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Prince Edward Island Grade 9

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Made by a Grade 9 teacher in Prince Edward Island. 

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Communication & Information Technology

Curricular outcomes:

CIT- Social, Ethical, & Health

  • E3.7- identify ethical issues involved with Internet content, awareness of inappropriate use of technology

CIT- 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

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/answer guides
Social Studies

Curricular outcomes:

Social Studies- Introduction

  • 1.1.1- define globalization, interdependence, and sustainability 
  • 1.1.2- explain how interdependence creates challenges and opportunities related to sustainability

Social Studies- Culture in Global Community

  • 2.1.1- identify expressions of culture, including language, that are part of contemporary society

Social Studies- Environment in the Global Community

  • 4.1.1- identify a variety of environmental issues, both local and global 
  • 4.1.3 -compare varying perspectives in environmental issues including Aboriginal perspectives 
  • 4.1.4 examine the balance between cause and consequence in relation to environmental issues in Atlantic Canada and elsewhere

Social Studies- Human Rights in the Global Community

  • 5.1.3-explain the need for recognition of universal human rights in Canada and in the global community 
  • 5.1.4-describe some of the human rights violations that have occurred within Canada involving Aboriginal peoples 
  • 5.1.5- examine past and present human rights issues involving Canada’s Aboriginal peoples through the lenses of sustainability: societal, economic, and political
    • Inquiry 4- Moral Judgment (H) 
      • Is it possible for a country to erase the injustices of the past as in the case of Canada’s Indian Residential School period?

Social Studies- Citizenship in the Global Community

  • 9.6.1- Take age-appropriate action that demonstrates active global citizenship

Social Studies- Education for Sustainable Development (ESD)

  • key themes of sustainable development — poverty alleviation, human rights, health, environmental protection, climate change

Social Studies- General Curriculum Outcomes

  • Culture & Diversity
    • Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of culture, diversity, and world view, recognizing the similarities and differences reflected in various personal, cultural, racial, and ethnic perspectives.
  • Interdependence
    • Students will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the interdependent relationship among individuals, societies, and the environment — locally, nationally, and globally — and the implications for a sustainable future.

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Environment & Climate Change

Unit Plan Overview

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

 

2. Life on Turtle Island

Lesson Plan

  • Holistic Reflection Activity

Curriculum-Related Themes Throughout the Year

Reflecting on hardships and courage during WWII (November)

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Remembrance Day / Veterans Day / Armistice Day

Reflecting on leadership qualities that foster kindness (December)

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Christmas in No Man’s Land -  Reflecting on Kindness

Lesson Plan

  • 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)

Applicable KBI lessons:

1. Black History Month

 

2. Refugee Experiences

Unit Plan Overview

  • Lesson worksheet/answers
  • Inquiry activities
Celebrating Inspiring Women in STEM (March)

Applicable KBI lessons:

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

Unit Plan Overview

  • 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)

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 8, 2024