Social Studies 2
DR2.1
Investigate stories of significant events and persons in the local community's history to describe the contribution of those who lived in the community in earlier times.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Plan and implement a process to learn about the past experiences of members of the local community (e.g., talk to long term residents, view pictures or other artistic interpretations, visit an historic site). |
| (b) |
Research and represent the history of the local school and the local community (e.g., events, people). |
| (c) |
Describe events of the past in the local community that affect life today (e.g., Why was the current location chosen for the school? Other buildings? Why are streets or buildings named as they are?). |
| (d) |
Represent ways in which life in the local community has changed over time (e.g., change of place names, demographics, services, industries, businesses, transportation networks). |
| (e) |
Research the origins of, and reasons for, the names of public sites and landmarks in the local community (e.g., streets, rivers, buildings, parks). |
| (f) |
Research the heritage of various individuals and groups within the community, and why people came to live in the community. |
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R054531
Solomon's Tree
On the West Coast of Canada, Solomon has developed a special relationship with a large maple tree in his yard. Through the tree, Solomon has learned many things about the life of insects, plants and animals. After a fierce storm topples the maple, Solomon's uncle leads him through the process of creating a mask, which brings to life all of the things that were special to Solomon. Students will appreciate Solomon, his family, the respect there is for the natural environment and how art is a part of the culture in this story.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R101982
Taanishi Books - Emergent Reader Series
This series of books explores a variety of themes in Métis culture. The books are written at guided reading levels A to I, with each theme containing one book at a lower, middle and higher reading level. Themes explored in the set are: Métis Beadwork, Métis Clothing, Métis Dance, Métis Food, Métis Identity, Métis Music, Métis Symbols and Celebrations and Métis Traditional Storytelling. Each book contains colourful photographs and begins with a Cultural Connections text box that provides background information on the content of the book.
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Métis Beadwork. Can You See Flowers? (6 pack)
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Métis Beadwork. I Spy Flower Beadwork (6 pack)
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Métis Beadwork. Maria Beads a Flower (6 pack)
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Métis Clothing. All About the Sash (6 pack)
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Métis Clothing. The Sash (6 pack)
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Métis Clothing. Time to Dance (6 pack)
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Métis Dance. Dancing Shapes (6 pack)
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Métis Dance. Métis Dance Shapes (6 pack)
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Métis Dance. The Métis Star Dance (6 pack)
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Métis Food - What Do You Like on Your Beignes? (6 pack)
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Métis Food - What's for Lunch? (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Bang! Beigne! (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Making Beignes with Kohkum (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Rababoo Stew for Lunch (6 pack)
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Métis Food. Yummy, Yummy in My Tummy (6 pack)
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Métis Identity. Back to Batoche Days (6 pack)
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Métis Identity. Batoche Cheerleader (6 pack)
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Métis Identity. We Are Métis! (6 pack)
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Métis Music. Andy Learns to Fiddle (6 pack)
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Métis Music. Squeak Squawk! (6 pack)
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Métis Music. The Fiddle Competition (6 pack)
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Métis Symbols & Celebrations. Let's Make a Métis Flag Pin (6 pack)
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Métis Symbols & Celebrations. Where is the Métis Flag? (6 pack)
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Métis Symbols and Celebrations. High in the Sky (6 pack)
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Métis Traditional Storytelling. Do You Believe in Roogaroos? (6 pack)
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Métis Traditional Storytelling. Is There a Roogaroo in You? (6 pack)
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Métis Traditional Storytelling. Where's the Roogaroo? (6 pack)
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Taanishi Books. Library Pack
Media and Formats :
Book
Kit
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R004153
Treaty Tales Series
The Treaty Tales series consists of three books for children that explain the history and symbolism of treaties. Since these books were published in Manitoba, the text occasionally refers to Manitoba and the Anishinabe as examples, but the principles of the content apply to all Canadians.
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The Friendship
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The Handshake and the Pipe
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We Are All Treaty People
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$59.95 (set of 3 books)
Record posted/updated:
May 21, 2021
R046522
Gray Wolf's Search
Gray Wolf lives on the Pacific Northwest coast with other members of the Wolf Clan. The clan shaman tells Gray Wolf that he must find a very important person and get to know that person well. During his search, Gray Wolf enlists help from his brothers and sisters, the Eagle, Bear, Whale, Beaver, Owl and Wolf. Each provides Gray Wolf with an important clue to the identity of the person he is seeking. When Gray Wolf returns to his clan, he takes the talking stick from the shaman and shares his new wisdom.
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The First Nations Series for Young Readers Teacher Resource. Grades 4-10
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Book
Price :
$18.95
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R012748
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 2: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will continue to understand the decision-making process and explore the rights and responsibilities associated with belonging to society.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R045482
Li'l Shadd: A Story of Ujima
When Li'l Shadd's father, a pioneer doctor, is called away to see a patient on his birthday, Li'l Shadd rides along. He learns the value of helping people in his community as Li'l Shadd's father is able to treat a sick child in Nikanisiw's family. This story is a fictionalized account of real Saskatchewan people: Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd, his son, Garrison, and Nikanisiw and his family. A teacher's guide created by the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum to support the study of this book is available for download at http://www.sachm.org/assets/Teacher-Guide-FINAL-Dec.-15.pdf. This guide has not been evaluated through the Ministry's resources evaluation process.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$12.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R039807
Mom and Mum Are Getting Married!
Refreshing, sensitive, colourful, fair, engaging and inclusive are just a few of the words that can be used to describe this story about same-sex marriage. With love and affection, Rosie, the young daughter, describes the excitement of planning and taking part in the wedding between her two moms. The text and illustrations portray a loving family where diversity is accepted.
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Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R104227
Grandmother / Grandfather Tribe Book Set
A set of 10 colourful board books describing important historical aspects of life and culture of different Indigenous peoples.
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Algonquin People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Inuit People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Iroquois People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Ojibwe People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Haida People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Mi'kmaq People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Métis People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Sioux People of Long Ago
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022