Grade 6 - Social Studies - Outcomes

Grade 6 - Social Studies - World Cultures

 

 

Unit One - An Introduction to Culture

6.1.1 Explore the concept of culture and demonstrate an understanding of its role in their lives

• classify elements of culture as material or non-material

• investigate how cultures are transmitted from generation to generation

• identify factors that shape culture

   

6.1.2 Identify, locate and map major cultural regions of the world

• recognize that there are various criteria for defining a cultural region, such as language, religion, location and place, shared traditions, and history

• use various criteria to identify, locate and map cultural regions

• give examples of social and cultural diversity in the world

   

6.1.3 Analyze the importance of cross-cultural understanding

• give examples that illustrate the impact of cross cultural understanding or a lack of cross-cultural understanding

• explain the concept of a stereotype

• examine the extent to which the mass media stereotype different cultural groups

• give examples of actions that are being taken to improve cross-cultural understanding (local, national, global)

   

6.1.4 Identify and explain factors that are creating a more global culture around the world 

• describe how the movement of people impacts on cultures

• explain how the spread of ideas and technology is creating a more global culture

• give examples that are illustrative of a global culture

 

Unit Two - Environment and Culture

6.2.1 Compare climate and vegetation in different types of physical regions of the world

• identify and locate on a world map types of physical regions, such as polar regions, rainforests, deserts and grasslands

• give examples of the characteristics of climate and vegetation in these different types of physical regions

• give examples of similarities and differences of the climate and vegetation in these different types of physical regions

   

6.2.2 Assess the relationship between culture and environment in a selected cultural region

• identify, locate and map the cultural region selected, and identify its physical environment(s)

• analyze how the way of life in this culture is influenced by its physical environment(s)

• evaluate the impact that culture has on the environment

   

6.2.3 Compare the use of resources and sustainability practices between Canada and a selected country

• give examples of similarities and differences in the use of resources and sustainability practices between Canada and the selected country

• explain reasons for different perspectives on the use of resources and sustainability practices

 

Unit Three - Some Elements of Culture

6.3.1 Examine how traditions relate to culture in a selected cultural region

• identify, locate and map the selected country including examples of its major features

• describe how religious traditions influence the region's culture

• describe how customs and rituals are reflected in the region's culture

• analyze how change factors affect cultural traditions

   

6.3.2 Describe how government relates to culture in a selected country

• identify, locate and map the selected country including examples of its major features

• describe the government of the selected country

• give examples of how government influences, and has influenced, culture

 

6.3.3 Explain how economic systems relate to cultures

• identify different economic systems

• examine the differences among different economic systems

• explain how the economic programs and services of a country influence its culture

• identify current economic trends that are influencing culture

 

Unit Four - Expressions of Culture

6.4.1 Analyze how the arts reflect beliefs and values in a selected cultural region

• identify, locate and map the selected region including examples of its major features

• identify visual arts, crafts, dance and music practiced in the region

• analyze how music and dance reflect the beliefs and values of the culture

• analyze how crafts and visual art reflect the beliefs and values of the culture

   

6.4.2 Examine the importance of language, literature, and theatre arts as expressions of culture in a selected cultural region

• examine the extent to which language is important in preserving culture

• use examples of literature and oral tradition to explain how cultural values and beliefs are reflected

• demonstrate an understanding of the importance of theatre arts in expressing culture

   

6.4.3 Analyze the extent to which sports and games are expressions of culture in a selected cultural region  

• explore sports and games that reflect the geographic influences of the culture

• analyze how the sports and games reflect the beliefs and values of the culture

• examine whether current trends reflect increased globalization in sport

 

 Unit Five - World Issues 

 

6.5.1 Analyze the effects of the distribution of wealth around the world

• use statistical data to represent the distribution of wealth around the world

• examine the effects of the uneven distribution of wealth on quality of life

• define poverty and give examples of its effects 

 

6.5.2 Examine selected examples of human rights issues around the world

• give examples of rights included in the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child

• give examples of rights included in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• identify human rights issues related to rights of children

• examine selected examples of current human rights abuses

   

6.5.3 Take age-appropriate actions to demonstrate an understanding of responsibilities as global citizens

• explain the rights and responsibilities of being a global citizen

• support a position on a local/national/international issue after considering various perspectives

• plan and take age appropriate actions to address local/national/international problems or issues

 

Unit Six - Canada: Reflections on a Multicultural Mosaic

6.6.1 Illustrate an understanding of how cultures from around the world have contributed to the development of Canada's multicultural mosaic