IN9.2
Compare the factors that shape worldviews in a society, including time and place, culture, language, religion, gender identity, socio-economic situation, and education.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Explore personal student beliefs about some contemporary issues or problems (e.g., making friends; the role of technology in daily life; affordable housing; intergenerational families; global warming; post-secondary education; participating in religious or cultural ceremonies; designer clothing; healthy food choices; drinking and driving; violence).

(b)

Define the concept of worldview.

(c)

Hypothesize about the reasons underlying the similarities and differences between the worldview of one individual and that of another person.

(d)

Construct a comparison of the worldviews of the societies studied.

(e)

Determine reasons for the similarities and differences between the worldviews of two societies studied.

(f)

Illustrate the similarities and differences between a personal modern worldview and that of a society studied, and speculate why these similarities and differences occur.

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There's More to Poverty Than Meets the Eye: Building Engaged Citizens for Poverty Reduction and Community Well-Being
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R034414
The Kids Book of World Religions
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $14.95
Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 9: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 18, 2019
R042681
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This book was nominated for two Saskatchewan Book Awards in 2005.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $49.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R072158
Our Worldviews. Student Edition: Explore, Understand, Connect
This resource package focuses on various worldviews. Students will examine the factors that affect worldview, how worldview affects the way a society operates and some examples of worldviews. The student text includes timelines, Reflect and Respond boxes and skill centres.
•  Our Worldviews. Multimedia CD: Explore, Understand, Connect
•  Our Worldviews. Teaching Resource: Explore, Understand, Connect
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Price : $93.50
Record posted/updated: August 24, 2019
R053615
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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