Education - Social Studies Resources (Elementary)

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. -- from Program of Studies, Alberta Education (p.1 in Grade 5).

Topic 5.1 - Physical Geography of Canada

Keywords and subject headings to use when searching the catalogue: Canada landscapes, Canada pictorial works, canada natural history, Rocky Mountains, canada landforms, Canadian shield, geography, physical geography, landscape photography, etc.

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Topic 5.2 - Histories and Stories of Ways of Life in Canada

Keywords and subject headings to use when searching the catalogue: Canada history, immigrants, ethnic groups, frontier and pioneer life, fur trade, Indians of North America, Metis, voyaguers, etc.

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Topic 5.3 - Canada: Shaping an Identity

Keywords and subject headings to use when searching the catalogue: Canada history, multiculturalism, World War 1914-1918, Canadian Pacific Railway Company, railroads, flag, Canadian symbols, fur trade, frontier and pioneer life, immigrants, Confederation, Canada politics and government, natural history, etc. 

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