Social Studies 6
IN6.3
Develop an understanding that global interdependence impacts individual daily life in Canada and a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Create an inventory of ways in which daily life is influenced by global interdependence. |
| (b) |
Assess and interpret why people from a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean have chosen, or may choose, to immigrate to Canada. |
| (c) |
Create a multimedia presentation representing the impact of immigration on the worldviews of people (especially youth) in Canada and a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, both indigenous citizens and immigrants. |
| (d) |
Become aware and describe the role of key international agencies in protecting human welfare, especially that of children and youth (e.g., United Nations, UNICEF, UNESCO, Amnesty International, Médecins sans frontières, United Nations High Commission for Refugees, international indigenous organizations, faith-based international development organizations). |
| (e) |
Investigate and represent the contribution of a Canadian individual or organization toward enhancing human welfare in Canada or in a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean. |
| (f) |
Investigate and represent the contribution of an individual not born in Canada toward enhancing human welfare in Canada (e.g., neighbours, community members). |
| (g) |
Investigate the contribution of an Aboriginal Canadian toward enhancing human welfare in Canada. |
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R055109
Exploring Humanitarian Law. Resource Pack for Teachers
Exploring Humanitarian Law provides teachers with the resources to introduce students to the basic principles of international humanitarian law (IHL). The materials in the kit explain how IHL aims to protect life and human dignity during armed conflict and to prevent and reduce the suffering and devastation caused by war. The five modules examine: The Humanitarian Perspective, Limits in Armed Conflict, The Law in Action, Dealing with Violations and Responding to the Consequences of Armed Conflict.
The kit contains 12 booklets and 1 DVD.
The kit contains 12 booklets and 1 DVD.
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Click here
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
Free
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
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$98.43
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$17.32
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
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.
Media and Formats :
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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Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
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.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
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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Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
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
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
Free
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
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$93.95
Record posted/updated:
August 27, 2020
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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Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022