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Objectives:
General Outcome 4.2 The Stories, Histories and Peoples of
Alberta
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the
role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and
contributing to identity and a sense of belonging.
Recognize how stories of people and events provide multiple
perspectives on past and present events (I, TCC)
Recognize oral traditions, narratives and stories as valid sources of
knowledge about the land, culture and history (CC, I, TCC)
Recognize how the diversity of immigrants from Europe and other
continents has enriched Alberta’s rural and urban communities (CC,
I, TCC)
What movement or migration within Canada contributed to the
populating of Alberta? (LPP, TCC)
In what ways did Francophones establish their roots in urban and
rural Alberta (i.e., voyageurs, missionary work, founding
institutions, media, politics, commerce)? (CC, I, LPP, TCC)
How did the European immigration contribute to the establishment
of communities in Alberta in the late 19th century and early 20th
century? (CC, GC, I, TCC)
How did the arrival of diverse groups of people determine the
establishment and continued growth of rural and urban
communities? (CC, GC, LPP)
ICT Outcomes, Division 2
C.1 - Students will access, use and
communicate information from a variety
of technologies.
Specific Outcomes 2.1 access and
retrieve appropriate information from
the Internet by using a specific search
path or from given uniform resource
locations (URLs) 2.2 organize
information gathered from the Internet,
or an electronic source, by selecting
and recording the data in logical files or
categories; and by communicating
effectively, through appropriate forms,
such as speeches, reports and
multimedia presentations, applying
information technologies that serve
particular audiences and purposes
C.2 - Students will seek alternative
viewpoints, using information
technologies. Specific Outcomes 2.1
seek responses to inquiries from
various authorities through electronic
media relevance for the purpose used
C.3 - Students will critically assess
information accessed through the use
of a variety of technologies. Specific
Outcomes 2.1 identify and distinguish
points of view expressed in electronic
sources on a particular topic 2.2
recognize that information serves
different purposes and that data from
electronic sources may need to be
verified to determine accuracy or
relevance for the purpose used
Grade 4 S.S. Outcomes
(The Stories, Histories and People
of Alberta)
4.3.3 Students will critically examine
Alberta’s changing cultural and social
dynamics by exploring and reflecting upon
the following questions and issues from 4.3.3
4.S.7 Students will apply the research
process.
4.S.8 Students will demonstrate skills of oral,
written and visual literacy.
4.2.1 Students will appreciate how an
understanding of Alberta’ history, people and
stories contributes to their sense of
belonging and identity.
4.S.1 Students will develop skills of critical
thinking and creative thinking.
4.S.2 Students will develop skills of historical
thinking.
4.S.8 Students will demonstrate skills of oral,
written and visual literacy.
4.S.9 Students will develop skills of media
literacy.
4.S.1 Students will develop skills of critical
thinking and creative thinking.
4.S.2 Students will develop skills of historical
thinking.
4.S.4 Students will demonstrate skills of
decision making and problem solving.
4.S.7 Students will apply the research
process.
4.S.9 Students will develop skills of media
literacy.
C.5 - Students will use technology to
4.2.2 Students will critically assess how the
aid collaboration during inquiry.
cultural and linguistic heritage and diversity
Specific Outcomes 2.1 retrieve data
of Alberta has evolved over time by exploring
from available storage devices, such as and reflecting upon the questions from 4.2.2
a shared folder, to which a group has
4.3.1 Students will appreciate the factors
contributed 2.2 record group
contributing to the quality of life in Alberta.
brainstorming, planning and sharing of 4.S.1 Students will develop skills of critical
ideas by using technology 2.3 extend
thinking and creative thinking.
the scope of a project beyond
4.S.5 Students will demonstrate skills of
classroom collaboration by using
cooperation, conflict resolution and
communication technologies, such as
consensus building.
the telephone and email
4.S.7 Students will apply the research
process.
4.S.8 Students will demonstrate skills of oral,
written and visual literacy.
C.6 - Students will use technology to
investigate and/or solve problems.
Specific Outcomes 2.1 select and use
technology to assist in problem solving
2.2 use data gathered from a variety of
electronic sources to address identified
problems 2.3 use graphic organizers,
such as mind mapping/webbing, flow
charting and outlining, to present
connections between ideas and
information in a problem-solving
environment 2.4 solve problems, using
numerical operations and such tools as
calculators and spreadsheets 2.5 solve
problems requiring the sorting,
organizing, classifying and extending of
data, using such tools as calculators,
spreadsheets, databases or hypertext
technology 2.6 solve issue-related
problems, using such communication
tools as a word processor or email to
involve others in the process 2.7
generate alternative solutions to
problems by using technology to
facilitate the process
4.S.1 Students will develop skills of critical
thinking and creative thinking.
4.S.3 Students will develop skills of
geographic thinking.
4.S.4 Students will demonstrate skills of
decision making and problem solving.
C.7 - Students will use electronic
research techniques to construct
personal knowledge and meaning.
4.S.1 Students will develop skills of critical
thinking and creative thinking.
4.S.5 Students will demonstrate skills of
cooperation, conflict resolution and
consensus building.
4.3.4 Students will examine recreation and
tourism in Alberta by exploring and reflecting
upon the questions and issues from 4.3.4
Specific Outcomes 2.1 use a variety
of technologies to organize and
synthesize researched information 2.2
use selected presentation tools to
demonstrate connections among
various pieces of information
F.3 - Students will demonstrate a moral
and ethical approach to the use of
technology. Specific Outcomes 2.1
comply with the acceptable use policy
of the school and school authority for
Internet and networked services,
including software licensing
agreements 2.2 work collaboratively to
share limited resources 2.3 use
appropriate communication language
and etiquette 2.4 document sources
obtained electronically, such as web
site addresses 2.5 respect the privacy
and products of others 2.6 use
electronic networks in an ethical
manner 2.7 comply with copyright
legislation
F.4 - Students will become discerning
consumers of mass media and
electronic information. Specific
Outcomes 2.1 recognize that graphics,
video and sound enhance
communication 2.2 describe how the
use of various texts and graphics can
alter perception 2.3 discuss how
technology can be used to create
special effects and/or to manipulate
intent through the use of images and
sound
P.1 - Students will compose, revise and
edit text. Specific Outcomes 2.1
create and revise original text to
communicate and demonstrate
understanding of forms and techniques
2.2 edit and format text to clarify and
enhance meaning, using such word
4.S.2 Students will develop skills of historical
thinking.
4.S.7 Students will apply the research
process.
4.S.8 Students will demonstrate skills of oral,
written and visual literacy.
4.3.4 Students will examine recreation and
tourism in Alberta by exploring and reflecting
upon the questions and issues from 4.3.4
4.S.7 Students will apply the research
process.
4.S.9 Students will develop skills of media
literacy.
4.3.3 Students will critically examine
Alberta’s changing cultural and social
dynamics by exploring and reflecting upon
the following questions and issues from 4.3.3
4.S.8 Students will demonstrate skills of oral,
written and visual literacy.
4.2.1 Students will appreciate how an
understanding of Alberta’ history, people and
stories contributes to their sense of
belonging and identity.
4.S.8 Students will demonstrate skills of oral,
written and visual literacy.
processing features as the thesaurus,
find/change, text alignment, font size
and font style 2.3 convert digital text
files by opening and saving them as
different file types
P.3 - Students will communicate
through multimedia. Specific
Outcomes 2.1 create a multimedia
presentation, incorporating such
features as visual images (clip art,
video clips), sounds (live recordings,
sound clips) and animated images,
appropriate to a variety of audiences
and purposes 2.2 access available
databases for images to support
communication
P.4 - Students will integrate various
applications. Specific Outcomes 2.1
integrate a spreadsheet, or graphs
generated by a spreadsheet, into a text
document 2.2 vary font size and font
style, and placement of text and
graphics, in order to create a certain
visual effect
4.S.3 Students will develop skills of
geographic thinking.
P.5 - Students will navigate and create
hyperlinked resources. Specific
Outcomes 2.1 create and navigate a
multiple-link document 2.2 navigate
through a document that contains links
to locate, copy and then paste data in a
new file 2.3 navigate the Internet with
appropriate software
4.S.8 Students will demonstrate skills of oral,
written and visual literacy.
4.S.4 Students will demonstrate skills of
decision making and problem solving.
4.S.8 Students will demonstrate skills of oral,
written and visual literacy.
4.S.4 Students will demonstrate skills of
decision making and problem solving.
4.3.3 Students will critically examine
Alberta’s changing cultural and social
dynamics by exploring and reflecting upon
the following questions and issues from 4.3.3
4.S.7 Students will apply the research
process.
P.6 - Students will use communication
technology to interact with others.
Specific Outcomes 2.1 select and use
the technology appropriate to a given
communication situation
Lesson Progression:
1. Introduce the students to Alberta’s history by watching videos
and reading through the appropriate chapters in the Social
Studies text to develop background knowledge.
2. Share the Webquest. Divide students into groups and decide
which cultural group/specific person they will be responsible for
researching.
3. Guide each group through the set-up of their storage files. Be
sure to explain that every file (including pictures) must be
stored in their historical journal file.
4. Allow students time to research.
5. Introduce how to use Movie Maker and how to storyboard.
6. Ensure students get approval at each stage of the process to
ensure they do not encounter difficulties later on!
7. Complete projects.
8. Share historical journals with the class.
9. Have audience complete the jigsaw so that they can develop a
deeper understanding of Alberta’s early settlers.
10. Students will complete the self/peer evaluation.
11. Complete rubric on each project.
I have limited the number of websites available to the students so
as not to overwhelm them. However please use the CARC website
for additional sites if needed: http://www.carc.reddeer.com/social/webresources/gr4.html
Evaluation/Rubrics:
Benchmark and student planning template
Rubric
Self and Group Evaluation
Digital Story Telling Sites:
Learn about The Art of Digital Story Telling:
http://www.digitales.us/
 Be sure to look at the 7 steps of Digital Story Telling
Getting started with Digital Story Telling:
http://www.coe.uh.edu/digital-storytelling/gettingstarted.htm
 Be sure to look at Storyboarding
 ‘Getting Started’ is worth looking at
 Look at and share the examples with your students
Movie Maker Information:
Using Windows Movie Maker tutorial:
http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/TecEds/training/shortsessions/2006/moviemakerdigstory.pdf