{"title":"Alberta Social Studies Grade 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese resources are aligned with the Alberta Social Studies curriculum for Grade 4. Choose a single lesson, a unit or the full year.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"loyalists-drama-circle","title":"United Empire Loyalists Drama Circle | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis drama circle teaches students about the United Empire Loyalists who came to British North America (now Canada) during and after the American Revolution. 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They encourage listening and reading fluency. 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Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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":42545578475707,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/Slide1_58679b60-c55e-4f66-b236-8146f2619aa2.png?v=1784738601"},{"product_id":"war-of-1812-drama-circle","title":"War of 1812 Drama Circle | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn about the War of 1812 from the perspective of Canadians through this drama circle. 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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\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 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 the War of 1812.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? 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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":42545582866619,"sku":"","price":4.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/war-of-1812_2.png?v=1784563833"},{"product_id":"canadian-history-lessons-before-confederation","title":"Canadian History Lessons People Before Confederation | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eTeach about the contributions of Canada's diverse people prior to Confederation with these hands-on and engaging social studies activities. 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This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 4 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been adjusted 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 resource aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 about the different groups of people living in Canada prior to Confederation. It does not focus on Alberta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about Early Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about Canadian identity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethis makes a great overview or review for the Grade 4 Time and Place Unit for Alberta social studies.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis file is a PDF and requires printing or copying the digital file. 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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\u003emodifications to help you differentiate without spending more of your time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers. This information is based on Early Canada, but if you have your own information, this project can still work with anywhere in North America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to do project-based learning in your classroom. We have included instructions for how to include teaching specific aspects of the fur trade while students continue to work on their project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent planning pages to guide their research and creativity. Students can use a paper or digital version for their planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eassessment rubric clearly outlining expectations to make marking easier for teachers and student checklists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent reflection page for thoughtful learning integration and to help students assess their own progress through the project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggested reference websites to aid student research or provide more background information for teachers.suggested answers and student examples.\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 4 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStudents will complete this fur trade post activity by:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreating a map showing the location of a fictional fur trading fort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edesigning a visual representation of what the fort may have looked like. This can be a drawing, diagram, diorama or even a screenshot of something created digitally. Students have made models with cardboard, building bricks and even video games.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewriting a detailed report about daily life in the fort, including weather conditions, defense strategies, trade routes and goods, natural resources in the area, a plan to transport furs back to Europe, Indigenous People who may have lived (or still live) in the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents need to have a basic understanding of the fur trade and basic geographic knowledge of Canada in order to be successful, but this can be learned as students work on this project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a very open-ended and flexible task, with a clear rubric outlining the content which is expected to be addressed. Students are kept engaged in their learning for 2-3 weeks of social studies classes. We've done this project for as long as a month.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis activity has been tested with dozens of different groups of students and is a HUGE hit. Students have designed fur trading forts that included diagrams, building blocks, video games, cardboard, and even one made of sticks and mud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This project can be done with paper and pencil. Students do not need to build dioramas or elaborate forts to be successful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \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\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 4 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 origins of colonies in North America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintroduction to Early Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench and English origins in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eany lesson covering Canada's fur trade. While the materials are designed to be used for the Canadian fur trade, but they can easily be adapted to use in the United States as well. The background information is specific to Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\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":42701755809979,"sku":"","price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/fur-trade_2.png?v=1784907536"},{"product_id":"confederation-of-canada-collaborative-poster-paper","title":"Confederation of Canada Collaborative Poster | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the different years each province or territory joined Confederation. 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(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with the Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year!\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\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ea map of Canada along with the year each province or territory entered Confederation\u003c\/span\u003e.\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.\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\u003eLearn 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 4 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning about Canada or the geography of Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning about Confederation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCanadian history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is 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\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":48097472577723,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/confederation-canada-poster_2.png?v=1783866700"},{"product_id":"confederation-of-canada-paper","title":"Confederation of Canada | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the events leading to Confederation of Canada. The issues, Fathers of Confederation, conferences and the laws are discussed in this activity designed to help upper elementary students understand some of the issues that led to Canada becoming a country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with the Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTopics included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eissues in the colonies leading to Confederation: trade, defence, economic factors, railway, government, protection of French language and culture, expansionism of the USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFathers of Confederation: Macdonald, Cartier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharlottetown Conference, Quebec Conference, London Conference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003epassing of The BNA Act\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eterms of The BNA Act: joining of Province of Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, parliamentary system, constitution, agreement for future colonies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebasic information for the other provinces and territories joining Confederation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elasting impacts of Confederation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis engaging activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003edirections on how to run a drama circle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea teacher quick guide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea set of 40 cards (in colour and ink-saving versions).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea set of discussion questions to do after the drama activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea variety of reading difficulties and amounts of text on the cards so you can differentiate easily for your students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea few blank cards if you need to change the language on a card.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea list of outcomes for Alberta teachers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning about Canada or the geography of Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning about Confederation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanadian history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis resource requires downloading the PDF, printing the cards, and cutting them apart before beginning the activity.\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":48103521550523,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/confederation-drama_2.png?v=1784051539"},{"product_id":"european-explorers-paper-and-digital","title":"European Explorers | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach the reasons and impacts of European exploration on North America and the future of Canada with this ready to use resource designed for the Alberta social studies outcomes. Stop searching for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum. 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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":48121160630459,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/rivalries-preview_2.png?v=1784669410"},{"product_id":"loyalists-war-of-1812-rebellions-and-underground-railroad-paper-and-digital","title":"Loyalists, War of 1812, Rebellions and Underground Railroad | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach students about the changes and impacts of migration in British North America following the American Revolution, War of 1812, Great Migration, The Rebellions and American Civil War with this ready to use resource designed for the Alberta social studies outcomes. Stop searching for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum. We've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with the Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis engaging activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echanges and impacts caused by the arrival of new people in British North America from about 1760-1860 through examining different global and North American events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereasons and impacts of the United Empire Loyalists moving from the United States to British North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow changes in the the Thirteen Colonies and the American Revolution caused map changes after 1791\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecauses and impacts of the War of 1812 and the threat of American expansionism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecauses and impacts of The Great Migration to British North America and the changes caused by the influx of English-speaking colonists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecauses of The Rebellions of 1837-38 in British North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimpacts and changes from Lord Durham’s report: unifying the Province of Canada through the Act of Union, using English in government, equal number of representatives in Upper Canada and Lower Canada, assimilation of French colonists (fear of losing language and culture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecauses, stories and impacts of the Underground Railroad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echallenges, contributions and legacies of different groups of people who immigrated to British North America from approximately 1760-1860\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow historical events have contributed to the Canadian identity\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 or 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\u003ea variety of activities that keep students engaged while learning.\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 4 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 European explorers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about how Indigenous People helped the explorers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eintroduction to Early Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \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":48123050426555,"sku":null,"price":13.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/pre-confederation-immigration_2.png?v=1784737318"},{"product_id":"alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 4 Alberta Social Studies Time and Place Unit | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this unit about how events like exploration, colonization, the American Revolution, War of 1812, Great Migration, The Rebellions, the Underground Railroad in New France and British North America contributed to the diversity and identity of early Canada planned in minutes. This unit plan includes all of our social studies resources related to time and place through activities, investigations, and complete lessons. Stop searching for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum. We've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with the Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit designed for Alberta teachers 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.\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\u003eThese resources are included in this unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/european-explorers-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Explorers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ereasons for exploration including trade, resources, expansionism and prestige; challenges of the explorers; European explorers and their origin countries; mapping exploration routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhile there is a focus on Jacques Cartier, Giovanni Caboto (John Cabot), Pierre Dugua de Mons (Pierre du Gua de Monts), Samuel de Champlain, other explorers who explored the land now known as Canada are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-New-France-Settlements-History-Mapping-and-Origins-17091227?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/new-france-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew France\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edifficulties between the colonies and home countries; reasons people moved to the colonies including the promise of land, business opportunities, religious freedom, adventure and improving quality of life; origins of New France; Samuel de Champlain and the founding of Quebec City; relationships between the French colonists and Indigenous People; French settlements throughout New France; challenges of daily life in the settlements (with a fun game); mapping New France and some of its settlements such as Montreal, Port-Royal, Quebec City and Trois-Rivières.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-Rivalries-Treaties-Acts-Wars-Changing-Boundaries-17107884?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rivalries-treaties-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRivalries and Treaties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eGaswéñdah and Wampum agreements; different treaties that changed colonies and countries including the Treaty of Utrecht and Treaty of Paris (at the end of the Seven Years’ War); different acts, agreements and laws that changed colonies and countries such as the Constitutional Act 1791, Royal Proclamation 1763, and Quebec Act 1774; how borders changed after different acts, treaties and wars; a timeline of how land switched hands between France and Britain; how the changed affected people including the Acadians, French colonists, British colonists and Indigenous People; how the rivalry between France and Britain created English and French roots in Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-Loyalists-War-of-1812-Rebellions-Underground-Railroad-17115939?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/loyalists-war-of-1812-rebellions-and-underground-railroad-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePre-Confederation Immigration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003echanges and impacts caused by the arrival of new people in British North America from about 1760-1860 through examining different global and North American events; reasons and impacts of the United Empire Loyalists moving from the United States to British North America; how changes in the the Thirteen Colonies and the American Revolution caused map changes after 1791; causes and impacts of the War of 1812 and the threat of American expansionism; causes and impacts of The Great Migration to British North America and the changes caused by the influx of English-speaking colonists; causes of The Rebellions of 1837-38 in British North America; impacts and changes from Lord Durham’s report: unifying the Province of Canada through the Act of Union, using English in government, equal number of representatives in Upper Canada and Lower Canada, assimilation of French colonists (fear of losing language and culture); causes, stories and impacts of the Underground Railroad; challenges, contributions and legacies of different groups of people who immigrated to British North America from approximately 1760-1860; how historical events have contributed to the Canadian identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/United-Empire-Loyalists-Canadian-History-Drama-Circle-Activity-Readers-Theatre-4473020?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/loyalists-drama-circle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLoyalists Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ethe causes, impacts and legacies of the United Empire Loyalists moving from the United States to British North America.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/War-of-1812-Drama-Circle-4779211?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/war-of-1812-drama-circle\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWar of 1812 Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ea rundown of some of the highlight of main people and events during the War of 1812; impacts and changes as a result of the war.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Canadian-History-Lessons-Before-Confederation-3944523?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace4\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-history-lessons-before-confederation\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanada Before Confederation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003etimeline of people that arrived prior to the land that became Canada before Confederation including Indigenous People, Vikings, French colonists, Acadians, British (English) Colonists, missionaries, Loyalists, and Métis; opportunities to learn about the contributions of each group to the identity of Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe exploration of North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe rise and fall of New France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe domination of British North America\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe arrival of the United Empire Loyalists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecauses and impacts of the American Revolution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecauses and impacts of the War of 1812 including the threat of Almerica expansionism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehow the Great Migration led to the Rebellions 1837-1838 and Lord Durham's report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Underground Railroad\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ehow the different people living in British North America contributed to the diversity and future of Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file. It requires downloading and extracting before opening the individual PDF files. Each resource contains the digital links and instructions for using the file.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\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":48123052884155,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/time-and-place-grade-4-Alberta-social-studies_2.png?v=1784738019"},{"product_id":"fur-trade-in-canada-paper-and-digital","title":"Fur Trade in Canada | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach the reasons and impacts of the fur trade in Canada with this ready to use resource designed for the Alberta social studies outcomes. Stop searching for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum. We've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with the Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis engaging activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereasons for the fur trade including why the beaver was the most desired pelt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecompeting companies: Hudson’s Bay Company and North West Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evoyageurs and coureurs de bois.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroles of women in the fur trade including the Filles du Roi and Indigenous Women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econtributions of the first nations and Métis people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etrade activities to demonstrate how trading posts worked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elife at a fur trading post including different roles, challenges and opportunities for the people who lived and worked in them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebuildings found in trading posts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elasting impacts for Canada from the fur trade.\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 or 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\u003ea variety of activities that keep students engaged while learning.\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 4 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\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 \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":48128694223035,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/fur-trade_2_cfe412af-05ab-4fc3-abcb-0cd28c054f4e.png?v=1784915851"},{"product_id":"the-fur-trade-drama-circle-paper","title":"The Fur Trade Drama Circle | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003eLearn about the fur trade from the perspective of Canadians through this drama circle. This is a great way to introduce the fur trade or review all the different people who made it happen. 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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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 Canadian history.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? 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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":48128797769915,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/fur-trade-drama_2.png?v=1784923740"},{"product_id":"confederation-of-canada-paper-and-digital","title":"Confederation of Canada | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach the process of Confederation to create the Dominion of Canada with this ready to use resource designed for the Alberta social studies outcomes with this ready to use resource. Stop searching for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum. 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This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 4 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 Canadian history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about Confederation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about the impacts of the BNA Act.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\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 \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":48133573247163,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/confederation-canada-lesson_2.png?v=1785076460"},{"product_id":"alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 4 Alberta Social Studies Systems Unit | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this unit to teach all out the reasons and impacts of the fur trade and confederation so you can be ready to teach in minutes. This unit has all our systems social studies activities, projects, and complete lessons. Stop searching for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum. We've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with the Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit designed for Alberta teachers 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.\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\u003eThese resources are included in this unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/the-fur-trade-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFur Trade Drama Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ehow the fur trade started; competition between the Hudson’s Bay Company and North West Company; the importance of beaver pelts; different roles within the fur trade including voyageurs, coureurs de bois, women, trappers, First Nations and Métis; different buildings in trading posts; impacts of the fur trade on the development of Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/design-a-fur-trading-post-project-based-learning\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign a Fur Trade Project Based Learning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/design-a-fur-trading-post-project-based-learning\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Best seller!)\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA project where students will create a map showing the location of a fictional fur trading fort, design a visual representation of what the fort may have looked like, write a detailed report about daily life in the fort, including weather conditions, defense strategies, trade routes and goods, natural resources in the area, a plan to transport furs back to Europe, Indigenous People who may have lived (or still live) in the area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fur-trade-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fur Trade in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ereasons for the fur trade including why the beaver was the most desired pelt; competing companies: Hudson’s Bay Company and North West Company; voyageurs and coureurs de bois; roles of women in the fur trade including the Filles du Roi and Indigenous Women; contributions of the first nations and Métis people; trade activities to demonstrate how trading posts worked; life at a fur trading post including different roles, challenges and opportunities for the people who lived and worked in them; buildings found in trading posts; lasting impacts for Canada from the fur trade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-of-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfederation in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eRupert’s Land (and how it contributed to more land in Canada); problems in the colonies: trade, economy, distance, railway, currency, laws, expansionism of the United States; reasons for and against joining Confederation; the process and purposes of the Charlottetown Conference, Quebec Conference, and London Conference; French and English perspectives; introduction to the Parliamentary system: Member of Parliament, Prime Minister, Governor General, Sovereign; changes in government then and now; importance of The BNA Act, Also known as the Constitutional Act of 1867; original members of Confederation: Province of Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Nova Scotia, New Brunswick; a general timeline of Confederation including when all the other provinces and territories joined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-of-canada-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfederation Drama Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eissues in the colonies leading to Confederation: trade, defence, economic factors, railway, government, protection of French language and culture, expansionism of the USA; Fathers of Confederation: Macdonald, Cartier; Charlottetown Conference, Quebec Conference, London Conference; passing of The BNA Act; terms of The BNA Act: joining of Province of Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, parliamentary system, constitution, agreement for future colonies; basic information for the other provinces and territories joining Confederation; lasting impacts of Confederation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-of-canada-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfederation Collaborative Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ea collaborative poster with the dates for each province and territory's joining into Confederation.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/european-explorers-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003ethe reasons and impacts of the fur trade in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe reasons and impacts of Confederation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eearly Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian history\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file. It requires downloading and extracting before opening the individual PDF files. Each resource contains the digital links and instructions for using the file.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\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":48133637832891,"sku":null,"price":27.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/systems-grade-4-alberta-social-studies_2.png?v=1785082725"},{"product_id":"rights-and-responsibilities-collaborative-poster-paper","title":"Rights and Responsibilities Collaborative Poster | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduce relating rights to responsibilities through this collaborative poster activity that examines some of the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens. Stop your search for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum because we've made them for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with the Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year!\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 citizenship unit for Grade 4.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003erights and responsibilities of Canadians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003erelating rights to responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirections to run the activity with your students.\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.\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\u003eLearn 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 4 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \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 class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elearning about rights and responsibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"LexicalEditor__listItem\" value=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003elearning about being a responsible citizen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is 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\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":48137342812347,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/rights-responsibilities-poster_2.png?v=1785171149"},{"product_id":"rights-and-responsibilities-paper-and-digital","title":"Rights and Responsibilities | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach students about how rights relate to responsibilities with this ready to use resource designed for the Alberta social studies outcomes. Stop searching for lessons for the new Alberta social studies curriculum. 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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\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 4 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \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 citizenship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about rights and responsibilities\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? 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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":48143548121275,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/rights-responsibilities_2.png?v=1785271050"},{"product_id":"being-responsible-citizens-paper-and-digital","title":"Being Responsible Citizens | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach students about how to be an informed and responsible citizen with this ready to use resource designed for the new Alberta social studies curriculum. 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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\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 4 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes broken down by activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 citizenship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearning about rights and responsibilities\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? 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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":48143844573371,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/responsible-citizens_2.png?v=1785280722"},{"product_id":"alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Alberta Social Studies Citizenship Unit Grade 4 | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this unit to teach students about being a responsible citizen, rights and responsibilities. This unit has all our systems social studies activities, projects, and complete lessons so you can plan in minutes. Everything you need to teach the whole unit is included (and more)! We've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with the Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit designed for Alberta teachers 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. 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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.\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\u003eThese resources are included in this unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rights-and-responsibilities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRights and Responsibilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003edefinitions of rights and responsibilities; relating rights to responsibilities; rights and responsibilities of Canadian Citizens such as voting, education, and freedoms; reflecting on personal rights; justifying the protection of rights and responsibilities; introducing the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Bill of Rights and the Oath of Citizenship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-Rights-Responsibilities-Poster-Citizenship-Grade-4-17172110?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Citizen4\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rights-and-responsibilities-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRights and Responsibilities Collaborative Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003erights and responsibilities of Canadians; relating rights to responsibilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/being-responsible-citizens-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsible Citizens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003erights and freedoms; ways to be a good citizen; how rights and responsibilities relate to being a responsible citizen; why there are rules and impacts when people don’t follow them; justifying the protection of rights.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \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\u003ecitizenship or civics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erights and responsibilities\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-systms-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 4\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Grade 4 Social Studies Full Year is here!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file. It requires downloading and extracting before opening the individual PDF files. Each resource contains the digital links and instructions for using the file.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? 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Everything you need to teach the whole year is included (and more)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis complete year of lessons is designed for Alberta 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.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe year long resource includes additional bonus materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunit plans and a year 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 each 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href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/the-fur-trade-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFur Trade Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/design-a-fur-trading-post-project-based-learning\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDesign a Fur Trade Project Based Learning\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fur-trade-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Fur Trade in Canada\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-of-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation in Canada\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-of-canada-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation 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