Alberta Grade 9
Made by a Grade 9 teacher in Alberta.
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Click on the overarching curriculum themes below to see the curriculum outcomes that match KBI educational content. The full Grade 9 Alberta Curriculum Connections document is here.
- Science
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Curricular outcomes:
Science - Biological Diversity
- 1. Investigate and interpret diversity among species and within species, and describe how diversity contributes to species survival
- 4. Identify impacts of human action on species survival and variation within species, and analyze related issues for personal and public decision making
- 3. Describe, in general terms, the role of genetic materials in the continuity and variation of species characteristics; and investigate and interpret related technologies
- Distinguish between, and identify examples of, natural and artificial selection (e.g., evolution of beak shapes in birds, development of high milk production in dairy cows)
Science- Attitude Outcomes
- Interest in Science
- Students will be encouraged to show interest in science-related questions and issues, and confidently pursue personal interests and career possibilities within science-related fields (e.g., select and explore media on topics related to species diversity
Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Diversity of Living Things
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
2. Environment & Climate Change
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Video worksheet/answers
- Inquiry activities/answer guides
- Numeracy activity/answers
- Social Studies
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Curricular outcomes:
Social Studies- Governance & Rights
- 9.1.4 examine the structure of Canada’s federal political system
- 9.1.7 assess, critically, how the increased demand for recognition of collective rights has impacted the legislative process in Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:
- How does the Indian Act recognize the status and identity of Aboriginal peoples? (PADM, I, C)
- How does legislation such as Treaty 6, Treaty 7 and Treaty 8 recognize the status and identity of Aboriginal peoples? (I, PADM, LPP)
Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Canada’s Three Levels of Government
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Numeracy activity/answers
2. Life on Turtle Island
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- English Language Arts (ELA)
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Curricular outcomes:
General Outcome 1
- 1.1 Discover and Explore
- Talk with others and experience a variety of oral, print and other media texts to explore, develop and justify own opinions and points of view
- 1.2 Clarify and Extend
- Assess whether new information extends understanding by considering diverse opinions and exploring ambiguities
General Outcome 2
- 2.1 Use Strategies and Cues
- Identify explicit and implicit ideas and information in texts; listen and respond to various interpretations of the same text
- Select appropriate reading rate and strategies for comprehending texts less closely connected to prior knowledge and personal experiences
- Preview complex texts as to their intent, content and structure, and use this information to set a purpose and select strategies for reading
- 2.2 Respond to Texts
- Describe how theme, dominant impression and mood are developed and sustained through choices in language use
- Identify features that define particular oral, print and other media texts; discuss differences in style and their effects on content and audience impression
- 2.3 Understand Forms, Elements and Techniques
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different types of media texts for presenting ideas and information
General Outcome 3
- 3.1 Plan and Focus
- Assess adequacy, accuracy, detail and appropriateness of oral, print and other media texts to support or further develop arguments, opinions or points of view
- Select types and sources of information to achieve an effective balance between researched information and own ideas
- Select information sources that will provide effective support, convincing argument or unique perspectives
- 3.2 Select and Process
- Obtain information reflecting multiple perspectives from a variety of sources, such as expository essays, graphs, diagrams, online catalogues, periodical indices, film libraries, electronic databases and the Internet, when conducting research
- Distinguish between primary and secondary sources, and determine the usefulness of each for research purposes
- Evaluate sources for currency, reliability and possible bias of information for a particular research project
- 3.3 Organize, Record and Evaluate
- Evaluate usefulness, relevance and completeness of gathered information; address information gaps
- 3.4 Share and Review
- Reflect on the research process, identifying areas of strength and ways to improve further research activities
General Outcome 5
- 5.1 Respect Others and Strengthen Community
- Analyze how oral, print and other media texts reflect the traditions, beliefs and technologies of different cultures, communities or periods in history
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
- Inquiry activities
- 1.1 Discover and Explore
Curriculum-Related Themes Throughout the Year
- Reflecting on hardships and courage during WWII (November)
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Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Remembrance Day / Veterans Day / Armistice Day
- Reflecting on leadership qualities that foster kindness (December)
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Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Christmas in No Man’s Land - Reflecting on Kindness
- Inquiry/creative activities
- Highlighting some key inspirational leaders during Black History Month as well as some experiences of refugees from different parts of the world (February)
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Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Black History Month
2. Refugee Experiences
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Inquiry activities
- Celebrating Inspiring Women in STEM (March)
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Applicable KBI lessons:
1. International Women's Day - Celebrating Inspiring Women in STEM
- Literacy builder worksheets/answer guides
- Numeracy activity
- Inquiry activities
- Understanding communicable diseases and how they are spread, and learning about immunization. Suggested during flu season, immunization awareness week, and school vaccinations (if applicable)
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Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Immunization Awareness Week
2. The Spread of Infectious Diseases
3. Scientific Curiosity and Vaccine Discoveries