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What is a core resource? Core Resources
A core resource is a foundational or key resource that complements a curriculum in an especially effective way. It may be a comprehensive resource that broadly addresses several of the student learning outcomes (e.g., a major integrated resource, series, textbook), an in-depth student resource that addresses at least one student learning outcome or a professional resource for educators.
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Global Issues
This website has articles on issues that affect everyone and shows how most of the issues are interrelated.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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Government of Canada - Teachers' Corner
The Government of Canada website provides information on the structure of Canada's parliament and the processes and provides educational resources for educators.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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InfoTrac (Gale Databases)
InfoTrac contains electronic databases of more than 2,300 full-text magazines, journals and reference sources. Examples of databases include: Junior Edition, Student Edition, General Reference Centre Gold, and CPI.Q (Canadian Periodicals).
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: April 16, 2019
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Library and Archives Canada
This website offers a national collection of Canadian books, historical documents, government records, maps, films and photos.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
NCSS defines social studies as "the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence." NCSS engages and supports educators in strengthening and advocating social studies.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $93.50
Record posted/updated: August 24, 2019
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Oxfam Education
This website provides resources for educators and students on issues that affect all. Topics include global inequalities and human rights.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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Pathways. Civilizations Through Time. Student Text(2nd ed.)
This resource provides primary sources, illustrations, and maps to encourage exploration of the history of several civilizations. Included are chapters organized chronologically from AD 500 to AD 1700 that focus on European, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and African societies at varied points in history. The book offers a table of contents, an index, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, chapter outcomes and activities, sidebar definitions and numerous text boxes.
•  Pathways. Civilizations Through Time. SK Interactive Teacher eGuide
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $96.87
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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Recommended Online Video Education Resources (ROVER)
ROVER is the video streaming site for teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. All the videos that are housed on ROVER have been evaluated and recommended by educational professionals to support Saskatchewan's K-12 curricula.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
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Saskatchewan Council for International Cooperation (SCIC) - Education Resources
The SCIC provides teachers with locally and globally-minded resources that promote global citizenship.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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Sixties Scoop
This book provides information about the Sixties Scoop, a time in Canada when many Indigenous children were apprehended by social services and adopted by non-Indigenous people sometimes outside Canada. The lasting effects of abuse, racism, destruction of families and loss of identity are ongoing. This book is part of the Indigenous Life in Canada series which reveals the challenges, celebrations, and contributions of Indigenous nations.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: February 10, 2023
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Social Studies 9. Additional Learning Resources (2010) Updated 2012
This list of learning resources identifies additional resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, Social Studies 9. A list of core learning resources can also be found on the Ministry of Education website.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 4, 2019
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Social Studies 9. Core Learning Resources (2010) Updated 2012
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, Social Studies 9. A list of additional learning resources can also be found on the Ministry of Education website.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
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Social Studies Saskatchewan
Social Studies Saskatchewan is a professional growth network of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation for social sciences educators. The aim of the association is to provide a community for social sciences educators through professional development, in-service training and preservice teacher education. The organization publishes the journal entitled Perspectives.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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Symbolism in Indigenous Arts and Cultures
This book provides information on Indigenous symbolism in the arts from a variety of First Nations cultures in Canada. It discusses animal, location, sacred circles, and music and dance symbols. This book is part of the Indigenous Life in Canada series which reveals the challenges, celebrations, and contributions of Indigenous nations.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: February 10, 2023
R072162
Teaching About Historical Thinking(Revised ed.)
Teaching about Historical Thinking provides teachers with suggestions to help students understand the six interrelated concepts of historical thinking. The concepts are historical significance, evidence, continuity and change, cause and consequence, historical perspective taking and moral judgement. Specific suggestions allow the teacher to introduce the concepts to students and to apply those concepts to the history curriculum.
The resource includes an exemplar that provides activities for teachers to use the six historical concepts, blackline masters and a table of contents.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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The Atlas of Canada
The Atlas of Canada contains online maps for Canada and some parts of the world.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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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 : Free
free
Record posted/updated: November 10, 2021
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Treaties
This book explains the motivation, rights, obligations and differing interpretations of treaties in Canada. Timelines and maps are included. This book is part of the Indigenous Life in Canada series which reveals the challenges, celebrations and contributions of Indigenous nations.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: February 10, 2023
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Turtle Island: The Story of North America's First People
This book tells the story of Turtle Island (North America) and the people who lived on the land, as well as their accomplishments and traditions. Written and oral historical knowledge are woven together to provide a glimpse into the rich past of the people who walked this land before 1491.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: February 10, 2023
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World History. Ancient Civilizations Through the Renaissance. Student Edition
The student book examines the ancient civilizations of early human societies to the Renaissance time period. Each chapter opens with an essential question to guide students as they explore various time periods. Students will learn how geography influenced the development of civilizations, how governments were shaped in early civilizations and the development of complex societies. The student text includes timelines, key terminology, maps and opportunities for critical thinking.
The student book includes a table of contents and a reference section that includes an atlas, an English and Spanish glossary and an index.
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•  World History. Ancient Civilizations Through the Renaissance. Teacher's Edition
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $98.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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World History. Societies of the Past. Student Text(2nd ed.)
The resource provides students with an in-depth look at human societies - from early hunter-gatherers to ancient societies to the beginnings of modern-day societies (1850 CE). A chronological approach explores social, environmental, political, economic, cultural and technological issues that remain relevant in today's world. Students will understand why societies in the past are studied and the impact those societies still have today. The resource includes illustrations, timelines, maps, questions and stories of everyday people.
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•  World History. Societies of the Past. Teacher's Guide
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $80.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
What are additional resources? Additional Resources
Additional resources also complement the curriculum in an effective way and are of the same variety as core resources. However, where funds are limited, educators are advised to start by purchasing core resources.
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50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms(4th ed.)
The authors provide practical social studies strategies for the classroom. Organized alphabetically, there are 10 overarching and 40 specific teaching and learning strategies to enhance student learning. In this updated edition, all previously existing strategies have been revised and each strategy now also includes an assessment rubric and ideas for differentiation. The Applications and Ideas section includes classroom implementation ideas, while the References and Resources feature highlights additional readings and information to support each strategy.
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Media and Formats : Book Document
Price : $39.99
Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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Aboriginal Peoples and Canada's Parks and Protected Areas
The website contains case studies profiling Aboriginal organizations, communities, park agencies, First Nations and other stakeholders that have influenced the conservation of biodiversity and cultural heritage.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
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Ballplayers and Bonesetters: One Hundred Ancient Aztec and Maya Jobs You Might Have Adored or Abhorred
Coulter outlines ancient Aztec and Maya cultures. She provides introductory information on the Mesoamerican societies. The formation of the societies and their structure play a role in what jobs people undertook during their life span.
The jobs are divided into sectors, such as city-state jobs, pyramid-temple building jobs and palace jobs. Each job is briefly described and the skills required for that job. For example, an individual could be a porter, who carries heavy packs up the mountains.
The book includes a table of contents, suggestions for further reading and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $16.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (Archives)
CBC Archives is a collection of digital events that are indexed according to category and searchable by topic. A "For Teachers" section contains activities by grade level.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
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Canadian Oxford School Atlas(9th ed.)
This atlas includes detailed thematic maps about Canada's geology, landforms, climate, vegetation, resources, demographics, migration, language groups, political divisions and historic movement. Provincial maps are also included. Maps of other countries and regions present political boundaries, physical features and thematic information related to climate and population.
The atlas includes world maps and charts on topics such as landforms, vegetation, resources, population, religion, language and the economy. This edition incorporates the 2006 Canadian Census statistics together with new content, including remote sensing, climate change and satellite imagery.
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Price : $67.95
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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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
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Classical Myth: A Treasury of Greek and Roman Legends, Art, and History
Bingham introduces the reader to the world of ancient Greece and the impact of Greek society on Western culture. In addition to being worshiped, the Gods were consulted for both minor problems and victory in battle. Art, artifacts and photographs of the landscape described in the narratives, bring the ancient Greek world to life.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $35.95 US
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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Critical Challenges Across the Curriculum Series
This series contains critical challenges and suggested activities for teachers to use in developing critical thinking skills with students. Reproducible blackline masters and assessment rubrics complement the activities.
•  Active Citizenship: Student Action Projects
•  Brazilian Rain Forest
•  Caring for Young People's Rights
•  Early Contact and Settlement in New France
•  Globalizing Connections: Canada and the Developing World
Media and Formats : Book
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
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Global Affairs Canada
This website contains information on Canada's role in international development, trade and supporting human rights globally.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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Graphic Nonfiction Biographies Series
This series of graphic nonfiction texts examines individuals who made an impact in history. Each book follows the same format. Every major character is introduced with brief background information, a timeline with a map and a biography. Each book includes a table of contents, a glossary, suggestions for further reading and an index.
•  Christopher Columbus. The Life of a Master Navigator and Explorer
•  Cleopatra. The Life of an Egyptian Queen
•  Richard the Lionheart. The Life of a King and Crusader
•  Spartacus. The Life of a Roman Gladiator
Media and Formats : Book
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: October 11, 2019
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How Canada Became Canada Series
This series examines how Canada became a nation. It begins with first contact between First Nations people and European settlers, and continues to modern, 21st-century Canada. Each book in the series presents a comprehensive overview of the issues and people that shaped Canada's history.
Each book contains illustrations, a glossary, a timeline of events and an index. The first book in the series fully supports the Grade 9 curriculum.
•  Britain's Canada, 1613-1770
•  Canada's Changing Society: 1984-the Present
•  From the Atlantic to the Pacific: Canadian Expansion, 1867-1909
•  Redefining Canada: A Developing Identity, 1960-1984
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $25.12 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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Life in the Middle Ages Series
What was life like in the Middle Ages? Students will explore various occupations, housing, entertainment and societal structures that existed in the Middle Ages. Historic re-enactments and footage of European castles and medieval festivals provide a glimpse of life in medieval time.
•  A History of the Middle Ages
•  Social Structure in the Middle Ages
•  The Doctor
•  The Knight
•  The Merchant
•  The Monk
•  The Noble
•  The Serf
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $959.00 (complete series)
Record posted/updated: October 11, 2019
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Middle Level Learning
This NCSS journal is written for middle level social studies teachers and is published online three times a year. Middle Level Learning is a publication featuring lessons and information that allows educators to be informed of the leading thoughts and developments in the teaching of social studies.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $72.00 US (1-year membership)
Record posted/updated: April 16, 2019
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Misconceptions of Canada's Indian Residential School System
This poster provides the truth about misconceptions of Canada's residential schools such as: "No one knew at the time about the conditions of residential schools" and "Aboriginal people asked for residential schools."
Media and Formats : Document Other
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: June 5, 2017
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National Film Board of Canada
The National Film Board of Canada has a number of documentaries and DVD programs available online. The films are searchable by genre, title, decade or keyword. Access to the NFB's CAMPUS is available free of charge through the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education's ROVER streaming video service.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 27, 2020
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North American Indians Today Series
This series of books focuses on First Nations people. It discusses how they hold onto their unique culture and, at the same time, adjust to the demands of the modern world. The series takes a critical look at the First Nations after the arrival of the Europeans, current government structure, spirituality, contributions to the world and the challenges that First Nations people currently face.
Included are a table of contents, suggested readings for further research, a glossary and an index.
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•  Ojibwa
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $26.24 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC)
The OTC provides a number of resources for educator use and offers workshops on teaching treaties in the classroom.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: March 11, 2020
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Peoples of the Ancient World Series
This series of books examines ancient cultures, such as the Indus, Vikings, Celts, African and South American. Each book examines the ancient peoples, their society and structure, trade and commerce, spiritual beliefs and the arts. The ancient peoples provided contributions that continue to affect life today, such as smelting iron.
Each book includes a number of photographs and illustrations, a timeline of the ancient culture, a map and fact boxes. The books contain both imperial and metric measurements, a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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•  Life in Ancient Africa
•  Life in Ancient China
•  Life in Ancient Egypt
•  Life in Ancient Greece
•  Life in Ancient Japan
•  Life in Ancient Mesoamerica
•  Life in Ancient Mesopotamia
•  Life in Ancient Rome
•  Life in Ancient South America
•  Life in the Ancient Indus River Valley
•  Life of the Ancient Celts
•  Life of the Ancient Vikings
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $10.95 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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Saskatchewan 1905-2005 Guide for Teachers
Developed by the Western Development Museum, this teacher resource offers lesson plans, Saskatchewan fast facts, materials lists and suggested additional resources. There are 25 Saskatchewan themes and 100 lesson plans. Topics contained in the resource include rural electrification, immigration, First Nations and Métis farming and health care. Some of the lessons plans have been translated into French and Cree.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $32.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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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
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Teaching Treaties in the Classroom
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) has developed a treaty information kit for use in Saskatchewan schools. The kit features educational resource materials that include curriculum supplements, videos and books about the history of treaties. The individual pieces show both First Nations and European perspectives about the treaty relationship. Information on treaty topics range from the precontact history of First Nations people, first contact issues, the relevance of the past to the contemporary situation and what is happening within the present treaty relationship.
The OTC provides inservice training for teachers in use of the kit.
The kit was provided to every school in the province.
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $350.00
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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The Kids Book of World Religions
This resource offers an interesting, insightful and balanced look at religions from around the world. Each of the short sections is well written and illustrated and presents the information in an appealing fashion. In addition to a map, the book includes an index and a glossary.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $14.95
Record posted/updated: August 15, 2020
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The Medieval World Series
This series of books examines the medieval time period. Students will learn how men and women were governed by medieval law. This may have led to imprisonment, torture or death. Medicine was in its infancy during medieval times. Death and disease were commonplace and often the medical treatments were worse than the disease. Songs, myths and legends were a form of entertainment and also a way to teach. Societal status was important during the middle ages. This included duties, behaviours and manners that were expected of all members of society. The differences in clothing between nobles and peasants are highlighted.
Each book includes illustrations, timelines and information boxes. The books contain both imperial and metric measurements, a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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•  Clothing in the Middle Ages
•  Manners and Customs in the Middle Ages
•  Medieval Law and Punishment in the Middle Ages
•  Medieval Medicine and the Plague
•  Medieval Myths, Legends, and Songs
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $10.95 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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The Middle East
The book is divided into two parts: Chapter 1 looks at the people and places of the Middle East and Chapter 2 examines modern countries. Past civilizations and world empires are discussed. Included are inventions, trade and resources, people, land and climate. The second half of the book looks at sixteen countries in the Middle East today. Each two-page spread includes information on the history of the country and modern times. There is a summary at the end of each chapter and suggestions for further research.
The book includes photographs, maps, a table of contents, references, a glossary and an index.
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Price : $11.50
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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The Renaissance World Series
This series of books examines the Renaissance time period. The Renaissance was a period of innovation and change in intellectual thinking. The Renaissance is known for its artistic development, as well as social and political upheaval. Students will learn the role of religion, women and science during the time period.
The books include illustrations, timelines and information boxes. Each book contains both imperial and metric measurements, a table of contents, glossary and an index.
•  Cities and Statecraft in the Renaissance
•  Exploration in the Renaissance
•  Great Ideas of the Renaissance
•  Painting in the Renaissance
•  Religion in the Renaissance
•  Science in the Renaissance
•  The Renaissance in Europe
•  Women in the Renaissance
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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The Social Studies
The Social Studies is a peer-reviewed journal written by Kindergarten to Grade12 classroom teachers, teacher educators and curriculum administrators. Sections provide teachers with a forum for sharing instructional ideas and offer commentary and perspectives on current issues in social studies education.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $104.00 US
Record posted/updated: January 1, 2019
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Thinking Historically: Educating Students for the Twenty-first Century
Lévesque examines the questions "What is historical thinking?" and "How do educators teach it?" Educators are provided the opportunity to reflect on their practice through some of the benchmarks for historical thinking, what students ought to learn and how to become more critical historical thinkers.
Some of the topics include the nature of history and historical thinking, how to make sense of the raw materials of the past and how to understand predecessors who had different moral frameworks.
The book includes a table of contents, a bibliography and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $33.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
What are other useful materials? Other Useful Materials
Other useful materials are documents, lesson plans or classroom activities that teachers may find useful in supporting the curriculum, but that have not typically undergone the same formal evaluation process that is required for core and additional resources.
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ArcGIS Online
ArcGIS Online enables you to connect people, locations, and data using interactive maps. It enables you to work with smart, data-driven styles and intuitive analysis tools that deliver location intelligence. It also enables the user to share insights with the world or specific groups. The website contains a tutorial, links to suggested subjects and projects, lesson plans and activities.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
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CAMPUS
CAMPUS is the National Film Board’s exclusive education streaming service available at no cost to all teachers and students in Saskatchewan and is available on ROVER. Previewing resources is recommended.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Learning Supports for Families and Teachers
This document was created to provide support for parents/guardians when sharing information about the coronavirus with young and school-aged children. The document is also useful for early learning staff and Prekindergarten to Grade 12 teachers.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 8, 2020
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Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, through the Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation, has created a website that provides classroom resources to support the teaching of citizenship competencies from Grades K-12. Lesson plans may either be viewed online or downloaded as PDFs. To access these resources, educators only need to sign up and create an account through the website's Teacher Portal. If teachers experience any difficulties signing up, they are welcome to contact info@concentus.ca for help in creating an account.
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Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 22, 2019
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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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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
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Curio
Curio is the CBC’s educational streaming service made available at no cost to Saskatchewan teachers and students by the Ministry of Education and is available on ROVER. Previewing resources is recommended.
Media and Formats : Video Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
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Deepening the Discussion: Gender and Sexual Diversity
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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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
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Digital Citizenship Education in Saskatchewan Schools: A Policy Planning Guide for School Divisions and Schools to Implement Digital Citizenship Education from Kindergarten to Grade 12
This document provides guidelines for school divisions and school-based administrators who are developing digital citizenship policies. It is not a prescriptive policy; instead, it offers a roadmap for building appropriate school division policies and school-specific digital citizenship guidelines and procedures. Tools to help teachers, administrators and parents as they get started on the implementation of digital citizenship education for K-12 students are also included.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 8, 2022
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Historical Learning Resources Updates
Learning Resources Updates provided an annual supplement to every subject-specific bibliography that supported K-12 curricula.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 2, 2019
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Opportunities to Address Child Abuse Prevention Education and Response
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas
and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators
are noted.
Media and Formats : Document
Topic : Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R103748
Opportunities to Address Substance Misuse in Curriculum
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators are noted.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: April 18, 2019
R012576
Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's Indigenous Resources Review Committee Suggested Resources
These titles have been suggested by the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's Indigenous Resources Review Committee. Before using these resources in the classroom, educators should consider the sensitive, emotional issues related to tragic events in Indigenous history and consult their local resources evaluation policy.
•  #NotYourPrincess. Voices of Native American Women
•  Aboriginal Peoples. Activities: Building for the Future
•  Aboriginal Peoples: Building for the Future
•  Central Urban Métis Federation Inc. (CUMFI)
•  Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN)
•  FourDirectionsTeachings.com
•  Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research
•  Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan
•  Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S)
•  Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre
•  The Virtual Museum of Métis History and Culture
•  Unreserved
Media and Formats : Book Website
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: September 30, 2021
R003918
Shattering the Silence: The Hidden History of Indian Residential Schools in Saskatchewan
This resource extracts, reorganizes and compiles the school-specific Saskatchewan elements of the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reports and primary school documents as well as incorporates other resources and former residential school student accounts that have been recorded and published online.
Media and Formats : Book Document
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
R001399
Sixties Scoop Resources
The titles listed below may support instruction in the classroom related to the Sixties Scoop. These resources have not undergone the full evaluation process that is carried out for core and additional resources. Before using these resources in the classroom, educators should consider the sensitive emotional issues related to the Sixties Scoop and its repercussions and consult their local resources evaluation policy. Resources that appear on the core and additional resources lists and support the study of the Sixties Scoop and the ideals of truth and reconciliation can be found by clicking on Truth and Reconciliation in the Filter by Content section of any resources list on the curriculum site that contains titles on these topics.
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•  How I Lost My Mother, Found My Family, Recovered My Identity
•  Just What Was the Sixties Scoop?
•  Métis Nation Sixties Scoop Portal
•  Sask. Premier Scott Moe Apologizes to Sixties Scoop Survivors
•  Saskatchewan's Apology for Sixties Scoop Leaves Survivors with Mixed Feelings
•  Sixties Scoop
•  Sixties Scoop Apology - Government of Saskatchewan
•  Teaching the Legacy of the Sixties Scoop and Addressing Ongoing Child Welfare Inequality in the Classroom
•  What Was the '60s Scoop'?: Aboriginal Children Taken From Homes a Dark Chapter in Canada's History
Media and Formats : Video Website Other
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Many are free.
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Record posted/updated: February 11, 2019
R102407
Summarized Outcomes Across Areas of Study for Grades 6-9
This document is intended to assist teachers to integrate subjects across the curriculum.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 4, 2021
R007923
Supporting Reconciliation in Saskatchewan Schools
This site has been created by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education to support school staffs to work together to expand their understanding of truth and reconciliation as well as the history and legacy of residential schools. It contains tools and resources to support important conversations and professional development opportunities.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: February 22, 2019
R104586
Teaching Sensitive Content in the Classroom

The purpose of the presentation is to describe strategies teachers can use to approach content that may be perceived as sensitive in their community in order to:

  • ensure the learning environment is safe for respectful dialogue;
  • teach students how to think critically about any topic with an open mind; and,
  • meet curricular outcomes.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2022
R012571
The Adaptive Dimension for Saskatchewan K-12 Students
The Adaptive Dimension refers to the concept of making adjustments to any or all of the following variables: learning environment, instruction, assessment and resources. Adjustments to these variables are intended to make learning meaningful and appropriate and to support student achievement. In the
Saskatchewan context, differentiation is addressed through the Adaptive Dimension which enables all teachers to respond to student diversity, including their strengths and needs, interests, backgrounds, life experiences and motivations.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: September 4, 2024
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
R007925
Treaty Education Learning Resource
The Kindergarten to Grade 9 Treaty Education Learning Resource is designed for teachers to assist them in integrating the Treaty content and perspective with Saskatchewan's curricula and is based on the inquiry method of teaching. It provides information about Treaties, First Nations people and the history of what is now known as Saskatchewan, as well as sample learning experiences, assessment ideas and suggested resource materials to support teachers in the development of their lessons.
Media and Formats : Website
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: March 11, 2020
R102702
Treaty Education Outcomes and Indicators
The Treaty Education outcomes and indicators at each grade level are designed to engage learners on a journey of inquiry and discovery. When meaningfully and thoughtfully incorporated into subject areas, Treaty Education moves beyond an idea to become actualized as a belief that benefits all learners.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
R009767
Truth and Reconciliation Resources - Social Studies
The titles listed below may support instruction in the classroom related to the history, work and ideals of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). These resources have not undergone the full evaluation process that is carried out for core and additional resources. Before using these resources in the classroom, educators should consider the sensitive emotional issues related to the work of the TRC and consult their local resources evaluation policy. Resources that appear on the core and additional resources lists and support the ideals of the TRC can be found by clicking on Truth and Reconciliation in the Filter by Content section of any resources list on the curriculum site that contains titles on this topic.
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•  100 Years of Loss. Teacher's Guide: The Residential School System in Canada
•  100 Years of Loss. Timeline
•  2017 Saskatchewan Rural Municipalities and Treaty Boundaries Map
•  A Day at Indian Residential Schools in Canada
•  A Requiem for the Canadian Dream
•  An Overview of Residential Schools in Canada (Educator's Package)
•  Assembly of First Nations Plain Talk 6. Residential Schools
•  Beyond 94: Truth and Reconciliation in Canada
•  Canada's First Nations and Cultural Genocide
•  Canada's Residential Schools
•  Directory of Residential Schools in Canada
•  Heritage Minutes. Chanie Wenjack
•  High School Teachers Working Towards Reconciliation: Examining the Teaching and Learning of Residential Schools
•  It Takes All of Us to Enforce the Law
•  Misconceptions of Canada's Indian Residential School System
•  National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
•  REDx Talks. Truth, Reconciliation and the Future
•  Reconciliation Begins With You and Me
•  Reconciliation Canada. Videos
•  Residential Schools in Canada. Education Guide
•  Speaking Our Truth: A Journey of Reconciliation
•  Teaching Each Other: Nehinuw Concepts and Indigenous Pedagogies
•  The 7th Generation Our Ancestors Prayed For: Children and Youth on the TRC
•  The Secret Path (animated film)
•  Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. Calls to Action
•  Truth and Reconciliation in Canadian Schools
•  Truth and Reconciliation. The Legacy of Residential Schools in Canada
•  Truth and Reconciliation. What Is It About?: A Discussion Booklet for the Classroom
•  Where Are the Children? Exhibition
Media and Formats : Book Document Website
Topic : Truth and Reconciliation
Price : Many are free downloads.
Record posted/updated: April 26, 2022
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
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R101673
What is a Society?: A Unit Plan for Social Studies 9
This unit introduces the Social Studies IN (Interactions and Interdependence of Nations) goal at the Grade 9 level and covers one of the four outcomes in this goal area. Students work in a variety of small learning groups throughout this short, two- to three-week unit.
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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: August 28, 2020