Social Studies, Grade 6

The British North America Act

I can explain why the British North America Act mattered to Canada.

Citizenship then and now

I can compare the rights and responsibilities of citizens in 1867 with those of today.

Landforms and bodies of water

I can locate Canada's major landforms and bodies of water on a map.

Rupert's Land and the 1867 provinces

I can locate the major settlements of Rupert's Land and the four original 1867 provinces.

Treaties and reserves

I can give reasons for treaties and reserves and describe how they affected First Nations people.

Groups who immigrated to Canada

I can identify groups that immigrated to Canada around 1900 and why they left their homelands.

How the government encouraged immigration

I can describe how the Canadian government encouraged immigration and why it mattered.

Challenges new immigrants faced

I can describe challenges that new immigrants to Canada faced.

Life on a prairie homestead

I can describe what daily life was like on a prairie homestead from 1890 to 1914.

Agriculture and Canada's growth

I can explain why agriculture was so important to Canada's growth from 1867 to 1914.

Manitoba's entry into Confederation

I can identify the people and events behind Manitoba's entry into Confederation.

Ritchot and Taché

I can identify the roles of Father Ritchot and Archbishop Taché in Manitoba's entry into Confederation.

The 1885 Resistance

I can identify the causes, events, people, and consequences of the 1885 Resistance.

The North West Mounted Police

I can describe the role of the North West Mounted Police in the West.

The gold rushes

I can tell stories of the gold rushes and describe how they affected people and communities.

Building the Canadian Pacific Railway

I can identify events and issues in building the Canadian Pacific Railway.

Provinces and territories join Canada

I can identify why provinces and territories joined Canada and when.

Prime ministers, 1867 to 1914

I can identify Canada's prime ministers from 1867 to 1914 and their achievements.

Aboriginal leaders, 1867 to 1914

I can identify contributions of Aboriginal leaders between 1867 and 1914.

Causes and events of the First World War

I can identify major causes and events of the First World War.

Canada in the First World War

I can describe Canada's part in the First World War and how it affected people at home.

Causes and events of the Second World War

I can identify major causes and events of the Second World War.

Canada in the Second World War

I can describe Canada's part in the Second World War and how it affected people at home.

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis in the war effort

I can identify contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples to Canada's war efforts.

Remembrance Day

I can recognize Remembrance Day as a way to honour Canadians who served in world conflicts.

The 1919 Winnipeg General Strike

I can describe the causes, events, and results of the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike.

Changing roles for women

I can describe how women's roles changed in Canada from 1914 to 1945.

The struggle for women's suffrage

I can describe the struggle for women's suffrage and name people who led it.

Prime ministers, 1914 to 1945

I can identify Canada's prime ministers from 1914 to 1945 and their achievements.

Stories of the Depression

I can relate stories of the Depression and describe its impact on Canada.

The land and daily life

I can give examples of how the natural environment shaped daily life for different groups.

Technology from 1914 to 1945

I can give examples of how technology changed life in Canada from 1914 to 1945.

Canada in world conflicts since 1945

I can give examples of Canada's involvement in world conflicts since 1945.

Global events that affected Canadians

I can give examples of global events and forces that have affected Canadians since 1945.

Canada and the United Nations

I can give examples of Canada's part in the United Nations and other world organizations.

Canada's connections to the world

I can give examples of how Canada is connected to other regions of the world.

Prime ministers since 1945

I can identify Canada's prime ministers since 1945 and their achievements.

Industry and technology since 1945

I can give examples of how industry and technology have changed Canadian life since 1945.

Canadian inventions and technologies

I can give examples of inventions and technologies created in Canada.

Changes in Aboriginal rights

I can identify changes in Aboriginal rights in Canada from 1867 to the present.

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

I can identify rights and freedoms in the 1982 Charter and explain why they matter.

The ideals of democracy

I can identify democratic ideals and describe how democracy affects Canadians' quality of life.

Bilingual and multicultural policies

I can identify why Canada adopted bilingual and multicultural policies.

The Affaire Forest

I can describe how the Affaire Forest affected the language rights of Franco-Manitobans.

Changes to francophone populations

I can give examples of how francophone populations in Canada have changed since Confederation.

The Division scolaire franco-manitobaine

I can identify the events behind the creation of the Division scolaire franco-manitobaine.

Main features of Canadian government

I can describe the main features of the Canadian government.

How Canadians elect governments

I can describe how elections work in Canada.

Political parties in Canada

I can define 'political party' and identify Canada's parties and their leaders.

Responsibilities of each level of government

I can identify the main responsibilities of each level of government in Canada.

Our government representatives

I can identify our elected or appointed government representatives and what they do.

Representatives of my Aboriginal community

I can identify and describe the responsibilities of elected representatives of an Aboriginal community.

First Nations, Inuit, and Métis self-determination

I can identify First Nations, Inuit, and Métis perspectives on self-determination.

Authority and democratic ideals

I can identify causes of inequity in Canada and propose solutions.

What shapes personal and national identity

I can describe what shapes personal and national identity and how they coexist.

Choices and francophone identity

I can describe how social, cultural, and linguistic choices shape francophone identity.

What defines Canada as a country

I can describe characteristics that define Canada as a country.

How government protects Canadian identity

I can give examples of how government helps protect Canadian identity.

Arts and media as expressions of identity

I can give examples from the arts and media that express Canadian culture and identity.

Groups that contribute to identity

I can identify groups and organizations that contribute to personal identity.

Aboriginal organizations and rights

I can identify Aboriginal organizations and how they promote Aboriginal rights.

Francophone organizations and rights

I can describe francophone organizations and how they promote francophone rights.

Notable Canadians and their achievements

I can identify notable Canadians and describe their achievements.

Current issues in citizenship

I can identify current issues related to citizenship in Canada.

The land and First Nation, Inuit, or Métis identity

I can describe how the land shapes First Nation, Inuit, or Métis identity.

Provinces, territories, and capitals

I can locate Canada's provinces, territories, and capital cities on a map.

The natural environment and life in Canada

I can describe how the natural environment influences life in Canada.