School Blog for Junior Class

Please check out the curriculum and expectations of Social Studies for grade 4-6.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E6YPjuh3Bh9aTeDQbl3TeGkpP7Ajw6rFK-PMzUveLmQ/edit?usp=sharing

I think the curriculum consists of 2 parts, which can be renamed as: Strand A as past and present, Strand B as present and future. Each strand also becomes more interconnected and expansive as the grade level increases, moving from early societies to the present day, and from local regions to the global community. Each category also focuses on indigenous, Inuit, and Métis people, as Social Studies plays an important role in educating students to become informed as Canadian citizens.

Inquiry-Based Learning would be suitable for Social Studies because it encourages students to ask questions proactively, think critically, and make meaningful connections between the past, present, and future. Through inquiry, students can explore different perspectives, investigate real-world issues, and develop a deeper understanding of communities, cultures, citizenship, and global relationships. This approach also supports students in becoming active and responsible citizens by encouraging curiosity, discussion, collaboration, and reflection. It is very important, especially in Social Studies, because learning about history and understanding political issues should not be done through one-way teaching only. In addition, Inquiry-Based Learning allows students to connect their own experiences and identities to their learning while respectfully learning about Indigenous, Inuit, and Métis histories, perspectives, and contributions.