1. Science
1.1. Before Grade 3
1.1.1. Construct an object with a given purpose
1.1.2. Use different materials to build an object
1.1.3. The impact of water on different materials
1.1.4. The effects of heating and cooling, and the methods used for heating and cooling.
1.2. During Grade 3
1.2.1. GLE 3-3: Investigate a practical problem and develop a possible solution
1.2.2. GLE 3-6: Use a variety of tools, techniques and materials in construction activities. 3-7: Construct structures, using a variety of materials and designs, and compare the effectiveness of the various materials and designs for their intended purposes.
1.2.2.1. SLE 1: Construct and test structures that are intended to support objects
1.2.2.2. SLE 2: Select appropriate materials for use in construction tasks, and explain the choice of materials.
1.2.2.3. SLE 3: Select tools that are suitable to particular tasks and materials, and use them safely and effectively.
1.2.2.4. SLE 5: Identify and explain the intended purpose of a structure and how its use helps guide decisions regarding materials and design.
1.2.2.5. SLE 7: Apply skills of listening, speaking and cooperative decision making in working with other students on a construction project.
1.2.3. GLE 3–8: Evaluate the suitability of different materials and designs for their use in a building task.
1.2.3.1. SLE 2: Compare and evaluate the strength and stability of different models or objects constructed
1.2.3.2. SLE 3: Describe why wood, paper or plastic are suitable for use as building materials.
1.2.3.3. SLE 7: Identify and apply methods for making a structure stronger and more stable.
1.3. After Grade 3
1.3.1. Building a structure/object
1.3.2. Problem Solving
1.3.3. Material properties
2. English
2.1. Before Grade 3
2.1.1. Contribute new ideas
2.1.2. Connect and record ideas
2.1.3. Comprehend new ideas using discussion techniques
2.1.4. Write about interesting topics
2.1.5. Ask questions to focus
2.2. GLO 1: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to explore thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences.
2.2.1. 1.1.1: connect prior knowledge and personal experiences with new ideas and information in oral, print and other media texts
2.2.1.1. Connect prior knowledge
2.2.2. 1.1.2: explain understanding of new concepts in own words.
2.2.2.1. Explain and experiment with new ideas in your own words.
2.3. GLO 2: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to comprehend and respond personally and critically to oral, print and other media texts.
2.3.1. 2.4.1: experiment with ways of generating and organizing ideas prior to creating oral, print and other media texts
2.3.1.1. Experiment with generating and organizing ideas
2.4. GLO 3: Students will listen, speak, read, write, view and represent to manage ideas and information.
2.4.1. 3.1.4: contribute ideas for developing a class plan to access and gather ideas and information
2.4.1.1. Work together to contribute to a class plan
2.4.2. 3.2.3: locate answers to questions and extract appropriate and significant information from oral, print and other media texts
2.4.2.1. Use research to locate answers, record facts, assess the research process.
2.4.3. 3.3.3: record facts and ideas using a variety of strategies; list titles and authors of sources
2.4.4. 3.4.3: assess the research process, using pre-established criteria
2.5. After Grade 3
2.5.1. Connect ideas, ask questions and share personal recounts
2.5.2. Explore ways to find additional ideas
2.5.3. Make general evaluative statements
3. Social Studies
3.1. Before Grade 3
3.1.1. Grade 1
3.1.1.1. GLO 1.1: Students will learn about identity and see how they contribute to the well-being, growth and vitality of their groups and communities.
3.1.1.2. GLO 1.2: Students will learn how changes over time have affected their families and influenced how their families and communities are today.
3.1.2. Grade 2
3.1.2.1. GLO 2.1: Students will learn about and appreciate how geography, culture, language, heritage, economics and resources shape and change Canada's communities.
3.1.2.2. GLO 2.2: Students will learn about how communities have emerged, and how people interact to ensure the continued growth and vitality of the community.
3.2. During Grade 3
3.2.1. GLO 3.1: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how geographic, social, cultural and linguistic factors affect quality of life in communities in India, Tunisia, Ukraine and Peru.
3.2.1.1. SLO 3.1.1: appreciate similarities and differences among people and communities
3.2.1.2. SLO 3.1.2: examine the social, cultural and linguistic characteristics that affect quality of life in communities in other parts of the world
3.2.1.3. SLO 3.1.3: examine the geographic characteristics that shape communities in other parts of the world
3.2.1.4. SLO 3.1.4: examine economic factors that shape communities in other parts of the world
3.2.2. Social Studies Program Foundations, an issue-focused approach: Social studies fosters the development of citizens who are informed and engaged in current affairs. Accordingly, current affairs play a central role in learning and are integrated throughout the program. Ongoing reference to current affairs adds relevance, interest and immediacy to social studies issues.
3.3. After Grade 3
3.3.1. Grade 5
3.3.1.1. GLO 5.1: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect the quality of life of all Canadians.
4. Life Sciences
4.1. Current Events: eg. Haiti vs. USA (Hurricane Mathew)
4.1.1. Why would houses be built differently in Haiti than the United States? Why would a hurricane cause more damage to houses in Haiti? What implications would damage from a hurricane have for people in Haiti and for people in the United States?
4.1.1.1. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-haiti-hurricane-aid-1.3804710
4.1.1.2. http://www.nytimes.com/slideshow/2016/10/08/us/hurricane-matthews-trail-of-damage/s/09MATTHEW-ss-slide-B1EJ.html
4.2. Ron Englash ted talk on African fractels
4.2.1. What role does culture/history play in the building process?
4.2.2. Africa uses the fractal, what does Peru use? India? etc.
4.3. Houses Around the World video
4.4. What is your home made out of?
4.4.1. Difference between your own home and friends
4.4.2. Homes on reserves
4.5. Building Codes
4.5.1. Different for different countries / provinces
4.6. Building homes on flood planes
4.6.1. Basements
4.6.2. Homes off of the ground
4.6.3. 2013 flood
5. Math
5.1. < Grade 3
5.1.1. Measurement
5.1.1.1. Length
5.1.1.2. Mass
5.1.2. Analyze Data
5.1.2.1. Simple Charts
5.1.2.2. Gather and record data
5.1.3. Add and Subracting
5.2. = Grade 3
5.2.1. GLO: Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems.
5.2.1.1. SLO: Measuring length (cm, m)
5.2.1.2. SLO: Measuring mass (g, kg)
5.2.1.3. SLO: perimeter of regular and irregular shapes
5.2.2. GLO: Collect, display and analyze data to solve problems
5.2.2.1. SLO: Collect first-hand data and organize
5.2.3. GLO: Describe the characteristics of 3-D objects and 2-D shapes, and analyze the relationships among them
5.2.3.1. SLO: Sort regular and irregular polygons
5.3. > Grade 3
5.3.1. Analyze Data
5.3.1.1. Chance and Uncertainty
5.3.1.2. Different types of graphs
5.3.2. Measurement
5.3.2.1. Volume
5.3.2.2. Surface Area
5.3.2.3. Area and Perimeter
5.3.2.3.1. Complex Shapes
5.3.2.3.2. Traingles
5.3.2.3.3. Circles