environment, gender, ideology, religion, spiritually and
philosophy.
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Grade Rational
Being Together
K.1 I Am Unique
K.2 I Belong
One
Two
Communities in Canada
2.1 Canadas Dynamic Communities
2.2 A Community in the Past
Three
Four
Five
Six
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Seven
Eight
Nine
Grade
10-1/20-1/30-1 Rational
Ten
10-1 emphasizes
globalization, and explores
local and global citizenship.
Students discuss emerging
issues related to
globalization.
10-2 emphasizes
globalization and develops
awareness of the impact
of globalization, Students
examines their roles as
responsible and active
citizens in a globalizing
world.
Eleven
20-2 emphasizes
nationalism and the
evolution of Canadian
nationalism. Students will
increase their awareness
of interrelationships
among nationalism,
internationalism,
citizenship and identity.
Twelve
30-2 emphasizes
liberalism, through
examining, analyzing, and
evaluating a variety of
political and economic
systems in order to
comprehend respond to
local, national and global
issues.
The progression of content goes from simple, self-driven ideals such as personal, family, and community identity
to larger broader contexts such as nationalism, global citizenship, and national involvement.
Throughout all grades the six strands are common content found in outcomes.
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Concepts of identity and citizenship on a local and global scale is maintained throughout all grades.(develops
over grade levels)
Grades 1-9 deals with concepts that can be linked and expanded having a wider range of GLOs where grades
10-12 have specific and structured content and GLOs.
At the high school level there is a distinction between courses (20-1, 20-2 ect.) allowing for room of learner
abilities in courses (Perspectives Vs. Understanding of concepts)
At the end of every grade level in the program of studies there is a glossary of key concepts and terms.