Grade 6 Social Studies Strand B Modified Ontario Curriculum

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Total Pages: 162 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: 1 Semester
File Size: 30.4MB
File Type: PDF (Zip)

In this Grade 6 Social Studies Strand B Modified Unit, teachers are equipped with 17 engaging lessons. These lessons will help teachers to immerse their modified Grade 6 students in learning about Canada’s interactions with the global community. Each of the 17 lessons aligns with a critical concept in the Ontario Grade 6 Social Studies Curriculum but has significantly reduced reading and writing expectations within the lesson. 

This modified unit is for classroom teachers who are required to teach the Grade 6 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum but have students working significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. An MP3 audio file of each student reading has been provided. This resource was designed to meet the needs of ELL students and/or students on a modified IEP.

• Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Social Studies Curriculum 2023 Grade 6 Strand B

Please review the provided sample lesson in the preview PDF and watch the overview video for this resource here.

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Unit Includes:

• 17 Detailed Lesson Plans: These lessons will keep students engaged throughout the unit.
• Modified Lesson Content: Lessons have been modified with reduced reading and writing expectations. 
• MP3 Audio Files of Articles: Use the provided audio recordings of the student readings.
• Answer Keys: Streamline your grading process with readily available answer keys.
• Lesson Variety: Follow-up activities utilize a variety of formats - cut & match, fill in the blanks, guided inquiry, assignments, graphic organizers
• Self-Marking Google Forms: Streamline your assessment process by automating your grading.
• Print and Digital Formats: Access materials in both print and digital formats.

Do you have students working at grade level? Check out this unit - Grade 6 Social Studies Strand B. 

Lesson Overview & Modifications

1. Introduction: Key Vocabulary (QR Code Vocabulary)
2. Canadian Government and Global Interactions (Reading + Cut & Match Activity)
3A. International Accords and Organizations (Video + Cut & Match Activity)
3B. International Accords and Organizations (Video + Quiz)
3C. International Accords and Organizations (Video + Fill in the Blanks Activity)
4. Canada’s Role in International Programs (Reading + Sorting Activity)
5. Canada’s Role in International Non-Government Organizations (Reading + Quiz)
6. Canada’s Crisis Response: H1N1 and Ebola (Reading + Cut & Match Activity)
7A. Canada’s Role in International Peace (Guided Inquiry Activities)
7B. Canada’s Role in International Peace (Timeline Activity & Videos)
8. Canada’s Global Relationships (Reading, Graphic Organizer & Map Activity)
9. Canada’s Trading Partners (Tally Activity, Reading and Multiple Choice)
10. Canada’s Economy (Reading, Multiple Choice and Cut & Match)
11. Environmental Issues: Overfishing (Reading + Cut & Match)
12A. Environmental Issues: Invasive Species (Reading, True/False Questions & Folding Notes)
12B. Environmental Issues: Canada’s Impact (Reading & Newspaper Article)
13. Plastics in the Ocean Inquiry (Guided Inquiry)

This Grade 6 Social Studies Strand B Modified Unit resource is specifically tailored to accommodate the unique needs of classroom teachers faced with students performing significantly below grade level in reading, writing, and comprehension. This adaptable and accessible resource empowers teachers to provide engaging social studies lessons while ensuring students can participate actively in their learning journey.

Additional Grade 6 Social Studies Resources

• Use these Grade 6 Social Studies Report Card Comments

Notes: The internet is required to access videos in this unit.

Teacher Feedback

1. “This has been a great addition to my social studies curriculum”

2. “This resource is easy complements the original resource nicely. Lesson can be assigned in sections, reducing the complexity of the expectations students are required to work with. Thanks!”

3. “I used this resource for students in my class who were on IEP's. I loved it because it was exactly the same topic that the rest of the students were doing, which made these students feel more inclusive. I also loved it because it allowed the students to feel successful as the readings and activities were at their level while still teaching the Grade 6 Ontario curriculum.”