Cameron/Potts 2015

Numbers can be represented in many forms and reflect different relationships.

7M

Numeracy helps us to see patterns, communicate ideas, and solve problems.

7M

Patterns allow us to see relationships and develop generalizations.

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

Geometry and measurement empower us to make meaning of the world.

7M

We can apply mathematics to inquiry questions and use it to communicate information and data.

7M

Data enable us to draw conclusions and make predictions in an unstable world.

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

Inductively and deductively reason and use logic to explore, make connections, predict, analyze, generalize,

and make conclusions 7M

Develop and apply mental math strategies and estimate amounts and outcomes

7M

Use tools or technology to explore and create patterns and relationships, and test conjectures

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

Implement multiple strategies to solve problems in both abstract and real-life situations using different

cultural perspectives 7M

Develop, construct, and apply mathematical understanding through play, inquiry, and problem

solving

7M

Engage in problem-solving experiences that are connected to place, story, and cultural practices

relevant to the local community

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

Use mathematical vocabulary and language to contribute to mathematical discussions

7M

Communicate in a variety of ways to explain, clarify, and justify mathematical ideas

7M

Develop mathematical understanding through concrete, pictorial, and symbolic representations

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

Use technology appropriately to record, communicate, and represent thinking

7M

Visualize and describe the mathematical concepts

7M

Explore, apply, and connect concepts to each other, to other disciplines, and to the real world

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

Use mathematical arguments to support personal choices and anticipate consequences

7M

Apply cultural perspectives of First Peoples to the concepts of locating, measuring, and numbering

7M

logic and patterns to solve games and puzzles

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

operations with integers (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and order of operations)

7M

multiplication and division facts to 100 (extending computational fluency)

7M

relationship between decimals, fractions, and percents

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

classification of numbers as prime and composite 7M

discrete linear relations, using expressions, tables, and graphs

7M

two-step equations with whole number coefficients, constants, and solutions

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

circumference and area of circles 7M

volume of cylinders

7M

Cartesian coordinates and graphing

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

combinations of transformations, including points in four quadrants

7M

circle graphs

7M

experimental probability with two independent events

7M

Cameron/Potts 2015

financial literacy - financial percentage calculations (e.g., sales tax, tips, bill splitting, consignment)

7M

Language and text can be a source of creativity and joy.

7LA

Exploring text and story helps us understand ourselves and make connections to others and to the

world.

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

Exploring and sharing multiple perspectives extends our thinking.

7LA

Developing our understanding of how language works allows us to use it purposefully.

7LA

Texts are created for different purposes and audiences.

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

Synthesizing the meaning from different texts and ideas helps us create new understandings.

7LA

Access information and ideas for diverse purposes and from a variety of sources and evaluate

their relevance, accuracy, and reliability.

7LA

Apply appropriate strategies to comprehend written, oral, and visual texts, guide inquiry, and extend

thinking

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

Recognize and appreciate how different forms, structures, and features of texts reflect different

purposes, audiences, and messages 7LA

Think critically, creatively, and reflectively to explore ideas within, between, and beyond texts

7LA

Recognize and identify the role of personal, social, and cultural contexts, values, and perspectives in texts

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

Recognize how language constructs personal, social, and cultural identity

7LA

Construct meaningful personal connections between self, text, and world

7LA

Respond to text in personal, creative, and critical ways

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

Understand how literary elements, techniques, and devices enhance and shape meaning

7LA

Recognize an increasing range of text structures and how they contribute to meaning

7LA

Recognize and appreciate the role of story, narrative, and oral tradition in expressing First Peoples’ perspectives, values, beliefs, and points of view

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

Recognize the validity of First Peoples’ oral tradition for a range of purposes

7LA

Exchange ideas and viewpoints to build shared understanding and extend thinking

7LA

Use writing and design processes to plan, develop, and create engaging and meaningful literary and informational texts for a variety of purposes

and audiences

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

Assess and refine texts to improve their clarity, effectiveness, and impact according to purpose,

audience, and message 7LA

Use an increasing repertoire of conventions of English spelling, grammar, and punctuation

7LA

form, function, and genre of texts

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

features of written text 7LA

literary elements

7LA

literary devices

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

elements of non-fiction texts 7LA

reading strategies

7LA

oral language strategies

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

metacognitive strategies 7LA

writing processes

7LA

language varieties

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

features of oral language 7LA

syntax and sentence fluency

7LA

conventions

7LA

Cameron/Potts 2015

The theory of evolution by natural selection provides an explanation for the diversity and survival of living

things. 7S

Elements consist of one type of atom, and compounds consist of atoms of different elements chemically

combined.

7S

The electromagnetic force produces both electricity and magnetism.

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

Earth and its climate have changed over geological time.

7S

Demonstrate a sustained intellectual curiosity about a scientific topic or problem of personal interest

7S

Make observations aimed at identifying their own questions about the natural world

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

Identify a question to answer or a problem to solve through scientific inquiry

7S

Formulate alternative “If…then…” hypotheses based on their questions

7S

Make predictions about the findings of their inquiry

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

Collaboratively plan a range of investigation types, including fieldwork and experiments, to answer their

questions or solve problems they have identified 7S

Measure and control variables through fair tests

7S

Observe, measure, and record data (qualitative and quantitative), using equipment,

including digital technologies, with accuracy appropriate to the task

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

Ensure that safety and ethical guidelines are followed in their investigations

7S

Experience and interpret the local environment

7S

Construct and use a range of methods to represent patterns or relationships in data, including tables,

graphs, key, scale models, and digital technologies as appropriate

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

Seek patterns and connections in data from their own investigations and secondary sources

7S

Use scientific understandings to identify relationships and draw conclusions

7S

Reflect on their investigation methods, including the adequacy of controls on variables and the quality of the

data collected

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

Identify possible sources of error and suggest improvements to their investigation methods

7S

Demonstrate an awareness of assumptions and identify information given and bias in their own work and

secondary sources

7S

Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of evidence (qualitative and quantitative)

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

Exercise a healthy, informed scepticism and use scientific knowledge and findings for their own

investigations to evaluate claims in secondary sources 7S

Consider social, ethical, and environmental implications of the findings from their own and others’

investigations

7S

Contribute to care for self, others, community, and world through personal or collaborative approaches

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

Co-operatively design projects 7S

Transfer and apply learning to new situations

7S

Generate and introduce new or refined ideas when problem solving

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

Communicate ideas, findings, and solutions to problems, using scientific language, representations,

and digital technologies as appropriate 7S

Express and reflect on a variety of experiences and perspectives of place

7S

natural selection through adaptive radiation - a proposed mechanism of the theory of evolution

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

survival needs and interactions between organisms and the environment

7S

elements and compounds are substances

7S

chemical changes

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

crystalline structure of solids 7S

electricity - generated in different ways with different environmental impacts

7S

electricity - used to generate magnetism

7S

Cameron/Potts 2015

fossil records and geological dating 7S

evidence of climate change over geological time and the recent impacts of humans

7S

Geographic conditions shaped the emergence of civilizations.

7SS

Cameron/Potts 2015

Religious and cultural practices that emerged during this period have endured and continue to influence

people. 7SS

Increasingly complex societies required new systems of laws and government.

7SS

Economic specialization and trade networks can lead to conflict and cooperation between societies.

7SS

Cameron/Potts 2015

Use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to: ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze ideas; and

communicate findings and decisions 7SS

Assess the significance of people, places, events, and developments at particular times and places

7SS

Determine what is significant in an account, narrative, map, and text (significance)

7SS

Cameron/Potts 2015

Assess the credibility of multiple sources and the adequacy of evidence used to justify conclusions

7SS

Characterize different time periods in history, including periods of progress and decline, and identify

key turning points that marked periods of change

7SS

Determine what factors led to particular decisions, actions, and events, and assess their short- and long-

term consequences

7SS

Cameron/Potts 2015

Explain different perspectives on past or present people, places, issues, and events, and compare the

values, worldviews, and beliefs of human cultures and societies in different times and places

7SS

Make ethical judgments about past events, decisions, and actions, and assess the limitations of drawing

direct lessons from the past

7SS

anthropological origins of humans

7SS

Cameron/Potts 2015

human responses to particular geographic challenges and opportunities, including climates, landforms, and

natural resources 7SS

features and characteristics of civilizations and factors that lead to their rise and fall

7SS

origins, core beliefs, narratives, practices, and influences of religions, including at least one

indigenous to the Americas

7SS

Cameron/Potts 2015

scientific, philosophical, and technological developments

7SS

interactions and exchanges between past civilizations and cultures, including conflict, peace, trade,

expansion, and migration

7SS

social, political, legal, governmental, and economic systems and structures, including at least one

indigenous to the Americas

7SS

Cameron/Potts 2015

Through art making, one’s sense of identity and community continually evolves.

7AE

Experiencing art challenges our point of view and expands our understanding of others.

7AE

Dance, drama, music, and visual arts are each unique languages for creating and communicating.

7AE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Engaging in the arts develops people’s ability to understand and express complex ideas.

7AE

Intentionally select and apply materials, movements, technologies, environments, tools, and

techniques by combining and arranging artistic elements, processes, and principles in art making

7AE

Create artistic works collaboratively and as an individual using ideas inspired by imagination, inquiry,

experimentation, and purposeful play

7AE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Develop and refine ideas, processes, and technical skills in a variety of art forms to improve the quality of

artistic creations 7AE

Reflect on works of art and creative processes to understand artists’ intentions

7AE

Interpret works of art using knowledge and skills from various areas of learning

7AE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Explore relationships between identity, place, culture, society, and belonging through the arts

7AE

Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of personal, social, cultural, historical, and environmental

contexts in relation to the arts

7AE

Research, describe, interpret and evaluate how artists (dancers, actors, musicians, and visual

artists) use processes, materials, movements, technologies, tools, techniques, and environments in

the arts

7AE

Cameron/Potts 2015

drama forms and drama conventions 7AE

notation in music and dance to represent sounds, ideas, movement, elements, and actions

7AE

image development strategies

7AE

Cameron/Potts 2015

symbolism and metaphor to explore ideas and perspective

7AE

traditional and contemporary Aboriginal arts and arts-making processes

7AE

ethical considerations and cultural appropriation related to the arts

7AE

Cameron/Potts 2015

personal and collective responsibility associated with creating, experiencing, and performing in a safe

learning environment 7AE

Daily participation in different types of physical activity influences our physical literacy and personal

health and fitness goals.

7PHE

Physical literacy and fitness contribute to our success in and enjoyment of physical activity

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Examine relationships between the arts and the wider world

7AE

Adapt learned skills, understandings, and processes for use in new contexts and for different purposes

and audiences

7AE

Interpret and communicate ideas using symbols and elements to express meaning through the arts

7AE

Cameron/Potts 2015

We experience many changes in our lives that influence how we see ourselves and others.

7PHE

Healthy choices influence our physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

7PHE

Learning about similarities and differences in individuals and groups influences community health.

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Take creative risks to express feelings, ideas, and experiences

7AE

Express, feelings, ideas, and experiences through the arts

7AE

Describe, interpret and respond to works of art

7AE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Develop, refine, and apply fundamental movement skills in a variety of physical activities and

environments 7PHE

Develop and apply a variety of movement concepts and strategies in different physical activities

7PHE

Apply methods of monitoring and adjusting exertion levels in physical activity

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Experience, document, choreograph, perform, and share creative works in a variety of ways

7AE

dance: body, space, dynamics, time, relationships; form and movement principles

7AE

drama: character, time, place, plot, tension, mood, focus, contrast

7AE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Develop and demonstrate safety, fair play, and leadership in physical activities

7PHE

Identify and describe preferred types of physical activity

7PHE

Participate daily in physical activity designed to enhance and maintain health components of fitness

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

music: beat/pulse, metre, duration, rhythm, tempo, pitch, timbre, dynamics, form, texture

7AE

visual arts: elements of design: line, shape, space, texture, colour, form, tone; principles of design: pattern, repetition, balance, contrast, emphasis, rhythm, movement, unity, variety, proportion,

harmony

7AE

movement development strategies

7AE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Describe how students’ participation in physical activities at school, at home, and in the community can

influence their health and fitness 7PHE

Investigate and analyze influences on eating habits

7PHE

Identify factors that influence healthy choices and explain their potential health effects

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Assess and communicate health information for various health issues

7PHE

Identify and apply strategies to pursue personal healthy-living goals

7PHE

Reflect on outcomes of personal healthy-living goals and assess strategies used

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Create and assess strategies for managing physical, emotional, and social changes during puberty and

adolescence 7PHE

Explore the impact of transition and change on identities

7PHE

proper technique for fundamental movement skills, including non-locomotor, locomotor, and manipulative

skills

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

movement concepts and strategies 7PHE

ways to monitor and adjust physical exertion levels

7PHE

how to participate in different types of physical activities, including individual and dual

activities, rhythmic activities, and games

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

training principles to enhance personal fitness levels, including the FITT principle, SAID principle,

and specificity 7PHE

effects of different types of physical activity on the body

7PHE

factors that influence personal eating choices

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

practices that reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections and life-threatening

communicable diseases 7PHE

sources of health information

7PHE

basic principles for responding to emergencies

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

strategies to protect themselves and others from potential abuse, exploitation, and harm in a variety of

settings 7PHE

consequences of bullying, stereotyping, and discrimination

7PHE

signs and symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression

7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

influences of physical, emotional, and social changes on identities and relationships

7PHE

Reflect on outcomes of personal healthy-living goals and assess strategies used

7PHE

Identify and describe strategies for avoiding and/or responding to potentially unsafe, abusive, or exploitive

situations 7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Participate daily in physical activity designed to enhance and maintain health components of fitness

7PHE

Describe how students’ participation in physical activities at school, at home, and in the community can

influence their health and fitness 7PHE

Investigate and analyze influences on eating habits 7PHE

Cameron/Potts 2015

Describe and assess strategies for responding to discrimination, stereotyping, and bullying

7PHE

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Cameron/Potts 2015

Identify factors that influence healthy choices and explain their potential health effects

7PHE

Assess and communicate health information for various health issues

7PHE

Identify and apply strategies to pursue personal healthy-living goals

7PHE