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Prince Edward Island Grade 6

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Made by a Grade 6 teacher in Prince Edward Island. 

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The Vibrancy of Life

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

Unit Plan Overview

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

 

2. Refugee Experiences

Unit Plan Overview

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

 

Life Science: Diversity of Life

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

Unit Plan Overview

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

 

Research Detectives

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

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

 

 

Last modified: 
Mar 26, 2024