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. I'DiversityofAlbertaLibrary 1620 2330 3843 2006 AMENDMENTS to the Program of Studies: Elementary Schools 1. Replace (2005) front-end pages i to iii and Preamble pages 1 to 5 with revised (2006) front-end pages i to iii and Preamble pages 1 to 5. LANGUAGE LEARNING 2. • Replace the Language Learning title page, following the Language Learning divider. • Insert new Chinese Language Arts, pages 1 to 102, following the . Language Learning title page. • Replace Francais, page 1, following Chinese Language Arts, page 102. • Replace French Language Arts, page 1 , following Francais, page 1 • Replace French as a Second Language (ECS to Grade 12), pages A.1 to C.6, with revised French as a Second Language Nine-year Program (Grades 4-12), pages 1 to 31. SOCIAL STUDIES 3. • Replace Social Studies, page 1 (2005), following the Social Studies divider, with revised Social Studies, page 1 (2006). • Insert new Grade 4 (2006), pages 1 to 12, following Grade 3 (2005), page 8. • Remove Social Studies C.26 to C.35 (Revised 1990) and replace with revised Social Studies C.26 and C.35 (Revised 2006). LB 1564 C2 A34 amend. 2006 CURR GD HIST Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of Alberta Libraries http://archive.org/details/programofstudamend06albe 2006 AMENDMENTS to the Program of Studies: Elementary Schools Replace (2005) front-end pages i to iii and Preamble pages 1 to 5 with revised (2006) front-end pages i to iii and Preamble pages 1 to 5. LANGUAGE LEARNING • Replace the Language Learning title page, following the Language Learning divider. • Insert new Chinese Language Arts, pages 1 to 102, following the Language Learning title page. • Replace Francais, page 1, following Chinese Language Arts, page 102. • Replace French Language Arts, page 1, following Francais, page 1. • Replace French as a Second Language (ECS to Grade 12), pages A.1 to C.6, with revised French as a Second Language Nine-year Program (Grades 4-12), pages 1 to 31. SOCIAL STUDIES • Replace Social Studies, page 1 (2005), following the Social Studies divider, with revised Social Studies, page 1 (2006). • Insert new Grade 4 (2006), pages 1 to 12, following Grade 3 (2005), page 8. • Remove Social Studies C.26 to C.35 (Revised 1990) and replace with revised Social Studies C.26 and C.35 (Revised 2006). LB 1564 C2 A34 amend. 2006 CURR GD HIST Ex LlBRIS Universitatis Albertensis PROGRAM STUDIES Elementary Schools This Program ofStudies is issued under the authority ofthe Minister of Education pursuant to section 39(1 ) ofthe SchoolAct, Revised Statutes ofAlberta 2000, Chapter S-3 with amendments in force as of January 1,2002. /dlborra EDUCATION Copyright ©2006, the Crown in Right ofAlberta, as represented by the Minister of Education. Alberta Education, Curriculum Branch, 10044 - 108 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, T5J 5E6. This document reflects changes in the program of studies for elementary schools up to August 2006. Outside Edmonton dial 310-0000 for toll-free connection. Inside Edmonton dial 427-2984. Permission is given by the copyright owner to reproduce this Program of Studies: Elementary Schools for educational purposes and on a nonprofit basis. UNIVERSITY LIBRARY € Alberta Education. Alberta. Canada UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES: KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 6 CONTENTS 2006 PREAMBLE Introduction Religious and Patriotic Instruction 4 Program Foundations Learning Resources 5 Course A. B. c. Curriculum Allprogramsofstudyareavailableforviewinganddownloadingat Program General Standards/ <http://www.education.gov.ab.ca>under Kindergartento Grade 12, Curriculumand LearningandTeachingResources,Programsof Rationale Learner Specific Learner StudyandLearningandTeachingResources. and Philosophy Expectations Expectations FINE ARTS Art 1985 1985 1985 Drama 1985 1985 1985 Music 1989 1989 1989 HEALTH AND LIFE SKILLS 2002 2002 2002 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION 2000 2000 2000 TECHNOLOGY LANGUAGE LEARNING English Language Arts 2000 2000 2000 Francais 2000° French Language Arts 2000° French as a Second Language Nine-year Program 2004 2004 2004 German Language Arts 2005 2005 2005 Italian Language andCulture Twelve-yearProgram 2005 2005 2005 Spanish Language Arts 2005 2005 2005 Ukrainian Language Arts 2003 2003 2003 Native Languages Blackfoot Language and Culture Program 1990 1990 1990 Cree Language and Culture Twelve-yearProgram 2005 2005 2005 MATHEMATICS 1997 1997 1997 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2000 2000 2000 pp. 21,292001 SCIENCE 1996 1996 SOCIAL STUDIES 1990 1990 1990 2005° K-3,2005 K-3,2005 pp. 1-12 2005 Grade4,2006 Grade4. 2006 The dates in the grid indicate the most current and up-to-date sections in each program ofstudies. " Program information only. £AlbertaEducation. Alberta. Canada 111 (Kindergarten to Grade 6, 2006) INTRODUCTION Program ofStudies Basic Learning Resources The Program ofStudies identifies the outcomes for Alberta Education authorizes a variety ofresources the core and optional learning components for to support the programs ofstudy. Complete listings Kindergarten to Grade 12. Content is focused on of all resources can be found in the Learning what students are expected to know and be able to Resources Centre Resources Catalogue, or do. electronically through the: Though organized into separate subject, course or • LRC Web site at www.lrc.education.gov.ab.ca. program areas, there are many connections across Resource listings can also be accessed through the: the curriculum. Students see the world as a connected whole rather than as isolated segments. • Authorized Resources Database at Integrating across content areas, and providing www.education.gov.ab.ca under Kindergarten ways for students to make connections, enhances to Grade 12, Curriculum and Learning and student learning. The reporting ofstudent progress Teaching Resources, Programs of Study and should, nevertheless, be in terms of the outcomes Learning andTeaching Resources. outlined in courses ofstudy foreach subject area. Alberta Education Web Site Within any group of students there is a range of individual differences. Flexibility in planning for Information covering all areas of Kindergarten individuals within a group is needed. Therefore, to Grade 12 education in Alberta, including school organization and teacher methodology are curriculum and resources, can be found not mandated at the provincial level and may vary at www.education.gov.ab.ca under Kindergarten from class to class and school to school in order to to Grade 12. meet student needs. For guidelines and regulations relating to school programs and organization for instruction, refer to the Guide to Education: ECS to Grade 12, available for viewing and downloading from the Alberta Education Web site. Print copies are available forpurchase from the LRC. CAlbertaEducation, Alberta, Canada (Preamble, 2006) PROGRAM FOUNDATIONS Alberta's Education System Collaborative • Kindergarten to Grade 12 education, which Vision provides the foundation for lifelong learning, best occurs when partners and stakeholders The best Kindergarten to Grade 12 education work together to provide a holistic approach system in the world. and a supportive environment. Mission Accountable • All those involved in the education system are The Ministry of Education, through its leadership accountable to Albertans for quality results, and work with stakeholders, ensures that students system sustainability and fiscal responsibility. attain the knowledge and skills required for lifelong learning, workand citizenship. Responsive Core Business: Lead and Support the • The education system is flexible, anticipates Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education System So student needs and provides opportunities for That All Students Are Successful at Learning parent and student choice. Goal 1 - High quality learning opportunities Innovative forall • The education system demonstrates leading- edge innovation for improved results. Goal 2 Excellence in student learning outcomes Equitable Goal 3 Highly responsive and responsible • All students have equitable access to quality education system learning opportunities. Principles Values Student Centred Respect Integrity • The highest priority ofthe education system is Trust the success ofthe student. Openness Caring Accessible • Every student in Alberta has the right of access to a quality basic education consistent with the student's needs and abilities. O Excerpted from the Education Business Plan 2006-2009, March 2006. This plan is available on the Alberta Education Web site at www.education.gov.ab.ca. ( (Preamble, 2006) C'Alberta Education. Alberta. Canada