{"title":"Alberta Social Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlan your whole year with a few clicks!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"alberta-science-grade-3-full-year-lessons-and-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital","title":"Alberta Science Grade 3 Full Year Lessons and Activities Bundle | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet your full year of Alberta science for the new curriculum planned and ready to go in minutes. Complete lesson plans for matter, computer science, energy, earth systems and living systems are included with activities, experiments and projects. Best of all, you don't have to plan anything because we did it for you!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis unit was designed specifically for Alberta Grade 3 science teachers. It includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plans with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\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\u003ea unit vocabulary list with pronunciations and definitions, word wall words, glossary, student glossary where students can write the definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eteacher slides to help deliver content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent slides for 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 listed by activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"I can\" statements in student-friendly language and format for students to self-assess their learning in each lesson.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea unit plan and a list of Alberta Science outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean outline of materials for each lesson in the unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of materials to make a science kit for the unit to save you time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea year plan to help with sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese resources are included in this bundle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatter Unit: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/water-cycle-collaborative-poster-colouring-activity-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWater Cycle Collaborative Poster\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/the-water-cycle-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Water Cycle Lesson \u0026amp; Activities\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/water-safety-and-changes-to-bodies-of-water-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWater and Ice Safety\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/changes-to-matter-lessons-and-activities-permanent-and-reversible-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatter Changes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/raw-and-processed-materials-lesson-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRaw and Processed Materials\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarth Systems Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/surface-changes-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSurface Changes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/albertas-dinosaurs-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAlberta's Dinosaurs\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnergy Unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/contact-forces-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eContact Forces\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-collaborative-poster-paper\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSimple Machines Collaborative Poster\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/wheels-levers-and-inclined-planes-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWheels, Levers \u0026amp; Inclined Planes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/simple-machines-design-a-carnival-attraction-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDesign a Carnival Attraction Simple Machines STEM Project\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiving Systems Unit: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/food-chains-collaborative-poster-colouring-activity-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFood Chains Collaborative Poster\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Food-Chains-Lesson-and-Activities-Canadian-Plants-and-Animals-12113938\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFood Chains\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/How-Plants-and-Animals-Survive-Lessons-and-Activities-Protecting-Nature-12127084\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePlant and Animal Survival\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComputer Science: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/computational-thinking-and-inventions-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThinking \u0026amp; Inventions\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003escientific method outcomes are embedded into the lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese lessons align with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlberta Science Curriculum © 2022 Grade 3\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you teach science in Alberta? We have science units for you!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/science-in-alberta\/\"\u003eLearn how we're adjusting resources to align with the new science curriculum in Alberta\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/matter-unit-alberta-grade-3-science-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatter Unit Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/living-systems-unit-alberta-grade-3-science-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLiving Systems Unit Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/earth-systems-unit-alberta-grade-3-science-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEarth Systems Unit Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/energy-unit-alberta-grade-3-science-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEnergy Unit Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/computational-thinking-and-inventions-lessons-and-activities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eComputer Science Grade 3\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/alberta-science-grade-3-full-year-lessons-and-activities-bundle-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlberta Science Grade 3 Full Year Bundle SAVE 30%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis file is a ZIP file. It contains all the PDF files that contain each resource. Download the ZIP and extract the PDF files to a computer. To access the digital versions, use the links in the downloaded files.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHave a question? Before contacting us, check our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46290821939387,"sku":null,"price":70.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/alberta-science-grade-3-year_2.png?v=1762102935"},{"product_id":"alberta-social-studies-grade-4-full-year-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 4 Alberta Social Studies Full Year of Lessons | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this full year of lessons to teach your grade 4 students everything from exploration to Confederation with activities, projects, and hands-on lessons so you can plan everything in minutes. Everything you need to teach the whole year is included (and more)!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis complete year of lessons is designed for Alberta teachers. It includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plans with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotos of student examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to support learning content specific vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers so you don't need to be an expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple assessments like quizzes. Rubrics are included for teachers to use for marking projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of all the student reading and writing pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF files and use the access links in the files to get your digital copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes in each resource broken down by lesson and activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe year long resource includes additional bonus materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunit plans and a year plan to assist with sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of materials outlined for each activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary support materials: word wall words, glossary pages, definition worksheets, digital flashcards, word with with phonetic pronunciations and definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra assessments to assess student learning of each unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese resources are included in this unit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime and Place:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/european-explorers-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEuropean Explorers\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/new-france-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNew France\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rivalries-treaties-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRivalries and Treaties\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/loyalists-war-of-1812-rebellions-and-underground-railroad-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePre-Confederation Immigration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Loyalists, War of 1812, The Rebellions, Underground Railroad),\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/loyalists-drama-circle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLoyalists Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/war-of-1812-drama-circle\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWar of 1812 Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/canadian-history-lessons-before-confederation\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCanada Before Confederation\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystems Unit:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/the-fur-trade-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFur Trade Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/design-a-fur-trading-post-project-based-learning\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDesign a Fur Trade Project Based Learning\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fur-trade-in-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Fur Trade in Canada\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-of-canada-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation in Canada\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-of-canada-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation Drama Circle\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/confederation-of-canada-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eConfederation Collaborative Poster\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitizenship:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rights-and-responsibilities-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRights and Responsibilities\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rights-and-responsibilities-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRights and Responsibilities Collaborative Poster\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/being-responsible-citizens-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eResponsible Citizens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNinja Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you teach in Alberta, this resource has been written for the new social studies curriculum. Learn more about how we're writing and adjusting resources for the new curriculum. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/brainninjas.ca\/social-studies-in-alberta\/\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis activity aligns with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe Alberta Social Studies Curriculum Grade 4 ©2025\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\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:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48157228171451,"sku":null,"price":70.53,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/grade-4-social-studies-alberta_2.png?v=1785450624"},{"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 General, 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:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" 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":57.25,"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"},{"product_id":"grade-5-alberta-social-studies-full-year-of-lessons-paper-and-digital","title":"Grade 5 Alberta Social Studies Full Year of Lessons | Paper and Digital","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlberta Social Studies Grade 5 Full Year Bundle for the New 2025 Curriculum! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeach everything about ancient civilizations 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)! Don't be overwhelmed this year!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis complete year of lessons is designed for Alberta teachers. It includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elesson plans with step-by-step instructions and options for modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for how to use our activities with and without technology so you can be flexible for your students and classroom environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einstructions for printing student workbooks while still offering differentiated options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edetailed outlines of each activity with a list of materials along with a centralized list and reminders in each section of the lesson plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoptional Teacher Slides to support instruction and content delivery. You can choose to teach with or without them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary list with phonetic pronunciations and definitions to help support your students.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“I can” statements written in student-friendly language so students can self-assess their learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estudent pages and templates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eanswer keys and suggested answers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ephotos of student examples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eactivities to support learning content specific vocabulary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebackground information for teachers so you don't need to be an expert.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimple assessments like quizzes. Rubrics are included for teachers to use for marking projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eideas for how to use this resource in the classroom, online, or a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edigital versions of all the student reading and writing pages that use Google Slides. You must download the PDF files and use the access links in the files to get your digital copies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ean alignment guide for Alberta Outcomes in each resource broken down by lesson and activity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe year long resource includes additional bonus materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunit plans and a year plan to assist with sequencing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of Alberta Social Studies outcomes to help with planning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea list of materials outlined for each activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003evocabulary support materials: word wall words, glossary pages, definition worksheets, digital flashcards, word with with phonetic pronunciations and definitions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextra assessments to assess student learning of each 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\/connections-then-and-now-to-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime and Place:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/social-scientists-drama-circle-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSocial Scientists Drama Circle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003eunderstanding the role of social scientists; the jobs and unique skills of historians, archeologists, anthropologists and geographers; primary and secondary sources;\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/development-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Development of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003efactors that influenced ancient civilizations to settle in specific areas: geographical locations, geographical features, changes to the environment that cause people to move or adapt, changes to infrastructure such as building structures to move water, protect citizens, improve travel or increase trade; map skills; specific details about Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab civilizations;\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/rise-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Rise of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003etimelines for BCE and CE; internal and external factors for the rise and fall of ancient civilizations; factors that led to the rise of ancient civilizations; innovations that helped solved daily problems for food, water, travel, trade, buildings and knowledge and communication; organized structures; strong leadership and leadership skills; military power; wealth and opportunity; details about the factors for Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/innovations-of-ancient-civilizations-collaborative-poster-paper\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInnovations of Ancient Civilizations Collaborative Poster\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003einventions like theatre, democracy, papyrus, fabric, concrete, calendar, the compass and so much more and how they have left a lasting legacy;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/fall-of-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Fall of Ancient Civilizations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003efactors that led to the fall of ancient civilizations; environmental changes; expenses; power and leadership; values and beliefs; wars and conquests; specific details about the factors for Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSystems:\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/authoritarians-and-empires-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAuthoritarians and Empires\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: how leaders or governments gain power; monarchies and dictatorships; ways to maintain control and power: heredity, divine right, force; how government systems and social systems are used to gain and maintain power; why people follow authoritarian leaders; how empires grow; differences between civilizations and empires; examples from: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Arab civilizations; Persian Empire; African Civilizations The Kingdom of Benin, Ife, Ghana, Mali, Songhai, Kush, and Axum; patterns of rising and falling in empires;\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/farming-innovations-trade-and-economic-practices-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEconomic Practices\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Alberta-Social-Studies-Economic-Practices-Ancient-Civilizations-Grade-5-Trade-17480259?utm_source=BNProdDes\u0026amp;utm_campaign=Systems5\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e:\u003c\/a\u003e how innovations in farming allowed workers to specialize in new skills; how increased trade led to settlements and cities in ancient civilizations; farming innovations from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab Civilizations; trade routes of the Royal Road, Trans-Saharan and Silk Road; the social, political, economic and environmental impacts of trade; the social, political, economic and environmental impacts of different technology innovations; comparing trade routes; economic practices: markets, banks, currency and taxes in ancient civilizations; comparing economic practices in ancient civilizations to modern practices;\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/social-systems-in-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSocial Systems\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: patriarchy, matriarchy and egalitarian societies; how people in some ancient civilizations were organized by gender; hierarchies: defined by education, wealth, occupations or heredity; how social systems could cause division within civilizations; opportunities and challenges faced by people who were part of the social systems; examples from Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China, Ancient India and Ancient Arab civilizations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCitizenship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/connections-then-and-now-to-ancient-civilizations-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections Then and Now\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003econnections between the past and modern life; then and now comparisons of government systems, trade and exploration, and technology with examples from ancient civilizations;\u003cspan\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/informed-citizens-paper-and-digital\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformed Citizens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003ehow to evaluate sources; facts and opinions; pros and cons; evaluating sources for perspective; choosing a side on an issue; ways to take action on an issue\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/products\/connections-then-and-now-to-ancient-civilizations-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 5 ©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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\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:\/\/brainninjas.myshopify.com\/pages\/frequently-asked-questions\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"brainninjas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48298076569787,"sku":null,"price":54.78,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/6547\/7819\/files\/grade-5-alberta-social-studies-preview_2.png?v=1787759552"}],"url":"https:\/\/shopbrainninjas.ca\/collections\/alberta-social-studies.oembed","provider":"brainninjas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}