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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.
R051523
Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth: An Integration of Physical Activity, Sedentary Behaviour, and Sleep
The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth encourage children and youth to "Sweat, Step, Sleep and Sit." For optimal health benefits, children and youth (aged 5-17 years) should achieve high levels of physical activity, low levels of sedentary behaviour and sufficient sleep each day.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 4, 2019
R050339
Children Moving: A Reflective Approach to Teaching Physical Education (9th ed.)
This comprehensive resource is divided into six seven parts. Part One provides an overview of the value and purpose of physical education, the pedagogy of the skill themes approach and the characteristics of the skill themes and movement concepts. Part Two focuses on becoming a reflective teacher, including how to determine the levels of skills proficiency. Part Three discusses active teaching skills, such as establishing protocols and maintaining appropriate behaviour. Part Four is devoted t...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $145.95
Record posted/updated: December 23, 2018
R070424
Contrast and Continuum Series
This series of four CDs is Eric Chappelle's response to many requests to record pieces to accompany movement exploration and dance technique. Created over several years with guest musicians in a variety of styles and arrangements, the selections feature contrasts in tempo, texture and other musical elements that correspond to the elements of dance. The conceptual approach to teaching dance provides the framework for a booklet tucked in the front of each CD. Ideas on how to use the music and s...
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•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume I
•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume II
•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume III
•  Music for Creative Dance. Volume IV
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $14.95 US (each CD)
Record posted/updated: August 29, 2020
R047291
Dance on the Move: An Active Living Alphabet
With unique, action-oriented illustrations, this third book in the Active Living Alphabet Series offers dance activities from A to Z that are intended to help young students extend movement potential, create dances and discuss and reflect upon dance. This appealing learning resource also includes an alphabetical list of dance forms from various cultures, people who work in the field of dance and movement words that are commonly used by choreographers, dancers and teachers while creating and t...
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R052521
PE Central: What Works in Physical Education
The aim of the site is to provide current information about developmentally appropriate physical education programs for children and youth. Teachers are encouraged to share their lesson ideas.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: January 29, 2019
R071463
Physical Education 4. Additional Learning Resources (2011)
This list of learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, Physical Education 4. 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: July 4, 2019
R071516
Physical Education 4. Core Learning Resources (2011)
This list of core learning resources identifies high-quality resources that have been recommended by the Ministry of Education to support the curriculum, Physical Education 4. A list of additional learning resources can also be found on the Ministry of Education website.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: July 4, 2019
R103245
Physical and Health Education Canada (PHE Canada)
This Canadian organization's focus is to influence the healthy development of children and youth by advocating for quality physical and health education. The association provides online supports for educators and publishes The Physical and Healthy Education Journal (PHE Journal).
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: March 22, 2023
R071521
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health
The ministry has a wealth of health-related information within a Saskatchewan context.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
R023749
Saskatchewan Physical Education Association (SPEA)
SPEA is a professional growth network of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) for physical education teachers. It provides leadership, advocacy and resources in order to influence positively the lifestyles of Saskatchewan's children and youth. SPEA publishes a newsletter entitled On the Move.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: January 29, 2019
R050864
Saskatchewan in motion
This province-wide movement's goal is to increase physical activity for health, social, environmental and economic benefits. Information and ideas are presented to support physical activity in schools and to encourage educators to create in motion schools where physical activity is integrated into all aspects of the school environment.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: February 9, 2019
R043101
Teaching Games for Understanding: Theory, Research, and Practice
As games are an important aspect of physical education, this book provides educators with current research and a conceptualization model for teaching games for understanding (TGfU). By exploring the learner's development of games knowledge, improvements in games teaching and learning occur. The book presents teaching and learning games at various levels. It also addresses the role of assessment in teaching games for understanding as well as integration of cooperative learning and tactical gam...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $54.95
Record posted/updated: October 17, 2020
R053204
Teaching Movement Education: Foundations for Active Lifestyles
This comprehensive book provides a framework to assist educators in developing their students' movement skills in an enjoyable way. Teaching Movement Education offers a movement education tree with roots for the four basic movement concepts (i.e., body, space, effort, relationships) and numerous developmentally appropriate activities. Included in the book are a table of contents, a list of resources for teaching the movement education framework, a glossary of movement education terms and an i...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $51.95
Record posted/updated: October 17, 2020
R053377
Teaching Personal and Social Responsibility Through Physical Activity (3rd ed.)
This revised version offers practical, well-tested suggestions for teaching personal and social responsibility (TPSR) via physical activity. This resource will assist teachers in helping their students to develop character qualities that will contribute to their growth towards becoming responsible, caring citizens. Interspersed throughout the chapters are vignettes that were written by TPSR instructors in various settings. Although published in the United States, the book highlights the Unive...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $48.95
Record posted/updated: October 17, 2020
R050193
Teaching Yoga for Life: Preparing Children and Teens for Healthy, Balanced Living
Using a whole-child learning approach, Teaching Yoga for Life offers clear, step-by-step directions and numerous illustrations to assist teachers in presenting activities, lessons and 52 yoga poses. Numerous black-and-white photographs enhance the text. Included in the book are a table of contents, an activity-finder and a pose index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $54.95
Record posted/updated: October 17, 2020
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.
R038515
6 Fit Kids' Classroom Workout
These workouts can be used in any school space to invigorate and motivate students. They excite students about being physically active and provide an ideal break from the day's routines. They can also be used as a warm-up to other physical activity.
•  Fit Kids Classroom Workout 1. Hip and Happening Kardio Funk
•  Fit Kids Classroom Workout 2. Drum Beating, Foot Stomping African
•  Fit Kids Classroom Workout 3. Shimmy, Shaking and Loving Latin
•  Fit Kids Classroom Workout 4. Heart Pounding, Arm Pumping Aerobic Dance
•  Fit Kids Classroom Workout 5. Getting Funky
•  Fit Kids Classroom Workout 6. Loving Afro Latin
Media and Formats : CD/DVD Video
Price : $28.49 (Includes 6 videos)
Record posted/updated: November 23, 2021
R051758
Brain Gains: Better Grades Through Fitness
The National visits an inner city high school in Saskatoon, SK, where teacher Allison Cameron tests the theory that vigorous daily exercise improves academic performance. City Park Collegiate is considered a high school of last resort for kids who haven't been able to make it anywhere else. The Grade 8 and 9 students contend with a wide range of behavioural problems: almost half are diagnosed with ADHD and many work at a Grade 4 level. When Allison came across groundbreaking research by Harva...
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Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: December 23, 2018
R070246
BrainDance. Variations for Infants Through Seniors
In these videos, Anne Green Gilbert and her students (toddlers through seniors) demonstrate variations of the BrainDance. These exercises move through fundamental movement patterns that wire the central nervous system in the first year of life. The BrainDance offers benefits such as improved mood, reduced stress and increased alertness and concentration. It can be used at home, at school, in the office and in the dance studio for brain reorganization, connectivity/alignment, a centering body/...
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $39.00 US
Record posted/updated: July 1, 2020
R047428
Canadian Active Living Fitness Circuit Charts. Elementary Series
There are 40 laminated charts, 49 cm by 34 cm, from the Elementary Schools Series that assist teachers and students with whole-body training. Two cards provide front and back views of the muscular and skeletal systems. The 40 cards are coloured photographs of activities. Each activity card has the title of the activity, detailed instructions on how to perform the activity and safety tips. A 30-page teacher manual accompanies the cards and provides information on equipment that is required, fi...
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $225.00
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Record posted/updated: August 19, 2016
R070989
Energy In, Energy Out: Food as Fuel
This book from the Slim Goodbody's Lighten Up! Series discusses what a healthy weight is, good food choices, appropriate portion sizes and the value of daily physical activity. It also addresses diet fads, eating disorders and steroids and includes suggestions for making healthy choices and setting personal goals. Colourful illustrations, charts and graphs enhance the easy-to-read text. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a list of websites for further information and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $20.76
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R071464
Get Active!
With appealing colour photographs, this book clearly explains why exercise is valuable for everyone, what foods help people to be active, why drinking water is vital, why wearing a helmet is important and more. The book includes a table of contents, a glossary, a short bibliography of books and websites for further information and an index.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $7.95
Record posted/updated: August 24, 2016
R047689
Maximum Middle School Physical Education
It is important to create an environment where all students experience success in physical education. The lessons and activities in this book make fitness fun so that all students are engaged and experience positive results. The beginning of the book provides information on how teachers can establish expectations and appropriate behaviours. The activity-finder categorizes the activities into icebreakers, fitness fun, team initiatives, sequence learning and social skills so that educators can ...
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $54.95
Record posted/updated: October 17, 2020
R047400
Pedometer Power: Using Pedometers in School and Community (2nd ed.)
The author encourages the use of pedometers within schools and outside of schools so that students will gain a realistic, deeper understanding of their own level of activity and become physically active at all times of the day. The book presents information on funding, purchasing, managing and using pedometers in physical education. The pedometer activities are classified into elementary and secondary levels and teachers are given ideas for guiding students to set personal activity goals.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $34.95
Record posted/updated: October 17, 2020
R071456
PhysEdSource
This useful site provides web links to worldwide physical education and physical activity resources. The website is developed and managed by a Canadian educator.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: March 6, 2019
R048011
Physical Education Assessment Toolkit
This publication includes assessment templates that can be customized for various physical education activities. The reproducible templates can be used to assess different concepts and skills. Three sample units are included that incorporate varying assessments. Teachers can use these ideas to support their planning for assessing students based on the outcomes of the provincial curricula. The accompanying CD-ROM includes assessment forms for daily self-assessment, setting goals and reflectin...
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Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $68.95
Record posted/updated: October 17, 2020
R049377
Physical Education for Children with Moderate to Severe Disabilities
This resource offers ideas for instruction and adaptation that will help make physical education meaningful for all students. The text includes best practices for engaging students and sample lesson plans.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $65.95
Record posted/updated: October 17, 2020
R032001
Provincial Sport Governing Bodies
The site provides web links for Saskatchewan's sport-governing bodies (PSGBs) who foster, develop, promote and regulate the playing and officiating of their sport.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: January 29, 2019
R052414
Rene Bibaud's Complete Fundamentals of Rope Jumping
Long a staple in physical education programs, the jump rope is a proven, effective and inexpensive tool. Many physical education teachers, however, struggle with how to get the most from rope jumping. The video will assist educators in: teaching rope jumping through a structured and progressive process; keeping students moving, interested, challenged, and on task; knowing common mistakes to watch for and how to correct them; and effectively teaching eight sets of skills. The video includes th...
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD Video
Price : $35.50
Record posted/updated: November 26, 2021
R071454
SHAPE America (Society of Health and Physical Educators)
This American organization publishes the highly regarded periodical, The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD).
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: January 29, 2019
R071505
Sask Sport Inc.
This website provides links to community sports information and links to recreational sport options. Links include: Sportfit - a sports education and fitness motivation program that promotes healthy, active lifestyles; Women in Sport - provides reports, fact sheets and links; and Adaptive Sport Grants - includes information on applying for various grants.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: January 29, 2019
R103246
Saskatchewan Health Educators Association (SHEA)
The SHEA is a professional growth network of the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) that promotes health education within the province.
Media and Formats : Website
Price : unavailable
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Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
R071098
Stay Fit!: How You Can Get in Shape
With colourful photographs, cartoons and information boxes, this appealing book from the Health Zone Series offers useful information on how to become physically fit, how to nourish your body with healthy foods and the benefits of regular physical activity and healthy eating. The book includes a table of contents, a bibliography of resources for further information, a glossary and an index. Two other books in the series, Stay Clear! What You Should Know about Skin Care and Take a Stand! What...
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $10.24
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R070117
Step Lively Series
This dance series is an excellent resource for the dance strand that reflects the rich Canadian heritage of traditional dance and music. The introduction contains valuable background information about the author, the world of fiddle music and the author's rationale for choosing the dances that are included in the book. A short history precedes each dance and suggestions for teaching the dance are written in a concise and straightforward manner. Cartoon illustrations, formation patterns and bo...
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•  Step Lively 1. Dances for Schools and Families
•  Step Lively 2. Canadian Dance Favourites
•  Step Lively 3. Primary Dances With Accompanying CD
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : $30.00 ea.
Record posted/updated: October 19, 2019
R003482
Steps in Time II: Métis Dance and Instruction
Steps in Time II: Métis Dance and Instruction features new content plus the original content of Steps in Time. The first volume of Steps in Time teaches three Métis dances: Duck Dance, Fancy Jig and Rabbit Dance. These dances are combinations of several steps which are demonstrated clearly. Steps in Time can be used independently or in conjunction with Métis Dances Kit: Kindergarten to Grade 9 (that is also recommended). Steps in Time II focuses on teaching the Red River Jig and square danci...
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $25.00
Record posted/updated: December 23, 2018
R048656
Teaching Children and Adolescents Physical Education (4th ed.)
This resource focuses on effective physical education instruction. The text includes topics such as: short- and long-term planning, creating a positive learning environment, critical thinking skills, motivating learners and assessment. In addition, this resource features technology tips, app ideas and links to online video demonstrations.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $124.95
Record posted/updated: October 17, 2020
R036497
The Creative Dance Keys
This attractive kit includes a CD-ROM, a key-shaped instruction booklet, a 60-minute video, 12 vocabulary-building word rings and a music program on compact disc. The bilingual CD-ROM (French and English) is an interactive resource designed to assist teachers in researching and planning dance lessons. Users can quickly scan the contents of the instruction booklet, view a video sample, listen to a music sample and more. The key-shaped instruction booklet includes a teacher's guide and 20 crea...
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $299.99
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Record posted/updated: December 23, 2018
R070124
Wisdom Keepers
In Wisdom Keepers, from the Dance Alive series, powwow dances such as the Grass, Jingle and men's and women's Fancy dances are demonstrated. History and issues surrounding First Nations dances are discussed and dancers are interviewed.
Media and Formats : Video
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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.
R003028
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
free
canadiancontent
Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
R104355
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
free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
R103880
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
free
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Record posted/updated: April 8, 2020
R104354
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
free
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Record posted/updated: February 1, 2022
R053615
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 a...
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
R103623
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
free
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Record posted/updated: September 8, 2022
R103070
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
free
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fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: January 2, 2019
R103762
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
free
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Record posted/updated: April 18, 2019
R102870
Summarized Outcomes Across Areas of Study for Kindergarten to Grade 5
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 18, 2020
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
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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, backg...
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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 15, 2020
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
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