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Grade 6Social StudiesCanada: A Country ofChange (1867 to Present)A Foundation forImplementation
GRADE 6 SOCIAL STUDIESCANADA: A COUNTRY OF CHANGE(1867 TO PRESENT)A Foundation forImplementation2006Manitoba Education, Citizenshipand Youth
Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth Cataloguing in Publication Data372.8971 Grade 6 social studies : Canada : a country of change(1867 to present) : a foundation for implementationIncludes bibliographical references.ISBN-13: 978-0-7711-3581-1ISBN-10: 0-7711-3581-51. Canada—History—1867- —Study and teaching(Elementary). 2. Social sciences—Study and teaching(Elementary). 3. Social sciences—Study and teaching(Elementary)—Manitoba. I. Manitoba. ManitobaEducation, Citizenship and Youth. II. Title: Canada : acountry of change (1867 to present) : a foundation forimplementation.Copyright 2006, the Crown in Right of Manitoba as represented by the Minister of Education,Citizenship and Youth. Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, School Programs Division,1970 Ness Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0Y9.Every effort has been made to acknowledge original sources and to comply with copyright law. Ifcases are identified where this has not been done, please notify Manitoba Education, Citizenshipand Youth. Errors or omissions will be corrected in a future edition. Sincere thanks to the authorsand publishers who allowed their original material to be adapted or reproduced. Some images 2006 www.clipart.com
GRADE6AcknowledgementsManitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the followingindividuals in the development of Grade 6 Social Studies: Canada: A Country of Change (1867 to Present):A Foundation for Implementation.Manitoba Framework Development TeamKindergarten to Grade 4Norma ArmstrongBairdmore SchoolPembina Trails S.D.Lynne CourtemancheÉcole Laura-SecordWinnipeg S.D.Sophia de WittCrestview SchoolSt. James-Assiniboia S.D.Craig LalukÉcole MacNeillMountain View S.D.Nina LoganBeaumont SchoolPembina Trails S.D.Sharon ConwayAboriginal Curriculum Support TeacherWinnipeg S.D.Saira RahmanAlhijra Islamic SchoolIndependent Islamic SchoolYolande TétraultÉcole Saint-JoachimDivision scolaire franco-manitobaineEmanuel CalistoWest St. Paul SchoolSeven Oaks S.D.Wayne DaviesSelkirk Junior HighLord Selkirk S.D.Gordon JonesVirden Junior HighFort la Bosse S.D.Mervin McKayEastwood SchoolMystery Lake S.D.Ron MunroIndependent ConsultantHuguette PhaneufCollège Louis-RielDivision scolaire franco-manitobaineMyron TarasiukR.F. Morrison SchoolSeven Oaks S.D.Cécile Alarie-SkeneCollège Jeanne-SauvéLouis Riel S.D.Jean-Paul BergeronCollège ChurchillWinnipeg S.D.Peter BjornsonGimli High SchoolEvergreen S.D.Georges DruwéIndependent ConsultantAl FriesenNeelin High SchoolLinda McDowellIndependent ConsultantClaude MichaudÉcole Pointe-des-ChênesDivision scolaire franco-manitobaineGareth NeufeldRiver East CollegiateRiver East Transcona S.D.Arlin ScharfenbergRosenort SchoolRed River Valley S.D.Natalie TaysNeyo Ohtinwak CollegiateNelson House (Band Operated)Grades 5 to 8Senior 1 to Senior 4Brandon S.D.iii
GRADE6AcknowledgementsGrade 6 Foundation for Implementation WritersRenée GillisRon MunroAcademic AdvisorsRobin BrownlieProfessor of HistoryUniversity of ManitobaLuc CotéProfessor of HistoryCollège universitaire de SaintBonifaceRichard HarbeckProfessor of EducationUniversity of ManitobaBill NortonProfessor of GeographyUniversity of ManitobaKen OsborneProfessor Emeritus, Faculty of EducationUniversity of ManitobaGrade 5 to Senior 1 Foundation for Implementation Development TeamBruce BackhouseConsultantDistance Learning and InformationTechnologies UnitInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment BranchLoretta Basiuk(Retired)Lisa BruceSt. Laurent SchoolPrairie Rose S.D.Emanuel CalistoWest St. Paul SchoolSeven Oaks S.D.Rhona ChurmanLaura Secord SchoolWinnipeg S.D.Linda ConnorGray Academy ofJewish EducationWinnipeg Board of Jewish EducationLyne CourtemancheLaura Secord SchoolWinnipeg S.D.Carol HillNordale SchoolLouis Riel S.D.Debbie HouleJoe A. Ross SchoolIndividual Band Operated SchoolsDarcy KowalchukStrathclair Community SchoolPark West S.D.Bernie LoeppkyPlum Coulee SchoolGarden Valley S.D.Linda MlodzinskiConsultantCurriculum UnitInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment BranchColleen Nick-JohnsonRiver East Transcona S.D.Dave PoerschPembina Trails S.D.Patricia RoadleyArthur A. Leach SchoolPembina Trails S.D.Arlin ScharfenbergRosenort SchoolRed River Valley S.D.Myron TarasiukR.F. Morrison SchoolSeven Oaks S.D.Sid WilliamsonLaura Secord SchoolWinnipeg S.D.Connie Wyatt AndersonJoe A. Ross SchoolIndividual Band Operatediv
GRADE6AcknowledgementsManitoba Social Studies Steering CommitteeLinda ConnorJoseph Wolinsky CollegiateIndependentArnold DysartManitoba Associationof School SuperintendentsFrontier S.D.Darcy KowalchukStrathclair Community SchoolPark West S.D.John OrlikowManitoba Associationof School TrusteesWinnipeg S.D.Alan MasonManitoba Teachers’ SocietyPembina Trails S.D.Linda McDowellFaculty of EducationUniversity of WinnipegMervin McKayWapanohk-EastwoodCommunity SchoolMystery Lake S.D.Sharon MoolchanMapleton SchoolLord Selkirk S.D.Dave NajduchManitoba Social ScienceTeachers’ AssociationWinnipeg S.D.Bill NortonDepartment of GeographyUniversity of ManitobaSynthia WrightMeadows SchoolBrandon S.D.Doug ZintelManitoba Associationof Parent CouncilsLouis Riel S.D.Manitoba Cultural Advisory TeamOscar CalixManitoba Association of Teachers of SpanishGemma DalayoanManitoba Association of Filipino TeachersWinnipeg S.D.Diane DwarkaSchool Programs DivisionManitoba Education,Citizenship and YouthJody HagartyColony Educators of ManitobaBorder Land S.D.Rick HeschSocial Planning Council of WinnipegBeryle Mae JonesManitoba Multicultural Resource Centreand Canadian Citizenship FederationByron JonesBlack Educators Association of ManitobaRiver East Transcona S.D.Walter KampenManitoba Teachers of GermanRiver East Transcona S.D.Manju LodhaManitoba Association for Multicultural EducationGlenn MatsumotoManitoba Japanese Canadian Cultural CentreValerie PriceManitoba Association for Rights and LibertiesSaira RahmanManitoba Islamic AssociationMyron TarasiukManitoba Teachers of UkrainianJames TeohWinnipeg Chinese Cultural CentreHersch ZentnerB’nai Brith Canada, League for Human RightsvRiver East Transcona S.D.
GRADE6AcknowledgementsManitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth StaffBruce BackhouseConsultantDistance Learning and InformationTechnologies UnitInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment BranchLee-Ila BotheCoordinatorDocument Production ServicesInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment BranchDiane CooleyProject ManagerDevelopment UnitInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment BranchKen HortonConsultantImplementation UnitInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment BranchLinda MlodzinskiConsultantDevelopment UnitInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment BranchGrant MoorePublications EditorDocument Production ServicesInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment BranchLinda PalmaAdministrative AssistantDevelopment UnitInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment BranchTony TavaresConsultantDevelopment UnitInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment BranchLindsay WalkerDesktop PublisherDocument Production ServicesInstruction, Curriculum and Assessment Branchvi
al Studies and the Creation of a Democratic Learning CommunityBackground1A Brief History of the Social Studies Curriculum1Contents of the Document2Overview13Social Studies in Manitoba—A Kindergarten to Senior 4 Overview3Definition3Vision3Goals of Social Studies3Citizenship as a Core Concept in Social Studies6Rationale for Citizenship Education6Active Democratic Citizenship in Canada7Canadian Citizenship for the Future7Citizenship in the Global Context8Environmental Citizenship8General Learning Outcomes9Social Studies Skills12Guiding Principles for Social Studies Learning, Teaching, and AssessmentSocial Studies and the Learning Process14Instructional Strategies for Active Learning14Resource-Based Learning15Role of the Social Studies Teacher16Dealing with Controversial Issues16Social Studies as a Curriculum of and for Diversity and Equity17Inclusive Social Studies Classrooms17Towards a Pedagogy for Social Justice19The Transformative Curriculum: Education for Social Justice20Diversity and Inequity: The Historical Context20Identity, Culture, and Race21Towards an Inclusive and Anti-Bias Identity21Towards an Anti-Bias/Anti-Racist Identity22Applying Racial Identity Development Concepts in the Classroom22Isolation and Identity23Strategies to Develop Positive Attitudes towards Diversity24Points to Consider When Using Multicultural Resources in the Classroomvii1424
GRADE6ContentsSocial Studies and Classroom-Based Assessment26Purpose of Assessment26Assessment and the Stages of Learning27Collecting Assessment Information29Assessment Tools and Strategies29Self-Assessment and Reflection31A Social Studies Model for Classroom-Based Assessment33Document Components and Structure34Conceptual Map34Core Concept35Diverse Perspectives35General and Specific Learning Outcomes35Skills Learning Outcomes35Knowledge and Values Learning Outcomes36Distinctive Learning Outcomes36Document Structure36Grade Overview36Cluster Descriptions36General and Specific Learning Outcomes36Learning Experiences37Kindergarten to Grade 8 Social Studies: Skill Categories and Cluster TitlesGuide to Reading the Learning Outcome Code39Guide to Reading a Learning Experience4038Grade Six: Canada: A Country of Change (1867 to Present)41Grade Overview42Cluster Descriptions43Grade 6 Skills44Core Concept: Citizenship—Knowledge and Values Specific Learning OutcomesGeneral Learning Outcomes—Knowledge and Values Specific Learning OutcomesCluster 1: Building a Nation (1867 to 1914)55Learning Experiences: Overview56Cluster Assessment: Tools and Processes58Cluster Description58Engaging Students in the Cluster59Learning Experiences Summary59A New Nation60Manitoba Enters Confederation68viii4849
GRADE6Contents“A mari usque ad mare” [From Sea to Sea]76Aboriginal Peoples and the Growing Nation of CanadaImmigration98Farming the Land108Connecting and Reflecting11688Cluster 2: An Emerging Nation (1914 to 1945)117Learning Experiences: Overview118Cluster Assessment: Tools and Processes120Cluster Description120Engaging Students in the Cluster121Learning Experiences Summary121World War I122Social Change130Depression140World War II148Connecting and Reflecting160Cluster 3: Shaping Contemporary Canada (1945 to Present)Learning Experiences: Overview162Cluster Assessment: Tools and Processes164Cluster Description164Engaging Students in the Cluster165Learning Experiences Summary165Overview of Contemporary Canada166A Changing and Diverse Population172A Modern Industrialized Nation180Canada on the World Stage186Connecting and Reflecting192161Cluster 4: Canada Today: Democracy, Diversity, and the Influence of the PastLearning Experiences: Overview194Cluster Assessment: Tools and Processes196Cluster Description196Engaging Students in the Cluster197Learning Experiences Summary197Expressions of Canadian Identity198Government in Canada206A Community of Communities218Creating a Just Society224Canadian Democracy in the World Context234Connecting and Reflecting242ix193
GRADE6ContentsReferences243AppendicesAppendix A: Skills AssessmentAppendix B: Blackline MastersAppendix C: Charts and ChecklistsAppendix D: Vocabulary StrategiesAppendix E: Grades 5 to 8 Cumulative Skills ChartAppendix F: Recommended Learning ResourcesAlphabetical List of Resources by ClusterAdditional Aboriginal Resources Available from The Manitoba Textbook BureauOut-of-Print TitlesAppendix G: Resources Organized by Learning Experiencesx
GRADEIntroduction6SOCIAL STUDIES AND THE CREATION OF A DEMOCRATIC LEARNING COMMUNITYelcome to the world of social studies, where studentshave opportunities to interact with each other indemocratic groups and communities, and to acquire theknowledge, values, and skills they need to become active,responsible citizens within our Canadian society. As they grow andlearn the skills of citizenship, they not only contribute to theirlearning communities, but also contribute to the betterment of oursociety.WWhat do active, responsible citizens look like? They are aware ofthe world in which they live, and they care about people aroundthem—the people with whom they share this planet, both near and far away. They know thattheir actions affect others. They have informed opinions, and think critically about issues thatconcern themselves and others. They have the confidence to make their voices heard, to takea stand on issues, and to engage in social action when necessary. They are concerned with thewell-being of the environment, and live their lives in ways that reflect that concern.BackgroundThis document was produced by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth, in collaborationwith Manitoba educators. It includes the core concept citizenship, and identifies general andspecific learning outcomes. It integrates the four foundation skill areas of literacy andcommunication, problem solving, human relations, and technology, and provides ideas andstrategies to support the implementation of social studies. It is mandated for use in all schoolsin Manitoba.A Brief History of the Social Studies CurriculumJust as knowing oneself means knowing one’s history, fullyunderstanding the new social studies curriculum requires knowingsomething of its history. The Manitoba curriculum was createdthrough a culturally collaborative process; diverse voices guidedthe process, and the result is a social studies curriculum that betterreflects the cultural reality of Canada.The first stage of the process was the creation of the WesternCanadian Protocol (WCP) Common Curriculum Framework forSocial Studies, Kindergarten to Grade 9 (2002)*. This was the first inter-provincial/territorialcurriculum project to include both Aboriginal and francophone representatives as full andequal partners in the development process.* In November 2003 the name was changed to the Western and Northern Canadian Protocol (WNCP) forCollaboration in Basic Education.1
GRADE6 IntroductionManitoba Advisory GroupsSocial Studies Steering CommitteeK to S4 Framework Development TeamCultural Advisory TeamManitoba’s involvement in the Western and Northern CanadianProtocol project, and in the next stage of adapting the WCPFramework to produce Kindergarten to Grade 8 Social Studies:Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes, was guided bythree advisory groups: The Manitoba Social Studies Steering Committee, includingrepresentatives from Manitoba educational stakeholders The Manitoba Kindergarten to Senior 4 FrameworkDevelopment Team, comprising Early, Middle, and SeniorYears teachers from English, français, and French ImmersionPrograms, as well as Aboriginal educators and consultants, anduniversity advisors in history, geography, and education The Manitoba Cultural Advisory Team, with representativesfrom 15 ethnocultural organizations in Manitoba(See the Acknowledgments section for a listing of teammembers and organizations.)Manitoba also solicited feedback from educational stakeholders during the development ofthe WCP and Manitoba frameworks. Regional consultations took place, as did a provincewide mailout, resulting in feedback from hundreds of Manitoba educators and stakeholders,including the Manitoba First Nation Education Resource Centre and the Manitoba MétisFederation.Contents of the DocumentThis document contains the following sections: Introduction: The introduction describes the purpose, background, and contents of thisdocument. Social Studies in Manitoba—A Kindergarten to Senior 4 Overview: This sectionpresents an overview of the Kindergarten to Senior 4 social studies program in Manitoba. Document Components and Structure: This section presents the components of theManitoba social studies curriculum and explains how the learning outcomes and strategiesfor teaching, learning, and assessment are organized within this document. Grade 6: Canada: A Country of Change (1867 to Present): This section contains thegrade overview; cluster descriptions; skills, knowledge, and values learning outcomes;suggested strategies for assessment; and strategies to activate, acquire, and apply learning. References Appendices: This sections contains the following appendices: A: Skills Assessment;B: Blackline Masters; C: Charts and Checklists; D: Vocabulary Strategies;E: Grades 5 to 8 Cumulative Skills Chart; F: Recommended Learning Resources; and G:Learning Experiences Resources Package2
GRADEOverview6SOCIAL STUDIES IN MANITOBA—A KINDERGARTEN TO SENIOR 4 OVERVIEWDefinitionocial studies is the study of people in relation to each otherand to the world in which they live. In Manitoba, socialstudies comprises the disciplines of history and geography,draws upon the social sciences, and integrates relevant contentfrom the humanities. As a study of human beings in their physical,social, and cultural environments, social studies examines the pastand present and looks toward the future. Social studies helpsstudents acquire the skills, knowledge, and values necessary tobecome active democratic citizens and contributing members oftheir communities, locally, nationally, and globally.SVisionSocial studies has at its foundation the concepts of citizenship andidentity in the Canadian and global contexts. Intended to reflectthe many voices and stories that comprise the Canadianexperience, past and present, the social studies curriculum isinclusive of Aboriginal, francophone, and diverse culturalperspectives.Social studies engages students in the continuing debate concerning citizenship and identityin Canada and the world. Through social studies, students are encouraged to participateactively as citizens and members of communities, and to make informed and ethical choiceswhen faced with the challenges of living in a pluralistic democratic society.Goals of Social StudiesSocial studies enables students to acquire the skills, knowledge, and values necessary tounderstand the world in which they live, to engage in active democratic citizenship, and tocontribute to the betterment of society.The goals of social studies learning span Kindergarten to Senior 4, and are divided into fivecategories: Canada The World The Environment Democracy General Skills and Competencies3
GRADE6OverviewWith respect to Canada, social studies enables students to acquire knowledge and understanding of Canadian history andgeography appreciate the achievements of previous generations whoseefforts contributed to the building of Canada critically understand Canadian political structures and processesand the institutions of Canadian society fulfill their responsibilities and understand their rights asCanadian citizens understand and respect the principles of Canadian democracy, including social justice,federalism, bilingualism, and pluralism analyze Canadian public issues and take rationally and morally defensible positions develop a sense of belonging to their communities and to Canadian society respect Aboriginal perspectives, francophone perspectives, and the perspectives of themany cultural groups that have shaped Canada, past and presentWith respect to the world, social studies enables students to acquire knowledge and understanding of world history andgeography respect the world’s peoples and cultures through a commitmentto human rights, equity, and the dignity of all persons develop global awareness and a sense of global citizenship understand and appreciate the role of international organizations analyze global issues and take rationally and morally defensiblepositions develop a commitment to social justice and quality of life for all the world’s peoples assess questions of national self-interest and the interests of other countries and the worldas a wholeWith respect to the environ
Social Studies and the Learning Process 14 Instructional Strategies for Active Learning 14 Resource-Based Learning 15 Role of the Social Studies Teacher 16 Dealing with Controversial Issues 16 Social Studies as a Curriculum of and for Diversity and Equity 17 Inclusive Social Studies Classrooms 17
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GRADE 8 SOCIAL STUDIES PRACTICE TEST ANSWER KEY 1 Grade 8 Social Studies Practice Test Answer Key This document contains the answer keys, rubrics, and Scoring Notes for items on the Grade 8 Social Studies Practice Test. For support on how to use sample student work, refer to the LEAP 2025 Social Studies Practice Test Guidance.
