Developed with the input and feedback of our Student Advisory Group, Taking Part in Our Democracy is an engaging, visual and easy-to-read resource designed specifically to match the new Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum. Taking Part in Our Democracy explores the governments of Ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy and how they have influenced democracy in Canada today. By exploring past examples of government, students will begin to explore ideas of democracy and investigate how they can participate in Canada's democracy. Key Features: 100% match to the new Alberta Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum Engaging, visual, and easy-to-read Student Resource Developed with the input of a diverse and enthusiatic group of Grade 6 students called our Student Advisory Group Uses a constructivist approach to encourage students to initiate and direct their own learning Highly skills-focused resource to prepare students for the Provincial Achievement Test. Includes: Tasks in each chapter designed to focus on and engage different benchmark skills Skills Centre for student reference