This outcome chart contains Media literacy learning expectations from the Alberta social studies curriculum, with links to supporting resources on the Media Awareness Network site.
Canada: Shaping an Identity
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the events and factors that have changed the ways of life in Canada over time and appreciate the impact of these changes on citizenship and identity.
Students will develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking to:
analyze significant local and current affairs from a variety of sources, distinguishing between fact and opinion
evaluate ideas, information and positions from multiple perspectives
seek responses to inquiries from various authorities through electronic media and recognize that information serves different purposes and that data from electronic sources may need to be verified to determine accuracy or relevance for the purpose used
Research
Students will apply the research process to:
cite references as part of research
access and retrieve appropriate information from the Internet by using a specific search path or from given uniform resource locators (URLs)
Communication
Students will demonstrate skills of oral, written and visual literacy:
identify and distinguish points of view expressed in electronic sources on a particular topic
extend the scope of a project beyond classroom collaboration by using communication technologies, such as the telephone and e-mail
Citizenship Learning
It is expected that students will:
Demonstrate fairness and respect in their interactions with others
Respect the rigts, opinions, and persepectives of others
