Table 9b. Scope and Sequence: Information and Society - Grades 1 to 12

	Concepts/ Reasoning	Organizing	Communicating	Applying
	define, analyze and evaluate the nature and importance of information in personal life and society	demonstrate an understanding of varied ways of organizing and storing information	understand varied ways of creating and communicating information	transfer new skills and knowledge to enrich personal life and contribute to society
1	- define what information is in everyday life - identify the qualities of good information such as accuracy and use	- recognize the meaning of signs and symbols in everyday life - identify ways information is organized at home and school	- identify the variety of ways to communicate information - describe how stories and books communicate information	- discover the work of authors and illustrators in simple fiction and non-fiction texts for pleasure and understanding - write, listen and present information to express thoughts and feelings - connect stories to personal experiences
2	- identify ways that books and computers in record and provide textual and visual information - describe the variety of purposes for selecting reading materials	- summarize the reasons for organizing and storing information - explain how dictionaries and encyclopedias are organized - describe different forms of fiction texts such as storybooks and chapter books - begin to use the Dewey Decimal system, simple indexes and catalogues	- identify ways picture books are created to communicate information - identify ways animated media are created to communicate information	- read simple pattern books, chart stories and non-fiction texts for pleasure and understanding - create dramatic presentations to express thoughts and feelings
3	- recognize the importance of school and public libraries - begin to develop criteria for selecting reading materials - express and support opinions about personal reading	- classify ways information is organized at home and school - explain how thesauri are organized - describe different forms of non-fiction texts such as instructional manuals, recipes, consumer packaging - recognize library layout to locate materials	- describe ways information is communicated at home and school - identify how everyday products such as labels and packaging are created to communicate information - describe the concept and importance of intellectual property, including basic copyright and plagiarism	- read chapter books and non-fiction texts for pleasure and understanding - prepare letters, stories and poems and simple media works to express thoughts and feelings
4	- analyze the differences between information produced by oral and written cultures - develop criteria for selecting reading materials - identify bias in selected information - follow acceptable use policies for specific tasks	- classify the methods of organizing and storing information such as alphabetical order, subject approach and type of media - describe major Dewey Decimal categories - compare fiction and non-fiction texts to classify their features	- describe the history of writing systems such as alphabets, hieroglyphics, codes and petroglyphs - identify how text books are created to communicate information	- connect stories to personal and others' experiences - produce a brief oral report and simple multi-media presentation to express thoughts and feelings - begin to identify and apply effective study practices
5	- compare the impact of a variety of media on different cultures and communities - recognize generic features in fiction and non-fiction and explain preferences - demonstrate an understanding of the purpose and importance of an acceptable use policy	- describe the origins of organizational systems - keep a log of reading, viewing and listening experiences - compare different forms of digital texts such as CD-ROM and the Internet	- describe the history of the transmission of information such as trade routes, pony express and postal systems - identify how commercials are created to communicate information	- connect information to personal and community issues and perspectives - develop the pleasure and habit of reading a variety of inclusive fiction and non-fiction - work collaboratively to produce a simple web page
6	- evaluate the significance of information in different cultures - recognize the reading, viewing and listening preferences of self and others	- read about and describe the life and work of individuals who contributed to the organization of print information - classify the general types and structures of Web sites for information	- describe the history of communication such as Morse code and radio, television and computers - identify how audio media are created to communicate information - describe the concept and importance of appropriate online behaviour, including basic netiquette	- begin to develop a yearly reading plan for personal and academic interest - follow an acceptable use policy and explain its rational for safe and responsible use of information - identify and apply effective study practices
7	- analyze features of our information-based society - analyze the ways people learn to read, write, speak and view information - appraise the perspectives, opinions and biases of varied writers and producers - begin to explore the importance of literacy	- read about and describe the life and work of individuals who contributed to the organization of digital information - describe how reference materials such as atlases and directories are organized	- explain the history of printing including manuscript, type, fax, photocopy, and scanner - identify how newspapers and periodicals are created to communicate information	- begin to provide literacy assistance to other students - use information skills and reading experiences to resolve personal issues - develop a yearly reading plan for personal and academic interest
8	- describe information anxiety and overload in contemporary society - analyze the role of information in the workplace - read and evaluate biographies of pioneers of information - analyze features and examples of ethical and unethical uses of information and information technology	- describe the features and methods of genealogy and create a family tree - visit a variety of physical and virtual libraries and describe their organization	- compare the ways that information is created and communicated in a variety of formats - explain the principles and practice of confidentiality and privacy in communicating information - recognize the complexity of copyright in print and digital formats	- self-regulate perceptions that affect information response - use information skills and reading experiences to resolve issues at school - connect literature and media to personal experiences and those of others
9	- compare methods for using information to solve problems - identify the role of information in society in such fields as literacy - analyze the impact of information technology on education and health - identify the different kinds of bias in information	- classify types of generic fiction and identify significant authors and titles in each genre - describe methods of indexing materials in print or electronic form	- describe the evolution of communication of information and predict future trends - illustrate ways of controlling information such as filtering and censorship	- compare ways of using linear and lateral thinking to process information - link learning from various disciplines - use information skills and reading experiences to resolve issues at home - begin to identify and apply advanced study practices
10	- identify the role of information in society in such fields as criminology - analyze the impact of information technology on such areas as environment and global development - recognize the importance of reading a variety of fictional texts in understanding various cultures	- begin to describe the organizational functions of the brain - explain how business materials such as manuals and reports are organized	- describe the impact of new technologies on communication such as the Internet, conferences, chat and e-mail - identify ways of determining the ownership of intellectual property	- use such theories as multiple intelligences to determine personal approaches to information - describe the legal consequences of interfering with on-line communication - use information skills and reading experiences to investigate career choices
11	- identify the role of information in society in such fields as medicine and genetic engineering - analyze the impact of information technology on such areas as Canadian and world cultures - recognize the importance of reading classical fictional texts in understanding various cultures	- describe how the brain processes information - explain how web pages and search engines are constructed and organized	- identify the features of propaganda and explain how it has been used throughout history - explain ways of making information secure such as encryption - classify ways of determining the intellectual ownership of information	- develop products and solutions by linking learning from various disciplines - report how groups negotiate to reach consensus and make decisions - use information skills and reading experiences to resolve issues in the community
12	- identify the role of information in society in such fields as artificial intelligence and cybernetics - analyze the impact of information technology on such areas as economy and politics - evaluate the effectiveness of distance learning - identify the features of information theory	- describe the history of libraries, museums and other institutions that organize and store information - identify the features of expert systems	- analyze the use of propaganda and the control of communication in contemporary society - identify legal and ethical issues related to intellectual property - describe ways that businesses, professions and trades communicate information	- provide literacy assistance within community - test research methods in independent study projects - express views to a variety of governmental and organizational agencies - use information skills and reading experiences to investigate global issues - identify and apply advanced study practices