Climate Change Curriculum Connections 6

SOCIAL STUDIES 6

Applications of Social Studies

• identify and clarify a problem, issue, or inquiry
• research information using print, non-print, and electronic sources
• evaluate the credibility and reliability of various sources
• organize information from a variety of sources into a structured presentation using more than one form of representation
• support a position on a national issue by considering competing reasons from various perspectives
• design, implement, and assess detailed courses of action to address national problems or issues

Politics and Law

• demonstrate understanding of global citizenship

Economy and Technology

• assess effects of urbanization and technology on lifestyles and environments

Environment

• interpret and use graphs, tables, aerial photos, scales, legends, and various types of maps
• assess settlement patterns and population distribution in selected countries
• relate population growth and settlement patterns to resource consumption and depletion in selected countries
• compare use of resources and conservation practices in Canada and other countries

SCIENCE 6

Earth and Space Science (Solar System)

• compare and contrast the conditions that support life on Earth with those on other planets and our moon

MATHEMATICS 6

Patterns and Relations (Patterns)

• construct a visual representation of a pattern to clarify relationships and to verify predictions
• summarize a relationship using everyday language in spoken or written form
• create expressions and rules to describe patterns and relationships (e.g., area, perimeter, volume)
• interpolate number values from a given graph
• predict pattern relationships

Statistics and Probability (Data Analysis)

• formulate a key question from a problem-solving context
• identify appropriate data sources (first-hand, second-hand, a combination of first- and second-hand)
• select and justify appropriate methods of collecting data (designing and using structured questionnaires, experiments, observations, and electronic networks)
• select and justify the choice of an appropriate population sample to use to answer a particular question
• discuss how the data collected are affected by the nature of the sample, the method of collection, the sample size, and biases
• display data by hand or by computer in a variety of ways, including histograms, double bar graphs, and stem and leaf plots
• read and interpret graphs that are provided
• describe the general distribution of data:
  
  
  • smallest and largest value
  • frequency (which occurs most often/least often)
  • value in the middle
  • patterns
  • analyse sets of data to make comparisons and test predictions

FINE ARTS

DRAMA 6

Exploration and Imagination

• express ideas and emotions using verbal and non-verbal communication
• demonstrate social and group skills in dramatic work
• apply constructive feedback to refine their dramatic work
• demonstrate the ability to collaborate when combining ideas in dramatic work

VISUAL ARTS 6

Image-Development and Design Strategies (Creating/Communicating)

• compile a collection of ideas for images drafted using feelings, observation, memory, and imagination
• develop and make 2-D and 3-D images:
  
  
  • using a variety of design strategies, including point of view
  • using various styles
  • to communicate concepts and messages
  • that engage more than one of the senses

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6

Communicate Ideas and Information (Presenting and Valuing)

• demonstrate pride and satisfaction in using language to express their thoughts, ideas, and feelings in various written, oral, visual, and electronic forms
• create various personal and transactional communications, including real and invented narratives, poems or lyrics, summaries or retellings, descriptions, letters, informal oral presentations, charts, and posters

Communicate Ideas and Information (Composing and Creating)

• describe what is known about topics or issues and check for gaps in the information available
• locate, gather, select, and record information for specific purposes from various human, print, and electronic sources
• identify the purpose, audience, and form for each of their communications
• describe and use strategies for generating and shaping ideas

Self and Society (Personal Awareness)

• demonstrate awareness of how to use language and communications technology to maintain relationships with others
• develop and monitor their communication goals and plans
• demonstrate confidence in their abilities to communicate effectively in a variety of classroom situations
• create a variety of oral and written communications to express their feelings and concerns

Self and Society (Building Community)

• demonstrate a willingness to interact with others in a variety of classroom and school activities involving communication
• use language to display empathy and make connections with others
• describe the diverse ideas, opinions, cultures, and contributions of their peers
• acknowledge, honour, and affirm their accomplishments and life events and those of others