Dear Families,
Grade 3 classes are starting a new social studies unit: Communities in the Past. We will be investigating communities between 1780 - 1850, including Indigenous and newcomer settlements in Upper and Lower Canada.
We will examine the relationships among various groups, as well as the benefits and consequences of their interactions. We will also connect the communities to the environment and land use.
Throughout the unit, students will practice the following skills:
- gathering and organizing information
- analyzing information and images
- evaluating information and drawing conclusions
- reading and interpreting maps
Questions to support the student inquiry process:
- How do you think Canada has changed from the 1800s to now?
- Who lived in Canada in the 1800s? What was life like at that time?
- What challenges do you think the people of the 1800s faced?
Ideas to extend your child’s learning at home:
- Discuss how different groups can cooperate and respect one another in a community.
- Think of actions you can take to help your community.
- Talk to your child about your family’s history.
Over the course of this unit, students will bring home notes and activities to review and consolidate.
Thank you in advance,
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