ICT: social studies, sr high

Alberta Learning ICT outcomes: Senior high social studies

The following occur across senior high social studies:

P1 (4.1) - Continue to demonstrate the outcomes achieved in prior grades and course subjects.

F1 (4.1) — Assess the strengths and weaknesses of computer simulations in relation to real-world problems.
F1 (4.2) — Solve mathematical and scientific problems by selecting appropriate technology to perform calculations and experiments.
F1 (4.3) — Apply terminology appropriate to technology in all forms of communication.
F1 (4.4) — Demonstrate an understanding of the general concepts of computer programming and the algorithms that enable technological devices to perform operations and solve problems.

F2 (4.1) — Use technology outside formal classroom settings.
F2 (4.2) — Analyze how technological innovations and creativity affect the economy.
F2 (4.3) — Demonstrate an understanding of new and emerging communication systems.
F2 (4.4) — Evaluate possible potential for emerging technologies.
F2 (4.5) — Demonstrate conservation measures when using technology.
F2 (4.6) — Demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles and issues of e-commerce, including such topics as security and privacy, marketing, and implications for governments, businesses and consumers alike.
F2 (4.6) — Use current, reliable information sources from around the world.
F2 (4.7) — Analyze and assess the impact of technology on the global community.

F3 (4.1) — Demonstrate an understanding of how changes in technology can benefit or harm society.
F3 (4.2) — Record relevant data for acknowledging sources of information, and cite sources correctly.
F3 (4.3) — Respect ownership and integrity of information.

F4 (4.1) — Discriminate between style and content in a presentation.
F4 (4.2) — Evaluate the influence and results of digital manipulation on our perceptions.
F4 (4.3) — Identify and analyze a variety of factors that affect the authenticity of information derived from mass media and electronic communication.

F5 (4.1) — Assess new physical environments with respect to ergonomics.
F5 (4.2) — Identify safety regulations specific to the technology being used.

F6 (4.1) — Continue to demonstrate the outcomes addressed within the previous divisions. Students interested in pursuing advanced study in such areas as electronics, programming, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), robotics and other industrial applications of technology will find opportunities in Career and Technology Studies (CTS) courses.

a. The teacher knows how to facilitate the communication of ideas and information using computer software writing tools such that:

Possible Student Activities	Correlation to the Curriculum in Social Studies (Division 4 Outcomes)	Correlation to the Information and Communication Technology Program of Studies for Division 4
Students compose, arrange, alter and complete Diploma Exam style position papers. (SS 10 20 30)	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C1 (4.4) - Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs.
Students compose and type position papers of a shorter nature. (SS 13 23 33)	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C1 (4.4) - Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. P4 (4.1) - Integrate a variety of visual and audio information into a document to create a message targeted for a specific audience. P4 (4.2) - Apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and audience appeal. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text.
Students use writing templates to model ideal compositions.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C1 (4.4) - Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. P3 (4.3) - Apply general principles of graphic layout and design to a document in process.
Students edit compositions after a thorough and analytical re-read, using text-editing features of word processing.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C1 (4.4) - Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. P4 (4.1) - Integrate a variety of visual and audio information into a document to create a message targeted for a specific audience. P4 (4.2) - Apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and audience appeal.
Students participate in peer evaluation to promote clarity of ideas and additional editing.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic.
Students participate in activities that promote a greater sense of argument, evidence and conclusion; rather than empty assertion and endless narrative. (SS 10-20-30)	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C1 (4.4) - Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. P5 (4.1) - Create multiple-link documents appropriate to the content of a particular topic. P5 (4.2) - Post multiple-link pages on the World Wide Web or on a local or wide area network. P6 (4.1) - Select and use the appropriate technologies to communicate effectively with a targeted audience.

b. The teacher knows how to explore social studies concepts using multimedia resources such that:

Possible Student Activities	Correlation to the Curriculum in Social Studies (Division 4 Outcomes)	Correlation to the Information and Communication Technology Program of Studies for Division 4
Students acquire skill in judging bias in content of focus or in the choice of inclusion and exclusion of information. E.g., Choose a Canadian software product, such as Canada in WW1, and compare it to an international product, such as British Hightower's WWI offering. Judge the emphasis given to Canadian or British efforts in each CD-ROM.	- Analyze and evaluate information, including detecting bias and distinguishing fact from opinion (SO, SS 10). - Distinguish between fact and opinion (SO, SS 10). - Analyze a variety of alternative positions on a problem or an issue (SO, SS 10). - Recognize underlying assumptions on an issue (SO, SS 10). - Distinguish between different points of view (SO, SS 20). - Identify appropriate information and ideas as evidence to support a point of view (SO, SS 20). - Develop and evaluate proposed solutions (SO, SS 20). - Synthesize information and ideas (SO, SS 30). - Determine underlying assumptions of a statement or position (SO, SS 30). - Analyze information from a variety of sources, compare different points of view and predict outcomes (SO, SS 30). - Examine evidence and evaluate alternatives before making a decision (SO, SS 23).	C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic.
Students explore and review a new CD-ROM to examine its effectiveness to provide overview or depth to a topic under study.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic.
Students identify data discrepancies among data sources such as print, non-print, and electronic sources, and determine the possible reasons for such differences.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C6 (4.3) - Manipulate data by using charting and graphing technologies in order to test inferences and probabilities. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic.

c. The teacher knows how to enhance communication and research skills using the Internet such that:

Possible Student Activities	Correlation to the Curriculum in Social Studies (Division 4 Outcomes)	Correlation to the Information and Communication Technology Program of Studies for Division 4
Students access a variety of data banks, such as Statistics Canada, for population, income, voting patterns, export trade figures, etc. Data to be used in pattern recognition and the creation of generalizations. (SS10 Topic A; Sovereignty or Regionalism)	- Acquire information using print, audio-visual and library resources (SO, SS 10). - Record and organize information in note form (SO, SS 10). - Interpret and summarize materials (SO, SS 10). - Communication skills help one express and present information and ideas. These skills include oral, visual and written expression (SO, SS 10). - Present ideas through visual materials (SO, SS 10). - Debate issues effectively (SO, SS 10). - Express and defend ideas in written form (SO, SS 10). - Report on research results (SO, SS 10).	C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C6 (4.1) - Investigate and solve problems of prediction, calculation and inference. C6 (4.2) - Investigate and solve problems of organization and manipulation of information. C6 (4.3) - Manipulate data by using charting and graphing technologies in order to test inferences and probabilities. P2 (4.1) - Manipulate and present data through the selection of appropriate tools, such as scientific instrumentation, calculators, databases and/or spreadsheets. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C6 (4.4) - Generate new understandings of problematic situations by using some form of technology to facilitate the process. C6 (4.5) - Evaluate the appropriateness of the technology used to investigate or solve a problem. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas.

Students use resource and energy sites for updating text data on Regional Disparity. (SS 10 Topic A: Regionalism)	- Acquire information using print, audio-visual and library resources (SO, SS 10). - Record and organize information in note form (SO, SS 10). - Analyze and evaluate information, including detecting bias and distinguishing fact from opinion (SO, SS 10). - Interpret and summarize materials (SO, SS 10). - Communication skills help one express and present information and ideas. These skills include oral, visual and written expression (SO, SS 10). - Present ideas through visual materials (SO, SS 10). - Express and defend ideas in written form (SO, SS 10). - Report on research results (SO, SS 10).	C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C1 (4.4) - Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. P3 (4.2) - Support communication with appropriate images, sounds and music. P4 (4.1) - Integrate a variety of visual and audio information into a document to create a message targeted for a specific audience. P4 (4.2) - Apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and audience appeal. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text.
Students use government sites for viewing press releases and evaluating them for government policy and direction.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs.
Students access alternative think tanks and lobby group sites in order to understand opposing positions and lobby group dynamics.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas.
Students refine and expand search skills by the use of a variety of search engines, each with its own unique qualities.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas.
Students develop increased awareness and geographical knowledge through the use of map and cartography sites with 'layering' capacity.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. P3 (4.2) - Support communication with appropriate images, sounds and music. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. P2 (4.1) - Manipulate and present data through the selection of appropriate tools, such as scientific instrumentation, calculators, databases and/or spreadsheets.
Students complete tasks and assignments that compare and evaluate pictorial/graphic data to textual interaction. (Social Studies 10-20-30; 13-23-33)	- Interpret and use information from maps, graphs, charts and tables (SO, SS 20). - Express ideas and information by constructing graphs, charts, concept maps and time lines (SO, SS 30). - Prepare, interpret and analyze retrieval charts, concept maps, time lines, graphs and maps (SO, SS 30). - Analyze data through concept mapping or retrieval charts (SO, SS 23). - Predict outcomes of alternative futures based on factual data (SO, SS 23). - Write a report based on factual data to support a position (SO, SS 23) - Interpret visual images and recognize cartoons and pictures as sources of information (SO, SS 33).	C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. P3 (4.1) - Select and use, independently, multimedia capabilities for presentations in various subject areas. P3 (4.3) - Apply general principles of graphic layout and design to a document in process. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text. C1 (4.4) - Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C6 (4.1) - Investigate and solve problems of prediction, calculation and inference. C6 (4.2) - Investigate and solve problems of organization and manipulation of information. C6 (4.3) - Manipulate data by using charting and graphing technologies in order to test inferences and probabilities. C6 (4.4) - Generate new understandings of problematic situations by using some form of technology to facilitate the process. C6 (4.5) - Evaluate the appropriateness of the technology used to investigate or solve a problem. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. C7 (4.3) - Use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate personal understandings. P2 (4.1) - Manipulate and present data through the selection of appropriate tools, such as scientific instrumentation, calculators, databases and/or spreadsheets. P3 (4.2) - Support communication with appropriate images, sounds and music. P4 (4.1) - Integrate a variety of visual and audio information into a document to create a message targeted for a specific audience. P4 (4.2) - Apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and audience appeal.
Students communicate with and seek to understand the issues and views of special interest groups. E.g. - SS 30 -33 Holocaust Survivors - SS 10-13 DND views about peacekeepers - SS 10-13 DND views on NATO/NORAD membership - SS 10-13 Trade officials views on NAFTA - Schools in one-industry communities	- Recognize underlying assumptions on an issue SO, SS 10). - Synthesize information and ideas (SO, SS 30). - Acquire information using print, audio-visual and library resources (SO, SS 10). - Record and organize information in note form (SO, SS 10). - Analyze and evaluate information, including detecting bias and distinguishing fact from opinion (SO, SS 10). - Interpret and summarize materials (SO, SS 10). - Identify and use relevant information from print and non-print sources (SO, SS 10, 13). - Distinguish between fact and opinion (SO, SS 10, 13). - Analyze a variety of alternative positions on a problem or an issue (SO, SS 10). - Access and use appropriate sources of information (SO, SS 30). - Determine underlying assumptions of a statement or position (SO, SS 30). - Formulate and evaluate alternative conclusions, solutions and decisions (SO, SS 30). - Analyze information from a variety of sources, compare different points of view and predict outcomes (SO, SS 30). - Propose and evaluate solutions to international problems (SO, SS 30). - Compare a variety of viewpoints on issues (SO, SS 13). - Take effective notes and summarize materials (SO, SS 13). - Analyze information to detect bias, propaganda or opinion (SO, SS 33). - Synthesize information to identify alternative positions (SO, SS 33). - Analyze information to determine accuracy and relevancy (SO, SS 33).	C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. P6 (4.1) - Select and use the appropriate technologies to communicate effectively with a targeted audience. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. C7 (4.3) - Use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate personal understandings. P2 (4.1) - Manipulate and present data through the selection of appropriate tools, such as scientific instrumentation, calculators, databases and/or spreadsheets.
Students use the Internet to collaborate with other students across Canada on common projects.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C5 (4.1) - Use telecommunications to pose critical questions to experts. C5 (4.2) - Participate in a variety of electronic group formats. P6 (4.1) - Select and use the appropriate technologies to communicate effectively with a targeted audience. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C6 (4.2) - Investigate and solve problems of organization and manipulation of information. C6 (4.3) - Manipulate data by using charting and graphing technologies in order to test inferences and probabilities. C6 (4.4) - Generate new understandings of problematic situations by using some form of technology to facilitate the process. C6 (4.5) - Evaluate the appropriateness of the technology used to investigate or solve a problem. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. P3 (4.2) - Support communication with appropriate images, sounds and music. P3 (4.3) - Apply general principles of graphic layout and design to a document in process. P4 (4.1) - Integrate a variety of visual and audio information into a document to create a message targeted for a specific audience. P4 (4.2) - Apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and audience appeal. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text. P5 (4.1) - Create multiple-link documents appropriate to the content of a particular topic. P5 (4.2) - Post multiple-link pages on the World Wide Web or on a local or wide area network.

d. The teacher knows how to collect, process, organize, and report data using spreadsheet and database programs such that:

Possible Student Activities	Correlation to the Curriculum in Social Studies (Division 4 Outcomes)	Correlation to the Information and Communication Technology Program of Studies for Division 4
Students convert numerical data to generalizations about standard of living, life expectancy, infant mortality, and indices of development. (SS 20 Topic B Economic Development and Interdependence; SS 23 Topic B: Global Regionalisms: Global Interdependence and Quality of Life)	- Summarize materials after listening to and observing presentations (SO, SS 20). - Interpret and use information from maps, graphs, charts and tables (SO, SS 20). - Identify appropriate information and ideas as evidence to support a point of view (SO, SS 20). - Develop and evaluate proposed solutions (SO, SS 20). - Locate, interpret and organize information from print and nonprint sources (SO, SS 23). -Identify points of view or perspectives from various sources of information (SO, SS 23). - Predict outcomes of alternative futures based on factual data (SO, SS 23). - Examine evidence and evaluate alternatives before making a decision (SO, SS 23). - Present information in forms such as maps, diagrams and charts (SO, SS 23).	C6 (4.1) - Investigate and solve problems of prediction, calculation and inference. C6 (4.3) - Manipulate data by using charting and graphing technologies in order to test inferences and probabilities. P2 (4.1) - Manipulate and present data through the selection of appropriate tools, such as scientific instrumentation, calculators, databases and/or spreadsheets. C6 (4.2) - Investigate and solve problems of organization and manipulation of information. C6 (4.4) - Generate new understandings of problematic situations by using some form of technology to facilitate the process. C6 (4.5) - Evaluate the appropriateness of the technology used to investigate or solve a problem. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas.
Students practice multi-variant analysis, by plotting variables in a socio-political event to determine degrees of causality.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C6 (4.2) - Investigate and solve problems of organization and manipulation of information. C6 (4.3) - Manipulate data by using charting and graphing technologies in order to test inferences and probabilities. P2 (4.1) - Manipulate and present data through the selection of appropriate tools, such as scientific instrumentation, calculators, databases and/or spreadsheets. C6 (4.1) - Investigate and solve problems of prediction, calculation and inference. C6 (4.4) - Generate new understandings of problematic situations by using some form of technology to facilitate the process. C6 (4.5) - Evaluate the appropriateness of the technology used to investigate or solve a problem. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text.
Students design flexible x-y axis models for political and economic analysis. These could be a range of opinion in a political party spectrum or public vs private, authoritarian vs democratic decision making models. (SS 30 Topic A Political and Economic Systems)	- Express ideas and information by constructing graphs, charts, concept maps and time lines (SO, SS 30). - Access and use appropriate sources of information (SO, SS 30). - Synthesize information and ideas (SO, SS 30). - Determine underlying assumptions of a statement or position (SO, SS 30). - Formulate and evaluate alternative conclusions, solutions and decisions (SO, SS 30).	C6 (4.3) - Manipulate data by using charting and graphing technologies in order to test inferences and probabilities. C6 (4.4) - Generate new understandings of problematic situations by using some form of technology to facilitate the process. P2 (4.1) - Manipulate and present data through the selection of appropriate tools, such as scientific instrumentation, calculators, databases and/or spreadsheets. C6 (4.1) - Investigate and solve problems of prediction, calculation and inference. C6 (4.2) - Investigate and solve problems of organization and manipulation of information. C6 (4.5) - Evaluate the appropriateness of the technology used to investigate or solve a problem. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. P4 (4.2) - Apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and audience appeal. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text.
Create a tourism data bank and use it in an examination of the tourism industry in a select Canadian Region. (SS 10 Topic A Regionalism Identity; CTS - Tourism Module)	- Use appropriate inquiry models to answer questions, solve problems and resolve issues (SO, SS 10). - Acquire information using print, audio-visual and library resources (SO, SS 10). - Interpret and summarize materials (SO, SS. 10).	C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. P2 (4.1) - Manipulate and present data through the selection of appropriate tools, such as scientific instrumentation, calculators, databases and/or spreadsheets. P3 (4.3) - Apply general principles of graphic layout and design to a document in process. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. C7 (4.3) - Use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate personal understandings.

e. The teacher knows how to represent knowledge through the creation of multimedia presentations such that:

Possible Student Activities	Correlation to the Curriculum in Social Studies (Division 4 Outcomes)	Correlation to the Information and Communication Technology Program of Studies for Division 4
Students create a multimedia portfolio or report of a concept with supporting graphics, animation, video and audio.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	P3 (4.1) - Select and use, independently, multimedia capabilities for presentations in various subject areas. P3 (4.2) - Support communication with appropriate images, sounds and music. P3 (4.3) - Apply general principles of graphic layout and design to a document in process. P4 (4.1) - Integrate a variety of visual and audio information into a document to create a message targeted for a specific audience. P4 (4.2) - Apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and audience appeal. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C1 (4.4) - Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. C7 (4.3) - Use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate personal understandings. P6 (4.1) - Select and use the appropriate technologies to communicate effectively with a targeted audience.
Students create a concept map with multimedia components to represent their understanding of concepts.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	C1 (4.4) - Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues. P3 (4.3) - Apply general principles of graphic layout and design to a document in process. P4 (4.2) - Apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and audience appeal. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C1 (4.3) - Evaluate and explain the advantages and disadvantages of various search strategies. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. P3 (4.1) - Select and use, independently, multimedia capabilities for presentations in various subject areas. P3 (4.2) - Support communication with appropriate images, sounds and music. P4 (4.1) - Integrate a variety of visual and audio information into a document to create a message targeted for a specific audience. P6 (4.1) - Select and use the appropriate technologies to communicate effectively with a targeted audience.
Create models of reality in text and graphic form that juxtapose differing components for comparison. E.g., - Two Solitudes comparison, Quebec and Canada (SS 10 Topic A: Identity) - Geocentric VS Heliocentric World Views (SS 20 Topic A) - Luddites and Neo-Luddites (SS 20 Topic A Theme 2 Industrialization and Ideologies) - Model Market Economies vs Model Mixed Economies (SS 30-33 Topic A Political and Economic Systems)	- Use appropriate inquiry models to answer questions, solve problems and resolve issues (SO, SS 10, 20). - Present ideas through visual materials (SO, SS 10). - Convey information and express ideas using time lines, charts and concept maps (SO, SS 20). - Express ideas and information by constructing graphs, charts, concept maps and time lines (SO, SS 30). - Select and use an appropriate medium for presenting ideas (SO, SS 33). - Acquire information using print, audio-visual and library resources (SO, SS 10). - Record and organize information in note form (SO, SS 10). - Analyze and evaluate information, including detecting bias and distinguishing fact from opinion (SO, SS 10). - Interpret and summarize materials (SO, SS 10). - Summarize information from a variety of print and non-print sources (SO, SS 20). - Access and use appropriate sources of information (SO, SS 30). - Synthesize information and ideas (SO, SS 30). - Formulate and evaluate alternative conclusions, solutions and decisions (SO, SS 30). - Select and organize information from a variety of references for a particular purpose (SO, SS 33). - Interpret information by selecting main ideas, key points and supporting points (SO, SS 33).	P3 (4.1) - Select and use, independently, multimedia capabilities for presentations in various subject areas. P3 (4.3) - Apply general principles of graphic layout and design to a document in process. P4 (4.2) - Apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and audience appeal. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text. C1 (4.1) - Plan and perform complex searches, using more than one electronic source. C1 (4.2) - Select information from appropriate sources, including primary and secondary sources. C1 (4.4) - Communicate in a persuasive and engaging manner, through appropriate forms, such as speeches, letters, reports and multimedia presentations, applying information technologies for context, audience and purpose that extend and communicate understanding of complex issues. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C2 (4.2) - Evaluate the validity of gathered viewpoints against other sources. C3 (4.1) - Assess the authority, reliability and validity of electronically accessed information. C3 (4.2) - Demonstrate discriminatory selection of electronically accessed information that is relevant to a particular topic. C7 (4.1) - Use appropriate strategies to locate information to meet personal needs. C7 (4.2) - Analyze and synthesize information to determine patterns and links among ideas. C7 (4.3) - Use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate personal understandings. P2 (4.1) - Manipulate and present data through the selection of appropriate tools, such as scientific instrumentation, calculators, databases and/or spreadsheets. P3 (4.2) - Support communication with appropriate images, sounds and music. P4 (4.1) - Integrate a variety of visual and audio information into a document to create a message targeted for a specific audience. P6 (4.1) - Select and use the appropriate technologies to communicate effectively with a targeted audience.

f. The teacher knows how to develop social studies concepts using specialized software such that:

Possible Student Activities	Correlation to the Curriculum in Social Studies (Division 4 Outcomes)	Correlation to the Information and Communication Technology Program of Studies for Division 4
Students use scanners and software to integrate both photographs and print.	- See above outcomes for all Senior High courses.	P3 (4.2) - Support communication with appropriate images, sounds and music. P4 (4.2) - Apply principles of graphic design to enhance meaning and audience appeal. P4 (4.3) - Use integrated software effectively and efficiently to reproduce work that incorporates data, graphics and text. C2 (4.1) - Consult a wide variety of sources that reflect varied viewpoints on particular topics. C7 (4.3) - Use appropriate presentation software to demonstrate personal understandings. P4 (4.1) - Integrate a variety of visual and audio information into a document to create a message targeted for a specific audience. P6 (4.1) - Select and use the appropriate technologies to communicate effectively with a targeted audience.