The production deals primarily with issues of problem-solving and empathy, as the Rock attempts to make its voice heard in a progress-charged climate driven by the profit-hungry Max - a mall builder set on bulldozing the Rock. As the Rock continues to share its stories and opinions with the children, it encourages them to see this historical landmark as an important piece of Albertan history - one that should be respected, not destroyed. This new respect and understanding for this landmark is impressed upon Max, through which he learns humility, respect and understanding for something he at first did not completely understand. It is through these themes that the production encourages children to ask questions, explore their world, and understand the point of view of others before making important decisions. This production deals with the following important curriculum objectives: Discovering and understanding the geography, climate, geology and paleontology in Alberta's history. Exploring legends, narratives and stories as effective and important sources of knowledge about the land, culture and history of a specific region. Exploring multiculturalism and demographic changes in Alberta since 1905. Exploring the nature of how geographic names reflect the origins of people who inhabited these places. Understanding and appreciating the variety and abundance of Alberta's natural resources. Exploring the importance of care and concern for the environment, and promoting effective choices and actions. Encouraging the curriculum objective of promoting "respect for places and objects of historical significance." Understanding the complexity of how land should be used and the importance of various development viewpoints. Understanding the curriculum objective that humans "exist in a dynamic relationship with the natural environment." Previous Page
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