Building communities : through local government, a resource for teaching and learning about municipal governments.

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Summary:

The Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies program of studies focuses on citizenship, identity and democratic processes of decision-making within our society. Students explore ways to participate in democratic processes, be involved in their communities and develop beliefs, values and attitudes that empower them to effect change. The topic of local government is a natural place for students to investigate how issues, challenges and decisions are dealt with in communities. The Building Communities Through Local Government resources provide opportunities for students to explore local government in the context of their own and other communities. The resources support General Outcome 6.1 of the Alberta Social Studies program of studies. They are based on a fundamental assumption that students should be involved in decision-making and encouraged to consider ways that they can be active, participatory and engaged citizens.

Other Title:

Building communities : a resource for teaching and learning about municipal governments

Year Published:

2008

Physical Description:

225 p. : ill., 1 map ; 30 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 42 flash cards (in pocket).

Note:

This resource was developed with the assistance of grade 6 teachers, students, municipal officials and staff of both Alberta Education and Alberta Municipal Affairs. Readers should be aware that Internet websites offered as citations and/or sources for further information may have changed or disappeared between the time this was written and when it is read. Teachers are cautioned that all websites listed in this resource should be checked for appropriateness and suitability before being provided to, or used with, students. Every effort has been made to acknowledge sources used in this resource. In the event of any question arising as to the use of any material, we will be pleased to make the necessary corrections in future printings.--verso t.p.

Building Communities Through Local Government - A Website for Students and Teachers ISBN 978-0-7785-6824-7 http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca/edu_grade6.cfm

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Program Information:

Social Studies

Subject:

Local government -- Alberta -- Textbooks.

Municipal government -- Alberta -- Textbooks.

Geographic Term:

Alberta -- Politics and government.

Added Corporate Author:

Alberta. Alberta Municipal Affairs.

Alberta. Alberta Education.

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