{"product_id":"alberta-social-studies-systems-government-citizenship-grade-2","title":"Alberta Social Studies SYSTEMS - Government \u0026 CITIZENSHIP (Grade 2)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9-week curriculum package\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e aligned with the Alberta Grade 2 Social Studies curriculum.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to make complex ideas understandable, meaningful, and fun for young learners, this comprehensive resource helps students explore \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egovernment, citizenship, leadership, representation, and decision making\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through storytelling, inquiry, hands-on activities, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour interactive classroom simulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents don't just learn about government—they \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexperience how people listen, represent others, make decisions, solve problems, and participate in their communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis digital resource package includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeacher Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA complete \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9-week unit plan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaily lesson plans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlberta curriculum outcomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearning goals and success criteria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials lists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStep-by-step teaching instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscussion questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssessment opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifferentiation ideas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed instructions for four classroom simulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresentation Slides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA professionally designed slide deck for every lesson featuring:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eStory-based lesson introductions featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBruno, Meii, and Netty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteractive government and citizenship scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographs, maps, and illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink-Pair-Share questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClass discussions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFact-or-opinion activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerspective-taking challenges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecision-making activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeadership scenarios\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVideos and movement activities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview games\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReflection prompts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour Classroom Simulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents put their learning into action through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour age-appropriate government and decision-making simulations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents have opportunities to experience ideas connected to:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFederal Government \u0026amp; 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carefully\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eListen and represent others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTake responsibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake decisions for the common good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContribute to their communities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStudents collect \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitizenship Skill Badges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e throughout Bruno's journey and work toward a special \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitizenship Learning Certificate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at the end of the unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitizenship becomes something students don't simply 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government\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrime Minister\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMayor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRepresentatives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParliament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCabinet and the Opposition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGovernor General\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieutenant Governor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Nations Chiefs and community representation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCourts and the Supreme Court of Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElections and 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Teachers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGovernment can feel like a challenging topic to teach to seven- and eight-year-olds. 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