Agriculture Innovation Match-Up Curriculum Connections

Kindergarten Social Studies

Time and Place: Exploring the dynamic relationships between people, place, and time supports understanding of perspectives and events to make meaning of the world.

Histories are records of events that happened in the past.

Events that happened in the past can be described according to sequence in time; for example,

• recently

• long ago

• daily

• yearly

Personal experiences of events that happened in the past can shape who people are.

Sharing traditions, cultures, and histories can build understanding of self and others.

Systems: Evaluating processes and structures of organizations builds understanding of decision making in the world.

Physical needs are necessary for survival and include

• food

• water

• shelter

People make decisions about ways to satisfy needs and wants.

Imagine ways to meet personal, physical, and social needs and wants.

Kindergarten Science

Matter: Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy.

An object is anything that can be perceived using one or more of the five senses.

The five senses are

• sight

• touch

• hearing

• smell

• taste

  
  

Properties are distinctive characteristics.

Properties of objects that can be perceived using one or more of the five senses include

• colour; e.g., blue, yellow

• size; e.g., long, short

• shape; e.g., round, square

• texture; e.g., rough, smooth

• temperature; e.g., hot, cold

• sound; e.g., loud, quiet

• scent; e.g., fresh, rotten

• taste; e.g., sweet, sour

Objects have identifiable properties.

Objects may be similar in one or more properties and different in another property.

Explore properties of various objects using one or more of the five senses.

Describe properties of various objects.

Sort various objects according to properties.

Compare properties of various objects.

Earth Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions.

Environments include human-made structures such as buildings and roads.

Objects in environments can be natural or constructed by humans.

Changes can be observed in environments, such as

• temperature; e.g., hot, cold

• sunlight; e.g., cloudy, sunny, day, night

• human-made structures; e.g., new playground in a park

• animals growing; e.g., tadpole becoming a frog

• plants growing; e.g., grass getting taller

Environments change over time.

Observe a variety of local environments over time.

Record observations of changes in environments.

Grade 1 Social Studies

Systems: Evaluating processes and structures of organizations builds understanding of decision making in the world.

Goods are items that meet needs and wants; for example,

• food

• clothing

• furniture

Services are actions that help others to meet needs and wants; for example,

• repairing clothing or objects

• collecting and managing waste and recyclables

• providing health care

  
  

Differentiate between goods and services.

Grade 1 Science

Living Systems: Understandings of the living world, Earth, and space are deepened by investigating natural systems and their interactions.

Ways humans can help meet the needs of plants or animals include 

• watering plants 

• taking care of domestic animals 

• respecting environments 

  
  

Humans, other animals, and plants depend on each other to meet their needs. 

Discuss how humans depend on plants and animals to meet their basic needs.

Computer Science: Problem solving and scientific inquiry are developed through the knowledgeable application of creativity, design, and computational thinking.

The skills and knowledge required to carry out an investigation can be learned. 

Investigations can be sparked by curiosity. 

Investigations are carried out by a variety of individuals or groups, such as 

• teachers 

• students 

• scientists 

• police 

• doctors 

Steps followed during an investigation include 

• asking questions 

• making predictions  

• gathering data 

• forming conclusions 

A prediction is a likely answer to a question based on current understanding. 

A conclusion is an answer to a question based on gathered data. 

Investigations are carried out to try to understand the world. 

Predict the answer to a question.

Observations can be made by using the senses.

Make observations using various senses. 

Grade 2 Social Studies

Systems: Evaluating processes and structures of organizations builds understanding of decision making in the world.

Natural resources can be transformed into goods to meet needs and wants.

The natural resources found in a place can influence the types of jobs that are available and where people choose to live.

Compare everyday goods that are produced from natural resources.

Infer how the natural resources available in a place can impact the jobs people do and where they live.

Grade 2 Science

Matter: Understandings of the physical world are deepened by investigating matter and energy.

Materials are used to make objects.

Materials can be combined in a variety of ways to make objects.

Processed materials are made by humans.

An object can be made from different materials; e.g., a canoe can be made from wood or aluminium.

Natural and processed materials are used to make objects that serve a variety of purposes.

Identify an object that can be made from different materials.

Knowledge of the properties of materials and their purposes is important in many occupations and roles, such as 

• carpenter 

• engineer 

• designer 

• Knowledge Keeper or Elder 

The purpose of an object influences the choice of materials used to produce it. 

Some materials are more suitable than others for making a product for a specific purpose. 

Compare the properties of materials to determine what material is best suited for a specific purpose. 

Explain the relationship between suitability of materials and purpose. 

Discuss the choice of material based on availability and purpose. 

Computer Science: Problem solving and scientific inquiry are developed through the knowledgeable application of creativity, design, and computational thinking.

Creativity is the ability to generate something original, such as 

• ideas 

• technology 

• tools 

• products 

  
  

Scientific Methods: Investigation of the physical world is enhanced through the use of scientific methods that attempt to remove human biases and increase objectivity.

Investigations are conducted for purposes such as 

• answering questions 

• building knowledge 

• satisfying curiosity 

• problem solving 

Procedures scientists use to guide investigations include 

• asking questions  

• making predictions 

• planning the investigation 

• observing and recording data 

• analyzing data 

• reaching conclusions 

• discussing observations and conclusions 

Determine if observations relate to the purpose of the investigation. 

Grade 3 Social Studies

Time and Place: Exploring the dynamic relationships between people, place, and time supports understanding of perspectives and events to make meaning of the world.

Settlers came to the land now known as Alberta for many reasons, including

• accessing land for farms and ranches

• protecting cultural or religious interests

• pursuing opportunities for a better life

Settlers faced a variety of challenges in the land now known as Alberta, including

• isolation

• unfamiliar environment and weather conditions that affected agriculture

• language and cultural barriers

Settlers contributed to the development of the land now known as Alberta by establishing

• urban and rural communities

• farms, ranches, and homesteads

• businesses and industries

• places of worship

• educational opportunities and schools

• cultural associations and centres

Grade 3 Science

Computer Science: Problem solving and scientific inquiry are developed through the knowledgeable application of creativity, design, and computational thinking.

Canadians are responsible for many creative inventions, such as the Canadarm.

Examine a Canadian invention.