DR6.4
Relate contemporary issues to their historical origins in Canada and a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Construct a timeline or other graphic or digital representation to associate contemporary events with their historical origins in Canada and in a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean.

(b)

Analyze the historical origins of a current issue affecting youth in Canada and a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean by tracing the evolution of the issue over time (e.g., slavery, colonization, migration, and indigenous peoples' relationships with colonizing peoples).

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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.
•  Saskatchewan Social Studies 6. Interactive Whiteboard Pack
•  Saskatchewan Social Studies 6. Teacher Resource with DVD
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $98.43
Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
R100772
Understanding Power and Privilege Through Anti-Oppression: Global Citizenship Education. Module 2
This module aims to address power and privilege within the context of working within and between complex global issues that humans are facing today, such as: charity, justice, solidarity, power and privilege, anti-oppression, anti-racism, decolonization, the root causes of poverty and environmental sustainability.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
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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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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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
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.
•  Culture Quest. Teacher's Resource: Exploring World Cultures
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $93.95
Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
R020735
From the Prairies to the Trenches
This five-part video series, presented by the Provincial Archives of Saskatchewan, focuses on Saskatchewan's participation in the First World War. The episode titles in the series are: Part I - Saskatchewan and the First Months of World War One, June 1914 - February 1915; Part II - From Salisbury Plain to Flanders Fields, November 1914 - December 1915; Part III - Women's Suffrage to the Somme, December 1915 - December 1916; Part IV - Vimy, Passchendaele and Conscription, January 1917 - December 1917; and Part V - Amiens, Armistice and Aftermath, January 1918 to June 1919.
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Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
R101663
Stories of Courage: Saskatchewan Second World War Veterans Remember
This series of eight videos presents the personal stories of 17 Saskatchewan residents who served during the World War II.
•  Aboriginal War Experiences. Episode 5
•  HMCS Regina. Episode 3
•  Prisoners of War. Episode 4
•  Soldiers Return Home. Episode 7
•  Supporting the Troops. Episode 6
•  Training and Preparing for War. Episode 1
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: August 24, 2021
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
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.
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 10, 2022