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. 2007 AMENDMENTS to the Program of Studies: Elementary Schools Replace (2006) front-end pages i to iii and Preamble pages 1 to 5 with revised (2007) front-end pages i to iv and Preamble pages 1 to 4. LANGUAGE LEARNING Replace the Language Learning title page, following the Language Learning divider. Insert new Chinese Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 4-5-6, pages 1 to 36, following Chinese Language Arts K-9, page 102. Insert new German Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 4-5-6, pages 1 to 36, following German Language Arts K-9, page 96. Insert new Japanese Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 4-5-6, pages 1 to 36, following Italian Language and Culture Twelve-year Program, K-6, page 53. Insert new Punjabi Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 4-5-6, pages 1 to 36, following Japanese Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 4-5-6, page 36. Insert new Spanish Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 4-5-6, pages 1 to 36, following Spanish Language Arts K-9, page 70. Insert new Ukrainian Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 4-5-6, pages 1 to 36, following Ukrainian Language Arts K-9, page 101 Insert new Cree Language and Culture Nine-year Program, Grades 4-5-6, pages 1 to 50, following Blackfoot Language and Culture, ECS-Grade 9, page C. 7. MATHEMATICS Insert new Mathematics, page 1, following the Mathematics divider. Insert new Mathematics, pages 1 to 63, following Mathematics (2007), page 1. SOCIAL STUDIES Replace Social Studies, page 1 (Revised 2006), following the Social Studies divider, with revised Social Studies, page 1 (Revised 2007). Insert new Grade 5 (2007), pages 1 to 13, following Grade 4 (2006), page 12. Remove Social Studies C.36 to C.44 (Revised 1990) and replace with revised Social Studies C.36 (Revised 2007). PROGRAM OF STUDIES: KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 6 • 2007 CONTENTS PREAMBLE Introduction 1 Religious and Patriotic Instruction 4 Program Foundations 2 Course A. B. C. Curriculum Allprogramsofstudyareavailableforviewinganddownloadingat Program General Standards/ <http://www.education.gov.ab.ca>underKindergartento Grade 12, CurriculumandLearningandTeachingResources,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 Chinese Language Arts 2006 2006 2006 Chinese Language and Culture Nine-year Program 2007 2007 2007 English Language Arts 2000 2000 2000 Francais 2006° French Language Arts 2006° French as a Second Language Nine-year Program 2004 2004 2004 German Language Arts 2005 2005 2005 German Language and Culture Nine-year Program 2007 2007 2007 Italian Language and Culture Twelve-yearProgram 2005 2005 2005 Japanese Language and Culture Nine-year Program 2007 2007 2007 Punjabi Language and Culture Nine-year Program 2007 2007 2007 Spanish Language Arts 2005 2005 2005 Spanish Language and Culture Nine-year Program 2007 2007 2007 Ukrainian Language Arts 2003 2003 2003 Ukrainian Language and Culture Nine-yearProgram 2007 2007 2007 Native Languages Blackfoot Language andCulture Program 1990 1990 1990 Cree Language and Culture Nine-year Program 2007 2007 2007 Cree Language and Culture Twelve-yearProgram 2005 2005 2005 MATHEMATICS 2007° Mathematics K-9 2007 2007 2007 Mathematics K-6 1997 1997 1997 PHYSICALEDUCATION 2000 2000 2000 pp. 21,29 2001 The dates in the grid indicate the most current and up-to-date sections in eachprogramofstudies. " Programinformationonly. ©AlbertaEducation, Alberta,Canada 111 (Kindergarten to Grade 6, 2007) Course A. B. C. Curriculum Allprogramsofstudyareavailableforviewinganddownloadingat <http://www.education.gov.ab.ca>underKindergartento Grade 12, Program General Standards/ Curriculumand LearningandTeachingResources,Programsof Rationale Learner Specific Learner StudyandLearningandTeachingResources. and Philosophy Expectations Expectations SCIENCE 1996 1996 SOCIAL STUDIES 2007° pp. 1-12 2005 K-3. 2005 K-3. 2005 Grade4,2006 Grade4. 2006 Grade5.2007 Grade5.2007 1990 1990 1990 C2-C25 2005 C26-C35 2006 C36-C44 2007 The dates in the grid indicate the most current and up-to-date sections in each program ofstudies. ® Programinformation only. ©AlbertaEducation, Alberta,Canada IV (Kindergarten to Grade 6, 2007) 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 ^B ofAlberta 2000. Chapter S-3 with amendments in force as of January 1, 2002. /dlberra EDUCATION Copyright ©2007, the Crown in Right of Alberta, 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 2007. 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. INTRODUCTION Program ofStudies Basic Learning Resources The Program ofStudies identifies the outcomes for Alberta Education authorizes a variety of resources 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 of student progress Teaching Resources, Programs of Study and should, nevertheless, be in terms of the outcomes Learning and Teaching 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 fromthe LRC. • ©AlbertaEducation, Alberta, Canada (Preamble, 2007) PROGRAM FOUNDATIONS Alberta's Education System Accountable • All those involved in the education system are Vision accountable to Albertans for quality results, system sustainability and fiscal responsibility. The best Kindergarten to Grade 12 education system in the world. Responsive • The education system is flexible, anticipates Mission student needs and provides opportunities for parent and student choice. The Ministry of Education, through its leadership and work with stakeholders, ensures that students Innovative attain the knowledge and skills required for lifelong learning, work and citizenship. • The education system demonstrates leading- edge innovation for improved results. Values Equitable • Respect • All students have equitable access to quality • Accountability learning opportunities. • Integrity • Excellence Core Business: Lead and Support the Kindergarten to Grade 12 Education System So Principles That All Students Are Successful at Learning StudentCentred Goal High quality learning opportunities 1 • The highest priority ofthe education system is forall the success ofthe student. Goal 2 Excellence in student learning Accessible outcomes • Every student in Alberta has the right of Goal 3 Highly responsive and responsible access to a quality basic education consistent education system with the student's needs and abilities. Collaborative • Kindergarten to Grade 12 education, which provides the foundation for lifelong learning, best occurs when partners and stakeholders work together to provide a holistic approach and a supportive environment. OExcerpted from the Education Business Plan 2007-2010, April 2007. This plan is available on the Alberta Education Web site at www.education.gov.ab.ca. (Preamble, 2007) ©AlbertaEducation, Alberta,Canada