MB Curriculum - Social studies

True or False? In the K-8 Social Studies Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes, "citizenship" is a core concept.

• True

• False

Which of these grade-specific titles in the K-8 social studies Manitoba Curriculum Framework of Outcomes are inaccurate?

• Kindergarten: Eating Together

• Grade 1: Connecting and Belonging

• Grade 3: Communities of the World

• Grade 5: People and Stories of Canada to 1867

The goals of social studies learning in Manitoba from K-4 are divided into categories. Choose the correct categories.

• Canada, The World, The Environment, Democracy, and General Skills and Competencies.

• Canada, Earth, Democracy, Humanities, General Skills and Competencies

• Canada, The World, The Environment, General Skills and Competencies

• Canada, Human Rights, Earth, Democracy, General Skills and Competencies

According to the MB Curriculum Framework of Outcomes; with respect to democracy, social studies enables students to:

• demonstrate a commitment to democratic ideals and principles, including respect for human rights, principles of social justice, equity, freedom, dissent, and differences, and willingness to take action for the public good

• take a stand on matters of fundamental principle or individual conscience

• participate as informed citizens in the ongoing debates that characterize democracy in Canada and the world

• All of the above

Learning is the active process of constructing _________.

True or False? It is critical that teachers be well informed about social studies content and issues, and that they be prepared to provide students with guidance in selecting reliable information sources.

• True

• False

How shouldn't teachers approach controversial issues in their classroom?

• Avoid them

• Approach them, but with sensitivity

• Help students clarify the distinction between informed opinion and bias

• exercise flexibility by permitting students to choose alternative assignments

According to the Manitoba Curriculum framework of outcomes, which of the following are considered important citizenship qualities in Canada?

• Knowledge of Canadian history and Geography

• The ability to approach public issues critically, rationally, and democratically

• Commitment to freedom, equality, and social justice

• All of the above

Social Studies General Learning Outcomes: Fill in the Blank.

Global ____________.

Social Studies General Learning Outcomes: Fill in the Blank.

Power and _________.