Outcome Chart - Alberta - Social Studies Grade 9

This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the MediaSmarts site.

Dimensions of Thinking

Overall Expectations

9.S.1 develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking

Specific Expectations

determine the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence or
reliability to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue
evaluate, critically, ideas, information and positions from multiple perspectives
demonstrate the ability to analyze current affairs from multiple perspectives
re-evaluate personal opinions to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue
generate creative ideas and strategies in individual and group activities
access diverse viewpoints on particular topics by using appropriate technologies
assemble and organize different viewpoints in order to assess their validity

Lessons

Bias

Bias in the News

Deconstructing Web Pages

Fact Versus Opinion

Finding and Authenticating Online Information on Global Development Issues

Hoax? Scholarly Research? Personal Opinion? You Decide!

ICYouSee: A Lesson in Critical Thinking

Taming the Wild Wiki

Thinking About Hate

Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource)

MyWorld: A digital literacy tutorial for secondary students

Research for Deliberative Inquiry

Overall Expectations

9.S.7 apply the research process

Specific Expectations

reflect on changes of perspective or opinion based on information gathered and research
conducted
develop a position supported by information gathered during research
draw conclusions based upon research and evidence
determine how information serves a variety of purposes and that the accuracy or relevance
may need verification
practise responsible and ethical use of information and technology
include and organize references as part of research
demonstrate the advanced search skills necessary to limit the number of hits desired for
online and offline databases; for example, the use of “and” or “or” between search topics and
the choice of appropriate search engines for the topic
develop a process to manage volumes of information that can be made available through
electronic sources
evaluate the relevance of electronically accessed information to a particular topic
make connections among related, organized data, and assemble various pieces into a unified
message
refine searches to limit sources to a manageable number
analyze and synthesize information to create a product

Lessons

Classroom Resources to Counter Cyberbullying

Cyberbullying and the Law

Deconstructing Web Pages

Fact Versus Opinion

Finding and Authenticating Online Information on Global Development Issues

Hoax? Scholarly Research? Personal Opinion? You Decide!

I heard it 'round the Internet: Sexual health education and authenticating online information

ICYouSee: A Lesson in Critical Thinking

Promoting Ethical Behaviour Online: Our Values and Ethics

Taming the Wild Wiki

Thinking About Hate

Student Tutorial (Licensed Resource)

MyWorld: A digital literacy tutorial for secondary students

Communication

Overall Expectations

9.S.9 Develop skills of media literacy

Specific Expectations

examine techniques used to enhance the authority and authenticity of media messages
examine the values, lifestyles and points of view represented in a media message
analyze the impact of television, Internet, radio and print media on a particular current affairs
issue

Lessons

Alcohol on the Web

Beyond Media Messages: Media Portrayal of Global Development

Bias

Bias in the News

Buy Nothing Day

Defining Popular Culture

How to Analyze the News

Hype!

Perceptions of Youth and Crime

Scripting a Crime Drama

Thinking Like a Citizen