New Brunswick Grade 6
Made by a Grade 6 teacher in New Brunswick.
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- The Vibrancy of Life
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Curricular outcomes:
Social Studies: Intro to Culture
- 6.1.3 analyze the importance of cross-cultural understanding
- give examples that illustrate the impact of cross-cultural understanding or a lack of cross-cultural understanding
- explain the concept of a stereotype
- give examples of actions that are being taken to improve cross-cultural understanding (local, national, global)
- 6.1.4- identify and explain factors that are creating a more global culture around the world
- describe how the movement of people impacts on cultures
Social Studies: World Issues
- 6.5.2- examine selected examples of human rights issues around the world
- give examples of rights included in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- examine selected examples of current human rights abuses
Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Refugee Experiences
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- 6.1.3 analyze the importance of cross-cultural understanding
- Sustainable Perspectives
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Curricular outcomes:
Science-GCO2
- SCO2.1- Students will consider factors that support responsible application of scientific and technological knowledge and demonstrate an understanding of sustainable practices.
Social Studies- Intro to Culture
- 6.2.3 compare the use of resources and sustainability practices between Canada and a selected country
- give examples of similarities and differences in the use of resources and sustainability practices between Canada and the selected country
- explain reasons for different perspectives on the use of resources and sustainability practices
Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Environment & Climate Change
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Video worksheet/answers
- Inquiry activities/answer guides
- Numeracy activity/answers
- The Importance of Questions
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Curricular outcomes:
Health- Wellness
- SCO6.1.3- Students will explain how media and technology influence health and well-being.
Science- GCO1
- SCO1.2-Students will collect and represent data using tools and methods appropriate for the task.
Social Studies- World Issues
- 6.5.1 analyze the effects of the distribution of wealth around the world
- use statistical data to represent the distribution of wealth around the world
- examine the effects of the uneven distribution of wealth on quality of life
- define poverty and give examples of its effects
- 6.5.2- examine selected examples of human rights issues around the world
- give examples of rights included in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- identify human rights issues related to rights of children
- examine selected examples of current human rights abuses
- 6.5.3- take age-appropriate actions to demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities as global citizens
- plan and take age-appropriate actions to address local/national/international problems or issues
ELA- Speaking & Listening
- 1- Students will be expected to speak and listen to explore, extend, clarify, Students will be expected to speak and listen to explore, extend, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences
- listen critically to others’ ideas or opinions and points of view
- 3- Students will be expected to interact with sensitivity and respect, considering the Students will be expected to interact with sensitivity and respect, considering the situation, audience, and purpose. situation, audience, and purpose.
- detect examples of prejudice, stereotyping, or bias in oral language; recognize their negative effect on individuals and cultures; and attempt to use bias-free language
- 4- Students will be expected to select, read, and view with understanding a range understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual texts. literature, information, media, and visual texts.
- reflect on and discuss their own processes and strategies in reading and viewing
- 7- Students will be expected to respond critically to a range of texts, applying their Students will be expected to respond critically to a range of texts, applying their understanding of language, form, and genre. understanding of language, form, and genre.
- recognize that facts can be presented to suit an author’s purpose and point of view -consider information from alternative perspectives
- demonstrating growing awareness that all texts reflect purpose and perspective
- recognizing when language is being used to manipulate, persuade, or control them
- detecting prejudice, stereotyping, and bias
- 10- Students will be expected to use a range of strategies to develop effective writing and other ways of representing, and to enhance clarity, precision, and effectiveness. and to enhance clarity, precision, and effectiveness.
- select, organize, and combine relevant information, from three to five sources
Math- Numbers
- N06 Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of percent (limited to whole numbers) concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.
Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Critical Thinking & Evaluating Information
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Video worksheet/answers
- Inquiry activities/answer guides
- Numeracy activity/answers
2. Global Inequality
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Video worksheet/answers
3. Navigating the World of Online (Mis)Information
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Inquiry activities
Last modified:
May 15, 2024