Alberta Social Studies Grade 2
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Breathe new life into your existing Social Studies program with this bundle of contemporary unit plans, created specifically for Alberta teachers! Cover all of the 2.1 Knowledge and Understanding outcomes for second grade (Canada's Dynamic Communities: Iqaluit, Meteghan, Saskatoon) with these units. That's two terms' worth of lesson plans and activities!
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These units now include Google Slides™ versions for online learning - please download the latest product files for access. You will receive both print and digital versions when you purchase these units.
BUNDLE BONUS
Do you prefer to teach the three communities separately? If so, I have created a special bonus file for you. Now, you can open one convenient document to print the worksheet pages from all three units. Please keep in mind that these units were designed to be taught by TOPIC (i.e. Geography), not COMMUNITY (i.e. Iqaluit). Many pages and activities reflect this; therefore, I strongly encourage you to follow the original unit format.
OUTCOMES
2.1.2 Geography
- Where are the Inuit, Acadian and prairie communities located in Canada?
- How are the geographic regions different from where we live?
- What are the major geographic regions, landforms and bodies of water in each community?
- What are the main differences in climate among these communities?
- What geographic factors determined the establishment of each community?
- How does the physical geography of each community shape its identity?
- What is daily life like for children in Inuit, Acadian and prairie communities?
- How does the vastness of Canada affect how we connect to other Canadian communities?
2.1.3 Culture
- What are the cultural characteristics of the communities (e.g., special symbols, landmarks, languages spoken, shared stories or traditions, monuments, schools, churches)?
- What are the traditions and celebrations in the communities that connect the people to the past and to each other?
- How are the communities strengthened by their stories, traditions and events of the past?
- What are the linguistic roots and practices in the communities?
- What individuals and groups contributed to the development of the communities?
- How do these communities connect with one another (e.g., cultural exchanges, languages, traditions, music)?
- How do the cultural and linguistic characteristics of the communities studied contribute to Canada’s identity?
2.1.4 Economics
- What kinds of natural resources exist in the communities?
- What are the occupations in each of the communities?
- What kinds of goods and services are available in the communities?
- What impact does industry have on the communities?
LESSON SEQUENCE
Provide your students with a sense of routine by following the same lesson sequence for each outcome. The lesson sequence is as follows:
- Review relevant vocabulary.
- Read the shared reading passage as a group.
- Complete an anchor chart.
- Complete the relevant workbook page(s).
- Complete the review activities and game(s).
- Assess the outcome.
INCLUDED
TEACHER'S GUIDE
- Unit overview and key takeaways
- Table of contents and printing guide
- Detailed lesson plans with internal and external links
ASSESSMENT MASTERS
- Editable final grade master
- Self-assessment cards and pages
- Unit quizzes with teacher scripts
SHARED READING PASSAGES
- At least one shared reading passage per outcome (with prompt)
- Thirty-six one-page passages in total
ANCHOR CHARTS
- One anchor chart per outcome
- Answer keys included
- PNG images included (for ordering large prints)
VOCABULARY POSTERS
- B&W and colour
STUDENT WORKBOOKS
- 129 worksheets organized in a printer-friendly workbook format
REVIEW ACTIVITIES/GAMES
- At least one review activity and one game per outcome
DIGITAL ACTIVITIES
- Boom decks
- Google Slides™
- Microsoft Sway™ (online photo and video galleries)
Click on the green PREVIEW button for an overview of the bundle and a closer look at the units.
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