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Newfoundland and Labrador Grade 6

Newfoundland and Labrador

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Made by a Grade 6 teacher in Newfoundland & Labrador. 

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Diversity of Life and Changes Over Time

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

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Video worksheet/answers
  • Inquiry activities/answer guides
  • Numeracy activity/answers

 

2. Evolution and Natural Selection

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Video worksheet/answers

 

3. Germs, The Body's Defense System, and How Vaccines Help

Unit Plan Overview

  • Lesson worksheet/answers
Impact on natural resources and conservation

Curricular outcomes:

Science GCO 1: STSE

  • describe positive and negative effects that result from applications of science and technology in their own lives, the lives of others, and the environment
  • 64.0 describe the potential impact of the use by humans of regional natural resources 
  • 65.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and protect the environment in their region

Science GCO 4 - Attitudes:

  • realize that the applications of science and technology can have both intended and unintended effects

Social Studies - Unit Two: Environment and Culture

  • 6.2.3 Compare the use of resources and sustainability practices between Canada and a selected country

Social Studies - Unit Five: World Issues

  • 6.5.3 Take age-appropriate actions to demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities as global citizens

Health - Environmental Health

  • 6. explain the greenhouse effect, the ozone layer, and pollution and the implications of these in terms of health, and
  • 7. demonstrate ways to conserve energy and/or products in the school setting.

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Environment & Climate Change

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Video worksheet/answers
  • Numeracy activity/answers
Medical achievements and improvements in health as a result of the development of antibiotics and the influenza vaccine

Curricular outcomes:

Health - Self Care

  • 3. describe the methods of transfer of common communicable diseases,

Health - Consumer Health

  • 1. list some of the contributions made by medical research to the cure of diseases and illnesses,
  • 2. discuss some of the current research on health-related topics,
  • 3. discuss the effectiveness of some health products in treating illness.

Religious Education

  • GCO 1: Students will be expected to examine the historical impact of religion on beliefs, cultures, and traditions.
  • 4.0 examine how religious beliefs are often expressed through art, music, drama, and dance.

Science GCO 1 (STSE)

  • Students will develop an understanding of the nature of science and technology, of the relationships between science and technology, and of the social and environmental contexts of science and technology. 
    • 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
    • 51.0 compare past and current needs, and describe some ways in which science and technology have changed the way people work, live, and interact with the environment
    • 52.0 provide examples of how science and technology have been used to solve problems around the world
    • 76.0 identify examples of careers in which science and technology play a major role

Math - Ratios and Percents

  • 6N6 Demonstrate an understanding of percent (limited to whole numbers), concretely, pictorially and symbolically.

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.
    • 9.0 carry out procedures to explore a given problem and to ensure a fair test, controlling major variables 10.0 select and use tools 
    • 11.0 follow procedures 
    • 12.0 make observations and collect information that is relevant to the question or problem 
    • 13.0 record observations 
    • 14.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
    • 18.0 compile and display data
    • 20.0 evaluate the usefulness of different information sources in answering a question
    •  21.0 draw a conclusion that answers an initial question
    • 24.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned 
    • 25.0 communicate questions, ideas, and intentions, and listen to others while conducting investigations
    •  26.0 communicate procedures and results
    •  27.0 ask others for advice or opinions

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Antibiotics

Link to Lessons

 

2. Influenza

Link to Lessons

 

3. An Inquiry Activity - Become an Outbreak Investigator

Activity Plan

Levels of government, health and map reading

Curricular outcomes:

Social Studies- Unit Three: Some Elements of Culture

  • 6.3.2 Describe how government relates to culture in a selected country 
    • identify, locate and map the selected country including examples of its major features 
    • describe the government of the selected country
    • give examples of how government influences, and has influenced, culture

Health - Consumer Health

  • 5. identify Medical Care Plan (MCP) as the health care plan for Newfoundland and Labrador

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Canada's Three Levels of Government

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Numeracy activity/answers
World issues related to inequality

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

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers 
  • Video worksheet/answers
Building critical inquiry skills

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

English Language Arts (ELA)

  • 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

Unit Plan Overview

  • 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

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Inquiry activities
Human Rights for people forced to flee their country

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 (ELA)

  • ELA - GCO 3 Students will be expected to interact with sensitivity and respect, considering the situation, audience, and purpose.

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Refugee Experiences

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Inquiry activities
Indigenous history in Canada

Curricular outcomes:

Social Studies: Attitudes, Values, and Perspectives

  • Culture and Diversity
    •  recognize and respond in appropriate ways to stereotyping/ discrimination
    •  appreciate that there are different worldviews
    •  appreciate the different approaches of cultures to meeting needs and wants

Social Studies - Unit One: An Introduction to Culture

  • 6.1.2 Identify, locate and map major cultural regions of the world
  • 6.1.3 Analyse the importance of cross-cultural understanding
  • 6.3.1 Examine how traditions relate to culture in a selected cultural region

Social Studies - Unit Six: Canada: 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

Religious Education

  • 7.0 recognize that principles of stewardship, faithfulness, and integrity are evident in Aboriginal, Bahá’í, Christian, and Muslim texts and teachings

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Indigenous Experiences of Colonization

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • Holistic Reflection Activity
  • Reflecting on the Thriving Cultures of Indigenous Peoples
Mindfulness and anxiety-reducing exercise

Curricular outcomes:

Health - Mental Health

  • 5. identify different kinds of feelings and understand how they influence behaviour,
  • 10. demonstrate some appropriate techniques in response to stressful situations

Health - Relationships 

  • 8. identify ways of developing positive relationships with peers,
  • 11. demonstrate effective communication skills.

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Social and Emotional Learning

Link to Lesson

Curriculum-Related Themes Throughout the Year

Reflecting on hardships and courage during WWII (November)

Curricular outcomes:

Social Studies - Unit One: An Introduction to Culture

  • 6.1.3 Analyse the importance of cross-cultural understanding • give examples that illustrate the impact of cross-cultural understanding or a lack of cross-cultural understanding

Health - Self-Care

  • 3. describe the methods of transfer of common communicable diseases,

English Language Arts

  • ELA GCO 4 Students will be expected to select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual text.
  • ELA GCO 8 Students will be expected to use writing and other forms of representation to explore, clarify, and refl ect on their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and learnings; and to use their imaginations
  • ELA GCO 9 Students will be expected to create texts collaboratively and independently, using a variety of forms for a range of audiences and purposes.
  • ELA GCO 10 Students will be expected to use a range of strategies to develop effective writing and representing and to enhance their clarity, precision, and effectiveness.

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Remembrance Day / Veterans Day / Armistice Day

Lesson Plan/Activity

Building Leadership Skills To Help Others (December)

Curricular outcomes:

Health - Relationships

  • 8. identify ways of developing positive relationships with peers,

Social Studies - Unit Five: World Issues

  • 6.5.3 Take age-appropriate actions to demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities as global citizens 
    • explain the rights and responsibilities of being a global citizen 
    • plan and take age-appropriate actions to address local/national/international problems or issues

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Winter Break - A Time To Reflect on Making a Difference

Lesson Plan/Activities

  • Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
  • 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)

Curricular outcomes:

English Language Arts (ELA)

  • ELA GCO 4 Students will be expected to select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual text.

Social Studies Unit One: An Introduction to Culture

  • 6.1.3 Analyse 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 
    • examine the extent to which the mass media stereotype different cultural groups
    • give examples of actions that are being taken to improve cross-cultural understanding (local, national, global)

Science  GCO 1 (STSE) 

  • Students will develop an understanding of the nature of science and technology, of the relationships between science and technology, and of the social and environmental contexts of science and technology. 
    • 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

Health - Consumer Health

  • 1. list some of the contributions made by medical research to the cure of diseases and illnesses.

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Black History Month

Celebrating Inspiring Women in STEM (March)

Curricular outcomes:

English Language Arts (ELA)

  • ELA GCO 4 Students will be expected to select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual text.
  • ELA GCO 9 Students will be expected to create texts collaboratively and independently, using a variety of forms for a range of audiences and purposes.
  • ELA GCO 10 Students will be expected to use a range of strategies to develop effective writing and representing and to enhance their clarity, precision, and effectiveness.

Social Studies - Unit Two: Environment and Culture

  • 6.2.2 Assess the relationship between culture and environment in a selected cultural region
    • evaluate the impact that culture has on the environment

Social Studies - Unit Five: World Issues

  • 6.5.3 Take age-appropriate actions to demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities as global citizens 
    • explain the rights and responsibilities of being a global citizen
    • support a position on a local/national/international issue after considering various perspectives

Science GCO 1 (STSE) 

  • Students will develop an understanding of the nature of science and technology, of the relationships between science and technology, and of the social and environmental contexts of science and technology. 
    • 37.0 describe scientific and technological achievements that are the result of contributions by people from around the world
    • 41.0 provide examples of Canadians who have contributed to science and technology

Health - Consumer Health

  • 1. list some of the contributions made by medical research to the cure of diseases and illnesses,
  • 2. discuss some of the current research on health-related topics,
  • 3. discuss the effectiveness of some health products in treating illness.

Health - Environmental Health

  • 4. describe how natural and man-made changes in the environment may have negative as well as positive implications.

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. International Women's Day - Celebrating Inspiring Women in STEM

Unit Plan Overview

  • Literacy builder worksheets/answer guides
  • 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)

Curricular outcomes:

Health - Consumer Health

  • 1. list some of the contributions made by medical research to the cure of diseases and illnesses,
  • 2. discuss some of the current research on health-related topics,
  • 3. discuss the effectiveness of some health products in treating illness.
  • 4. discuss some of the current research on health-related topics,
  • 5. discuss the effectiveness of some health products in treating illness.

Social Studies - Unit Five: World Issues

  • 6.5.3 Take age-appropriate actions to demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities as global citizens 

Science GCO 1 (STSE)

  • Students will develop an understanding of the nature of science and technology, of the relationships between science and technology, and of the social and environmental contexts of science and technology. 
    • 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
    • 51.0 compare past and current needs, and describe some ways in which science and technology have changed the way people work, live, and interact with the environment
    • 52.0 provide examples of how science and technology have been used to solve problems around the world
    • 76.0 identify examples of careers in which science and technology play a major role

English Language Arts (ELA)

  • ELA GCO 4 Students will be expected to select, read, and view with understanding a range of literature, information, media, and visual text.
  • ELA GCO 7 Students will be expected to respond critically to a range of texts, applying their understanding of language, form, and genre.
  • 22.0 evaluate messages in texts [GCO 7]

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Immunization Awareness Week

 

2. The Spread of Infectious Diseases

Link to Lessons

 

3. Scientific Curiosity and Vaccine Discoveries

Link to Lessons

 

Last modified: 
Sep 5, 2024