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Northwest Territories
The
lessons correspond to the Civics theme that the
NWT Department of Education recommends be integrated
into the general Social Studies curriculum. They
assist in reaching the specific curriculum goals
of empowering students with cooperation and conflict-resolution
skills and enabling them to cope critically and
creatively with current social and political phenomena.
The lessons meet the following specific expectations
(from The Northwest Territories Social Studies
Curriculum (1992)):
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Strand 5
- discussing the factors arising
from the encounters of cultural groups;
- understanding that democratic
processes allow people to take part in decision-making;
- understanding concepts of democracy,
government, law, rights and responsibilities;
- developing respect for other
cultures; and developing responsibility for
actions.
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Strand 6
- understanding Canada's place
in the world;
- understanding Canadians' international
contributions;
- understanding the rights, privileges
and responsibilities of Canadians;
- understanding the multicultural
nature of Canadian society;
- identifying challenges and
opportunities facing Canada;
- developing an appreciation
for the size and diversity of Canada;
- developing an awareness and
appreciation of civic responsibilities and one's
actions; and
- developing an appreciation
for new ideas and values.
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Strand 7
- developing respect for differences
in culture, traditions, and belief;
- developing a willingness to
consider opinions different from our own;
- developing a willingness to
participate in groups and to accept legitimate
group decisions; and
- developing a respect for the
rights, needs and concerns of others.
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Strand 8
- understanding the impact that
decisions made by individuals and societies
have on other individuals and societies;
- understanding that levels of
freedom and prosperity are not equal for all
peoples;
- developing and pursuing a problem-solving
strategy to make a tentative decision
about topical social and ethical issues;
- developing an appreciation
that social issues are complex and require time
to resolve;
- understanding the essential
features of various kinds of government;
- understanding the problems
and expectations of developing nations; and
- understanding the main social
and ethical issues of the modern age.
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