The Ancient City Mission - Grade 5 AB Curriculum Sampler Unit

Give your Grade 5 students a strong and engaging introduction to social studies with this complete Alberta curriculum-aligned unit.

Through the ongoing Ancient City Mission, students investigate Petra as historians, archaeologists, anthropologists, and geographers. They explore primary and secondary sources, discover how evidence and technology reshape our understanding of history, compare multiple perspectives, and develop empathy through meaningful real-world examples.

The unit also introduces active citizenship through the stories of Terry Fox and Phyllis Webstad and helps students recognize how informed people can turn understanding into action. Collaborative inquiry, discussion, debate, and a culminating expert-group showcase make learning active, purposeful, and memorable.