Social Studies 3
IN3.1
Analyze daily life in a diversity of communities.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Describe characteristics of daily life in communities studied, and compare the ways in which the needs are met by individuals in diverse communities (e.g., housing, tools, work, use of the land, games, education). |
| (b) |
Give examples of how culture is reflected in daily life in various communities, and examine why these cultural elements are important (e.g., language, stories, cultural traditions, religious traditions, recreation, art, architecture, clothing). |
| (c) |
Compare life of a child in the local community to life of a child in one of the communities studied (e.g., family, housing, education, recreation). |
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R072167
Take Action - Make a Difference: A Social Studies Handbook
The authors provide seven action steps for young people to take action in order to make a difference in their local community or in the world. The seven action steps are clearly outlined with real-life examples of young people taking action. Each step includes colour illustrations, photographs and a skill power section that offers guidance in developing a brochure, writing a speech and other projects.
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Book
Price :
$17.32
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R103303
Nipin and the Rocks
Nipin and other children listen to Mosom, an Elder in the community, tell them stories from their ancestors using rocks that were passed down to Mosom over the generations. Nipin admires the rocks and decides to steal them for himself. The longer he keeps the stolen rocks, the more their beautiful appearance deteriorates. Nipin returns the rocks and learns from Mosom that the rocks represent the beauty of the stories that are meant to be shared by all.
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Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R043420
Kamishibai Man
This story tells of an elderly kamishibai man who decides to come out of retirement and perform on the streets once again. Through Say's illustrations and text, Kamishibai Man addresses the lost Japanese art of paper theatre and the rediscovery of the special relationship between a storyteller and his audience. An afterword offers a brief history of kamishibai.
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Book
Price :
$25.50
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053053
Lin Yi's Lantern: A Moon Festival Tale
Lin Yi longs for a red rabbit lantern to celebrate the moon festival. First, he must go the market to make purchases for his family. After memorizing the list and receiving money from his mother, Lin Yi heads to the market. Lin Yi knows that if he bargains well, he will have enough money to get his red rabbit lantern.
At the market, Lin Yi recites his list: Moon cakes, star fruit, rice, yams and peanuts for Uncle Hui. After bargaining for his purchases, Lin Yi discovers that he forgot peanuts for Uncle Hui. He has a decision to make for his final purchase - Lin Yi longs for the red rabbit lantern, but he also knows how much Uncle Hui loves peanuts. A surprise awaits Lin Yi when he arrives at home.
The text includes The Legend of the Moon Fairy as told by Uncle Hui. Also included are directions to make a Chinese lantern and background information on market life in China.
At the market, Lin Yi recites his list: Moon cakes, star fruit, rice, yams and peanuts for Uncle Hui. After bargaining for his purchases, Lin Yi discovers that he forgot peanuts for Uncle Hui. He has a decision to make for his final purchase - Lin Yi longs for the red rabbit lantern, but he also knows how much Uncle Hui loves peanuts. A surprise awaits Lin Yi when he arrives at home.
The text includes The Legend of the Moon Fairy as told by Uncle Hui. Also included are directions to make a Chinese lantern and background information on market life in China.
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Book
Price :
$9.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R070603
Let's Eat!: What Children Eat Around the World
Jamie Oliver introduces Let's Eat! as a means for students to learn about five countries in the world through food. One meal is described from each country as well as a special day in each child's life, such as a festival or mushrooming.
There is one recipe from each country at the end of the book. The students will have fun smelling, touching, tasting and laughing as they try out the recipes.
Included are a table of contents, recipes and a glossary.
There is one recipe from each country at the end of the book. The students will have fun smelling, touching, tasting and laughing as they try out the recipes.
Included are a table of contents, recipes and a glossary.
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Book
Price :
$21.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R103099
Nokomis and I
A young boy accompanies his grandmother on a walk and learns about the interconnectedness of nature and how we must respect and honour the Circle of Life. At the end of their journey, Nokomis selects seven rocks from the stream to explain the teachings of the Seven Grandfathers.
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Book
Price :
$10.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R100877
The Legend of the Caribou Boy: Ekwo dozhìa wegondi
This book is a retelling of a traditional Dene tale about a young boy who is having troubled dreams until he fulfills his destiny - a destiny that is intertwined with the traditions and culture of the Dene people and their relationship to the caribou. An accompanying multimedia CD allows students to hear and see this Dogrib legend in English or Dogrib. A Dogrib pronunciation guide is also included at the end of the book.
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Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R045682
A Day's Work
In this video, Francisco's grandfather arrives from Mexico. Francisco and his grandfather wait in a parking lot hoping to be hired. Ben hires grandfather to work as a day labourer. At the end of the first day, Ben discovers that the job is done all wrong. Grandfather does not accept pay for the job; instead he returns the next day to fix his mistake.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$34.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R053242
A Mother's Earth
This award-winning series, produced in Cree, English and French, uses stop-motion animation to portray life in a fictional northern Saskatchewan community. It focuses on issues and events in the lives of children and their supportive families in this traditional Cree community. The adults guide the children to retain their traditional culture and values while living in the modern world. In this episode, six year old Raven must write a report on identity, describing who she thinks she is. Through talking to many people in the community, 10-year-old Talon reconciles her Cree-Metis identity as a daughter and sister. Cousin T-Bear and brother Talon are asked to help create a sweat lodge and through their hard work they earn their Indian names. Non-Aboriginal students viewing this film will gain a better understanding of Aboriginal identity and traditional practices. T-Bone's father's role at the band office provides a glimpse into First Nations governance and its complex issues.
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Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R072206
Rain Forest
Dr. Nalini Nadkarni studies the rain forest. Students are introduced to the animals and plants that live in the rain forest. The text is divided into sections.
In the first section, Dr. Nadkarni introduces the humid forest floor. In the second section, Dr. Nadkarni prepares to climb towards the rain forest canopy. She discusses the climbers and clingers, gliders and how to get to the top of the canopy. At the top of the canopy, the tallest trees in the world emerge. There are treetop dwellers, a cloud forest and the types of research taking place in the rain forest.
Dr. Nadkarni also discusses human life in the rain forest and adaptations people have made to live in the environment.
In the first section, Dr. Nadkarni introduces the humid forest floor. In the second section, Dr. Nadkarni prepares to climb towards the rain forest canopy. She discusses the climbers and clingers, gliders and how to get to the top of the canopy. At the top of the canopy, the tallest trees in the world emerge. There are treetop dwellers, a cloud forest and the types of research taking place in the rain forest.
Dr. Nadkarni also discusses human life in the rain forest and adaptations people have made to live in the environment.
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Book
Price :
$17.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R102303
My Town Series
Short profiles provide interesting facts about the history, culture, natural resources, environment and/or local services of Saskatchewan towns and cities.
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Battleford
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Bellegarde. A Fransaskois Community
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Bellevue. A Fransaskois Community
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Esterhazy. "Salt of the Earth"
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Estevan
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Fort Qu'Appelle
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Gravelbourg. A Fransaskois Community
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La Ronge
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Maple Creek. "The Old Cowtown"
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Meadow Lake
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Moose Jaw
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Nipawin
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North Battleford
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Prince Albert
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Vonda. A Fransaskois Community
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Willow Bunch
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Wynyard
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Yorkton
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 27, 2018
R072219
Black Bear Pastry and Other Delights
Raised in the city, Kenny visits his grandparents, Helen and Willie, on the farm. Kenny tells Grandma Helen about visiting the carnival and all the candy he managed to eat. This reminds Grandma Helen of a story and black bear pastry.
Inspired by her story, Kenny wants to surprise Grandma Helen. He asks his father, Allan, to stop at a store so he can buy a bear. Allan explains that bears cannot be purchased, but are hunted. The next weekend, Allan, Kenny and Willie go hunting for a bear. They have many adventures as Allan tries to snag a bear so Grandma Helen can make black bear pastry.
Inspired by her story, Kenny wants to surprise Grandma Helen. He asks his father, Allan, to stop at a store so he can buy a bear. Allan explains that bears cannot be purchased, but are hunted. The next weekend, Allan, Kenny and Willie go hunting for a bear. They have many adventures as Allan tries to snag a bear so Grandma Helen can make black bear pastry.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.50
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R012793
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 3: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students investigate the responsibilities of varying levels of government and the scope of influence of their decisions. Students extend their use of maps and globes to represent the Earth and consider why people choose to live and settle where they do. Students begin to learn about the relationship between beliefs, rights and responsibilities. Students consider the impact of culture and diversity on interpretation of current events.
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Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R009299
Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back
In this illustrated book, the turtle’s back is a significant symbol to the Iroquois people that represents the creation of Turtle Island. A closer look will reveal a pattern of thirteen individual segments on his back which represent each moon of the cycle of seasons. There are also twenty-eight platelets which form an edging around the shell which represent the number of days in the moon cycle.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2022
R001154
When We Were Alone
A young girl asks her kókum questions about herself, such as why she wears bright colours, why she grows her hair long, why she spends time with her brother and why she speaks Cree. Her kókum explains that when she went to school far away as a child, she had to wear dark colours, her hair was cut short, she was separated from her brother and she wasn't allowed to speak her home language. This award-winning book is a sensitive, early introduction to some of the tragic effects of residential schools: separation, assimilation and loss of language.
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Book
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
$19.95
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R016332
Shanna's Christmas Pudding
Shanna is excited to be able to help her Kookum make Christmas pudding (la putchin) for the first time. Shanna learns about her family and community traditions and the importance of remembering them. The book contains a short glossary of the new words in the story inside the front cover, along with a recipe for Christmas pudding inside the back cover.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$6.95
Record posted/updated:
February 12, 2019
R104225
Grandmother / Grandfather Icon Book Set 2
A set of 10 colourful board books that introduce key icons of Indigenous cultures, such as traditions and sacred objects.
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Grandfather, Tell Us About Wild Rice
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Eagle Feather
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Totem Pole
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Grandmother, Tell Us About Our Elders
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Four Sacred Medicines
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Star Blanket
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R104226
Grandmother / Grandfather Icon Book Set 3
A set of 10 colourful board books that introduce key icons of Indigenous cultures, such as traditions and sacred objects.
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Sundance
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R104227
Grandmother / Grandfather Tribe Book Set
A set of 10 colourful board books describing important historical aspects of life and culture of different Indigenous peoples.
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Algonquin People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Inuit People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Iroquois People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Ojibwe People of Long Ago
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Grandfather, Tell Us About the Salish People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Haida People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Mi'kmaq People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Métis People of Long Ago
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Grandmother, Tell Us About the Sioux People of Long Ago
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R104228
Métis Book Series
A set of 9 colourful books describing important aspects of traditional Métis lifestyle and culture.
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Mama, What is Métis Beadwork?
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Mama, What is Métis Music and Dance?
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Mama, What is the Métis Sash?
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2021
R101480
Circle of Life Set 4. Single Copy Set
The Circle of Life set contains eight books that present First Nations cultures, traditional knowledge and worldviews. The books are intended to support guided reading at levels N-P. Titles in the set include Grandma Ida’s Garden; Sunday Night Social; The Three Sisters; Weaving Tradition; Wearing Treasures; Dolls, Cobs, and Kernels; The Wisdom Keeper; and Snow Snake. Each of the books has a lesson card with before, during and after reading activities. The teacher support disc contains the electronic book version with audio of each story, an image bank of the illustrations, 8 modifiable blackline masters and three videos to support professional development featuring a First Nations Elder.
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Circle of Life Set 4. Dolls, Cobs, and Kernels (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. Grandma Ida's Garden (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. Snowsnake (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. Sunday Night Social (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. The Three Sisters (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. The Wisdom Keeper (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. Wearing Treasures (6-pack)
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Circle of Life Set 4. Weaving Tradition (6-pack)
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
$91.95
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R100149
The Diamond Willow Walking Stick: A Traditional Métis Story About Generosity: Li kaan di sool. Aen nistwayr di Michif li taan kayaash taanishi aen ishi maykihk
This illustrated storybook captures the remembrances of a Métis elder’s traditional teachings about generosity that he learned from his grandparents while growing up in a Métis community. The stories are written in English and Michif and are recorded in both languages on an audio CD included at the back of the resource.
Media and Formats :
Book
CD/DVD
Price :
$15.00
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R028494
The Caterpillar Woman
Based on a traditional Inuit story, this picture book tells the story of how inner beauty and kindness are transformative.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R102917
Thanks to the Animals
Set in the past, this illustrated book tells the traditional story of a First Nations family's seasonal migration. While relocating, the youngest member is separated from the family and protected from the cold by animals until his father finds him. At the end of the book are some words in the Passamaquoddy language and a QR code to an audio recording of the story in the Passamaquoddy language. There are numerous cultural aspects addressed in this book.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$17.95
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R032173
Traditional Inuit Clothing
In this book, traditional Inuit clothing is described with reference to the animal skins and furs used as well as new technology and fabric that has changed how clothing is produced in modern times.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 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 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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Record posted/updated:
February 13, 2019