Grade 6
Arts Education
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Engaging in creative expression and experiences expands people’s sense of identity and community
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Explore relationships between identity, place, culture, society, and belonging through the arts
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Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of personal, social, cultural, historical, and environmental contexts in relation to the arts
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Traditional and contemporary Aboriginal arts and arts-making processes
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A variety of national and international works of art and artistic traditions from diverse cultures, communities, times, and places
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Strong communities are the result of being connected to family and community and working together toward common goals
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Effective collaboration relies on clear, respectful communication
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Everything we learn helps us to develop skills
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Communities include many different roles requiring many different skills
Career Education
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Practising respectful, ethical, inclusive behaviour prepares us for the expectations of the workplace
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Cultural and social awareness
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Role of mentors, family, community, school, and personal network in decision making
English Language Arts
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Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world
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Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens
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Access information and ideas for diverse purposes and from a variety of sources and evaluate their relevance, accuracy, and reliability
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Think critically, creatively, and reflectively to explore ideas within, between, and beyond texts
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Recognize and appreciate the role of story, narrative, and oral traditionin expressing First Peoples perspectives, values, beliefs, and points of view
Social Studies
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Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments
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Systems of government vary in their respect for human rights and freedoms
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Media sources can both positively and negatively affect our understanding of important events and issues
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Global poverty and inequality issues, including class structure and gender
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Roles of individuals, governmental organizations, and NGOs, including groups representing indigenous peoples
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Economic policies and resource management, including effects on indigenous peoples
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In addition, all of the Curricular Competencies in Social Studies can be met by incorporating Aboriginal Education and the topic of Residential Schools.
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Engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, cultural practices, and perspectives relevant to local First Peoples communities, the local community, and other cultures
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Incorporate First Peoples worldviews and perspectives to make connections to mathematical concepts
Mathematics
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Engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, cultural practices, and perspectives relevant to local First Peoples communities, the local community, and other cultures
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Incorporate First Peoples worldviews and perspectives to make connections to mathematical concepts
Science
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Experience and interpret the local environment
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Express and reflect on personal or shared experiences of place