creating responsible citizens

The intent of the project is to develop an inquiry-based, integrated, cross-curricular learning challenge for each of the Social Studies strands in the Junior division. A key component of each of the challenges will involve taking our students outdoors within our diverse school community (which despite being very urban, also includes a 79 hectare conservation area). Using field studies not only provides students with primary resources to assist them in the inquiry process, but also promotes community discovery and engagement.

Grade 4: Early Societies, 3000 BCE–1500 CE

Students will use the social studies inquiry process to investigate the relationship between early societies and the environment.

Grade 5: First Nations and Europeans in New France and Early Canada

Students will use the social studies inquiry process to investigate the issues and challenges associated with the interactions among and between First Nations and Europeans in Canada prior to 1713.

Grade 6: Communities in Canada, Past and Present

Students will use the social studies inquiry process to investigate the importance of parks in our Canadian identity.

Grade 4: Political and Physical Regions of Canada

Students will use the social studies inquiry process to investigate the issues and challenges associated with balancing development with environmental stewardship in their community. 

Grade 5: The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship

Students will use the social studies inquiry process to investigate the issues and challenges associated with balancing development with environmental stewardship in their community from various perspectives, including the levels of government responsible for addressing the issue.

Grade 6: Canada’s Interactions with the Global Community

Students will use the social studies inquiry process to research and list the invasive species that are affecting the Mud Lake Conservation Area and to discuss the international importance of the issue.