Grade 5 Social Studies (Alberta's Growth and Development)

The images of historical buildings in Alberta show the stages of growth and development in the province. The First Nations Peoples that lived in the region that became Alberta lived in tipis. The first members of the North West Mounted Police built log forts, while the first settlers lived in houses made of sod. Soon the newcomers to Alberta were building houses of logs and lumber.

With new development came the use of clay bricks, concrete, iron, and steel. Each change was brought about because of technological innovations. Likewise, each development in construction inspired a shift in the type of buildings seen in Alberta.