Expectations by strand
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A. Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada, Past and Present
Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 6, students will:A1. Application: Diversity, Inclusiveness, and Canadian Identities
assess contributions to Canadian identities made by various groups and communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, and by various features of Canadian communities and regions (FOCUS ON: Cause and Consequence; Patterns and Trends)
A2. Inquiry: The Perspectives of Diverse Communities
use the social studies inquiry process to investigate different perspectives on the historical and/or contemporary experiences of a few distinct communities, including First Nations, Métis, and/or Inuit communities, in Canada (FOCUS ON: Perspective)
A3. Understanding Context: The Development of Communities in Canada
demonstrate an understanding of significant experiences of, and major changes and aspects of life in, various historical and contemporary communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities, in Canada (FOCUS ON: Significance; Continuity and Change)
B. People and Environments: Canada's Interactions with the Global Community
Overall Expectations
By the end of Grade 6, students will:B2. Inquiry: Responses to Global Issues
use the social studies inquiry process to investigate some global issues of political, social, economic, and/or environmental importance, their impact on the global community, and responses to the issues (FOCUS ON: Cause and Consequence)
B3. Understanding Context: Canada's Global Interactions
describe significant aspects of the involvement of Canada and Canadians in some regions around the world, including the impact of this involvement (FOCUS ON: Significance; Patterns and Trends)