Social Studies 9 | Saskatchewan Curriculum

(a)	Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of oral accounts as sources of information about historical events.
(b)	Describe the role of archaeology in obtaining information about societies of the past.
(c)	Explain various technologies used in archaeology (e.g., shovels, brushes, carbon dating, GPS cartography, satellite imagery).
(d)	Present results obtained and techniques used in ongoing archaeological digs (e.g., Wanuskewin, Eagle Creek; Point-à Callières, Montréal; Pompéi, Italy; Dufferine Terrace, Québec City; Fort Temiscaming, Québec; Ahu o rongo, Easter Island).
(e)	Investigate the role of literature, visual arts, music, newspapers, photographs, and other artifacts in obtaining information about past societies.
(f)	Recognize the dynamic nature of historical knowledge by identifying examples of changes occurring in the interpretation of history as a result of new information uncovered or acknowledged.

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R019213

Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 9: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies

Students research and study what constitutes a society. Students explore the historical societies of Macedonia, Rome, England, Spain, France, and Mongolia. Through the study of earlier societies, students analyze the impacts of empire building, territorial expansion and colonialism on various Indigenous populations. In their research, students compare the factors that shape worldviews including time, place, culture, language, religion, gender identity, socio-economic situations and education, and how these factors are expressed in daily life.

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Media and Formats : Document

Price : Free

Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019

R042681

Saskatchewan. A New History

Bill Waiser takes readers on a journey through Saskatchewan's first 100 years as a province. From its early beginnings as the Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan's strength has always been the people who reside in the province. Based on stories and events, Waiser tells us of the foresight, hard work and determination that made the province a reality.
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.

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• Our Worldviews. Multimedia CD: Explore, Understand, Connect

• Our Worldviews. Teaching Resource: Explore, Understand, Connect

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $93.50

Record posted/updated: August 24, 2019