Social Studies, Grade 6
Nova Scotia · Grade 6 · Social Studies — the complete curriculum-aligned outline, taught skill by skill by MapleMind's AI tutor.
Unit 1: The Role of Culture
Investigating the role of culture in communities, inclusive of Acadians, African Nova Scotians, Gaels, Mi'kmaq, and additional groups - the elements of culture (material and non-material), the role of culture in our lives, and how culture is passed on.
- Elements of culture: material and non-material
- The role of culture and how it is passed on
Unit 2: Cross-Cultural Understanding
Analysing the impact of cross-cultural understanding, inclusive of Acadians, African Nova Scotians, Gaels, Mi'kmaq, and additional cultures - examining stereotypes, their impact, and actions being taken locally, nationally, and globally to improve cross-cultural understanding.
- Stereotypes in modern society
- The impact of stereotypes
- Actions to improve understanding
- Analysing local community actions
Unit 3: Comparing Sustainability Practices
Comparing sustainability practices between Canada and a selected country - examining factors that influence sustainability practices and reasons for different perspectives, including the role of culture.
- Factors that influence sustainability
- Comparing sustainability perspectives
Unit 4: Traditions and Beliefs
Analysing how traditions and beliefs relate to culture in a region - how traditions and beliefs are reflected, preserved, and affected by change over time.
- How traditions and beliefs are preserved
- How change affects traditions and beliefs
Unit 5: Child and Aboriginal Rights
Investigating selected examples of child rights issues around the world, inclusive of Aboriginal human rights issues in Canada - the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and the difference between declarations and treaties.
- The rights of the child
- Rights of Indigenous peoples
- Declarations and treaties
Unit 6: Global Citizenship
Implementing age-appropriate actions that demonstrate responsibility as global citizens - understanding the rights and responsibilities of active global citizens and taking action on an issue.
- Rights and responsibilities of a global citizen
- Taking action on an issue
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