Newfoundland and Labrador Grade 6
Made by a Grade 6 teacher in Newfoundland & Labrador.
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Click on the overarching curriculum themes below to see the curriculum outcomes that match KBI educational content. The full Grade 6 Newfoundland & Labrador Curriculum Connections document is here.
- Diversity of Life and Changes Over Time
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Curricular outcomes:
Health- Self Care
- 1. discuss how prevention and early detection relate to wellness,
- 3. describe the methods of transfer of common communicable diseases
Science- Diversity of Life
- 68.0 describe the role of a common classification system for living things
- 74.0 compare the adaptations from closely related animals living in different parts of the world and discuss reasons for any differences
- 75.0 identify changes in animals over time
Science- GCO 1
- 37.0 describe scientific and technological achievements that are the result of contributions by people from around the world
- 38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries
- 40.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
- 41.0 provide examples of Canadians who have contributed to science and technology
Social Studies- Environment & Culture
- 6.2.1 Compare climate and vegetation in different types of physical regions of the world
Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Diversity of Living Things
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Video worksheet/answers
- Inquiry activities/answer guides
- Numeracy activity/answers
2. Evolution and Natural Selection
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Video worksheet/answers
3. Germs, The Body's Defense System, and How Vaccines Help
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- World Issues
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Curricular outcomes:
Social Studies- World Issues
- 6.5.1 Analyse the effects of the distribution of wealth around the world
- 6.5.2 Examine selected examples of human rights issues around the world
- 6.5.3 Take age-appropriate actions to demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities as global citizens
Science: GCO 4 Attitudes
- appreciate the role and contribution of science and technology in their understanding of the world
- realize that the applications of science and technology can have both intended and unintended effects
- show interest and curiosity about objects and events within different environments
- show interest in the activities of individuals working in scientific and technological fields
Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Global Inequality
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Video worksheet/answers
- Building Critical Inquiry Skills
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Curricular outcomes:
Science- GCO 2 (Skills)
- Students will develop the skills required for scientific and technological inquiry, for solving problems, for communicating scientific ideas and results, for working collaboratively, and for making informed decisions
- 1.0 propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve
- 15.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
- 20.0 evaluate the usefulness of different information sources in answering a question
ELA- GCO 4
- Students will be expected to select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual text.
- 10.0 select texts that are appropriate to their interests and learning needs [GCO 4]
- 11.0 integrate effective reading and viewing strategies [GCO 4]
ELA- GCO 5
- Students will be expected to interpret, select, and combine information using a variety of strategies, resources, and technologies.
- 16.0 select a variety of informational sources [GCO 5]
- 17.0 evaluate information from a variety of selected sources [GCO 5]
ELA- GCO 7
- Students will be expected to respond critically to a range of texts, applying their knowledge of language, form and genre. (RV - Reading and Viewing) Students will be expected to:
- 7.1 ask critical questions of texts
- 7.2 analyze intended messages in texts
- 22.0 evaluate messages in texts [GCO 7]
- 23.0 compare alternate points of view [GCO 7]
- 24.0 analyze the impact of language used in texts [GCO 7]
- 25.0 examine how responses to texts can affect social change [GCO 7]
ELA- Critical Literacy
- It involves the ability to read deeper into the content and to recognize and evaluate the stereotyping, cultural bias, author’s intent, hidden agendas, and silent voices that influence texts.
ELA- Information Literacy
- Students must be able to evaluate information from it. This involves detecting bias, differentiating between fact and opinion, weighing conflicting opinions, and evaluating the worth of sources. Information literacy also focuses on the ability to synthesize the information so that it can be communicated.
Social Studies- Inquiry
- recognize that there are various perspectives in the area of inquiry
- recognize bias in others and in themselves
- appreciate the value of critical and creative thinking
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. Navigating the World of Online (Mis)Information
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Inquiry activities
- Human Rights of People Forced To Flee
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Curricular outcomes:
Social Studies- Reflections on a Multicultural Mosaic
- 6.6.1 -Illustrate an understanding of how cultures from around the world have contributed to the development of Canada’s multicultural mosaic
Social Studies- An Intro to Culture
- 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 Declaration of the Rights of the Child
- 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
English Language Arts- GCO 3
- GCO 3: Students will be expected to interact with sensitivity and respect, considering the situation, audience, and purpose.
Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Refugee Experiences
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Numeracy activity/answers