{"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; 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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? 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