Outcome Chart - Northwest Territories - Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum Grade 7-9

Outcome Chart - Northwest Territories - Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum Grade 7-9

Talking to your kids about pornography

It is natural for adolescents to be curious about sex: MediaSmarts’ research suggests that one in six grade 7- 11 students use the Internet to look for information about sexual health. Twenty percent of kids that age look for pornography online, but a third see it without looking for it — and close to half take steps to keep from seeing it.

Cell Phones and Texting, Digital Citizenship, Internet & Mobile, Pornography, Sexual Exploitation, Social Networking, Young Canadians In A Wired World

Outcome Chart - Northwest Territories - Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum Grade 10-12

Outcome Chart - Northwest Territories - Literacy with ICT Across the Curriculum Grade 10-12

Science

“A scientifically and technologically literate person is one who can read and understand common media reports about science and technology, critically evaluate the information presented, and confidently engage in discussions and decision-making activities that involve science and technology.” Science Co-ordinators’ and Consultants’ Association of Ontario (SCCAO) and Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO/APSO), Position Paper: The Nature of Science (2006)

Outcome Chart - Ontario - Science Grade 6

Biodiversity

Overall Expectations

By the end of Grade 6, students will:

assess human impacts on biodiversity, and identify ways of preserving biodiversity;

demonstrate an understanding of biodiversity, its contributions to the stability of natural systems, and its benefits to humans.

Outcome Chart - Science - Grade 4

Strand:  A3. Applications, Connections and Contributions

Overall Expectations:

Demonstrate an understanding of the practical applications of science and technology, and of contributions to science and technology from people with diverse lived experiences.

Specific Expectations:

Outcome Chart - Saskatchewan - Social Studies Grade 4

Resources and Wealth

Overall Expectations

Analyze the strategies Saskatchewan people have developed to meet the challenges presented by the natural environment.

Specific Expectations

Research past and present technologies used to withstand the Saskatchewan climate.

Graph the typical energy consumption in Saskatchewan for an average year, and investigate energy efficient technologies being developed in Saskatchewan.

MediaSmarts Resources

Outcome Chart - Saskatchewan - Social Studies Grade 5

Dynamic Relationships

Overall Expectations

Assess the impact of the environment on the lives of people living in Canada.

Specific Expectations

Describe the climate of different regions of Canada, and investigate how population distribution in Canada is related to climate, resources, and topographical features.

MediaSmarts Resources

Alberta - Outcome Chart - Aboriginal Studies 30

Aboriginal Peoples in Canadian Society

Overall Expectations

Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of colonialism experienced by Aboriginal peoples in Alberta and Canada.

Specific Expectations

Students will:

demonstrate an understanding of how cultural differences, social pressures and common misunderstandings can foster negative stereotypes:

Managing Media: Back to School Tips for Parents

he beginning of another school year is here, and as it does many parents are beginning to wonder how they can help their kids ease out of summertime media habits. In addition to having to establish new rules for media use, parents may also face a barrage of requests and questions from their kids regarding digital technology, such as: Am I old enough to have a cell phone? Can I bring it to school? How about my iPod? What about Facebook or Twitter – all my friends are on them, I need to use them to talk about my homework!