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Grade 8 Unit 4 Foundational Objectives


Knowledge/Content

Skills/Processes

Values/Attitude

· Know and explain ways in which all citizens and cultural groups are interdependent Voices of Youth - UNICEF  {3303:6234} .

· Know and give examples of how technological change affects interdependence of individuals and nations.

· Classify and present information and ideas in logical formats.

· Compare and contrast information and ideas in a variety of formats: written, oral and graphic representations.

· Participate appropriately and effectively in groups.

· Appreciate that, because all aspects of society are interconnected and interdependent, there cannot be change without consequences.

· Appreciate that change in values and society may result in further change.

· Appreciate the relationship between identity and the current technology.

Specific Learning Objectives

Specific learning objectives, identified in each lesson of the unit, are designed to help students achieve the foundational objectives. The key or required learning objectives are identified in bold font. This makes timelines for each lesson and unit flexible. Teachers can choose to focus on the key objectives only, or to have students strive to achieve all of the stated learning objectives.

Objectives to achieve the Common Essential Learnings (CELs) are identified in each lesson using the following abbreviations:

Communication

COM

Critical and Creative Thinking

CCT

Personal and Social Values and Skills

PSVS

Independent Learning

IL

Numeracy

NUM

Technological Literacy

TL



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