1. Grade Six Social Studies Review
Preparing for the Provincial Achievement Test

2. KNOWLEDGE VS. SKILL QUESTIONS
It is helpful to be able to recognize the difference between a knowledge question and a skill question. In the knowledge and understanding category, students are tested on their ability to understand generalizations, concepts, related facts, and content.
The skills and processes that students are expected to use when answering questions include critical and creative thinking, historical and geographic thinking, decision making and problem solving, research skills, written literacy, and media literacy.
There will be twice as many Skill questions on your exam as knowledge questions. Skill questions typically include a source.

3. Test Blueprint

4. Principles
1) In a word what was grade six social studies about 2) What are the principles of democracy? 3) What are some examples of democracies? 4) A proposed, or suggested, law is known as…… 5) The most important law of Canada and a framework for how our government should work is known as

5. Principles of Democracy
1) In a word what was grade six social studies about democracy
2) What are the principles of democracy?
Equity, justice, freedoms, representation
3) What are some examples of democracies?
Canada’s three level of governments, the US, Iroquois Confederacy, Ancient Athens, etc
4) A proposed, or suggested, law is known as……
Bill
5) The most important law of Canada and the framework for how our government should work is known as
Constitution

6. Election Results
Party A
Party B
Party C
% of vote
40.5
24.3
27.8
# of seats 54 21 10
6) Which party forms the government after this election result?
7) Which party becomes the official opposition after this election result?

8. IDEALS OF EQUITY AND FAIRNESS
8) What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms? 9) List examples of Fundamental freedoms in the Charter. 10) List examples of democratic rights in the Charter. 11) List examples of mobility rights in the Charter.

9. IDEALS OF EQUITY AND FAIRNESS
8) What is the Charter of Rights and Freedoms?
A document that became law in Canada in 1982 as part of the Canada Act. Lays out specific rights.
9) List examples of Fundamental freedoms in the Charter.
Freedom of conscience and religion
Freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression
Freedom of the press
Freedom of peaceful assembly
Freedom of association
10) List examples of democratic rights in the Charter.
Right to vote
Right to run for an election
A right to have regular elections
Right to have elected representatives meeting regularly
11) List examples of mobility rights in the Charter.
The right to move to any province or territory
To get a job in any province/territory

10. IDEALS OF EQUITY AND FAIRNESS (2)
12) List examples of Legal Rights in the Charter. 13) Give some examples of equality rights in the Charter. 14) Give several examples of group rights protected by the Charter. 15) What was the Treaty of La Grande Paix de Montreal and what? 16) Why is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms entrenched in the Canadian Constitution? How would it be different if it was not entrenched?

11. IDEALS OF EQUITY AND FAIRNESS (2)
12) List examples of Legal Rights in the Charter.
Right to life, liberty and security of person
Right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure
Right not to be arbitrarily detained or imprisoned
Right to be informed of reasons for arrest
Right to retain counsel when arrested
Right to be presumed innocent t until proven guilty
Right not to be denied reasonable bail without just cause
Right not to be tried twice for the same offense
Right not to be treated with cruel treatment
Right not to have to provide evidence against oneself
Right to have interpreter to understand what is happening in court
 13) Give some examples of equality rights in the Charter.
Everyone has the right to equal protection and equal benefit of the law
No discrimination based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex, age, or mental or physical disability
14) Give several examples of group rights protected by the Charter.
Aboriginal rights, language rights
15) What was the Treaty of La Grande Paix de Montreal and what?
The Governor of New France invited all First Nations tribes from his area to come and negotiate a peace between all parties.
The French were finding that fighting between native tribes and between the French and particular tribes was negatively affecting the fur trade. It was hoped that a peace treaty would help facilitate the fur trade.
Each First Nations and the French were recognized as equal and independent nation.
16) Why is the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms entrenched in the Canadian Constitution? How would it be different if it was not entrenched?
Because the Charter is entrenched in the Constitution governments cannot change it without using the hard to achieve amending formula. This means it is very hard for governments to pass laws that take away rights.

13. Local Government
17) In the City of Edmonton who represents us at the local government level? 18) What is the area called that elects people in Edmonton’s local elections? 19) What are the responsibilities of local governments? Name as many areas of jurisdiction as possible. 20) What is the main source of revenue for local governments? 21) What role is played by school boards within local communities?

14. Local Government
17) In the City of Edmonton who represents us at the local government level? Councilors and Mayor 18) What is the area called that elects people in Edmonton’s local elections? Wards 19) What are the responsibilities of local governments? Name as many areas of jurisdiction as possible. City police, sanitation, local roads, fire protection, animal control, recreational centers, parks and recreation, water management 20) What is the main source of revenue for local governments? Property taxes and other levels of government 21) What role is played by school boards within local communities? School Boards: Make rules and policies for schools Make decisions about services and programming Make decisions about school buildings and student transportation Listen to people’s complaints and make fair judgments Make sure the provincial curriculum is taught Decide how the budget is spent Listen to what people think is important for their children’s education

16. Provincial Government
22) Who is the head of government at the provincial level?
23) Who is the Queen’s representative at the provincial level?
24) What are the main responsibilities of the Lieutenant Governor?
25) What are the responsibilities of the provincial government?
26) What is the title of elected representatives who are in charge of a provincial government department?
27) At the beginning of a session in the Alberta Legislature the Lieutenant Governor makes an important speech. Who writes the speech and what is it called?

17. Provincial Government
22) Who is the head of government at the provincial level?
The premier
23) Who is the Queen’s representative at the provincial level?
Lieutenant Governor
24) What are the main responsibilities of the Lieutenant Governor?
Represent the monarch,
Be impartial,
Open and discontinue a session of the Legislature,
Read the Speech from the Throne,
Grant royal assent to bills
25) What are the responsibilities of the provincial government?
Health, education, children’s services, agriculture and food, tourism and parks, seniors and community support
26) What is the title of elected representatives who are in charge of a provincial government department?
Cabinet minister
27) At the beginning of a session in the Alberta Legislature the Lieutenant Governor makes an important speech. Who writes the speech and what is it called?
Government writes speech and it is the Speech from the Throne

18. 28) List several ways that governments are held accountable.

19. 28) List several ways that governments are held accountable.
Opposition Members in the Legislature
Opposing or competing views of other counsellors
Constituents
Lobby groups
Media
Elections

20. Impacting Decision Making
29) Provide some examples of how individuals, groups and associations within a community participate in the decision-making process regarding current events or issues. 30) If you wanted to change/influence a local law, who would you contact? 31) If you wanted to change/influence a provincial law, who would you contact? 32) If you wanted to change/influence a policy at your school, who would you contact? 33) In what ways do elected officials demonstrate their accountability to the electorate?

21. Impacting Decision Making
29) Provide some examples of how individuals, groups and associations within a community participate in the decision-making process regarding current events or issues. Lobbying Petitioning Organizing and attending local meetings and rallies Contacting elected representatives)? 30) If you wanted to change/influence a local law, who would you contact? Councilor or mayor 31) If you wanted to change/influence a provincial law, who would you contact? The member of the legislative assembly from your constituency, the premier, cabinet Ministers 32) If you wanted to change/influence a policy at your school, who would you contact? School Board Trustee – possibly principal/superintendent 33) In what ways do elected officials demonstrate their accountability to the electorate? Respond to constituents Participate in local events Represent and express in government meetings the concerns of constituents

24. 34) Rights that individuals have because they are part of a particular group are known as
35) What is it called when people vote directly on a specific issue/concern that affects them?
36) List ways of practicing good, active citizenship.

25. 34) Rights that individuals have because they are part of a particular group are known as
Collective rights
35) What is it called when people vote directly on a specific issue/concern that affects them?
Referendum, plebiscite
36) List ways of practicing good, active citizenship.
Voting in elections - Supporting candidates
Finding out about issues that affect your community
Volunteering helping out in your community
Respectfully considering others opinions
Learning about issue

26. Ancient Athens
37) Males in Athens who had Athenian-born parents could become what? 38) Foreigners who were living in Athens who couldn’t participate in government or vote were known as 39) The heart of ancient Athens where people bought and sold goods and discussed issues was known as 40) While Greece is often called the first democracy what is one reason you could argue that it was not a real democracy? 41) The type of democracy practiced in ancient Athens is often referred to as….. 42) In ancient Greece an independent area made up of a city and surrounding countryside was known as a

27. Ancient Athens
37) Males in Athens who had Athenian-born parents could become what?
Citizens
38) Foreigners who were living in Athens who couldn’t participate in government or vote were known as
Metics
39) The heart of ancient Athens where people bought and sold goods and discussed issues was known as
Agora
40) While Greece is often called the first democracy what is one reason you could argue that it was not a real democracy?
Women and Metics were not given the vote.
41) The type of democracy practiced in ancient Athens is often referred to as…..
Direct democracy
42) In ancient Greece an independent area made up of a city and surrounding countryside was known as a
City-state

29. Iroquois Confederacy
43) Among the Iroquois, these beads made from shells are woven into patterned strings of belts that record important events, ideas, contracts, pledges or treaties among nations. 44) What was the Iroquois confederacy? 45) In Iroquois society large groups of related families that claim to be descended from a common ancestor are known as 46) This group met to discuss issues that affected the whole Iroquois Confederacy, such as peace treaties, trade agreements, and decisions to go to war. It was made up of the Hoyaneh from each a nation. 47) What was the method of decision making used by this group? 48) What are the advantages and disadvantages of this method? 49) What is the name of the people of the Six Nations, also called “Iroquois” by French Settlers?

30. Iroquois Confederacy
43) Among the Iroquois, these beads made from shells are woven into patterned strings of belts that record important events, ideas, contracts, pledges or treaties among nations. Wampum 44) What was the Iroquois confederacy? It was a league or an alliance made up of five (later six) nations: the Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Oneida, and Mohawk (later joined by the Tuscarora). 45) In Iroquois society large groups of related families that claim to be descended from a common ancestor are known as Clans 46) This group met to discuss issues that affected the whole Iroquois Confederacy, such as peace treaties, trade agreements, and decisions to go to war. It was made up of the Hoyaneh from each a nation. Grand Council 47 and 48) What was the method of decision making used by this group and what are the advantages and disadvantages of this method? Consensus advantage - Consensus respects individual opinion while simultaneously establishing one collective decision that everyone agrees with and supports. It is an effective means to advance an issue. disadvantage - Reaching consensus takes time and a great deal of discussion and facilitating. It requires group understanding of the issues and the willingness of team members to share their opinions openly. 49) What is the name of the people of the Six Nations, also called “Iroquois” by French Settlers? Haudenosaunee

31. First Grand Council: Peacemaker with white wampum belt standing near white pine tree of format, a crowd of hundreds, majority sitting, long bark house to right. Atataho standing in middle back ground, Aionwatha standing closer and to right with arms folded.

32. Tree of Peace

33. Wampum belts, made of shell beads, were a mnemonic device to commemorate events. Such belts were particularly prominent in the 1700s, as contrasted with earlier strings of wampum laid down as points of emphasis by orators at treaties. Today, belts often represent the struggles the Iroquois Confederacy has faced with State, Provincial, and Federal governments of the United States and Canada. This particular belt, the Hiawatha Belt, represents the founding of the Iroquois Confederacy of Five Nations the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca. Hiawatha Belt, quahog shells. Ken Maracle, Cayuga

34. Suggestions for Success
Before the Test Do not Simply Memorize Facts Actively Summarize Practice Makes Perfect Be Prepared Emotionally and Physically, as Well as Intellectually During the Test Dos and Don’ts Do: Spend Time on the Question Before Reading the Alternatives Predict an Answer Before Looking at Alternatives Check the Format of the Alternatives Carefully Read Each Alternative Choose the Alternative that Best Answers the Question Review Answers Don’t: 1. Rely on Recognition 2. Rely on Myths and Misconceptions 3. Dismiss Alternatives Because they Seem too Obvious 4. Run Out of Time