Social Studies

Geographic thinking construct and interpret various types of maps (i.e., historical, physical, political maps) to broaden understanding of topics being studied

6.S.4. demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving:

• propose and apply new ideas, strategies and options, supported with facts and reasons, to contribute to decision making and problem solving

• consider multiple perspectives when dealing with issues, decision making and problem solving

• collaborate with others to devise strategies for dealing with problems and issues ¾ select and use technology to assist in problem solving ¾ use data gathered from a variety of electronic sources to address identified problems ¾ solve problems requiring the sorting, organizing, classifying and extending of data, using such tools as calculators, spreadsheets, databases or hypertext technology ¾ use graphic organizers, such as mind mapping/webbing, flow charting and outlining, to present connections among ideas and information in a problem-solving environment ¾ solve issue-related problems, using such communication tools as a word processor or e-mail to involve others in the process ¾ generate alternative solutions to problems by using technology to facilitate the process

6.S.3 develop skills of geographic thinking:

• construct and interpret various types of maps (i.e., historical, physical, political maps) to broaden understanding of topics being studied

• use geographic tools, including software, that assist in preparing graphs and maps

• use cardinal and intermediate directions to locate places on maps and globes

• use scales to determine the distance between places on maps and globes

• identify geographic problems and issues and pose geographic questions

Government of Alberta. (2005). Social studies K – grade 12. Retrieved from http://www.learnalberta.ca/ProgramOfStudy.aspx?lang=en&ProgramId=564423#