Outcome Chart - Alberta - Social Studies Grade 7

Dimensions of Thinking

Overall Expectations

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

Specific Expectations

determine the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence
and/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 local and current affairs
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, using appropriate technologies

Lessons

Educational Games

Overall Expectations

7.S.7 apply the research process

Specific Expectations

develop a position that is supported by information gathered through research
draw conclusions based upon research and evidence
determine how information serves a variety of purposes and that the accuracy or relevance of
information may need verification
organize and synthesize researched information
formulate new questions as research progresses
integrate and synthesize concepts to provide an informed point of view on a research question or an issue
practise the responsible and ethical use of information and technology
include and organize references as part of research
plan and conduct a search, using a wide variety of electronic sources
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

Lessons

Educational Games

Overall Expectations

7.S.9 Develop skills of media literacy

Specific Expectations

analyze the impact of television, the Internet, radio and print media on a particular current
affairs issue
detect bias on issues presented in the media
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
identify and distinguish points of view expressed in electronic sources on a particular topic
recognize that information serves different purposes and that data from electronic sources may need to be verified to determine accuracy or relevance for the purpose used

Lessons

Educational Games