In Grade 4 students are exploring the geographic, cultural, linguistic, economic, and historical characteristics that define quality of life in Alberta. Students gain an appreciation of how people interact with the land and how physical geography and natural resources affect quality of life. Students also examine how major events and people shaped the evolution of Alberta.
Students can continue their exploration of the above, through some of the links and activities below:
National/Provincial Parks
4.1.1 value Alberta’s physical geography and natural environment: appreciate the environmental significance of national and provincial parks and protected areas in Alberta.
Parks Canada – Information/Research
Parks Canada – Brochure Template
Historical Places/Objects/Stories
4.2.1 appreciate how an understanding of Alberta’s history, peoples and stories contributes to their own sense of belonging and identity:
- demonstrate respect for places and objects of historical significance.
So, This is Alberta! (Interactive Comic)
- recognize how stories of people and events provide multiple perspectives on past and present events.
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park – Information/Research
Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park – Petroglyph Activity
- recognize oral traditions, narratives and stories as valid sources of knowledge about the land, culture, and history.
Pourquoi Tales – Information/Research
Pourquoi Tales – Writing Activity
Alberta’s People
4.2.2 assess, critically, how the cultural and linguistic heritage and diversity of Alberta has evolved over time by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:
- Which First Nations originally inhabited the different areas of the province?
First Nations/Aboriginal People – Information/Research
- In what ways did Francophones establish their roots in urban and rural Alberta?
Francophone People – Information/Research
- How did the Métis Nation and Métis settlements contribute to Alberta’s identity?
Metis People – Information/Research
- How did the arrival of diverse groups of people determine the establishment and continued growth of rural and urban communities?
The Builders of Alberta – Information/Research