{"title":"Alberta Social Studies Grade 3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese resources are aligned with the Alberta Social Studies curriculum for Grade 3. Choose a single lesson, a unit or the full year.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"homestead-life-drama-circle","title":"Homestead Life Drama Circle | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe homesteaders settled the prairie provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. This activity examines the journeys the colonists made to get to their \"free\" land, the challenges they dealt with becoming farmers on land not ready for farming and what happened to the Indigenous People who were already living on the land.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d61ad9;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-social-studies-drama-circle-bundle-paper\" style=\"color: #d61ad9;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource is included in our D\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-social-studies-drama-circle-bundle-paper\" style=\"color: #d61ad9;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erama Circle Bundle!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d61ad9;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of text. They encourage listening and reading fluency. Best of all, they require only moments to prepare, but students are engaged and learning for an hour or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis engaging activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirections on how to run a drama circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea teacher quick guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea set of 40 cards (in colour and ink-saving versions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea set of discussion questions to do after the drama activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea variety of reading difficulties and amounts of text on the cards so you can differentiate easily for your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea few blank cards if you need to change the language on a card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes for Grade 3 to make planning easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, be aware this resource was written for the old Social Studies Program of Studies. It has been reviewed or adjusted for the new Alberta social studies curriculum which is being piloted in the 2025-26 school year. To learn about how we plan to address the changes, visit our site \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" class=\"text-blue underline focus-visible\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlberta Program of Studies for Grade 4 Social Studies (old curriculum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eany lesson about settlers settling the west, westward expansion or the colonization of the prairies in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This resource requires downloading the PDF, printing the cards, and cutting them apart before beginning the activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42545571659963,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/Slide1_9c82f54a-b7f7-480b-849e-c9789da892e3.png?v=1758910074"},{"product_id":"design-a-prairie-homestead-project-based-learning","title":"Design A Prairie Homestead Colonists in Early Canada Project Based Learning | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eHave your students use their creative, critical and historical thinking skills to learn about life in Early Canada as people migrated west and colonized the prairies in this low prep task. Students take on the role of documentarian reporting on the life of a family as they live on a homestead on the Canadian prairies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis project-based learning activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea complete lesson plan for teachers to help complete the project with students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003equick modifications for differentiation and flexibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econceptual learning activity about the challenges of living on the prairies during the westward expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epassages with information to get your students started. The groups of people are: \u003cspan\u003eUkrainians, Europeans, Chinese, Germans, and Black people from the USA, mormons, hutterites and people from India.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent planning pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etips for project-based learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethree differentiated student task checklists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information about prairie life for teachers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassessment rubrics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent examples of the map, visual representation and written portions..\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent reflection pages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea blank Alberta map.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggested web links to use for reference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea digital version of some of the student pages. Loose text on the slides can be read by your assistive technology. Please download the PDF and use the link in that file to find the digital version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this task students will:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreate a map of the location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edevelop a visual representation of what the homestead looks like.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewrite a report outlining the family's move to starting a homestead. They will describe nearby towns and Indigenous People nearby, access to water, how and what they will build, potential animals or crops that can be raised and explain the chores and responsibilities of the family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis activity has been tested with eight different groups of grade four students and is a HUGE hit. Students have made homesteads that included diagrams, Lego®, Minecraft®, cardboard and even one made of sticks and moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been rewritten for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Program of Studies for Grade 4 Social Studies (old curriculum)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eany lesson covering early settlements in the west or Canadian prairies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecritical thinking and research skills.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage Arts skills: visual representation, writing, research, reading for information, paraphrasing and much more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary support materials and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version of this file, download the PDF and click on the access link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42701759054011,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/settlers-colonists_2.png?v=1758911864"},{"product_id":"alberta-regions-collaborative-poster-paper","title":"Alberta Regions Collaborative Poster Sets | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eUse this set of collaborative posters with your class to introduce Alberta's geographical regions. Each colouring activity takes students 10-30 minutes and just requires printing for you to use right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-project-bundle-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: #d61ad9;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSave with our Alberta Regions Project Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis collaborative activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 collaborative posters you can use any time of year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirections to run the activity with your students, starting with an overview of the six regions in Alberta and following up with each of the six individual regions in more detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexamples of some of the natural resources, vegetation, landmarks and animals found in each region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esets in 18, 24 or 36 pieces, so you can use them with any size class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple instructions for your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverview image to show where each piece fits into the final poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epieces with different levels of detail so you can differentiate slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassembly instructions with tips for making the process as easy as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efollow-up activities to extend learning about each of the regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea vertically oriented poster. Final poster sizes depend on your printer settings, but the approximate sizes are 18 pieces 60 by 90 cm, 24 pieces 72 by 108 cm and 36 pieces 80 by 135 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual piece sizes 18 pieces 20 by 15 cm, 24 pieces 18 by 18 cm, 36 pieces 20 by 15 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes to help with planning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been updated for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Program of Studies Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about the physical regions of Alberta, Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-project-bundle-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave money and get materials to teach the Alberta regions in our Alberta Regions Project and Lesson Bundle here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This resource requires \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e buyer to download the PDF and print the pieces before \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeginning the activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43147964678331,"sku":"","price":12.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/alberta-regions-posters_2_a3a228a7-616e-4368-aaa6-3c05ff3591e5.png?v=1758911120"},{"product_id":"alberta-regions-reading-passages-paper-and-digital","title":"Alberta Regions Reading Passages | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese reading passages were designed so students could read material about each of Alberta's regions using common text features like photographs, text boxes, maps, and glossary words. The regions included are Foothills, Grasslands, Parkland, Canadian Shield, Rocky Mountains, and Boreal Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d61ad9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-project-bundle-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: #d61ad9;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of our Alberta Regions Project Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis supporting resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esix reading passages designed to support learning about Alberta's six geographical regions. These passages may need to be read with teacher support, particularly at the beginning of the Grade 3 school year. The digital version has loose text that can be read by your assistive software.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einformation about natural resources, physical features, towns\/cities, vegetation, animals, climate and landmarks for each region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etext features: bolded words, text boxes, maps, captions, photographs, tables, charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions on ways to use the read materials to support your social studies program\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea set of cover pages for each region for the paper version if you wish to make printed versions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions on ways to use the reading passages as paper pages or digitally. To use the digital version, you will need to download the PDF and click on the link in the resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esince these are reading passages designed to be used in place of a textbook, there are no comprehension questions, lessons or assignments included in this resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes to help with planning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been updated for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Program of Studies Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about the physical regions of Alberta, Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-project-bundle-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave money and get materials to teach the Alberta regions in our Alberta Regions Project and Lesson Bundle here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the access link in the file.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43171975037115,"sku":"","price":7.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/regions-of-alberta-reading-passages_2.png?v=1758914608"},{"product_id":"alberta-regions-research-projects-paper-and-digital","title":"Alberta Regions Research Project Based Learning | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis lesson and project \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003ewas designed to learn about the physical regions of Alberta through a variety of activities that require only moments to prep. Students are challenged to research the different Alberta regions, but everything teachers need is included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #d61ad9;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #d61ad9;\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-project-bundle-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThis resource is part of our Alberta Regions Project Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis hands-on resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoreal Forest, Parkland, Rocky Mountains, Grasslands, Foothills, and the Canadian Shield. This is based on the resources we have available in our school. Most of the activities can still work if you use different regions (except the map and the cube activity).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einformation about natural resources, physical features, towns\/cities, vegetation, animals, climate and landmarks for each region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea map lesson to learn the different regions of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea lesson about landforms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean interactive notebook template lesson to learn the different landforms for each region. This gives students the chance to learn some of the basic similarities and differences of the regions before starting on their projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esix different project-based learning activities for students to choose from. These projects further deepen the understanding of the regions. Students create a project and present it. Some of the projects can be done digitally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggestions for how to do project-based learning in your classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information about each region for the teacher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassessment rubrics for the projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students know about the different geographical regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eself-assessment opportunities for students so they can review their work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean art project that wraps up the lessons so students can show off what they have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotographs of student examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echecklists for each project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eadvice from our students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe ability to pick and choose so it can work in your classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese projects have been tested several times by various groups of students and they are enjoyed every year! This resource was originally written for Grade 4 students, so your Grade 3 students may need some support, especially at the beginning of the school year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile some of the projects can be done digitally, these activities are designed for a hands-on approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been updated for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese activities align with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Program of Studies Grade 4 Social Studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-project-bundle-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave money and get materials to teach the Alberta regions in our Alberta Regions Project and Lesson Bundle here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version of this file, download the PDF and click on the access link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43172062462139,"sku":"","price":7.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/regions-of-alberta-projects_2.png?v=1758914316"},{"product_id":"alberta-landmarks-paper-and-digital","title":"Alberta Landmarks | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the natural and historic landmarks in Alberta through a variety of activities that require only moments to prep. Students will learn about Alberta from landmarks across the province, while everything teachers need is included. Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferent reasons landmarks are important: natural processes and human events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural landmarks in Alberta (there are more but we have included information for these): Frank Slide, Maligne Canyon, Okotoks, Elk Island National Park, Moraine Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park, Dinosaur Provincial Park\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical (human event) landmarks in Alberta (there are more but we have included information for these): Brooks Aqueduct, Legal Pioneer Murals, Fort Edmonton Park, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, John Ware’s Cabin, Father Lacombe Chapel, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, Leitch Collieries, Amber Valley, Leduc #1 Discovery Well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea map showing different landmarks in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information including a map and photo of each landmark for students and teachers. This will help you reduce the amount of research you need to do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students know about natural and historical landmarks in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since many of the names of the locations are beyond the Grade 3 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes broken up by activity to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about the natural and human history of Alberta, Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Program of Studies Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the access links in the file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714573357243,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/landmarks-in-alberta_2.png?v=1758913809"},{"product_id":"treaties-in-alberta-paper-and-digital","title":"Treaties in Alberta | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about Alberta's five numbered treaties through a variety of activities that only take moments to prep. Students will learn about the definition and process of treaties in Canada, the specific treaties in Alberta and will create maps of the numbered treaties, while everything teachers need is included. Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edefinition and process for treaties according to Canada (the Crown).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe five numbered treaties in Alberta: Treaty 4, Treaty 6, Treaty 7, Treaty 8, Treaty 10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe numbered treaties in Canada. An explanation that other treaties exist (such as the ones created before confederation and unceded territories), but the focus of this resource is on the numbered treaties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for the teacher including: The Royal Proclamation of 1763, the treaty process and Indian Agents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe general purpose of treaties in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivity about treaty members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecision making and consensus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea hands-on activity to create a treaty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereasons why some treaties are disputed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned about the treaties in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 3 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been updated for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about the natural and human history of Alberta, Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Program of Studies Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDFs and click on the access links in the file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46717372235963,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/treaties-in-alberta_2_5d962f4a-e9d5-43e2-a1ed-7a485cf20df2.png?v=1758915328"},{"product_id":"symbols-of-alberta-collaborative-poster-paper","title":"Symbols of Alberta Collaborative Poster | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the different official symbols of Alberta including the motto, flag and coat of arms. Everything teachers need is included. Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea collaborative poster you can use any time of year, but it makes a great introduction to the new Alberta systems unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirections to run the activity with your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epictures of Alberta provincial symbols: Motto: Fortis et Liber; Colours: blue and gold; the Alberta Flag; the Alberta Coat of Arms; Bid: Great Horned Owl; Animal: Big Horn Sheep; Fish: Bull Trout; Flower: Wild Rose; Tree: Lodgepole Pine; Stone: Petrified Wood; and Grass: Rough Fescue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esets in 18, 24 or 36 pieces, so you can use them with any size class.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple instructions for your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoverview image to show where each piece fits into the final poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epieces with different levels of detail so you can differentiate slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassembly instructions with tips for making the process as easy as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efollow-up activities to practice identifying the symbols of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea horizontally oriented poster. Final poster sizes depend on your printer settings, but the approximate sizes are 18 pieces: 87 by 60 cm; 24 pieces: 120 by 80 cm; 36 pieces: 120 by 80 cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual piece sizes are 18 pieces: 14.5cm by 20cm, 24 pieces: 20cm by 20cm, 36 pieces 13.5cm by 20cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes to help with planning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been updated for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about the official symbols of provinces in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Program of Studies Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis file is a PDF and requires printing for students to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46719289163963,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/alberta-symbols_2_99e7ba35-1874-4046-9abb-b7c3e5f454a1.png?v=1758916941"},{"product_id":"francophones-in-alberta-paper-and-digital","title":"Francophones in Alberta | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn about the history of Francophones in Alberta with a variety of activities that only take moments to prep. Students will learn about how French missionaries brought French language and culture to Alberta, while everything teachers need is included. Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow French language and culture was brought to Alberta with the missionaries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecultural symbols such as the fleur-de-lis, Francophone flag of Alberta and places French culture appears in other symbols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to learn about how many communities in Alberta have French heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimmigration of French speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea map of French communities in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe difference between officially bilingual communities and francophone communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eways French language and culture are protected in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow Francophones contribute to the diversity and identity of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned about French culture and identity in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 3 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about French history in Canada, specifically Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about Alberta history, identity and diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about colonization in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version of this file, download the PDF and click on the access link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46816375079099,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/francophones-alberta_2.png?v=1758913074"},{"product_id":"first-nations-and-metis-communities-in-alberta-paper-and-digital","title":"First Nations and Métis Communities in Alberta | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the history of First Nations Communities and Métis Settlements in Alberta with a variety of activities that only take moments to prep. Students will learn about how the cultures, language and traditions are protected. Everything teachers need is included. Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esymbols, cultural differences, languages and traditions of different First Nations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow First Nations protect their cultures and traditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow laws in Alberta and Canada protect First Nations culture and languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow First Nations people contribute to the diversity and identity of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating a map of Métis settlements in Alberta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe origins, history, cultural traditions, language of the Métis people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esymbols of the Métis people including the Métis flag, Michif, beadwork, fiddling and jigging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprotecting Métis culture with self-governance laws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomparing First Nations and Métis cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed lesson plans with easy to read formatting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the student pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 3 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.the many differences of First Nations communities in Alberta.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about First Nations history in Canada, specifically Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about Métis history in Canada, specifically Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about Alberta history, identity and diversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about how colonization has impacted First Nations in Canada.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers? Our units include vocabulary supports and extra assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version of this file, download the PDF and click on the access link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46818450276539,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/first-nations-metis-communities-alberta_2.png?v=1758912762"},{"product_id":"contributions-of-immigrants-in-alberta-paper-and-digital","title":"Contributions of Immigrants in Alberta | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how immigrants contribute to the identity and diversity of Alberta with a variety of activities that only take moments to prep. Students will learn about how the cultures, language and traditions are protected from racism. Everything teachers need is included. Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow different groups of people have been and continue to be impacted by racism in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eways to combat racism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecultural traditions, languages, skills and diversity that has been brought to Alberta by immigrants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epeople from different countries: Ukraine, India, Nepal, Philippines, Syria, Israel, China and Jordan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epeople of different faiths: Islam (Muslim), Judaism, Hinduism, and Sikh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edifferent languages spoken by immigrants: Hebrew, Arabic, Mandarin, Ukrainian, Punjabi, Hindi and Tagalog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtributions to Alberta by immigrants including businesses, buildings, skills, workers, cultural activities and food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotographs of completed students examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 3 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about immigrants in Canada, specifically Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about racism and ways to prevent it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version of this file, download the PDF and click on the access link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46818988720315,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/immigrants-to-alberta_2.png?v=1758913475"},{"product_id":"albertas-economy-and-natural-resources-paper-and-digital","title":"Alberta's Economy and Natural Resources | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about how natural resources are part of Alberta's economy with a variety of activities that only take moments to prep. Students will learn about renwable and non-renewable natural resources, how land is protected and which factors influence Alberta's economy. Everything teachers need is included. Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edefinition of natural resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erenewable and non-renewable resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow natural resources contribute to Alberta's economy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow geography impacts natural resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow there are different natural resources throughout Alberta which are dependent on geography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe importance of the discovery of oil in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlberta’s economy depends on fossil fuels such as oil, coal \u0026amp; natural gas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elocations of natural resources in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeconomic factors that impact Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow natural resources can be protected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned about Alberta's economy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 3 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes to help with planning that are broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826932076731,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/alberta-economy_2_9a634223-b526-4bf3-a0e3-051a3c44106c.png?v=1758916687"},{"product_id":"municipal-and-provincial-government-in-alberta-paper-and-digital","title":"Municipal and Provincial Government in Alberta | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about Alberta's provincial symbols, municipal governments and how the provincial government makes decisions with a variety of activities that only take moments to prep. Students will learn the titles of leaders of different governments, what each government is responsible for, how leaders are chosen and and how decisions are made. Everything teachers need is included. Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edefinition of municipal government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etitles of leaders in municipal government: mayor, reeve, chief.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresponsibilities of municipal governments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimulating making a decision on municipal issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edecision making processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edefinition of provincial government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprovincial Symbols of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etitles of leaders of Provincial government: Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), premier, cabinet ministers, lieutenant-governor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elocation where leaders meet: Legislature in Edmonton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaking a decision on provincial issues through a simulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomparing municipal and provincial responsibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow leaders in communities are selected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned about the different responsibilities and types of governments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 3 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity to help with planning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about levels of government in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about decision making processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about the responsibilities of government.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version of this file, download the PDF and click on the access link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826946494651,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/governments-alberta_2.png?v=1758917482"},{"product_id":"alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Alberta Social Studies Grade 3 Time and Place Unit | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet a unit about the the people in Alberta who contribute to the diversity and identity planned in minutes. This unit includes all of our social studies resources related to time and place through activities, investigations, and complete lessons. Everything you need to teach the whole unit is included!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit was designed specifically for Alberta Grade 3 social studies teachers. It includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plans with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotos of student examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to support learning content specific vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers so you don't need to be an expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple assessments like quizzes. Rubrics are included for teachers to use for marking projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of all the student reading and writing pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF files and use the access links in the files to get your digital copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes in each resource broken down by lesson and activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies topics are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Physical Regions Collaborative Posters\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edirections to run the activity with your students, starting with an overview of the six regions (Boreal Forest, Parkland, Rocky Mountains, Grasslands, Foothills, and the Canadian Shield) in Alberta and following up with each of the six individual regions in more detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Alberta-Regions-Research-Projects-2358176?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-research-projects-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Geographical Regions Lesson and Projects\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBoreal Forest, Parkland, Rocky Mountains, Grasslands, Foothills, and the Canadian Shield; information about natural resources, physical features, towns\/cities, vegetation, animals, climate and landmarks for each region; a map lesson to learn the different regions of Alberta; landforms; six different project-based learning activities for students to choose from. These projects further deepen the understanding of the regions. Students create a project and present it. Some of the projects can be done digitally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Alberta-Regions-Reading-Passages-5571028?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-reading-passages-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Physical Regions Reading Passages\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esix reading passages designed to support learning about Alberta's six geographical regions. These passages may need to be read with teacher support, particularly at the beginning of the Grade 3 school year. The digital version has loose text that can be read by your assistive software; information about natural resources, physical features, towns\/cities, vegetation, animals, climate and landmarks for each region; text features: bolded words, text boxes, maps, captions, photographs, tables, charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/contributions-of-immigrants-in-alberta-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmigrants in Alberta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: how different groups of people have been and continue to be impacted by racism in Alberta; ways to combat racism; cultural traditions, languages, skills and diversity that has been brought to Alberta by immigrants; people from different countries: Ukraine, India, Nepal, Philippines, Syria, Israel, China and Jordan; people of different faiths: Islam (Muslim), Judaism, Hinduism, and Sikh; different languages spoken by immigrants: Hebrew, Arabic, Mandarin, Ukrainian, Punjabi, Hindi and Tagalog; contributions to Alberta by immigrants including businesses, buildings, skills, workers, cultural activities and food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/treaties-in-alberta-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTreaties in Alberta\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edefinition and process for treaties according to Canada (the Crown); the five numbered treaties in Alberta: Treaty 4, Treaty 6, Treaty 7, Treaty 8, Treaty 10; the numbered treaties in Canada. An explanation that other treaties exist (such as the ones created before confederation and unceded territories), but the focus of this resource is on the numbered treaties; background information for the teacher including: The Royal Proclamation of 1763, the treaty process and Indian Agents; the general purpose of treaties in Canada; activity about treaty members; decision making and consensus; a hands-on activity to create a treaty; reasons why some treaties are disputed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/First-Nations-and-Metis-Communities-in-Alberta-History-Grade-3-Social-Studies-14097117?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/first-nations-and-metis-communities-in-alberta-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFirst Nations and Métis Communities in Alberta\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: the many differences of First Nations communities in Alberta; symbols, cultural differences, languages and traditions of different First Nations; how First Nations protect their cultures and traditions; how laws in Alberta and Canada protect First Nations culture and languages; how First Nations people contribute to the diversity and identity of Alberta; a map of Métis settlements in Alberta; the origins, history, cultural traditions, language of the Métis people; symbols of the Métis people including the Métis flag, Michif, beadwork, fiddling and jigging; protecting Métis culture with self-governance laws; comparing First Nations and Métis cultures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/francophones-in-alberta-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancophones in Alberta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: how French language and culture was brought to Alberta with the missionaries; cultural symbols such as the fleur-de-lis, Francophone flag of Alberta and places French culture appears in other symbols; activities to learn about how many communities in Alberta have French heritage; immigration of French speakers; a map of French communities in Alberta; the difference between officially bilingual communities and francophone communities; ways French language and culture are protected in Alberta; how Francophones contribute to the diversity and identity of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Homestead-Life-Drama-Circle-4672354?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/homestead-life-drama-circle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomestead Life Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: learning about the impact of colonization in Indigenous People who traditionally have lived on the Canadian prairies; challenges of the immigrants who settled on the prairies; the process of getting \"free land\" for homesteading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Design-a-Prairie-Homestead-A-Historical-Thinking-Activity-1782210?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/design-a-prairie-homestead-project-based-learning\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDesign a Prairie Homestead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Students take on the role of documentarians as they research and report on the experiences of a fictional family settling on the prairies of Early Canada. This hands-on activity encourages\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ec\u003c\/strong\u003ereative thinking, historical inquiry, and map skills, making it ideal for Social Studies classrooms looking to deepen understanding of prairie settlement and homesteading in Canada; included passages about different immigrants and a concept-based learning activity to get your students started.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-landmarks-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandmarks in Alberta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: different reasons landmarks are important: natural processes and human events; natural landmarks in Alberta (there are more but we have included information for these): Frank Slide, Maligne Canyon, Okotoks, Elk Island National Park, Moraine Lake, Waterton Lakes National Park, Dinosaur Provincial Park; historical (human event) landmarks in Alberta (there are more but we have included information for these): Brooks Aqueduct, Legal Pioneer Murals, Fort Edmonton Park, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, John Ware’s Cabin, Father Lacombe Chapel, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park, Leitch Collieries, Amber Valley, Leduc #1 Discovery Well; mapping, photos of each landmark.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unit includes additional bonus materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea unit plan to assist with sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of materials outlined for each activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary support materials: word wall words, glossary pages, definition worksheets, digital flashcards, word with with phonetic pronunciations and definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra assessments to assess student learning of the whole unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eany lessons about the different people that contribute to Alberta's identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlberta or Canadian history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about Alberta's geography and physical features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about First Nations and Métis communities in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about immigrants to Alberta including cultural traditions and languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eracism and ways to prevent it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a ZIP file with PDFs files inside. Extract the PDF files and save them on your computer. To access the digital versions of the files, download the PDFs and click on the access links in those files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46826952425659,"sku":null,"price":54.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/Slide1_cf174ab4-4ac3-4548-bfe8-3ce6e1c916d6.png?v=1758916061"},{"product_id":"alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Alberta Social Studies Grade 3 Systems Unit | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet a unit about the symbols, economy and government systems in the province of Alberta. This unit includes all of our social studies resources related to systems of Alberta through activities, investigations, and complete lessons. Everything you need to teach the whole unit is included!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit was designed specifically for Alberta Grade 3 social studies teachers. It includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plans with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotos of student examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to support learning content specific vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers so you don't need to be an expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple assessments like quizzes. Rubrics are included for teachers to use for marking projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of all the student reading and writing pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF files and use the access links in the files to get your digital copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes in each resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea unit plan and a list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies unit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/albertas-economy-and-natural-resources-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Economy\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edefinition of natural resources; renewable and non-renewable resources; how natural resources contribute to Alberta's economy; how geography impacts natural resources; how there are different natural resources throughout Alberta which are dependent on geography; the importance of the discovery of oil in Alberta; Alberta’s economy depends on fossil fuels such as oil, coal \u0026amp; natural gas; locations of natural resources in Alberta; economic factors that impact Alberta; how natural resources can be protected.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/symbols-of-alberta-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProvincial Symbols of Alberta\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ea collaborative poster that features pictures of Alberta provincial symbols: Motto: Fortis et Liber; Colours: blue and gold; the Alberta Flag; the Alberta Coat of Arms; Bid: Great Horned Owl; Animal: Big Horn Sheep; Fish: Bull Trout; Flower: Wild Rose; Tree: Lodgepole Pine; Stone: Petrified Wood; and Grass: Rough Fescue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/municipal-and-provincial-government-in-alberta-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMunicipal and Provincial Government in Alberta\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edefinition of municipal government; titles of leaders in municipal government: mayor, reeve, chief; responsibilities of municipal governments; simulating making a decision on municipal issues, decision making processes; definition of provincial government; provincial symbols of Alberta; titles of leaders of Provincial government: Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), premier, cabinet ministers, lieutenant-governor, location where leaders meet: Legislature in Edmonton; making a decision on provincial issues through a simulation; comparing municipal and provincial responsibilities; how leaders in communities are selected.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unit includes additional bonus materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea unit plan to assist with sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of materials outlined for each activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary support materials: word wall words, glossary pages, definition worksheets, digital flashcards, word with with phonetic pronunciations and definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra assessments to assess student learning of the whole unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about how natural resources contribute to the economy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintroducing natural resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about the official symbols of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about levels of government in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about decision making processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about the responsibilities of government.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about municipal and provincial governments in Alberta.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a ZIP file. Download the file and extract the PDF files to accesss the lessons. To access the digital versions of this file, download the PDFs and click on the access links in those files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46827051286715,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/alberta-systems-grade-3_2.png?v=1758918000"},{"product_id":"alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies Full Year of Lessons | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your year of Grade 3 Social Studies in Alberta planned in minutes with our complete lessons, projects, activities, simulations and worksheets. Stop looking for lesson plans for the new social studies curriculum. Everything you need to teach the whole year is included!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe social studies lessons include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plans with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotos of student examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to support learning content specific vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehands-on activities to make the lessons engaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimulations and project-based learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers so you don't need to be an expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple assessments like quizzes. Rubrics are included for teachers to use for marking projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of all the student reading and writing pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF files and use the access links in the files to get your digital copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes in each resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea year plan and a list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe year is organized into three units.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime and Place Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Physical Regions Collaborative Posters\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ean overview of the six regions (Boreal Forest, Parkland, Rocky Mountains, Grasslands, Foothills, and the Canadian Shield) in Alberta \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Alberta-Regions-Research-Projects-2358176?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-research-projects-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Geographical Regions Lesson and Projects\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esix different project-based learning activities for students to choose from along with lesson plans to help students learn about the regions and show their learning creatively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Alberta-Regions-Reading-Passages-5571028?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-regions-reading-passages-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Physical Regions Reading Passages\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003esix reading passages designed to support learning about Alberta's six geographical regions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/contributions-of-immigrants-in-alberta-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImmigrants in Alberta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: how different groups of people have been and continue to be impacted by racism in Alberta; 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symbols, cultural differences, languages and traditions of different First Nations and Métis people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/francophones-in-alberta-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrancophones in Alberta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: how French language and culture contributes to the diversity and identity of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Homestead-Life-Drama-Circle-4672354?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/homestead-life-drama-circle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHomestead Life Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: learning about the impact of colonization in Indigenous People who traditionally have lived on the Canadian prairies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Design-a-Prairie-Homestead-A-Historical-Thinking-Activity-1782210?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace3\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/design-a-prairie-homestead-project-based-learning\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDesign a Prairie Homestead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: a hands-on activity that encourages\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecreative thinking, historical inquiry, and map skills to deepen understanding of prairie settlement and homesteading in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-landmarks-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandmarks in Alberta\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: natural processes and historical landmarks found in Alberta.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystems Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/albertas-economy-and-natural-resources-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Economy\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ehow there are different natural resources throughout Alberta which are dependent on geography and contribute to Alberta's economy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/symbols-of-alberta-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProvincial Symbols of Alberta\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ea collaborative poster that features pictures of Alberta provincial symbols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/municipal-and-provincial-government-in-alberta-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMunicipal and Provincial Government in Alberta\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edefinition of municipal and provincial governments and the titles of leaders in municipal government: decision making, provincial symbols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCitizenship Unit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/albertas-diversity-and-identity-grade-3-social-studies-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Identity\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents learn about the factors that make Alberta a unique and diverse place. They will learn about different local cultural festivals, how promote cultures across the province and learn how our experinces shape our understanding of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/charity-and-volunteering-grade-3-social-studies-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharity and Volunteering\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents learn about civic actions like charity and volunteering that citizens can take to be active citizens; definitions of charity and volunteering; things that can be donated: money, items, or time (volunteering); ways to volunteer in your community; pros and cons of charity and volunteering; creating a plan to help a charity or volunteer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/voting-and-elections-grade-3-social-studies-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVoting and Elections\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents will learn the vocabulary related to elections in Canada; voting eligibility in Alberta; the process for provincial elections; participate in a voting simulation; learn how civic actions such as being active in the community, helping others, following rules and voting make communities stronger, happier and healthier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe year long bundle includes additional bonus materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea year plan to assist with sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunit plans to assist with your planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of materials outlined for each activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary support materials: word wall words, glossary pages, definition worksheets, digital flashcards, word with with phonetic pronunciations and definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra assessments to assess student learning of each unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis resource supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eany lessons about the different people that contribute to Alberta's identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlberta or Canadian history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about First Nations and Métis communities in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about immigrants to Alberta including cultural traditions and languages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about Francophones and French culture in Alberta including cultural traditions and symbols.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about the numbered treaties in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about historical and natural landmarks in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about Alberta's economy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about municipal and provincial government in Alberta.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elessons about voting and elections in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about civic actions like charity and volunteering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/store\/brain-ninjas\/category-new-alberta-social-1421669?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=YearSS4\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 4 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 5 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 6 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a ZIP file with PDFs files inside. 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This is a great lesson to kick off the new Alberta social studies lessons in your grade 3 classroom. Everything you need to teach the lesson is included! Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: #000000;\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to introduce the factors that make Alberta unique, reasons for Alberta's diversity including its landscape, natural resources, people, history, economy and culture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow our experiences shape our understanding of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomparing local cultural festivals across Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to protect and promote cultures across Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow learning about Alberta's cultural diversity is part of being an active citizen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plan with step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. 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To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 3 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. 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If you are a teacher in Canada and want to purchase this item, contact us directly and we’ll be happy to turn on the Shop payment processor to complete your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about different cultural events in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning to be an active citizen in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version of this file, download the PDF and click on the access link in that file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? 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Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plan with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecivic actions that citizens can take to be active citizens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy being an active citizen is important to the community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edefinitions of charity and volunteering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethings that can be donated: money, items, or time (volunteering).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elocal charities in your community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereasons for volunteering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eways to volunteer in your community.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epros and cons of charity and volunteering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating a plan to help a charity or volunteer. This includes student planning pages, checklists and a rubric for teacher marking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plan with step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotographs of completed students examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 3 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity to help with planning.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46898921078971,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/charity-volunteering_2.png?v=1758918955"},{"product_id":"voting-and-elections-grade-3-social-studies-paper-and-digital","title":"Voting and Elections Grade 3 Social Studies | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about elections in Alberta by simulating an election for the animals of the forest. Students will learn about casting a ballot, choosing a member of the legislative assembly and how results are tallied. Everything you need is included. Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies lesson includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary related to elections in Canada (electoral district, riding, continuency, MLA, ballot, scrutineer, polling station, poll, voting booth, candidate, party).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evoting eligibility in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe process for provincial elections in Alberta (running a polling station and counting the vote).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echoosing an MLA (member of legislative assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea voting simulation with forest candidates as well at their platforms and election signs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ematerials to use during voting simulation such as signs for the polling station, polls, and voting booths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow to properly vote using a ballot without spoiling it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow elected members of the legislative assembly the government that leads the province.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow voting is an important responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow civic actions such as being active in the community, helping others, following rules and voting make communities stronger, happier and healthier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plan with step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple quizzes and assessment activities to see what students have learned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotographs of completed students examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of most of the pages to help support your students or reduce printing. To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link inside that file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eloose text in the digital version which can be read by your assistive technology. This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 3 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. 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Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46898923176123,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/voting-and-elections_2.png?v=1758919277"},{"product_id":"alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Alberta Social Studies Grade 3 Citizenship Unit | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet a unit about way civic actions strengthen communities include promoting local culture, voting and help charities. This unit includes all of our social studies resources related to citizenship in Alberta through activities, investigations, and complete lessons. Everything you need to teach the whole unit is included!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies for a full year and save money at the same time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit was designed specifically for Alberta Grade 3 social studies teachers. It includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plans with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotos of student examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to support learning content specific vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers so you don't need to be an expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple assessments like quizzes. Rubrics are included for teachers to use for marking projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of all the student reading and writing pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF files and use the access links in the files to get your digital copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes in each resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea unit plan and a list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis social studies unit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/albertas-diversity-and-identity-grade-3-social-studies-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Identity\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents learn about the factors that make Alberta a unique and diverse place. They will learn about different local cultural festivals, how promote cultures across the province and learn how our experinces shape our understanding of Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/charity-and-volunteering-grade-3-social-studies-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharity and Volunteering\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents learn about civic actions like charity and volunteering that citizens can take to be active citizens; definitions of charity and volunteering; things that can be donated: money, items, or time (volunteering); ways to volunteer in your community; pros and cons of charity and volunteering; creating a plan to help a charity or volunteer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/voting-and-elections-grade-3-social-studies-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVoting and Elections\u003c\/a\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eStudents will learn the vocabulary related to elections in Canada; voting eligibility in Alberta; the process for provincial elections; participate in a voting simulation; learn how civic actions such as being active in the community, helping others, following rules and voting make communities stronger, happier and healthier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe unit includes additional bonus materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea unit plan to assist with sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of materials outlined for each activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary support materials: word wall words, glossary pages, definition worksheets, digital flashcards, word with with phonetic pronunciations and definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra assessments to assess student learning of the whole unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 3 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about different cultural events in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning to be an active citizen in Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about charity and volunteering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about provincial elections in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about how elections run in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning how to make decisions about candidates during an election.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about civic actions and citizenship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more social studies for Alberta teachers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOur Grade 3 Social Studies Full Year is here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is a ZIP file. 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