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Climate Change Curriculum Connections 6
INUUQATIGIIT CURRICULUM 4-6 Relationship to the Environment
Ice	learn how ice changes with the seasons and when it can be dangerous Key Experiences/Activities: Invite an elder or knowledgeable person to talk about the dangers of ice at different times of the year Observe ice near the community during different times of the year, and have students record the changes they observe
Weather and Weather Predicting	begin to develop a habit of frequently observing the weather and noting changes begin to notice patterns in the weather Key Experiences/Activities: As a class observe the weather several times each day and keep records of the wind direction and speed, clouds, sun, rain or snow, temperature. Do this over a period of time. Start out without using instruments, using only the senses to describe the weather. After some time, see if you can notice patterns, and try to predict the next day’s weather. Invite an elder to talk about traditional ways of predicting weather
Caribou	learn about the diet, habitat, behaviour, seasonal cycles and migration routes of caribou
SCIENCE 6
Populations	population densities can change due to natural or manmade disasters or dangers
Changing and Preserving Our Environment	living things survive when they adapt to changes in their environment some living things have adapted to man and some have been endangered by his actions except for a constant supply of energy from the sun, the earth is a closed system (recycles chemicals) the nitrogen cycle depends largely on the action of bacteria and the atmosphere populations are affected by changes in an ecosystem man can affect succession by changing the natural environment man has influenced and caused environmental changes man’s intentions affect environmental quality man influences the quantity and kinds of materials in air man must consider steps to improve the quality of his environment man’s future will be influenced by his present interaction with the environment
Electricity	identify and explain sources of electricity as renewable or nonrenewable identify and explain different factors that could lead to a decrease in electrical energy consumption in the home and at school
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 6
General Outcome 1: Explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.	1.2 Clarify and Extend explain personal viewpoints in clear and meaningful ways and revise previous understanding
General Outcome 2: Comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts.	2.3 Understand Forms and Techniques create original texts [such as short stories, news broadcasts, poems, video presentations, readers theatre] to communicate and demonstrate understanding of forms and techniques
General Outcome 3: Manage ideas and information.	3.1 Plan and Focus formulate relevant questions to focus information needs create and follow a plan to collect and record information within a pre-established time frame 3.2 Select and Process answer inquiry or research questions using a variety of information sources [such as bulletin boards, art, music, skilled community people, CD-ROMs, Internet] use a variety of tools [such as bibliographies, thesauri, technology...] to access information and ideas 3.3 Organize, Record and Evaluate organize information and ideas using a variety of strategies and techniques [such as comparing and contrasting, classifying and sorting according to subtopics, sequences, order of priority or importance...] make notes on a topic, combining information from more than one source; reference sources appropriately evaluate the appropriateness of information for a particular form, audience, and purpose; identify gaps in information collected and gather additional information relate gathered information to prior knowledge to reach conclusions or develop points of view; establish goals for developing further inquiry or research skills
General Outcome 4: Enhance the clarity and artistry of communication	4.1 Generate and Focus focus a topic for oral, written, and visual texts integrating ideas from experiences and a variety of other sources select specific forms [such as diaries, narratives, speeches, letters, poetry, mime...] that serve particular audiences and purposes 4.4 Present and Share share information on a topic with class members in a planned and focused group session using a variety of strategies [such as interactive dialogues, demonstrations, dramatizations, audio-visual and artistic representations]
General Outcome 5: Celebrate and build community	5.1 Encourage, Support and Work With Others assist group members to maintain focus and complete tasks select and assume roles to assist in the achievement of group goals