Big Ideas

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

• Language and text can be a source of creativity and joy.

• Exploring stories and other texts helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the world.

• Texts can be understood from different perspectives.

• Using language in creative and playful ways helps us understand how language works.

• Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens.

MATHEMATICS

• Numbers describe quantities that can be represented by equivalent fractions.

• Computational fluency and flexibility with numbers extend to operations with larger (multi-digit) numbers.

• Identified regularities in number patterns can be expressed in tables.

• Closed shapes have area and perimeter that can be described, measured, and compared.

• Data represented in graphs can be used to show many-to-one correspondence.

SOCIAL STUDIES

• Canada’s policies and treatment of minority peoples have negative and positive legacies.

• Natural resources continue to shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada.

• Immigration and multiculturalism continue to shape Canadian society and identity.

• Canadian institutions and government reflect the challenge of our regional diversity.

SCIENCE

• Multicellular organisms have organ systems that enable them to survive and interact within their environment.

• Solutions are homogeneous.

• Machines are devices that transfer force and energy.

• Earth materials change as they move through the rock cycle and can be used as natural resources.

FINE ARTS EDUCATION

• Engaging in creative expression and experiences expands people’s sense of identity and belonging.

• Artists experiment in a variety of ways to discover new possibilities and perspectives.

• Dance, drama, music and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

• Works of art influence and are influenced by the world around us.

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION

• Daily physical activity enables us to practice skillful movement and helps us develop personal fitness.

• Knowing what we enjoy doing and knowing about our opportunities to participate in those activities helps us develop an active lifestyle.

• Understanding ourselves and the various aspects of health helps us develop a balanced lifestyle.

• Personal choices and social and environmental factors influence our health and well-being.

• Developing healthy relationships helps us feel connected, supported, and valued.

CAREER EDUCATION

•  Public identity is influenced by personal choices and decisions.

• Exploring our strengths and abilities can help us identify our goals.

• Leadership requires listening to and respecting the ideas of others.

• Family and community relationships can be a source of support and guidance when solving problems and making decisions.

• Good learning and work habits contribute to short- and long-term personal and career success.

APPLIED DESIGN, SKILLS, AND TECHNOLOGIES

• Designs can be improved with prototyping and testing.

• Skills are developed through practice, effort, and action.

• The choice of technology and tools depends on the task.