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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.
R013673
Alfred's Essentials of Music Theory: A Complete Self-study Course for All Musicians
This resource provides a comprehensive, step-by-step process for learning theory from basic beginner concepts through to more advanced theoretical applications. The book incorporates listening and ear training for an integrated application approach. The book also includes reviews and quizzes with answer keys.
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022
R015882
Country Music
This book traces the history of country music from its roots of blues and bluegrass to current styles of outlaw, pop, and rock and roll. The increasing influence of technology on the styles, trends, and promotional methods of the genre are discussed. Books and websites are listed for further investigation of the topic.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022
R015031
Lead Guitar 101
This resource provides instruction on the use of key scales and fingerings needed to be a lead guitar player. Songs are written in standard notation and tablature.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022
R015404
Play Guitar Today! Beginner's Pack: A Complete Guide to the Basics
This book provides step-by-step instructions for learning to play guitar. It includes information on tuning, theory, notation, tablature, chords, picking and strumming.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022
R015440
Rick Nielsen's Cheap Licks
This resource is a method book for learning rock star Rick Nielsen's guitar licks and riffs. It provides exercises in standard notation, tablature and box form. It also explains the theory and terminology attached to each exercise. Audio and video recordings to accompany each lick are available online.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022
R015407
The Beatles. A Step-by-step Breakdown of the Band's Guitar Styles and Techniques
This resource explores 25 classic songs by The Beatles. Each song contains the chords, the standard notation, the tablature and the rhythms for both rhythm and lead guitar parts. Solos are identified, and online audio tracks of recordings are available. With a multi-functional audio player, the tempo of the recording can be modified without changing the pitch.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022
R014944
The Best Guitar Method. Volume 1
This book provides comprehensive instruction for beginner, intermediate and advanced guitar learners. The music is in standard notation, tablature and chord symbols. It also teaches rhythmic concepts and strumming techniques. Videos and audio recordings of the samples and repertoire are available through the publisher.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022
R011169
The Never-ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip
This book recounts the life story of Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip. It highlights his musical career and his impact on Canada as an advocate of Indigenous Peoples and Truth and Reconciliation.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022
R015403
Vaideology
This is an instructional book, written by guitarist Steve Vai, that offers music theory fundamentals, practical exercises, diagrams, tips and practice methods for guitar players.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022
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.
R014945
Advanced Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar: Master Modern Acoustic Guitar Techniques with Daryl Kellie
This resource provides instruction in acoustic fingerstyle guitar technique for more advanced players. Songs are written in standard notation and tablature. Audio and video supports are available online using a free login.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022
R103999
Celtic: Your Passport to a New World of Music
This book provides tools and techniques to play songs from the Celtic genre. The music is written in standard notation and tablature. Included is a recommended discography for further study as well as a CD recording of each song in the book.
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022
R104077
Classical Guitar Lesson Pack
This resource provides a comprehensive method for learning to play the guitar. The components of the kit explore proper playing techniques, notation, charts for chords and scales, as well as guitar theory to learn about intervals, chords and fifths. The DVD includes demonstrations of playing position, rest and free strokes, thumb and finger combinations, chordal harmonies, base lines and more.
Media and Formats : Kit
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022
R008857
Guitars and Heroes: Mythic Guitars and Legendary Musicians
This resource provides anecdotes of 32 famous guitarists in the music industry and how they used their favourite guitars to create their own unique sounds. Each artist’s story is on one page and includes photographs with descriptions.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 28, 2022
R017980
Hal Leonard Pocket Music Theory: A Comprehensive and Convenient Source for All Musicians
This pocket-sized resource introduces music theory concepts in Western European music. While appropriate for any learner, this resource is perhaps most appropriate for educators who require more background on musical theory concepts.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $7.99 USD
Record posted/updated: October 18, 2021
R008861
Teaching Music Improvisation with Technology
This book explores multiple areas of music technology and offers exercises and activities for students to develop skills in improvisation. The resource draws on theory and influential artists to lay a musical foundation for students. There are many numbered steps and diagrams indicating how to use various software programs. While many of the strategies could be used for any genre of music that employs improvisation, the excerpts and references in the text
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $38.50
Record posted/updated: July 19, 2021
R015443
The Great Arpeggios Book
This resource provides a progressive repertoire of classical fingerstyle exercises and pieces for developing arpeggio playing. The written music is displayed in standard notation as well as tablature.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : See publisher.
Record posted/updated: June 29, 2022
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
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
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
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
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
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
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
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
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
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
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
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
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
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
Record posted/updated: April 18, 2019
R104505
Secondary Arts Education Information Session: November 2021
This PowerPoint presentation provides information about the renewed Arts Education 10, 20, 30; Band 10, 20, 30; Choral 10, 20, 30, Guitar 10, 20, 30 and Studio Art 10, 20, 30 curricula including a general overview, curriculum-specific big ideas, sample inquiry questions and charts displaying 3 years of outcomes at a glance.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
Record posted/updated: November 18, 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
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
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
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
rovervideo
Record posted/updated: January 3, 2022
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
free
canadiancontent
saskatchewancontent
fnmicontent
Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019
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