In this social studies inquiry of the Manitoba Metis and Louis Riel, Grade 1 students and their teacher, peers, and families discover why we celebrate Louis Riel Day. Children develop agency and independence through a blend of synchronous, online learning, asynchronous hands-on learning, and open-ended, collaborative activities in this inquiry. Students grow to understand how people, events, and ideas of the past shape the present and influence the future. They use Social Studies skills to manage information and ideas through the clusters of I Belong, My Environment, and Connecting with Others and have opportunities for social-emotional learning as well. This inquiry also offers cross-curricular learning opportunities in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education/Health and the Arts and addresses the integratables of Diversity and Inclusion, and First Nations/Metis/Inuit Perspectives. Students can work individually or groups, virtually or in-class, and with the support of their families.
