Social Studies 6
Interactions and Interdependence
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| Evaluate and represent personal beliefs and values by determining how culture and place influence them. |
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| Examine the social and cultural diversity that exists in the world, as exemplified in Canada and a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean. |
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| Develop an understanding that global interdependence impacts individual daily life in Canada and a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean. |
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Explore aspects of cultural change over time, including:
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R049742
Not a Drop to Drink: Water for a Thirsty World
Water not only replenishes the human body, it provides habitat for freshwater and saltwater life forms, as well as a source of energy. Water available for human consumption is threatened by pollution, overuse and is not evenly distributed throughout the world. For some, it is a daily struggle to find water to drink. Scientific research on water indicates the effect of global warming and the ability to grow food and to create solutions for the world's water needs.
This book includes a number of photographs, a watershed map, a timeline of water-related milestones, an illustration of the water cycle and graphs. Both Imperial and Metric measurements are included.
Included in the book is a table of contents, a glossary, suggestions for further reading and an index.
This book includes a number of photographs, a watershed map, a timeline of water-related milestones, an illustration of the water cycle and graphs. Both Imperial and Metric measurements are included.
Included in the book is a table of contents, a glossary, suggestions for further reading and an index.
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Book
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$21.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R054548
Saskatchewan Social Studies 6. Student Edition
Saskatchewan Social Studies 6 has been custom published for Saskatchewan and has been developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. At the beginning of each unit, the Essential Question box sets the focus for the unit. The book provides opportunities for hands-on learning and engages students with What Do You Think, More About, Map Skills and Thinking It Through activities. Included are an atlas, a skills section and a glossary.
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Saskatchewan Social Studies 6. Interactive Whiteboard Pack
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Saskatchewan Social Studies 6. Teacher Resource with DVD
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Book
Price :
$98.43
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
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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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 22, 2019
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
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$13.95
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R072167
Take Action - Make a Difference: A Social Studies Handbook
The authors provide seven action steps for young people to take action in order 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, photographs and a skill power section that offers guidance in developing a brochure, writing a speech and other projects.
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Book
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$17.32
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R053337
SCIC Comic Series
The Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) developed a series of comics centering around each Millennium Development Goal (MDG). In 2000, the world leaders agreed to a set time measured by goals and targets to combat poverty and hunger, child mortality, maternal health, disease, illiteracy, environmental sustainability, discrimination against women and developing global partnerships. Each issue in this series examines a millennium development goal, provides quick facts on the issue, states the UN targets for each goal and provides suggestions for youth to become involved in making a difference in their community.
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Millennium Development Goal #1: Eradicate Extreme Poverty and Hunger
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Millennium Development Goal #2: Achieve Universal Primary Education
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Millennium Development Goal #3: Promote Gender Equality and Empower Women
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Millennium Development Goal #4: Reduce Child Mortality
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Millennium Development Goal #5: Improve Maternal Health
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Millennium Development Goal #6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases
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Millennium Development Goal #7: Ensure Environmental Sustainability
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
August 27, 2020
R072116
Nelson Mandela
This video provides an overview of Nelson Mandela's activism and struggles for equality. Nelson pays a heavy price to become the first Black president of South Africa. He is imprisoned for 27 years for fighting against apartheid. After his release from prison, Nelson leads his political party in the negotiations that led to multi-racial democracy in 1994. During his years as President of South Africa, Nelson often gave priority to reconciliation. After his retirement, Nelson continues to be an advocate of social and human rights causes.
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CD/DVD
Video
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$19.19 USD
Record posted/updated:
November 2, 2021
R052504
The Chinese Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations
The Chinese people used the resources around them to improve their lives. Travel and trade were facilitated with the development of the paddleboat. The dragon-spine water lift allowed the Chinese to move water from the river to a field or reservoir. The Chinese were among the first to invent processes for working with metal. Health and healing practices, such as inoculations, are believed to be used as early as the 10th century CE.
The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index.
The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index.
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Book
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$9.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R046290
If the World Were a Village
This video invites readers to imagine the world as a village of 100 people. It compares the villagers using quantitative data on their religion, language, nationality, population growth and access to resources. The statistics challenge the viewer to analyze the numerical comparisons and relate the findings to a more global perspective. The video is adapted from the book by David J. Smith and invites students to learn about our global village.
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CD/DVD
Price :
$49.95
Record posted/updated:
July 1, 2020
R015481
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 6: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students investigate and understand the meaning of and relationship between authority and power, influence and force. They examine this concept from a personal perspective and then extend their understanding to Canada and countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Students examine the characteristics and traits of leadership beginning with the individual and then extend their understandings to the structure of organizations, both nationally and internationally.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R072117
North to Freedom: The Underground Railroad to Canada
In this video, students learn about the "passengers" and "conductors" of the underground railroad system. In the U.S., the end to slavery was gradual. Sometimes children would be declared free, while their parents were still slaves. Canada did not have fugitive slaves laws, which made the country desirable for slaves seeking freedom. After arriving in Canada, African-Americans faced other problems. How to provide for themselves (food and shelter), find work and the ability to purchase land. Above all, they still faced discrimination. The program is enhanced with archival photographs and illustrations. Additional features include underground railroad vocabulary and a suggested activity.
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CD/DVD
Video
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$149.00 USD
Record posted/updated:
December 2, 2021
R053349
Healing Our World: Inside Doctors Without Borders
After completing university, David Morley did not know what his next step would be in his life. A friend approached Morley to join the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors without Borders.
This book outlines the history of the organization, its philosophy, and how the organization is able to speak out against injustices to human beings, without fear of reprisal. The MSF go into areas of conflict and into areas hit by catastrophic natural events, such as the tsunami in Asia. Excerpts from Morley's journal provide a glimpse into the struggles the MSF encounter while they provide assistance. Black-and-white photographs supplement the text.
A table of contents and an index are included.
This book outlines the history of the organization, its philosophy, and how the organization is able to speak out against injustices to human beings, without fear of reprisal. The MSF go into areas of conflict and into areas hit by catastrophic natural events, such as the tsunami in Asia. Excerpts from Morley's journal provide a glimpse into the struggles the MSF encounter while they provide assistance. Black-and-white photographs supplement the text.
A table of contents and an index are included.
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Book
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$14.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R072171
Discovering Canada's Trading Partners
Using a combination of text, photographs, maps, and charts, this resource provides an overview regarding Canada's role in world trade. Topics such as the history of trade, the difference between exports and imports, trade partners, and international trade organizations are examined in short three-or four-page sections. An index and a glossary are included.
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Book
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R103748
Opportunities to Address Substance Misuse in Curriculum
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators are noted.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
April 18, 2019
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.
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Book
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$32.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053345
Critical Challenges Across the Curriculum Series
This series contains critical challenges and suggested activities for teachers to use in developing critical thinking skills with students. Reproducible blackline masters and assessment rubrics complement the activities.
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Active Citizenship: Student Action Projects
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Brazilian Rain Forest
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Caring for Young People's Rights
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Early Contact and Settlement in New France
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Globalizing Connections: Canada and the Developing World
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Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
August 27, 2020
R053719
If the World Were a Village: A Book about the World's People(2nd ed.)
This resource invites readers to imagine the world as a village of 100 people. Each two-page spread compares the villagers using quantitative data on their religion, language, nationality, population growth and access to resources. The statistics challenge the reader to analyze the numerical comparisons and relate the findings to a more global perspective. This resource includes activities, thought-provoking questions and sources for the calculations.
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Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054407
There's More to Poverty Than Meets the Eye: Building Engaged Citizens for Poverty Reduction and Community Well-Being
The goals of this resource are to support and enrich curriculum areas related to social compassion and responsibility, interdependence, justice, human dignity and equitable distribution of power and wealth. This resource will help students: develop a sense of identity and their roles within their communities; begin to understand the root causes of poverty; begin to understand the relationship between poverty and health; be able to discuss poverty in relation to the other social determinants of health; develop self-esteem and confidence by becoming active participants in an interdependent world; develop respect for the rights, needs and dignity of others; foster cooperation and work collectively toward a common goal and develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
R054328
Choose Your Voice: Antisemitism in Canada
Choose Your Voice is an antiracism and antisemitism education program that was originally distributed to all schools across Canada. The kit, consisting of a teacher's guide, DVD and poster, provides activities to help students understand the dangers of hatred and stereotypes, and to find their own voices to combat them.
The components of the kit are available for ordering or download at www.chooseyourvoice.ca
The components of the kit are available for ordering or download at www.chooseyourvoice.ca
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Book
CD/DVD
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R048687
One Hen: How One Small Loan Made a Big Difference
Kojo lives in Ghana, West Africa. Kojo and his mother survive gathering firewood to sell. One day, Kojo receives a small loan. With his loan, he purchases one hen. The hen provides eggs for Kojo and his mother to eat. Kojo sells the extra eggs at the market. As Kojo prospers, so does his business.
The story is based on a true person, Kwabena Darko, who changes his community and helps others do the same through a micro credit lending program.
The book includes a website, www.onehen.org, which highlights organizations that support small loans or micro credit to individuals wanting to start a small business. As well, two women who received a small loan are profiled. The book includes a glossary.
The story is based on a true person, Kwabena Darko, who changes his community and helps others do the same through a micro credit lending program.
The book includes a website, www.onehen.org, which highlights organizations that support small loans or micro credit to individuals wanting to start a small business. As well, two women who received a small loan are profiled. The book includes a glossary.
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Book
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$19.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
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
R050646
Culture Quest. Student Book: Exploring World Cultures
This resource explores cultures from around the world and helps students understand the role that culture plays in our lives. Topics discussed in the text include: Environment and Culture, Elements of Culture and Expressions of Culture.
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Culture Quest. Teacher's Resource: Exploring World Cultures
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Book
Price :
$93.95
Record posted/updated:
August 27, 2020
R034414
The Kids Book of World Religions
This resource offers an interesting, insightful and balanced look at religions from around the world. Each of the short sections is well written and illustrated and presents the information in an appealing fashion. In addition to a map, the book includes an index and a glossary.
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Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R049290
One Peace: True Stories of Young Activists
Through the voices of young people who have made a difference, the youth in this book work to promote world peace. The storytellers in the book come from different parts of the world and an event in each their lives has caused them to become activists. Each story includes photographs, illustrations, fact boxes, Did You Know sections and a poem about peace.
Included in the book is the story of Craig Kielburger, who was 12 when he formed Free the Children.
Included in the book is the story of Craig Kielburger, who was 12 when he formed Free the Children.
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Book
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
August 27, 2020
R040894
FourDirectionsTeachings.com
This website is a resource for learning about Indigenous knowledge and philosophy from five diverse First Nations in Canada.
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Website
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Website
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Free
Record posted/updated:
March 11, 2020
R103698
Stories of Survival & Revenge from Inuit Folklore
Using comic book-inspired illustrations, this book presents three engaging folktales that give insight into Inuit oral history. Some of the stories may be disturbing for younger readers and would be more suitable for Middle Years and older. There is a section at the end of the book on understanding Inuit legends and lore as well as biographical information about the author and illustrator.
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Book
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Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R010769
Time for a Change
This kit explores the histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples in Canada and some of the challenges created by the Indian Residential School System and the Indian Act. The need for reconciliation is also explored and the importance to all Canadians of finding their own path to reconciliation. 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.
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Kit
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Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R046940
Missing Nimâmâ
Kateri is a young girl, growing up in the care of her grandmother in her mother’s absence. She reaches important milestones such as her first day of school, first dance, first date, wedding and first child, all in the presence of her mother’s spirit. Told in alternating voices, this illustrated book is a story of love, loss, and acceptance, showing the human side of the tragedy of missing and murdered Indigenous women. An afterword by the author provides a simple, age-appropriate context for young readers.
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Record posted/updated:
September 13, 2023
R037130
Under One Sun Grade 6. Complete Classroom Set
This set includes six copies each of six pamphlets and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from T-Y. The topics include language, identity, treaties, living on reserve, Orange Shirt Day and the creation of Nunavut.
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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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Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019