At this level, Social Studies “develops skills to ask questions about who decides what is significant enough to be studied, represented, and commemorated; how we know what we know; and what has changed and what has stayed the same.”
Connections to digital media literacy largely fall within the Civics strand, which focuses on government and governance and the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens.
Overall Expectations
6.S.3 develop skills of geographic thinking
Specific Expectations
construct and interpret various types of maps (i.e., historical, physical, political maps) to broaden understanding of topics being studied
use geographic tools, including software, that assist in preparing graphs and maps
identify geographic problems and issues and pose geographic questions
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Overall Expectations
GLO B: Interact positively and effectively with others.
Specific Expectations
1.B.4 Demonstrate openness to the diversity (of lifestyles, abilities, etc.) in the world.
1.B.5. Identify various communication skills, and adopt those that are culturally appropriate.
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Outcome Chart - Ontario - Visual Arts 12 University/College Preparation
GLO B: Interact positively and effectively with others.
Specific Expectations
1.B.2 Display effective skills, knowledge, and attitudes for resolving conflicts with peers and adults.
1.B.3 Explore openness to diversity of cultures, lifestyles, and mental and physical abilities in the workplace.
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Puzzles and games that involve logical reasoning (N1)
In the Elementary Block, English Language Arts learners “develop their ability to find information they are looking for, they begin to support their opinions and perspectives.
Puzzles and games that involve logical reasoning (N1)