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Saskatchewan
Core Learning Resources
Social
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Social Studies:
Core Learning Resources 4
Prepared by:
Student Achievement and Supports Branch
Ministry of Education
2011
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Social studies: core learning resources 4
ISBN 978-1-926841-89-2
1. Social sciences – Study and teaching (Elementary) – Bibliography. 2. Social sciences – Textbooks – Bibliography.
I. Saskatchewan. Ministry of Education. Student Achievement and Supports Branch.
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Table of Contents
Foreword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Print, Audio-visual, and Other Resources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Digital Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
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Foreword
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his list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry
of Education to support the curriculum, Social Studies 4. This list will be updated as new resources are
recommended and older ones are no longer available. A list of additional learning resources can be found
on the Ministry of Education website.
(CAN) indicates that a Canadian contributed to the development of the resource and/or that it includes Canadian
content. (SK) indicates that a Saskatchewan person contributed to the development of the resource and/or that
it includes Saskatchewan content. (FNMI) indicates that a First Nations, Métis, or Inuit person contributed to the
development of the resource and/or that it includes First Nations, Métis, or Inuit content.
Other resources beyond those recommended in this list may effectively support the curriculum, Social Studies
4. It remains the responsibility of educators to preview and select materials that best meet the needs of their
students, school, and community. Educators should choose these materials in accordance with the school
division’s learning resources selection policy.
Pricing of the learning resources included in this list is subject to change without notice.
The Ministry of Education expresses its appreciation to publishers, producers, and distributors who have
provided learning resources for evaluation, and gratefully acknowledges the contributions made by educators
who served as evaluators.
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Print Resources
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Professional Resource
Publisher
Pacific Educational Press
Distributor
The Anthology of Social Studies:
Volume One: Issues and Strategies for
Elementary Teachers
Editors: Case, Roland and Clark, Penney
Annotation
(CORE, CAN) The resource is a collection of 32
articles that present theory and practice for
elementary social studies. The focus is on three
areas: foundations of elementary social studies, ends
and means, and implementation. Articles within
each area further explore topics such as learning
resources, authentic assessment, and critical
thinking.
Georgetown Terminal Warehouses Ltd.
34 Armstrong Ave
GEORGETOWN ON L7G 4R9
(905) 873-2750
Fax: (905) 873-6170
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.gtwcanada.com
Price: $50.00 pbk.
Pagination: 373 p.
ISBN: 978-1-895766-80-6
Copyright: 2008
Year Recommended: 2010
The book includes a table of contents, an appendix,
and an index.
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Professional Resource
Publisher/Distributor
50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8
Classrooms. 2nd ed.
Authors: Obenchain, Kathryn M. and Morris,
Ronald V.
Annotation
(CORE) The authors provide practical social
studies strategies for the classroom. Organized
alphabetically, there are four general and 46
specific teaching and learning strategies to
enhance student learning. Each strategy includes
an introduction, a brief description of the strategy,
and a rationale as to why it is beneficial.
Pearson Education Canada
School Division
195 Harry Walker Pkwy N
NEWMARKET ON L3Y 7B4
(800) 361-6128
(905) 853-7888
Fax: (800) 563-9196
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pearsonschoolcanada.ca/
Price: $36.60 spiral-bound
Pagination: 182 p.
ISBN: 978-0-24-275359-9
Copyright: 2007
Year Recommended: 2010
The “Applications and Ideas” section includes
either a classroom example or an assessment tool.
In addition, each strategy includes “References
and Resources” for educators to examine the
strategy in more depth.
The book includes a table of contents and an
organizer by 10 themes of social studies.
Note: While the book is American and based on
NCSS curriculum standards, educators can adapt
the strategies for use in Saskatchewan classrooms.
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Power and Authority
Publisher
Red Fox
For Every Child: The UN Convention on
the Rights of the Child in Words and
Pictures
Author: Castle, Caroline
Annotation
(CORE) In the foreword, Desmond Tutu reminds us
that all children have the right to be happy, to be
healthy, to learn, and to find security in adults that
they can trust. Many children in the world do not have
these rights, either due to war, famine, training as child
soldiers, or as refugees fleeing their homes. Fourteen
rights are highlighted in the book with an illustration
by an international artist.
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Distributor
Random House of Canada Limited
2775 Matheson Blvd East
MISSISSAUGA ON L4W 4P7
(888) 523-9292
Fax: (888) 562-9924
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.randomhouse.ca
Price: $13.95 pbk.
Pagination: 32 p.
ISBN: 978-0-09-940865-9
Copyright: 2002
Year Recommended: 2010
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Power and Authority
Publisher/Distributor
Gabriel Dumont
Author: Woodcock, George
Annotation
(CORE, SK, FNMI) Gabriel Dumont was born in 1837 to
mixed parentage. Dumont lived the way of the Métis,
moving throughout the west and hunting buffalo.
When he became head of the buffalo hunt, the buffalo
herds were dwindling. Dumont called upon Louis Riel
to speak on behalf of the Métis. After being ignored by
the federal government, the Métis took up arms and
were eventually defeated. Dumont fled to the United
States where he became part of the Buffalo Bill’s Wild
West show. In 1893, Gabriel returned to Batoche and
died in 1906.
Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited
195 Allstate Pkwy
MARKHAM ON L3R 4T8
(800) 387-9776
Fax: (800) 260-9777
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.fitzhenry.ca
Price: $5.95 pbk.
Pagination: 64 p.
ISBN: 978-1-55041-492-9
Copyright: 2003
Year Recommended: 2006
The book contains photographs to complement the
text. Also included are a table of contents, a timeline,
suggestions for further reading, and an index.
Note: This resource has also been recommended to
support the English language arts curriculum at the
Grades 4 and 5 levels.
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Teacher Reference
Publisher/Distributor
Municipalities Matter: Local
Government and Civic Elections
Annotation
(CORE, SK) This teacher’s guide provides
information about Saskatchewan’s local government
and civic election process. The resource includes
background information for students and teachers
on what a municipality is and the people who
govern a municipality. Various lesson plans are
included for planning purposes.
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Public Legal Education Association
of Saskatchewan
500 – 333 25th St E
SASKATOON SK S7K 0L4
(306) 653-1868
Fax: (306) 653-1869
Email: www.plea.org/contact/
Website: www.plea.org
Price: $Free online
Pagination: 45 p.
ISBN: 978-1-896168-94-4
Copyright: 2008
Year Recommended: 2011
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Saskatchewan 1905-2005 Guide for
Teachers
Annotation
(CORE, SK, FNMI) Developed by the Western
Development Museum, this teacher resource offers
lesson plans, Saskatchewan fast facts, materials lists,
and suggested additional resources. There are 25
Saskatchewan themes and 100 lesson plans. Topics
contained in the resource include rural electrification,
immigration, First Nations and Métis farming, and
health care.
Some of the lessons plans have been translated into
French and Cree. The resource is also available online
at www.wdm.ca/skteacherguide/index.htm.
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Dynamic Relationships
Interactions and Interdependence
Power and Authority
Resources and Wealth
Teacher Resource
Publisher/Distributor
Western Development Museum
Curatorial Centre
2935 Melville S
SASKATOON SK S7J 5A6
(306) 934-1400
Fax: (306) 934-4467
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.wdm.ca
Price: $32.95 coil-bound
Pagination: 304 p.
ISBN: 978-0-919267-11-4
Copyright: 2008
Year Recommended: 2011
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Social Studies for Social Justice:
Teaching Strategies for the Elementary
Classroom
Author: Wade, Rahima C.
Annotation
(CORE) Wade moves beyond teaching social justice
and the theory and idealism associated with social
justice. She explores the value and impact of
implementing social action and social justice activities
in the classroom. Some of the articles in the book
include understanding social justice education, setting
up the classroom environment, and social justice
themes and skills. There are suggested activities to
start children on the path to social action, such as
writing a letter. The book includes a table of contents,
appendices, references, and an index.
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Professional Resource
Publisher
Teachers College Press
Distributor
University of Toronto Press
5201 Dufferin Ave
TORONTO ON M3H 5T8
(800) 565-9523
Fax: (800) 221-9985
Email: [email protected]@utoronto.ca
Website: www.utpress.utoronto.ca
Price: $24.95 pbk.
Pagination: 144 p.
ISBN: 978-0-8077-4762-9
Copyright: 2007
Year Recommended: 2011
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Interactions and Interdependence
Publisher/Distributor
Take Action – Make a Difference: A
Social Studies Handbook
Authors: Harding, J. Craig and Sears, Alan
Annotation
(CORE, CAN) The authors provide seven action
steps for young people to take action and to make
a difference in their local community or in the
world. The seven action steps are clearly outlined
with real-life examples of young people taking
action. Each step includes colour illustrations
and photographs and a “skill power” section that
addresses developing skills such as those necessary
for creating a brochure or writing a speech.
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Pearson Education Canada
School Division
195 Harry Walker Pkwy N
NEWMARKET ON L3Y 7B4
(800) 361-6128
(905) 853-7888
Fax: (800) 563-9196
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.pearsonschoolcanada.ca/
Price: $12.95 hdc.
Pagination: 46 p.
ISBN: 978-0-13-514582-1
Copyright: 2008
Year Recommended: 2009
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Digital Resources
The Ministry of Education is planning to post recommended websites on its new website, Saskatchewan
Curriculum – Education: The Future within Us.
Current Internet sites that provide information for social studies educators follow:
Canadian Council for Geographic Education at www.ccge.org
(CORE, CAN) The aim of the Canadian Council for Geographic Education is to increase the emphasis on
geography in the classroom and to increase the importance of geographical literacy in students and educators.
InfoTrac at www.education.gov.sk.ca/Databases-for-schools
(CORE, CAN, FNMI) InfoTrac contains electronic databases of more than 2,300 full-text magazines, journals, and
reference sources. Examples of databases include Junior Edition, Student Edition, General Reference Centre Gold,
and CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals).
National Council of Social Studies (NCSS) at www.socialstudies.org
(CORE) NCSS defines social studies as “the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote
civic competence.” NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies.
Recommended Online Video Education Resources (ROVER) at http://rover.edonline.sk.ca/index.htm
(CORE, SK, FNMI) ROVER is the video streaming site for teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system.
All the videos that are housed on ROVER have been evaluated and recommended by educational professionals
and recommended to support Saskatchewan’s K-12 curricula.
Social Studies Saskatchewan at http://ssc.stf.sk.ca/scss/
(CORE, SK) Social Studies Saskatchewan is a special subject council of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation
(STF) for social sciences educators. The aim of the association is to provide a community for social sciences
educators through professional development, in-service training, and pre-service teacher education. The
organization publishes the journal entitled Perspectives.
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