Social Studies
Grade Six
Unit 1: Location
Suggested Time Frame: 8 weeks
Social Studies Objectives
Students will gain the following understandings:
- Globes and maps contain information about fundamental
systems
including natural features, political divisions and
cartographic markings.
- Locations have specific combinations of interrelated
characteristics which make them different from other
locations.
Students will develop the following skills:
- Interpret information found on globes and maps.
- Describe a region in terms of its geography and climate.
- Use approximate numbers.
- Organize information obtained from a variety of
resources.
Students will demonstrate behaviour that reflects the following
values:
- Consider globes and maps as valuable sources of
information.
- Appreciate that elements of the natural environment are
interrelated.
Foundational Objectives
- Enable students to access information on globes and maps
by
developing their ability to understand spatial relationships
and to interpret the various symbols used. (N)
- Enable students to understand vocabulary and symbols
needed to
interpret information in a variety of resource material
including globes and maps, and to use the vocabulary and
symbols to communicate their ideas and learned information. (C)
- Develop students' abilities to find and use information
independently. (IL)
The Common Essential Learnings are abbreviated as follows.
C
Communication
N
Numeracy
CCT Critical and Creative Thinking
TL Technological Literacy
PSVS Personal and Social Values and Skills
IL Independent Learning