Social Studies 3
DR3.2
Assess the degree to which the geography and related environmental and climatic factors influence ways of living on and with the land.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Identify the influences that geography has on societies (e.g., location of settlements, transportation of goods and people, types of industry such as farming, ranching, forestry, mining, tourism, and manufacturing). |
| (b) |
Recognize how environmental and climatic factors are influenced by location (e.g., proximity to water bodies influences precipitation and temperature; mountainous terrain influences soil formation, precipitation, and temperature). |
| (c) |
Describe the impact of environmental factors and events on ways of life in communities studied (e.g., climate, vegetation, natural resources, landforms, floods, droughts, storms). |
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R038637
Imagine a House: A Journey to Fascinating Houses Around the World
Many students are familiar with their own type of home, whether it is a house, an apartment or row housing. Students may not be as familiar with homes from other areas of the world. This book provides a glimpse into the various types of homes that are still traditionally built. Beehive homes, home on stilts and houseboats are some of the homes described in the book.
Photographs, maps and text accompany each home. Included are questions for discussion and activity ideas.
Photographs, maps and text accompany each home. Included are questions for discussion and activity ideas.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$16.95 US
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R051917
Missuk's Snow Geese
Missuk lives in the far north and dreams of carving snow geese out of soapstone. Her father promises to teach her when he returns from hunting. While waiting for her father, Missuk makes snow geese in the snow. A storm strikes and her father does not return from the hunt. Her father comes upon the shapes of geese in the snow and these shapes guide him to a safe return home.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$22.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070603
Let's Eat!: What Children Eat Around the World
Jamie Oliver introduces Let's Eat! as a means for students to learn about five countries in the world through food. One meal is described from each country as well as a special day in each child's life, such as a festival or mushrooming.
There is one recipe from each country at the end of the book. The students will have fun smelling, touching, tasting and laughing as they try out the recipes.
Included are a table of contents, recipes and a glossary.
There is one recipe from each country at the end of the book. The students will have fun smelling, touching, tasting and laughing as they try out the recipes.
Included are a table of contents, recipes and a glossary.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052037
Sandy's Incredible Shrinking Footprint
Sandy loves to visit her grandpa's house by the beach where she and her dog, Pepper, play in the sand. One day, Sandy's walk to the beach is ruined because the sand is littered with garbage. Sandy wonders who would do this to a beautiful place. She then meets the Garbage Lady who keeps the beach clean by recycling materials that she has found. The Garbage Lady teaches Sandy that by recycling and reusing items, she is shrinking her footprint. At the back of the book are 12 suggestions for shrinking our footprints.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$15.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R100877
The Legend of the Caribou Boy: Ekwo dozhìa wegondi
This book is a retelling of a traditional Dene tale about a young boy who is having troubled dreams until he fulfills his destiny - a destiny that is intertwined with the traditions and culture of the Dene people and their relationship to the caribou. An accompanying multimedia CD allows students to hear and see this Dogrib legend in English or Dogrib. A Dogrib pronunciation guide is also included at the end of the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053242
A Mother's Earth
This award-winning series, produced in Cree, English and French, uses stop-motion animation to portray life in a fictional northern Saskatchewan community. It focuses on issues and events in the lives of children and their supportive families in this traditional Cree community. The adults guide the children to retain their traditional culture and values while living in the modern world. In this episode, six year old Raven must write a report on identity, describing who she thinks she is. Through talking to many people in the community, 10-year-old Talon reconciles her Cree-Metis identity as a daughter and sister. Cousin T-Bear and brother Talon are asked to help create a sweat lodge and through their hard work they earn their Indian names. Non-Aboriginal students viewing this film will gain a better understanding of Aboriginal identity and traditional practices. T-Bone's father's role at the band office provides a glimpse into First Nations governance and its complex issues.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R072206
Rain Forest
Dr. Nalini Nadkarni studies the rain forest. Students are introduced to the animals and plants that live in the rain forest. The text is divided into sections.
In the first section, Dr. Nadkarni introduces the humid forest floor. In the second section, Dr. Nadkarni prepares to climb towards the rain forest canopy. She discusses the climbers and clingers, gliders and how to get to the top of the canopy. At the top of the canopy, the tallest trees in the world emerge. There are treetop dwellers, a cloud forest and the types of research taking place in the rain forest.
Dr. Nadkarni also discusses human life in the rain forest and adaptations people have made to live in the environment.
In the first section, Dr. Nadkarni introduces the humid forest floor. In the second section, Dr. Nadkarni prepares to climb towards the rain forest canopy. She discusses the climbers and clingers, gliders and how to get to the top of the canopy. At the top of the canopy, the tallest trees in the world emerge. There are treetop dwellers, a cloud forest and the types of research taking place in the rain forest.
Dr. Nadkarni also discusses human life in the rain forest and adaptations people have made to live in the environment.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$17.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052437
Planting the Trees of Kenya: The Story of Wangari Maathai
Wangari Maathai grew up in the Kenyan highlands. Fig trees covered the hills, fish were abundant in the streams and people tended their own gardens. After attending college in the United States, Wangari returns to a changed Kenya. The trees are gone, the people are malnourished and the village gardens are dry. In 1977, Wangari begins the Green Belt Movement, where individuals learn to care for the environment.
Wangari received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. At the back of the book is additional information on Wangari Maathai.
Wangari received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004. At the back of the book is additional information on Wangari Maathai.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R012793
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 3: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students investigate the responsibilities of varying levels of government and the scope of influence of their decisions. Students extend their use of maps and globes to represent the Earth and consider why people choose to live and settle where they do. Students begin to learn about the relationship between beliefs, rights and responsibilities. Students consider the impact of culture and diversity on interpretation of current events.
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
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
R102879
How We Lived with Other People
Curated by Alberta's Glenbow Museum, this website presents text, diagrams and photographs that explain what life was like for First Nations peoples before and after treaty. The website specifically focuses on the Blackfoot First Nation, but the correlations to the experiences of Saskatchewan First Nations are valuable.
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 15, 2019
R002998
We Are the Land
This kit provides Indigenous perspectives on land use and conservation from across Canada. The kit contains 16 student editions and one cross-curricular teacher guide. A link to the publisher’s website offers access to additional supports that include an introductory video, links to age-appropriate content, maps and more. A variety of texts are presented which include reports, poetry, translations, opinions and articles supported by quality images.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R102917
Thanks to the Animals
Set in the past, this illustrated book tells the traditional story of a First Nations family's seasonal migration. While relocating, the youngest member is separated from the family and protected from the cold by animals until his father finds him. At the end of the book are some words in the Passamaquoddy language and a QR code to an audio recording of the story in the Passamaquoddy language. There are numerous cultural aspects addressed in this book.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$17.95
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R032173
Traditional Inuit Clothing
In this book, traditional Inuit clothing is described with reference to the animal skins and furs used as well as new technology and fabric that has changed how clothing is produced in modern times.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022