What happens when we ask deeper questions about the stories we’ve been told? In this inquiry-based experience, students will analyze the Stampede’s history through multiple perspectives and sources. Together, we will examine artifacts, challenge myths, and question what is fact, fiction, or somewhere in between. Along the way, students will learn how new evidence can shift our understanding and how informed citizens use critical thinking to shape the future.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & LITERATURE:
Students evaluate how vocabulary enhances communication and provides clarity.
Students interpret and respond to texts through application of comprehension strategies.
SOCIAL STUDIES:
How has geography contributed to the development of civilizations and empires?
Students examine how geographical features and environmental changes contributed to the settlement and trade of ancient civilizations
How can citizens become active and informed?
Students investigate ways to learn about the world and take action for change
Social scientists (historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, geographers) study evidence of ancient civilizations to learn about the past.
Interpretations of the past can evolve based on new evidence and technology.
Alberta Education. (2023). English Language Arts and Literature K–6: Grade 5 [Program of studies]. https://curriculum.learnalberta.ca/curriculum/en/c/laneng3?s=LANENG
Alberta Education. (2025). Social Studies K–6: Grade 5 [Program of studies]. https://curriculum.learnalberta.ca/curriculum/en/c/sss3?s=SSS