Canadian Social Studies/Geography - People and Environments (Gr. 2/3 - Part 1)
This 8 week course is part 1 of Canadian Social Studies, focusing on People and Environments (based on the Ontario and Alberta Social Studies Curricula, grades 2/3). This course does not explore Canadian History, Heritage or Identity.
Samantha Car, B.Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(8)
What's included
8 live meetings
4 in-class hoursHomework
Some weeks learners will be assigned short homework assignments. Any activities not finished during class may be assigned for homework.Assessment
Learners will receive informal verbal and written feedback and encouragement throughout the course.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 3
O'Canada! This 8 week course will be part 1 of exploring Canadian Social Studies, focusing on People and Environments, the Political and Physical Regions of Canada (based on the Ontario and Alberta Social Studies Curricula, grades 2 and 3). This course does not explore Canadian History, Heritage or Identity. This course uses a combination of discussion, lecture, activities, short videos and research. Students will be asked to share their thoughts and opinions and will be encouraged to participate as much as they are comfortable. I have a friendly and relaxed teaching style and will work to encourage collaboration and conversation amongst learners. Schedule: Week 1: Maps of Canada, exploring maps, cardinal directions and symbols. Week 2: Mapping skills, how to extract information from maps. Week 3: Global mapping, understanding that there are a variety of countries, continents, and oceans. Vocabulary related to the globe (sphere, hemisphere, continent, equator, etc) and representing the globe in different ways. Week 4: Exploring thematic or special purpose maps and grids. Week 5: Beginning a 4 week study on comparing and contrasting global communities. We will explore how people have adapted to their location and climate, and how that relates to clothing, agriculture, housing and recreation. This week will focus on Canadian communities. Week 6: Comparing and contrasting global communities - Finland. Week 7: Comparing and contrasting global communities - Kenya. Week 8: Comparing and contrasting global communities - Australia. VIEW PART 2 of this course here: https://outschool.com/classes/canadian-social-studiesgeography-people-and-environments-kaIE00vr?usid=7y5g7Uix&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link Our weekly topics are subject to change depending on the needs of the class and the timing of lessons. Some prior knowledge required. Learners should be comfortable reading simple texts and writing independently. We will create a supportive and respectful learning environment where learners feel safe and comfortable. Learners are welcome to banter and ask questions to challenge our thinking, but respectfulness and taking turns while speaking is required. Disrespectful language and hateful chats, posts, etc., will not be tolerated and will be grounds for removal from the class. Should disagreements arise, we will practice being respectful even if you disagree. The minimum number of learners for this course will be upheld. If less than 3 learners are enrolled one week prior to the course starting, the course will be cancelled and families will be refunded. Parents may email me prior to enrolment with any questions about the course!
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to examine Canadian and global maps, discuss the way our local environment affects our daily life, and use social studies vocabulary to communicate their knowledge.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
We will use Google Suite (drive, docs, slides forms) in this course. Learners will occasionally be asked to respond to Google Forms or demonstrate learning in a Google Doc. Google Slides and Jamboards will be displayed via screen sharing by the teacher but learners will not be required to use them on their own.
Supply List
Paper Pencil/Pen Pencil crayons, crayons or markers Teacher-provided printable pages when needed No textbook required
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2021
5.0
8reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a Canadian Teacher, certified by the Ontario College of Teachers. I hold a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education with a teachable in Geography. I am certified to teach grades Kindergarten to Grade 10. Reviews
Live Group Class
$120
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-9
3-6 learners per class
