Grade 6 Social Studies Ontario Communities in Canada, Past and Present

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Total Pages: 393 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 1 Semester
File Size: 186.59 MB
File Type: PDF

Make teaching the Grade 6 Social Studies Strand A Unit easier than ever with this comprehensive 393-page unit! This engaging resource is packed with 19 ready-to-use lessons that explore Canada’s Heritage and Identity: Communities in Canada, Past and Present. Students will dive deep into the historical and contemporary roles of Indigenous Peoples and settler communities, developing critical thinking and inquiry skills as they uncover how diverse groups have helped shape Canada. The unit culminates in an exciting primary source interview project where students interview someone who has immigrated to Canada. 

Curriculum Alignment:

• Ontario Social Studies Curriculum 2023 Grade 6 Strand A. This unit has been updated to reflect the 2023 changes to the Social Studies Curriculum.

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What's Included:

• 19 In-Depth Lessons – Your lesson planning is done.
• 380+ Pages – Comprehensive and classroom-ready content.
• Daily Lesson Plans – Stay organized and save prep time.
• MP3 Audio Files – Support learners with audio content.
• Google Slides™ + Individual PDFs – Perfect for digital or blended classrooms.
• Graphic Organizers – Help students organize information visually.
• Inquiry-Based Learning Activities – Foster curiosity and critical thinking.
• Student Choice Opportunities – Encourage ownership and engagement.
• Differentiated Tasks – Meet the diverse needs of your learners.
• Summative Assessments – Evaluate student understanding with confidence.
• Assessment Rubrics + Answer Keys – Simplify grading and feedback.
• Canada-Themed Digital Escape Room – Consolidate learning in a fun, interactive way.
• Sub Plans – Easy to leave for a supply teacher with clear, ready-to-go materials.

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Lesson Overview

1. Introduction: Building Vocabulary & Map Creation
2. What Shapes Our Canadian Identity?
3. Canadian Identity: Fundamentals
4. Canadian Identity: Indigenous Canadians
5. Canadian Identity: Settler Communities
6. Canadian Identity: Inclusiveness
7. Historical Perspectives: Communities Inquiry
8. Traditional Territories
9. Migration Reasons
10. Settler Life in Canada
11. Economic Development
12. Creation of Nunavut, Nunavik, and Nunatsiavut
13. Community Developments
14. Community Developments & Antisemitism (New for 2023)
15. Interactions Between Settler Communities
16. Differences Between Communities
17. How Did You Get Here?
18. Canada-Themed Digital Escape Room
19. The Cost of Shipping Podcast Lesson – Sub Plans

Key Features:

• Designed for differentiation and student choice
• Supports inquiry-based learning
• Great for whole-class instruction, small groups, or independent work
• Low-prep and classroom-ready

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Fully aligned with the 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum 
• Completely prepped and organized 
• Flexible for digital or in-person teaching 
• Engages students with meaningful, real-world connections 
• Encourages inquiry and critical thinking 
• Built-in student choice and differentiation 
• Assessment tools included 

Teacher Feedback

1. "This is an amazing resource! The plans are detailed and very easy to follow. There is a lot of information to cover in this unit and I would not be able to do it as successfully without this product. There are a variety of quizzes and worksheets for students to do. It isn't always the same format for each lesson which my students like as well. I appreciate that it has been updated as well to include audio files! I will definitely be purchasing products in the future from this creator! Thank you :)"
2. "Very thorough resource! I love the guided inquiry options that will support my students perfectly. The readings provided are plentiful and appropriate for my student's grade level. So much to choose from and a great balance of inquiry and teacher-led materials. Very happy with this purchase."
3. “Great resource! Engaging with lots of great visuals and video links. Age-appropriate readings and engaging student activities. I am looking forward to trying this in class next year.”

Do you have students working below grade level? Check out this modified unit, Grade 6 Social Studies Strand A Modified: Communities in Canada, Past & Present, which complements this resource. 

Notes: The internet is required to access videos in this unit. Research is not included for inquiry stations. Students must gather the research themselves from a textbook, non-fiction books or online sources.