LESSON 2: Human Development Index, Grades 5 to 8

It is an important lesson in scaffolding knowledge for all grades.

Lesson Objectives:

• To compare and contrast the Human Development Index rating of Syria, Canada, Italy, Philippines, Germany and Senegal
• Draw conclusions regarding rate of migration patterns and index findings

Curriculum Expectations:

Grade 5 Social Studies

• B2.4 interpret and analyse information and data relevant to their investigations, using a variety of tools (e.g., use an idea web to help them determine connections between the way in which a group is affected by climate change and its perspective on the issue; extract information from a line or bar graph to determine variations in homelessness in several municipalities; use a double bar graph to help them determine the effectiveness
• B2.5 evaluate evidence and draw conclusions about social and/or environmental issues, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of different perspectives on the issues

Grade 5 Language

• R1.4 demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts by summarizing important ideas and citing supporting details

 Grade 6 Social Studies

• B2. use the social studies inquiry process to investigate some global issues of political, social, economic, and/or environmental importance, their impact on the global community, and responses to the issues.
• A2.4 interpret and analyse information and evidence relevant to their investigations, using a variety of tools

Grade 6 Language

• R1.4 demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex texts by summarizing and explaining important ideas and citing relevant supporting details

Grade 7 Language

• R1.4 demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex texts by summarizing important ideas and citing a variety of details that support the main idea

Grade 8 Geography

• A2.2 gather and organize data and information from a variety of sources and using various technologies to investigate issues related to the interrelationship between human settlement and sustainability from a geographic perspective
• B1.1 analyse some interrelationships among factors that can contribute to quality of life
• B2.2 gather and organize data and information from a variety of sources and using various technologies to investigate issues related to global development and quality of life from a geographic perspective
• B3.1 identify and describe the significance of several indicators that are commonly used to measure quality of life on a global scale
• B3.9 describe the spatial distribution of wealth, both globally and within selected countries/ regions

Grade 8 Language

• R1.4 demonstrate understanding of increasingly complex and difficult texts by summarizing important ideas and explaining how the details support the main idea