{"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 and Activities | 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\u003eCOMING SOON! Save $$$ with a whole year of Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies!\u003c\/strong\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\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\u003eSystems Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMING SOON!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitizenship Unit for Alberta Social Studies Grade 6\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMING SOON!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMING SOON! 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