Curriculum Post #2:

Dear parents and students! In social studies, grade 4 students will learn about Medieval times in the Heritage and Citizenship strand. In this strand, students are introduced to various topics that will help them develop an understanding of connections between the past and the present, of interactions between various cultural groups in Canada, and of the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Students will begin their studies with familiar things, such as rules and responsibilities at home and at school, and traditions and celebrations within their community.They will then study early settlements in Upper Canada, aspects of medieval society and early civilizations, and First Nation peoples and European explorers. In studying these topics, they will examine some significant developments that occurred throughout the ages, particularly in exploration, technology, and methods of government, and will investigate their influence on the development of Canada and on life in the present day. In all grades, students will do research. http://exchange.smarttech.com/details.html?id=5d674c53-4e87-4873-afbb-b46e6ca21a35