{"title":"Alberta Social Studies Grade 6","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese resources are aligned with the Alberta Social Studies curriculum for Grade 6. Choose a single lesson, a unit or the full year.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"origins-of-democracy-direct-and-representative-paper-and-digital","title":"Origins of Democracy: Direct and Representative | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach the origins of direct and representative democracy in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome with this ready to use resource designed for the Alberta social studies outcomes. We've done everything for you so you can focus on teaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEven though this resource was written for Alberta, it works for any democracy lesson.\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\u003eorigins of democracy: Backlash from Authoritarian rule, Draconian Constitution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirect democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esocial classes in Ancient Greece (citizens, metics, enslaved people)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Ecclesia, The Boule and the Dikasteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evoting in Athens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efundamental principles of democracy: equality under the law, prespresentation, justice and freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egeographic challenges in Rome compared to Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erepresentative decmocracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esocial classes in Ancient Rome (patricians, plebeians, enslaved people)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe executive (2 consuls), legislative (Senate, Comitia Centuriata, Comitia Tributa, Concilium Plebis, Comitia Curiata) and judicial (judges) branches of the Roman Republic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evoting for magistrates in Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emodern connections to early democracies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomparing democracies\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\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 6 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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edemocracy in Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efundamental pillars of democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirect democracy and representative democracy\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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":48195799843003,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/direct-representative-democracy_2.png?v=1785789383"},{"product_id":"haudenosaunee-confederacy-paper-and-digital","title":"Haudenosaunee Confederacy | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how the Haundensaunee Confederacy uses consensus to make decisions with this ready to use resource designed for the Alberta social studies outcomes. We've done everything for you so you can focus on teaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEven though this resource was written for Alberta, it works for any lesson about consensus.\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\u003ethe democratic principles and decision-making process of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efundamental principles of democracies (equality under the law, justice, freedom, representation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe roles of a chief (Hoyaneh) and clan Mother in decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe purpose and function of The Grand Council\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe purpose and function of The Great Law of Peace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe role and function of consensus including an activity to get a consensus from a group over a decision\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\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 6 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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprinciples of democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Haudensaunee Confederacy\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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":48201502752955,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/haudenosaunee-confederacy_2.png?v=1785948628"},{"product_id":"comparing-democracies-drama-circle-paper","title":"Comparing Democracies Drama Circle | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompare direct democracy, representative democracy and consensus decision-making with this activity designed to give students insight how to learn about origins of democracy in Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. \u003c\/span\u003eThis was written for Alberta social studies but can work all across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis engaging activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirect democracy, representative democracy and consensus decision-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eorigins of democracy in Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstandings of majority, consensus, voting, social classes, The Great Law of Peace, Clan Mothers, Chiefs (Hoyaneh), magistrates, citizens, Parliament, Prime Minister, riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelating origins of democracy to modern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirections on how to run a drama circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea teacher quick guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea set of 40 cards (in colour and ink-saving versions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea set of discussion questions to do after the drama activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea variety of reading difficulties and amounts of text on the cards so you can differentiate easily for your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea few blank cards if you need to change the language on a card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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 6 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\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 democracies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecomparing different democracies\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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":48204347474107,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/comparing-democracies-drama_2.png?v=1786026401"},{"product_id":"roots-of-democracy-magna-carta-habeas-corpus-act-and-bill-of-rights-paper-and-digital","title":"Roots of Democracy Magna Carta, Habeas Corpus Act and Bill of RIghts | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach how the Magna Carta, The Habeas Corpus Act and Bill of Rights became the founding documents of democracy with this ready to use resource designed for the Alberta social studies outcomes. We've done everything for you so you can focus on teaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though this resource was written for Alberta, it works for any lesson to learn about the Magna Carta (1215), The Habeas Corpus Act (1679) and Bill of Rights (1689).\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\u003eunderstanding how social classes are an example of inequality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivine Right of Kings and the Absolute Monarchy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edocuments and legislation that protected democratic principles: The Magna Carta (1215), The Habeas Corpus Act (1679), The Bill of Rights (1689)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epillars of democracy: equality under the law, justice, freedom and representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed lesson plan 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\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 6 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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroots and principles of democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Magna Carta (1215), The Habeas Corpus Act (1679) and Bill of Rights (1689)\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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":48232136704187,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/roots-of-democracy_2.png?v=1786560442"},{"product_id":"all-about-democracy-interactive-game-digital-with-paper-option","title":"All About Democracy Interactive Game | Digital with Paper Option","description":"\u003cp\u003eReview concepts related to the origins of democracy and its founding documents as part of your democracy unit. 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You must download the PDF to access the link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea link and instructions for how to use the game with Google Slides. It have been specifically formatted to be used with Google Slides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use the game with Microsoft PowerPoint (which may affect formatting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing the game and turning it into a set of self-checking task cards so you can play without technology.\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 6 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeditable slides so you can personalize your set for your classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis resource is a review. It does not teach the concepts. Use it to introduce or review your democracy unit, but not as the sole resource to teach it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eour \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroots and principles of democracy\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":48239326757051,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/democracy-review-game_2.png?v=1786639069"},{"product_id":"grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 6 Alberta Social Studies Time and Place Unit | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet your unit about the origins of democracy planned in minutes. Learn about democracy origins in Athens, Rome and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Magna Carta, Bill of RIghts and more through activities, investigations, and complete lessons. Everything you need to teach the whole unit is included!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/origins-of-democracy-direct-and-representative-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins of Democracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ebacklash from Authoritarian rule, Draconian Constitution, direct democracy, social classes in Ancient Greece (citizens, metics, enslaved people), The Ecclesia, The Boule and the Dikasteria, voting in Athens, fundamental principles of democracy: equality under the law, prespresentation, justice and freedom; geographic challenges in Rome compared to Greece, representative decmocracy, social classes in Ancient Rome (patricians, plebeians, enslaved people), the executive (2 consuls), legislative (Senate, Comitia Centuriata, Comitia Tributa, Concilium Plebis, Comitia Curiata) and judicial (judges) branches of the Roman Republic, voting for magistrates in Rome, modern connections to early democracies, comparing democracies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-Haudenosaunee-Confederacy-Consensus-Democracy-17281228?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace6\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/haudenosaunee-confederacy-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaudenosaunee Confederacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ethe democratic principles and decision-making process of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, fundamental principles of democracies (equality under the law, justice, freedom, representation), the roles of a chief (Hoyaneh) and clan Mother in decision-making, the purpose and function of The Grand Council, the purpose and function of The Great Law of Peace, the role and function of consensus including an activity to get a consensus from a group over a decision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Comparing-Democracies-Drama-Activity-Readers-Theatre-Time-and-Place-Alberta-17290370?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace6\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/comparing-democracies-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComparing Democracies Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ecomparing democracies in Athens, Rome and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-Magna-Carta-Habeas-Corpus-Bill-of-Rights-Democracy-17355754?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace6\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/roots-of-democracy-magna-carta-habeas-corpus-act-and-bill-of-rights-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoots of Democracy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eunderstanding how social classes are an example of inequality; Divine Right of Kings and the Absolute Monarchy; documents and legislation that protected democratic principles: The Magna Carta (1215), The Habeas Corpus Act (1679), The Bill of Rights (1689); pillars of democracy: equality under the law, justice, freedom and representation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Democracy-Interactive-Review-Game-Democratic-Principles-Direct-Representative-17366661?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=TimePlace6\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/all-about-democracy-interactive-game-digital-with-paper-option\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAll About Democracy Interactive Game\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e30 self-checking questions about everything that has been learned in the unit.\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/european-explorers-paper-and-digital\" 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 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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe origins of direct and representative democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econsensus in the Haudenosaunee Confederacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efounding democratic documents Magna Carta, Habeas Corpus and Bill of Rights\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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":48239540109499,"sku":null,"price":31.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-democracy-unit_2.png?v=1786644802"},{"product_id":"governments-in-canada-interactive-game-digital-with-paper-option","title":"Governments in Canada Interactive Game | Digital with Paper Option","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview concepts related to the federal, provincial and territorial governments as part of your government unit. Stop searching for resources for the new Alberta social studies curriculum because we've done everything for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eEven though this resource was written for Alberta, it works for any government lesson.\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\u003e30 self-checking questions related to:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etitles and roles in federal and provincial (territorial) governments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprime minister, premier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMLA, Member of the Legislative Assembly, and MP, Member of Parliament *with a nod to MHA, MPP and MNA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse of Commons, Legislative Assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGovernor General, Lieutenant Governor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eofficial opposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epassing a bill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eridings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ejudicial independence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprinciples of democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003etrivia and more!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esuggestions on how to play in different ways and groupings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions and troubleshooting tips for using the digital version. You must download the PDF to access the link.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea link and instructions for how to use the game with Google Slides. It have been specifically formatted to be used with Google Slides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use the game with Microsoft PowerPoint (which may affect formatting).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing the game and turning it into a set of self-checking task cards so you can play without technology.\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 6 reading level (especially at the beginning of the school year).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eeditable slides so you can personalize your set for your classroom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elist of Alberta outcomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis resource is a review. It does not teach the concepts. Use it to introduce or review your government unit, but not as the sole resource to teach it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Systems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe structure and function of the federal and provincial governments in Canada\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the access link 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":48268788924603,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/government-in-canada-game_2.png?v=1787099720"},{"product_id":"division-of-powers-collaborative-poster-paper","title":"Division of Powers Collaborative Poster | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn which level of government handles different responsibilities with this collaborative poster. This is a great way to introduce government issues as part of your government unit. It also makes an easy bulletin board any time of year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEven though this resource was written for Alberta, it works with any Canadian government unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis new social studies resource includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea collaborative poster you can use any time of year, but it makes a great introduction to Canadian government and the division of responsibilities\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\u003cul\u003e\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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Systems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian government\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edivision of powers between federal and provincial\/territorial governments\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This file is a PDF and requires printing for students to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us\u003c\/span\u003ee.\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, 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 style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48274177917115,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/canadian-government-powers-poster_2.png?v=1787241549"},{"product_id":"charter-of-rights-drama-circle-paper","title":"Charter of Rights Drama Circle | Paper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive your students and overview of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as part of your citizenship unit. This is a great way to introduce rights and responsibilities or review what students have learned about the Charter. \u003c\/span\u003eThis was written for Alberta social studies but can work all across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis engaging activity includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erights and freedoms included in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindividual and collective rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ediscrimination againsts groups of people\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereasonable limits of the Charter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eresponsibilities of Canadians for the protection of rights and freedoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003echallenging laws using the Charter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edirections on how to run a drama circle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea teacher quick guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea set of 40 cards (in colour and ink-saving versions).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea set of discussion questions to do after the drama activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea variety of reading difficulties and amounts of text on the cards so you can differentiate easily for your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea few blank cards if you need to change the language on a card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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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Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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":48274277630139,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/charter-of-rights-drama_2.png?v=1787244685"},{"product_id":"federal-government-in-canada-paper-and-digital","title":"Federal Government in Canada | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the Canadian federal government structure and function with this ready to use resource designed for the Alberta social studies outcomes. We've done everything for you so you can focus on teaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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 governments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epillars of democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estructure of the federal government in Canada and how it connects to the British Parliamentary system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprime minister, their role and how they are chosen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMember of Parliament (MP) and how they are elected to represent an electoral district or riding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eofficial opposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow bills are passed through the House of Commons and Senate before receiving royal assent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe role and duties of the Governor General, representing the monarch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstitution Act, 1867 and the division of responsibilities between federal and provincial governments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ejudicial independence and its importance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed lesson plan 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. 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This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 6 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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Systems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egovernment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edivision of powers between federal and provincial governments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroles in the federal government\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":48289269416123,"sku":null,"price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/federal-government_2.png?v=1787522215"},{"product_id":"provincial-government-in-canada-paper-and-digital","title":"Provincial Government in Canada | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn about the Canadian provincial and territorial governments structure and functions with this ready to use resource designed for the Alberta social studies outcomes. We've done everything for you so you can focus on teaching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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 governments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epillars of democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003econnecting modern government to democracies in the past\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estructure of the provincial and territorial governments in Canada and how they connect to the British Parliamentary system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epremier, their role and how they are chosen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMember of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), how they are elected, representing a constituency or riding, duties (with references to MPPs, MHAs and MNAs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eofficial opposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow bills are passed before receiving royal assent in provincial governments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe role and duties of the Lieutenant Governor, representing the monarch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstitution Act, 1867 and the division of responsibilities between federal and provincial governments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ejudicial independence and its importance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed lesson plan 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. 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This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 6 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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Systems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egovernment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edivision of powers between provincial and territorial governments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroles in the provincial government\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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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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Systems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian government\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eelections and voting in Canada\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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This is especially helpful since some of the text may be beyond the Grade 6 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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour Citizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports learning about:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erights and responsibilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecivic actions and participation\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eTo access the digital version, download the PDF and click on the access links in the file.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48289288061115,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/civic-participation_2.png?v=1787523003"},{"product_id":"grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 6 Alberta Social Studies Systems Unit | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your unit about the Canadian federal and provincial governments and how they are elected and more through activities, investigations, and complete lessons. Everything you need to teach the whole unit is included!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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. 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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\/federal-government-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFederal Government\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/federal-government-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ereasons for governments; pillars of democracy; structure of the federal government in Canada and how it connects to the British Parliamentary system, prime minister, their role and how they are chosen; Member of Parliament (MP) and how they are elected to represent an electoral district or riding; official opposition; how bills are passed through the House of Commons and Senate before receiving royal assent; the role and duties of the Governor General, representing the monarch; Constitution Act, 1867 and the division of responsibilities between federal and provincial governments; judicial independence and its importance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-Provincial-Government-in-Canada-Systems-Grade-6-17464963?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Systems6\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/provincial-government-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProvincial Government\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/provincial-government-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ereasons for governments; pillars of democracy; connecting modern government to democracies in the past; structure of the provincial and territorial governments in Canada and how they connect to the British Parliamentary system; premier, their role and how they are chosen; Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), how they are elected, representing a constituency or riding, duties (with references to MPPs, MHAs and MNAs); official opposition; how bills are passed before receiving royal assent in provincial governments; the role and duties of the Lieutenant Governor, representing the monarch; Constitution Act, 1867 and the division of responsibilities between federal and provincial governments; judicial independence and its importance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Government-in-Canada-Interactive-Review-Game-Federal-Provincial-Territorial-17421537?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Systems6\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/governments-in-canada-interactive-game-digital-with-paper-option\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Government Interactive Game\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/governments-in-canada-interactive-game-digital-with-paper-option\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003etitles and roles in federal and provincial (territorial) governments; prime minister, premier; MLA, Member of the Legislative Assembly, and MP, Member of Parliament *with a nod to MHA, MPP and MNA; House of Commons, Legislative Assembly; Governor General, Lieutenant Governor; official opposition, passing a bill, ridings; judicial independence; principles of democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Division-of-Powers-Government-in-Canada-Collaborative-Poster-Federal-Provincial-17437166?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Systems6\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/division-of-powers-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDivision of Powers Collaborative Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ea great introduction or review how how duties and responsibilities are divided between the federal and provincial or territorial governments in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/elections-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElections in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/elections-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eprovincial, territorial and federal elections; parts of an election: constituency, electoral districts or riding, voters, polling station, ballot, scrutineer, campaign, candidates and election day; creating a political party; a voting simulation activity where students can run as candidates or you can use premade candidates; how to read understand poll results; majority and minority governments; how the premier and prime minister's roles are related to elections\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/european-explorers-paper-and-digital\" 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 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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian governments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eelections in Canada\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file. It requires downloading and extracting before opening the individual PDF files. Each resource contains the digital links and instructions for using the file.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48292983439547,"sku":null,"price":28.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/systems-unit-grade-6_2.png?v=1787593698"},{"product_id":"grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 6 Alberta Social Studies Citizenship Unit | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your citizenship unit about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and civic actions through activities, investigations, and complete lessons. Everything you need to teach the whole unit is included!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\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 href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/federal-government-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharter of Rights and Freedoms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ethe function of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; how the Charter protects everyone in Canada, not just citizens; how the Charter is entrenched in the Canadian Constitution; fundamental rights and freedoms; individual and collective rights; limits of the Charter; discrimination and groups that still face it (antisemitism, Islamophobia); comparing the Charter of Rights to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights; hypothesizing new freedoms, rights and responsibilities for Canadians; justifying rights and freedoms found in the Charter of Rights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Charter-of-Rights-and-Freedoms-Drama-Activity-Readers-Theatre-Citizenship-17437975?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Citizenship6\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/charter-of-rights-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharter of Rights and Freedoms Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis reviews the outcomes listed above\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/New-Alberta-Social-Studies-Civic-Participation-and-Actions-Grade-6-Citizenship-17466184?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Citizenship6\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/civic-participation-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCivic Participation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eidentifying issues that require civic action and participation; formal and informal ways to participate in communities; why democracy needs civic participation; how civic participation helps community sustainability; how small actions can create big movements; planning a civic action project; working with community partners and organizations\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/federal-government-in-canada-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 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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity supports:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecivic actions and participation\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\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-time-and-place-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTime and Place Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-systems-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-citizenship-unit-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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":48293000118459,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/citizenship-unit-grade-6_2.png?v=1787593990"},{"product_id":"grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 6 Alberta Social Studies Full Year of Lessons | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlberta Social Studies Grade 6 Full Year Bundle for the New 2025 Curriculum! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach democracy, government and elections with hands-on activities, projects, and ready-to-teach lessons so you can plan your whole year in minutes. Everything you need is included (and more)!\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\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 so you can prep materials ahead of time (or with the help of a volunteer).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary support materials: word wall words, glossary pages, definition worksheets, digital flashcards (that can be printed in minutes), phonetic pronunciations and definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra assessments to assess student learning of each unit that focus on the big ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003eTIme and Place:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/origins-of-democracy-direct-and-representative-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOrigins of Democracy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eAuthoritarian rule, Draconian Constitution, direct democracy, social classes in Ancient Greece (citizens, metics, enslaved people), The Ecclesia, The Boule and the Dikasteria, voting in Athens, fundamental principles of democracy: equality under the law, prespresentation, justice and freedom; geographic challenges in Rome compared to Greece, representative decmocracy, social classes in Ancient Rome (patricians, plebeians, enslaved people), the executive (2 consuls), legislative (Senate, Comitia Centuriata, Comitia Tributa, Concilium Plebis, Comitia Curiata) and judicial (judges) branches of the Roman Republic, voting for magistrates in Rome, modern connections to early democracies, comparing democracies;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/haudenosaunee-confederacy-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHaudenosaunee Confederacy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ethe democratic principles and decision-making process, fundamental principles of democracies, the roles of a chief (Hoyaneh) and clan Mother in decision-making, The Grand Council, The Great Law of Peace, consensus;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/comparing-democracies-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComparing Democracies Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ecomparing democracies in Athens, Rome and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/roots-of-democracy-magna-carta-habeas-corpus-act-and-bill-of-rights-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRoots of Democracy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eunderstanding how social classes are an example of inequality; Divine Right of Kings and the Absolute Monarchy; documents and legislation that protected democratic principles: The Magna Carta (1215), The Habeas Corpus Act (1679), The Bill of Rights (1689); pillars of democracy: equality under the law, justice, freedom and representation;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/all-about-democracy-interactive-game-digital-with-paper-option\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAll About Democracy Interactive Game\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e30 self-checking questions about everything that has been learned in the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystems:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/federal-government-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFederal Government\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ereasons for governments; pillars of democracy; structure of the federal government in Canada, British Parliamentary system, prime minister; Member of Parliament (MP); official opposition; how bills are passed; royal assent; Governor General, Constitution Act, 1867; division of responsibilities between federal and provincial governments; judicial independence and its importance;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/provincial-government-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eProvincial Government\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ereasons for governments; pillars of democracy; structure of the provincial and territorial governments in Canada; premier, their role and how they are chosen; Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), how they are elected, representing a constituency or riding, duties official opposition; how bills are passed; royal assent in provincial governments; Lieutenant Governor, Constitution Act, 1867 and the division of responsibilities between federal and provincial governments; judicial independence and its importance;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/governments-in-canada-interactive-game-digital-with-paper-option\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanadian Government Interactive Game\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003etitles and roles in federal and provincial (territorial) governments; prime minister, premier; MLA, Member of the Legislative Assembly, and MP, Member of Parliament *with a nod to MHA, MPP and MNA; House of Commons, Legislative Assembly; Governor General, Lieutenant Governor; official opposition, passing a bill, ridings; judicial independence; principles of democracy;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/division-of-powers-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDivision of Powers Collaborative Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ea great introduction or review how how duties and responsibilities are divided between the federal and provincial or territorial governments in Canada;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/elections-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElections in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eprovincial, territorial and federal elections; parts of an election: constituency, electoral districts or riding, voters, polling station, ballot, scrutineer, campaign, candidates and election day; creating a political party; a voting simulation activity where students can run as candidates or you can use premade candidates; how to read understand poll results; majority and minority governments; how the premier and prime minister's roles are related to elections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitizenship:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-charter-of-rights-and-freedoms-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharter of Rights and Freedoms\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ehow the Charter protects everyone in Canada, not just citizens; Canadian Constitution; fundamental rights and freedoms; individual and collective rights; limits of the Charter; discrimination and groups that still face it (antisemitism, Islamophobia); comparing the Charter of Rights to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights; hypothesizing new freedoms, rights and responsibilities for Canadians; justifying rights and freedoms found in the Charter of Rights;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/charter-of-rights-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCharter of Rights and Freedoms Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethis reviews the outcomes listed above;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/civic-participation-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCivic Participation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eidentifying issues that require civic action and participation; formal and informal ways to participate in communities; why democracy needs civic participation; how civic participation helps community sustainability; how small actions can create big movements; planning a civic action project; working with community partners and organizations\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 6 ©2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for more \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/store\/brain-ninjas\/category-new-alberta-social-1421669?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=YearSS4\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esocial studies for Alberta teachers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e? Our unit plans include extra vocabulary supports and assessments.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-3-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 3 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 4 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 5 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFull Year of Grade 6 Alberta Social Studies Lessons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\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":48293014143163,"sku":null,"price":63.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/grade-6-alberta-social-studies_2.png?v=1787595242"}],"url":"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/collections\/alberta-social-studies-grade-6.oembed","provider":"brainninjas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}