Pride in Alberta : a resource book for teachers, Division 2 (Language Arts, Social Studies, Science)

108 Pages·1993·12 MB·English

by  Alberta. Alberta Agriculture

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Pride Alberta
in
GRADE
6
a teacher handbook
AGRICULTURE,FOODAND
RURALDEVELOPMENT
United Grain Growers was formed in 1906 by a group of
prairiefarmers, UGGisafarmerownedcorporationwhich
has become one ofthe largestgrain handlingcompanies in
Canada,
UGG
is pleased to join with Alberta Agriculture in the
Classroom Program by sponsoring the printing of this
resourcefor educators to use in their classroom.
Weendorse thevisionofA,I,T,C,whichstates thatthrough
thisprogramandit'sresourcesourfuturecitizenswillhave
a betterunderstandingofthefood industry and as a result
be informed decision makers.
It is our hope that we can inspire you to integrate an
agriculture theme with your science, social studies and
language arts curriculum.
TedAllen
President
United Grain Growers
3rd Edition
April 1993- 1500 copies
For further information contact:
Alberta Agriculture, Food
and Rural Development
Ag. in the Classroom Program
Agricultural Education &
Community Services Branch
2nd Floor, 7000 - 113 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T6H 5T6
Phone: [phone]
PRIDE IN ALBERTA
A Resource Book For Teachers
Division 2
(Language Arts, Social Studies, Science)
Alberta Agriculture, Food
and Rural Development
1993
CREDITS
Production: Alberta Agriculture, Food
and Rural Development
Agricultural Education and
Community ServicesBranch
Writer: Betty Gabert
Editors: Cindy Dixon, Kim Wiltzen
Art and Production: Cindy Dixon, Betty Gabert,
June Gingras
Thanks for Comments: Toall teachers whoevaluatedthe pilotedition, and
tothereview committee from AlbertaEducation.
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INTRODUCTION
You are invited to use the material in this handbook in your everyday classroom planning and
activities. Theintegratedlessonsuseawholelanguageapproachforinvestigatingandparticipatinginsocial
studies and science concepts which are recommendedin thecurrent Alberta Education curriculum.
This is the secondedition ofPrideinAlberta. Revisions have been made tothe pilotedition which
I hope will reflecttheconcernsofteachers whoevaluatedthe activities in theirclassrooms. Probably the
mostobviouschangeisthattheformat is nowthreeseparatehandbooks whicharedesignedforindividual
grade levels. I would, however, encourage teachers who may wish to borrow lessons not specifically
designedforthisgradeleveltodoso. Theseactivitiesareintendedtobemodifiedandadaptedtoyourspecial
needsandtheparticularneedsandinterestsofyourstudents. Manyeducatorswhohaveattendedworkshops
which highlightthesehandbooks haveexpressedthe usefulnessofthehandbooks forenrichmentandsplit
classes. I sincerely hope that they can be usedeffectively in yourclassrooms.
To assistyou in the useofthisresource, Iwouldlike todrawyourattention to afewofthe features
ofthehandbook. First, andprobablymostuseful, is theCurriculum Connection Chart. Use this to select
activitiesforparticularsubjectsandtopics. Thiswillgiveyouanoverviewofthehandbookandshouldhelp
youtoinclude someofthismaterial inyouroverallplan. Second,eachactivityincludes acoveringlesson
summiu'ywhichshouldfurtherclarifytheactivityincludingobjectivesandmaterialsrequired. Lessonplans
andresourcesshouldmakeforsimplifiedpreparationandexecution. Thestudentworksheetsareintended
tobeusedasthoughtandactivityorganizersratherthanaworkbookapproachtoseatwork. Thesemaybe
mosteffectively used in organizing student group work and the planning ofindependent work ortasks.
Alberta Agriculture film library and publications library may have some additional relevant
resources. You are encouraged to write forapublication list and a film catalogue.
Alberta Agriculture, Food
and Rural Development
Publications Office
or
Film Library
7000 - 113 St.
Edmonton, Alberta
T6H 5T6
Theoriginalwritingandsubsequentrevisionofthisresourcehasbeenamostenlighteningexperience.
I have re-establishedcommunications with classroom teachers while increasing my understandingofthe
significantroleofagriculture in Alberta society in the past, forthe present, andin the future. Workwith
the Ag. in the Classroom Program has been an exciting experience. I hope that the enthusiasm I feel
personally is reflectedin the presentationofthe following activities.
ACTIVITY OUTLINE
Individual activities in this book have been written in a standard way andeach one includes the
following sections:
1. The Title
2. Study Question aquestion tofocus the activity; try toansweritbefore goingahead.
3. The Activity aconcise statement ofwhat students do.
4. Curriculum Fit suggests which subject is emphasized in the activity andgives
you aprecise reference to curriculum statements found in your
provincial curriculum guides for Language Arts, Social
Studies and Science.
5. Agriculture Concepts suggests what students will learn about agriculture,
6. Purpose a briefdescription ofthe goal behind the activity,
7. Materials Required a list ofmaterials you will needforthe activity,
8. Time Required estimated time needed to complete the activity.
9. Background
For the Teacher a briefoverview ofthe activity and sometimes neededbackground
information forcompletion ofthe activity.
10. Procedure a brief description of suggested steps to follow in introducing,
carrying out, andconcluding the activity; marginal notations high-
light the steps andreflect the curriculum areas.
11. Discussion Questions a brieflist ofquestions that can be used in adiscussion.
12. Related Activities additional activities that grow out of the main activity, but
may require additionalresources as well as time.
13. Resource Sheets resource material for student and teacheruse:
- pictures
- information sheets which provide some backgroundfor
the activities
- samples ofstudent activity sheets
symbol that marks symbol that marks all
allstudentresource information sheets or
material other material for the
teachers
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
THE ACTIVITIES
17. Alberta-Asia Agriculture Links 17.1
Students investigate and compare Alberta to Asian
provinces using individual tasks
Beefing Up Asia Supplementary Lesson 17.8
18. People, Natural Resources and Independence 18.1
Students evaluate the independence ofselected
families
19. Perils ofthe Soil 19.1
Stories and poems on soil degradation.
20. Erosion, Soil Loss and Farming Techniques 20.1
Students conduct experiments on methods ofsoil
erosion control.
21. Weather or Not Game 21.1
Students play the Weatheror Not Game.
22. Environment or Adaptation? 22.1
Students categorize farm management practices.
23. Natural Food Production 23.1
Students debate an issue.
24. Agriculture In the News 24.1
Students read and write news articles.
25. The Agribusiness Game 25.1
Students play a game anddiscover
agriculture-relatedoccupations.
OF RESOURCES
LIST
Activity 17 - ALBERTA-ASIA AGRICULTURE LINKS
The Asia Alberta Exchange
Japan - studentresource
Korea - studentresource
Shared Interest in Agriculture - studentresource
China - studentresource
Comparative Statistics
Alberta's Crop Production
Photographs
Activity 18 - PEOPLE. NATURAL RESOURCES AND INDEPENDENCE
Student Resource
Photographs
Activity 19 - PERILS OF THE SOIL
Soil Conservation Lesson - Winderosion.
Soil Conservation Lesson - Watererosion.
Soil Conservation Lesson - Salinity.
Activity 20 - EROSION. SOIL LOSS AND FARMING TECHNIOUES
Soil Conservation - teacherresource
Photographs
WEATHER OR NOT GAME
Activity 21 -
Game Rules - Option A
WeatherConditions - Option A
Game Rules - Option B
WeatherConditions - Option B
The Climate - teacherresource
Game Board Components
Photographs
Activity 22 - ENVIRONMENT OR ADAPTATION?
Dairy Cow Adaptations
Photographs
A^ivitY 23 - NATURAL FQQD PRQDUCTIQN
Student Evaluation
Opinion - Organic Farming Practices - studentresource
Opinion - Conventional Farming Practices - studentresource
Photographs
Activity 25 - THE AGRIBUSINESS GAME
Occupations RelatedTo The Agriculture Industry
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THE WORKSHEETS
Activity 17 - Aiberta-Asia Agriculture Links
Tasks - Japan
Tasks - Korea
Tasks - China
Activity 18 - People. Natural Resources and Independence
Independence Chart
Activity 19 -Perils oftheSoil
Wind Erosion
WaterErosion
Salinity
Activity 20 - Erosion. Soil Loss and FarmingTechniques
Take Action
Attiyity 21 - W?ath^r ftr Not ffftnig
Tally Sheet - Option A
Tally Sheet - Option B
Activity 22 - Environment or Adaptation?
Effective Farm Management
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