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Essential Understandings (Respond - Diverse experiences develop the…
Essential Understandings
Respond - Diverse experiences develop the ability to communicate emotionally, aesthetically, and intellectually, about and through art.
The body of scientific knowledge is comprised of inter-related concepts that enable the building of testable predictions and explanations about the natural world.
Scientific inquiry involves a variety of processes through which scientific knowledge is constructed, refined or applied.
The nature of science and the reciprocal relationships among science, society, technology and the environment distinguish science as a unique way of describing and interpreting the natural world.
Connect - Experiences in art build connections amongst self, communities, and the natural environment to deepen understandings, broaden perspectives, and strengthen identity.
Create - Imagination and intuition combine with art skills, techniques, and processes, to facilitate creative expression.
Components - The exploration and choice of components of art provide a foundation through which students create, connect, and respond.
Exploration of the various constructions and expression of meaning promotes effective and enriching communication.
Exploration of the various constructions and expression of meaning promotes effective and enriching communication.
Exploration of diverse cultures and perspectives enables links with multiple communities to be created, and a sense of belonging to develop.
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Exploring a variety of texts provides opportunities to experience enjoyment, appreciate artistry and craft, broaden perspectives and worldviews, and build cross-cultural awareness.
Exploring the multiple ways that meaning is constructed and expressed fosters purposeful and effective communication.
Exploring the relationship between thought and language strengthens understanding of self, culture, and others and empowers individuals to communicate ethically and responsibly.
Active citizenship can contribute to the vitality of communities in which diverse people live well together.
Exploring diverse historical and contemporary narratives of continuity and change can foster a sense of who we are, where we came from, and the society in which we want to live.
Stories of place and knowing the land can foster a sense of belonging, identity, and responsibility.
Exploring diverse identities, experiences and ways of life can contribute to social and cultural understanding, global awareness, and a sense of belonging.
Power shapes relationships and governance that can promote reconciliation and an equitable, just society.
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Algebraic reasoning includes identifying and analyzing patterns, which allows for the generalization and expression of relationships in a variety of contexts.
Number sense includes organizing and representing quantitative information to make meaningful connections and to develop curiosity and flexibility with numbers.
Additive and multiplicative thinking are developed through diverse strategies shaped by cultures, identities and experiences to solve problems involving quantitative information.
Spatial reasoning includes visualizing and describing relationships to create concrete and abstract representations within culturally based experiences, cycles, patterns and place.
Financial literacy includes responsible allocation and use of resources to benefit self and community.
Data are ethically managed, represented and analyzed using diverse methods and holistic understandings to make predictions and inform decisions.
Knowing oneself and various facets of health and well-being can help to develop a balanced lifestyle.
Leading a healthy lifestyle and developing our social and community networks, contributes to communities’ socioeconomic, cultural, and environmental quality of life and well-being.
Access to quality health information and various social and cultural factors have an impact on the personal choices that we make, which can influence the health and well-being of self and others.
Developing a comprehensive repertoire of movement skills and strategies, along with the opportunities to become fluent, efficient, and skillful movers, builds the motivation, confidence, and physical competence to be active for life.
Ongoing positive experiences in a variety of physical activities can nurture resilience, self-efficacy, stronger connections with others, and healthy communities.
Moving on a daily basis for play, enjoyment, recreation, health, and fitness improves longevity and quality of life for self, families, and communities.
Identifying, expressing, and managing one’s emotions constructively enables the development of a strong sense of self, resiliency and confidence to achieve goals.
Respecting, empathizing, and valuing the experiences and perspectives of others and developing communication and relationship skills create healthy and rewarding social engagement, which establishes a sense of belonging.
Developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in social, historical, cultural, and ethical contexts will promote constructive choices and positive social behaviours.
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