Grade 6-9 Humanities

General Outcome 8.2

Origins of a Western Worldview: Renaissance Europe:

Through an examination of Renaissance Europe, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the exchange of ideas and knowledge contributed to shaping the worldview of the Western world. 

• Specific Outcomes and Skills

  • Recognize how beliefs and values are shaped by time, geographic location and societal context. 

  • Examine techniques used to enhance the authority and authenticity of media messages.

  • Analyze the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence and reliability to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue.

 General Outcome 9.1

Issues for Canadians: Governance & Rights

Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how Canada's political processes impact citizenship and identity in an attempt to meet the needs of all Canadians.

• Specific Outcomes and Skills

  • Recognize how beliefs and values are shaped by time, geographic location and societal context. 

  • Examine techniques used to enhance the authority and authenticity of media messages.

  • Analyze the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence and reliability to broaden understanding of a topic or an issu

General Outcome 8.2

Origins of a Western Worldview: Renaissance Europe:

Through an examination of Renaissance Europe, students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the exchange of ideas and knowledge contributed to shaping the worldview of the Western world. 

• Specific Outcomes and Skills

  • Recognize how beliefs and values are shaped by time, geographic location and societal context. 

  • Examine techniques used to enhance the authority and authenticity of media messages.

  • Analyze the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence and reliability to broaden understanding of a topic or an issue.

 General Outcome 9.1

Issues for Canadians: Governance & Rights

Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how Canada's political processes impact citizenship and identity in an attempt to meet the needs of all Canadians.

• Specific Outcomes and Skills

  • Recognize how beliefs and values are shaped by time, geographic location and societal context. 

  • Examine techniques used to enhance the authority and authenticity of media messages.

  • Analyze the validity of information based on context, bias, source, objectivity, evidence and reliability to broaden understanding of a topic or an issu