Program of Study - Social Studies

Grade 5	Grade 5 examines the foundations of Canada through its physical geography, the ways of life and heritage of its diverse peoples. Grade 5 presents events and issues that have impacted citizenship and identity in the Canadian context over time.
Grade 6	Grade 6 emphasizes the importance of active and responsible participation as the foundation of a democratic society. Students will examine how the underlying principles of democracy in Canada compare to those of Ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy.
Grade 7	Grade 7 provides a comprehensive examination of Canadian history preceding and following Confederation. The concept of intercultural contact is introduced through an examination of migration and immigration. Grade 7 forms the foundation for the continued dialogue on citizenship and identity in Canada.
Grade 8	Grade 8 expands on the concept of intercultural contact and continues to develop historical thinking skills through an examination of past societies in different parts of the world.
Grade 9	Grade 9 focuses on citizenship, identity and quality of life and how they are impacted by political and legislative processes in Canada. The role of economic systems in Canada and the United States will also be examined.

Program of Study Grades 5-6: https://education.alberta.ca/social-studies-k-6/programs-of-study/everyone/programs-of-study

Program of Study Grades 7-9: https://education.alberta.ca/social-studies-7-9/programs-of-study/everyone/program-of-studies-documents

Program of Study - English Language Arts (ELA)

All students in grades 5-9 follow a program of study based on the following general outcomes.  For details, please see the full program of study: https://education.alberta.ca/media/160360/ela-pos-k-9.pdf

General Outcome 1

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.

• Discover and explore
• Clarify and extend

General Outcome 2

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts.

• Use strategies and cues
• Respond to texts
• Understand forms, elements and techniques
• Create original text

General Outcome 3

• Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to manage ideas and information. Plan and focus
• Select and process
• Organize, record and evaluate
• Share and review

General Outcome 4

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to enhance the clarity and artistry of communication.

• Enhance and improve
• Attend to conventions
• Present and share

General Outcome 5

Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to respect, support and collaborate with others.

• Respect others and strengthen community
• Work within a group