Social Studies 3
Power and Authority
Outcomes
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| Compare how decisions are made in the local community and communities studied. |
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| Demonstrate awareness that divergent viewpoints may lead to conflict as part of group interactions, and assess various means of conflict resolution. |
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| Make generalizations about the purpose and intent of documents that define the rights of children. |
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R053346
Every Human Has Rights: A Photographic Declaration for Kids
Eleanor Roosevelt chaired a committee that determined rights for every citizen in every country. Since 1948, these rights declare that every human is entitled to freedom, fair government, freedom to come and go and to associate with others and the right to free expression.
In the foreword, Mary Robinson writes about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what it means and how we struggle to achieve true freedom for all people. She reminds us that change does not occur by reading a book; rather, action is required.
The rights in the book are accompanied by photographs. Youth are encouraged to write a poem, short essay or paragraph describing what the right means to them. The book includes an index and the full Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
In the foreword, Mary Robinson writes about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what it means and how we struggle to achieve true freedom for all people. She reminds us that change does not occur by reading a book; rather, action is required.
The rights in the book are accompanied by photographs. Youth are encouraged to write a poem, short essay or paragraph describing what the right means to them. The book includes an index and the full Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Book
Price :
$21.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053348
For Every Child: The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Words and Pictures
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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Book
Price :
$13.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R044131
The Librarian of Basra: A True Story From Iraq
Based on a true event, this book tells how the librarian at Basra enlisted the help of the community to save over 70 percent of the collection in the library. The library was burned in the war and conflict that engulfed Basra, Iraq in 2003.
The story can provide a springboard for discussion regarding the love of books and literature, the importance of libraries in a community, a respect for knowledge, the implications of war on individuals and communities and the war in Iraq.
The illustrations, similar to the Ted Harrison style, present a rich resource for viewing and representing.
The story can provide a springboard for discussion regarding the love of books and literature, the importance of libraries in a community, a respect for knowledge, the implications of war on individuals and communities and the war in Iraq.
The illustrations, similar to the Ted Harrison style, present a rich resource for viewing and representing.
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Book
Price :
$25.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054550
The Good Garden: How One Family Went from Hunger to Having Enough
María Luz and her family live in Honduras and are very poor. They struggle to provide enough food to feed the family. María Luz's father must leave the farm to find work and María Luz is left to tend the garden. When a new teacher arrives in town, he teaches María Luz how to feed the soil using compost, how to create terraces to stop the earth from washing away and how to grow cash crops. María Luz learns how to bypass the coyote or middleman and sell her produce directly to the market.
The text introduces the global issue of food insecurity to students and provides them with tools and information to make a difference, locally and globally. Included in the text is additional information on the issue of food insecurity, suggestions of what students can do to assist and a glossary of Spanish words.
The text introduces the global issue of food insecurity to students and provides them with tools and information to make a difference, locally and globally. Included in the text is additional information on the issue of food insecurity, suggestions of what students can do to assist and a glossary of Spanish words.
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Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R042388
Silver Threads
Anna and Ivan escape poverty and hardship in Ukraine and immigrate to Canada to start a new life. As they start to build their homestead, World War I breaks out. Ivan volunteers to fight for his new homeland. When Ivan tries to enlist, he is declared an enemy and is arrested. Anna returns to her home and plants crops.
Over the years, Anna is unable to clear land and is threatened with eviction from her homestead. After years in an interment camp, Ivan returns home after escaping. Together, they are able to clear land and keep their homestead.
Over the years, Anna is unable to clear land and is threatened with eviction from her homestead. After years in an interment camp, Ivan returns home after escaping. Together, they are able to clear land and keep their homestead.
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Book
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$8.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R049909
Welcome to India
Readers are introduced to the basic geography, topography, history, people, culture, climate and industries of the Republic of India.
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Book
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unavailable
Record posted/updated:
October 23, 2019
R050739
Yeny and the Children for Peace
Yeny and her family escape the violence in their Colombian mountain village to live in the city. Violence, however, also prevails in the city. Yeny's uncle is kidnapped and she faces a bully at school. Yeny's friends support her by organizing a peace carnival. As the peace carnival gathers momentum, the children decide to hold a national vote for peace.
The story is based on a true event. On October 25, 1996, millions of Colombian children held a vote that resulted in one full day with no bombs, shootings or kidnappings. Since 1996, the Colombian Children's Movement for Peace has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
The book includes a table of contents, photographs and a glossary. Brief background information on Colombia's political system will need to be provided to students.
The story is based on a true event. On October 25, 1996, millions of Colombian children held a vote that resulted in one full day with no bombs, shootings or kidnappings. Since 1996, the Colombian Children's Movement for Peace has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.
The book includes a table of contents, photographs and a glossary. Brief background information on Colombia's political system will need to be provided to students.
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Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R072205
The Kids Book of Aboriginal Peoples in Canada
Canada's First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples have a rich history. Silvey examines the cultures, struggles and triumphs of Canada's first peoples. She also looks at the arrival of Europeans and the clash of worldviews. Seven major groups of peoples are highlighted in the resource.
The resource contains illustrations, maps, profiles of prominent individuals and current terminology for the First Nations peoples, as well as the names they were once called by others.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
The resource contains illustrations, maps, profiles of prominent individuals and current terminology for the First Nations peoples, as well as the names they were once called by others.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054542
Our World, Grade 3. World Communities. Student Book
Each lesson in Our World, Grade 3: World Communities begins with a question to introduce an inquiry, with succeeding pages designed to fuel the inquiry. Each lesson also ends with a question to initiate further exploration of the concept. There is a student version of the big book to support and facilitate independent and guided reading.
Purchasers of this resource have access to the Nelson Our World website at www.nelson.com/ourworld. This site contains modifiable assessment masters, web activities and annotated web links. These resources contain references to websites. The Ministry of Education has not reviewed these websites. Teachers are encouraged to review web sites before using them with students.
Purchasers of this resource have access to the Nelson Our World website at www.nelson.com/ourworld. This site contains modifiable assessment masters, web activities and annotated web links. These resources contain references to websites. The Ministry of Education has not reviewed these websites. Teachers are encouraged to review web sites before using them with students.
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Our World, Grade 3. World Communities. Activity Card Package
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Our World, Grade 3. World Communities. Related Teaching Resource with Audio CD
Media and Formats :
Book
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$69.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054543
Saskatchewan 1905-2005 Guide for Teachers
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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$32.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R042386
Enough
Marusia and her father farm near the village of Zhitya, Ukraine. Ukraine comes under Stalin's power and all foodstuffs now belong to the dictator. Marusia hides one sack of grain from the soldiers. Marusia eventually outwits the dictator by hiding sacks of grain in graves so the village can continue to plant grain for food.
Through this folktale, young students will learn about the Ukrainian famine and the impact it had on Ukrainian people.
Through this folktale, young students will learn about the Ukrainian famine and the impact it had on Ukrainian people.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R049879
Municipalities Matter
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.
Media and Formats :
Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
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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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054659
Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, through the Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation, has created a website that provides classroom resources to support the teaching of citizenship competencies from Grades K-12. Lesson plans may either be viewed online or downloaded as PDFs. To access these resources, educators only need to sign up and create an account through the website's Teacher Portal. If teachers experience any difficulties signing up, they are welcome to contact info@concentus.ca for help in creating an account.
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 22, 2019
R052464
Sticks and Stones
Children in families who follow nontraditional gender roles are often the target of put-downs by their peers. In this documentary, young Canadian children, ages 5 to 12, discuss the problems they face and make it very clear that educators, parents, and other children need to act positively to make schools safe and welcoming places. As the Canadian Human Rights Commission indicates, "The effect of homophobia can be devastating." While this video shows the effects of homophobia, it also illustrates the loving and caring families that support these children.
The program won the Itinerant - National Council on Family Relations Award in 2002 and the 2003 Bronze Plaque Award at the International Film and Video Festival.
The program won the Itinerant - National Council on Family Relations Award in 2002 and the 2003 Bronze Plaque Award at the International Film and Video Festival.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R050845
The Kids Book of Canadian Geography
Penn introduces Canadian geography to students. The book traces the North American continent's formation and evolution to its present state. The book contains information on Canada's landscape, life forms, ecosystems and climate. Penn provides clues to help explain the natural environment. Students will learn about the eight geographical regions of Canada.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
The book includes a table of contents and an index.
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Book
Price :
$19.95
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
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R035464
Teaching Treaties in the Classroom
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) has developed a treaty information kit for use in Saskatchewan schools. The kit features educational resource materials that include curriculum supplements, videos and books about the history of treaties. The individual pieces show both First Nations and European perspectives about the treaty relationship. Information on treaty topics range from the precontact history of First Nations people, first contact issues, the relevance of the past to the contemporary situation and what is happening within the present treaty relationship.
The OTC provides inservice training for teachers in use of the kit.
The kit was provided to every school in the province.
The OTC provides inservice training for teachers in use of the kit.
The kit was provided to every school in the province.
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Kit
Price :
$350.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R049619
Under One Sun Grade 3. Complete Classroom Set
This set includes six copies each of six leveled books and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from L-Q. The topics addressed in the set include traditional and contemporary life comparisons, world views, what is treaty, treaty people, and first visitors to Turtle Island.
Media and Formats :
Kit
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See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 10, 2022
R053615
Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
This document will assist individuals and communities to engage in meaningful discussions and actions to respond to the experiences, perspectives and needs of students and families who are gender and/or sexually diverse (GSD). It will: assist school divisions, central office personnel, administrators, educators, First Nations and Métis organizations and community partners to develop a deeper understanding of gender and sexual diversity; assist in understanding the unique educational, health and safety needs of staff, students and their families who self-identify as gender and/or sexually diverse; provide practical strategies, suggestions and frequently asked questions to support schools and communities as they work with students to anticipate and overcome challenges related to transphobia, homophobia and heterosexism; acknowledge the shared responsibility of ensuring that all students who identify as gender and/or sexually diverse have the same opportunities for safety, socialization and success in schools; assist educators in planning curricular-based instruction and assessment to meet the unique needs of gender and/or sexually diverse students; and assist school divisions and First Nations and Métis organizations to fulfill their ethical and professional responsibilities to provide safe, equitable and inclusive learning environments for all students regardless of their actual or perceived differences.
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019