Description
Interpreting History (updated to the latest curriculum revisions in May 2025) is a unit created to align with Section 2 of “Time and Space” in the new Alberta Grade 5 social studies curriculum. It’s completely laid out with teacher notes and a sequence of activities, so very little prep is required by the teacher.
This resource includes:
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Teacher Notes
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Student Notes
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Suggested YouTube Videos
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Terracotta Army
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How Do You See It?
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Primary or Secondary Sources of Information
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Social Scientists and the Rosetta Stone
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Research Project
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Quiz
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Answer Keys
The curriculum standards included are:
Knowledge:
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Social scientists (historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, geographers) study evidence of ancient civilizations to learn about the past.
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Interpretations of the past can evolve based on new evidence and technology.
Understanding:
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Legacies of ancient civilizations continue.
Skills and Procedures:
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Compare the work of historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, and geographers.
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Distinguish between primary and secondary sources.
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Compare information provided by primary and secondary sources.
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Imagine ways that advancements in technology could change interpretations of history.
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