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Draft K-6 curriculum

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This series of fact sheets was created to support an understanding of Alberta's draft K-6 curriculum by explaining the two subjects and one key learning theme that underpin the draft curriculum.... More ≫

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This series of fact sheets was created to support an understanding of Alberta's draft K-6 curriculum by explaining the two subjects and one key learning theme that underpin the draft curriculum. The two subjects are: fine arts and social studies. The one key learning theme in Alberta’s draft K-6 curriculum is citizenship.

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New K-6 curriculum

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This series of fact sheets was created to support an understanding of Alberta's new K-6 curriculum by explaining the six subjects and three key learning themes that are applied across all subjects... More ≫

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This series of fact sheets was created to support an understanding of Alberta's new K-6 curriculum by explaining the six subjects and three key learning themes that are applied across all subjects and grades. The six subjects are: English language arts and literature, mathematics, physical education and wellness, French first language and literature, French immersion language arts and literature and science. The three key learning themes that span all grades in the final K-6 curriculum are: literacy, numeracy and practical skills. More fact sheets will be added as the new K-6 curriculum is finalized.

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Arbour Day : teacher's resource guide

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The celebration of Arbour Day is an opportunity for Grade One students to learn about trees and the natural world, while taking positive action to make their world a better place. This guide... More ≫

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The celebration of Arbour Day is an opportunity for Grade One students to learn about trees and the natural world, while taking positive action to make their world a better place. This guide provides ideas to help teachers and their students enjoy Arbour Day.

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Amendments to the program of studies : elementary schools

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This document reflects changes in the program of studies for elementary schools up to August .....

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Promising practices in rural elementary education : final report

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The Promising Practices in Rural Elementary Education study was conducted in the winter of 2012. The purpose of this concurrent mixed method study was to explore rural and remote elementary school... More ≫

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The Promising Practices in Rural Elementary Education study was conducted in the winter of 2012. The purpose of this concurrent mixed method study was to explore rural and remote elementary school education programming promising practices. This study presents a rural Alberta perspective on how some teachers, principals and school authority leaders work together to engage elementary students and to improve learning and achievement.

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Japanese Language and Culture 10-9Y, 20-9Y, 30-9Y

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This program of studies is intended for students who began their study of Japanese language and culture in Grade 4. It constitutes the last three years of the articulated Japanese Language and... More ≫

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This program of studies is intended for students who began their study of Japanese language and culture in Grade 4. It constitutes the last three years of the articulated Japanese Language and Culture Nine-year (9Y) Program (Grade 4 to Grade 12).

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Cree language and culture : 9-year program guide to implementation, grades 4-5-6

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This guide will provide teachers with the tools needed to plan a successful Cree language experience in their classroom. The teachers will choose from the Sample Teaching and Learning Activities... More ≫

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This guide will provide teachers with the tools needed to plan a successful Cree language experience in their classroom. The teachers will choose from the Sample Teaching and Learning Activities appropriate activities with their students. The activities are divided into four sections, each with its own emphasis: Applications, Language Competence, Community Membership and Strategies.

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Bugology I and II field planning guide

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Welcome to the teacher’s planning and activity package for Bugology I. This half-day program was developed to offer students a natural environment experience that supports both the Grade 2 Alberta... More ≫

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Welcome to the teacher’s planning and activity package for Bugology I. This half-day program was developed to offer students a natural environment experience that supports both the Grade 2 Alberta Elementary Science Curriculum Topic E: Small Crawling and Flying Animals and the goals of Alberta Parks: preservation, heritage appreciation, outdoor recreation, and heritage tourism.

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