Social Studies 9
PA9.3
Investigate the roles and responsibilities of members of the societies studied and those of citizens in contemporary Canada.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Differentiate the criteria for citizenship in the societies studied with that in contemporary Canadian society. |
| (b) |
Investigate examples of the oppression of rights of particular groups or individuals in societies studied including examples in Canada (e.g., slavery, limited franchise, restrictions on property ownership). |
| (c) |
Examine the rights and responsibilities of people as they existed within the societies studied, and compare findings to contemporary Canadian society. |
| (d) |
Explain the means to achieving rights in the societies studied, and compare this to contemporary Canadian society. |
| (e) |
Compile an inventory of the diverse roles and responsibilities of people within the societies studied, according to various classifications (e.g., gender, age, vocation, social class). |
| (f) |
Compare roles within societies studied to those in contemporary Canadian society. |
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R053341
The Aztecs Series
The programs in this video series tell the story of the Aztec Empire that flourished in Central America about 500 years ago and its capital city of Tenochtitlan that is being excavated under the centre of Mexico City. Computer animations show what the city was like and Aztec artifacts, discovered in recent years, give an insight into Aztec art and culture. Viewers explore the remains of Aztec temples.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
unavailable
Record posted/updated:
November 10, 2021
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
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019
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.
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
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Our Worldviews. Teaching Resource: Explore, Understand, Connect
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$93.50
Record posted/updated:
August 24, 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
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
Record posted/updated:
January 3, 2019