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Building communities through local government : a resource for municipal officials

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This resource was developed with the assistance of Grade 6 teachers, students, municipal officials and staff of both Alberta Education and Alberta Municipal Affairs. This resource for municipal... More ≫

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This resource was developed with the assistance of Grade 6 teachers, students, municipal officials and staff of both Alberta Education and Alberta Municipal Affairs. This resource for municipal officials is designed to support, enrich and extend the experiences that Grade 6 students have in their study of local government. At the heart of this resource are approaches, strategies and tools that encourage citizen involvement and participation – by students, teachers, municipal officials and community members.

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Building communities through local government : a resource for teaching and learning about municipal governments : Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies

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The Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies program of studies focuses on citizenship, identity and democratic processes of decision-making within our society. Students explore ways to participate in... More ≫

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The Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies program of studies focuses on citizenship, identity and democratic processes of decision-making within our society. Students explore ways to participate in democratic processes, be involved in their communities and develop beliefs, values and attitudes that empower them to effect change. The topic of local government is a natural place for students to investigate how issues, challenges and decisions are dealt with in communities. The Building Communities Through Local Government resources provide opportunities for students to explore local government in the context of their own and other communities. The resources support General Outcome 6.1 of the Alberta Social Studies program of studies. They are based on a fundamental assumption that students should be involved in decision-making and encouraged to consider ways that they can be active, participatory and engaged citizens.

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