gboddez
Social Studies
Alberta: A Sense of the Land
Term 1 - Learner Outcomes
Students will:
- demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how elements of physical geography, climate, geology and paleontology are integral to the landscapes and environment of Alberta.
- develop skills of geographic thinking:
- use the scale on maps of Alberta to determine the distance between places
- construct graphs, tables, charts and maps to interpret information
- use historical maps to make meaning of historical events and issues
- use cardinal and intermediate directions to locate places on maps and globes
- identify the location of sources of nonrenewable resources (e.g., fossil fuels, minerals)
Social Studies Term 2 (November - March)
- Identify the significant natural resources in Alberta (e.g. mineral deposits, coal, natural gas and oil, forests), and where they are located
- Describe Alberta's physical geography
- Apply the research process (e.g. organize and synthesize information; cite references; use technology to support the research process)
- Demonstrate oral, written, and visual literacy skills (e.g. present information considering audience and purpose; uses technology to communicate and support a presentation