Prince Edward Island Grade 6
Made by a Grade 6 teacher in Prince Edward Island.
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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 Prince Edward Island Curriculum Connections document is here.
- The Vibrancy of Life
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Curricular Outcomes:
Science- Life Science: Diversity of Life
- 107-6- provide examples of how science and technology have been used to solve problems around the world
- 300-15- describe the role of a common classification system for living things
- 301-15- compare the adaptations of closely related animals living in different parts of the world and discuss reasons for any differences
- 301-16- identify changes in animals over time, using fossils
Science- Attitudes
- 423- appreciate that the applications of science and technology can have advantages and disadvantages
Health-Wellness Choices
- GCO1- Students will make responsible and informed choices to maintain health and to promote safety for self and others
Social Studies: Intro to Culture
- 6.1.3- analyze the importance of cross-cultural understanding
- 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
- 6.3.1- examine the effects of the distribution of wealth around the world
- 6.3.2- examine selected examples of human rights issues around 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. Refugee Experiences
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Life Science: Diversity of Life
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Curricular Outcomes:
Adaptations and Natural Selection
- 301-16- Use the fossil record to identify changes in animals over time
- 105-5- Identify the theory of natural selection as one that has developed based on the gradual accumulation of evidence
Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Evolution and Natural Selection
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Lesson worksheet/answers
- Video worksheet/answers
- Research Detectives
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Curricular Outcomes:
Communication & Information Technology- Social, Ethical, & Health
- E2.7- identify ethical issues involved with Internet content, awareness of inappropriate use of technology
Communication & Information Technology- Internet
- A3.1- demonstrate awareness of the Internet as a source of information
- A3.2- use various tools (search engines and directories) and strategies necessary to carry out research
- E3.1- critically evaluate information and its source based on pre-determined criteria
Science- Life Science
- 104-5- describe how results of similar and repeated investigations may vary and suggest possible explanations for variations
- 104-8- demonstrate the importance of using the languages of science and technology to compare and communicate ideas, processes, and results
- 205-8- identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather pertinent information
Science- Attitudes
- 428- consider observations and ideas from a variety of sources during investigations and before drawing conclusions
- 429- value accuracy, precision, and honesty
- 430- persist in seeking answers to difficult questions and solutions to difficult problems
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
Social Studies- Integration of Technology (IT)
- Research skills are key to efficient use of these resources. Questions of validity, accuracy, bias, and interpretation must be applied to information available on the Internet
ELA- Learners will respond personally and critically to a range of culturally diverse texts.
- Ask critical-thinking questions to clarify understanding, with increasing independence
- Explain with supporting evidence the messages(s) of the author
- Recognize stereotyping, bias, and/or prejudice, with guidance
- Respond to stereotyping, bias, and/or prejudice, with some guidance
- Begin to support or challenge authors’ viewpoints providing evidence from the text and personal experience
- Why is it important to gather information from multiple perspectives before forming an opinion?
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. Navigating the World of Online (Mis)Information
- Literacy builder worksheet/answer guide
- Inquiry activities
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 kindness and building leadership skills to help others (December)
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Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Winter Break - A Time To Reflect on Making a Difference
- 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)
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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
- Inquiry activities
- Caring for the environment (April)
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Applicable KBI lessons:
1. Environment & Climate Change
- Literacy builder worksheets/ answer guides
- Lesson Worksheets/answers
- Inquiry activities
- Numeracy activity/answers
- 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