Social Studies 4
RW4.2
Investigate the importance of agriculture to the economy and culture of Saskatchewan.
Indicators for this outcome
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Identify and locate various types of farms in Saskatchewan. |
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Research production practices of various types of crop and livestock farms. |
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Identify various farm stewardship practices (e.g., how farmers care for the land, animals, water supply, natural vegetation, and air quality). |
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Compile an inventory of Saskatchewan agricultural food and by-products. |
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Identify agricultural products used in daily life in Saskatchewan. |
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Trace the steps of a food product from the farm to the plates of consumers, and identify the various careers that contribute to this process in the agriculture and food processing industries. |
| (g) |
Analyze the significance of Saskatchewan agricultural commodity exports to the province. |
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R100647
Saskatchewan Social Studies 4. Student Text
Saskatchewan Social Studies 4 has been custom published for Saskatchewan and has been developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. At the beginning of each unit, the Essential Question box sets the focus for the unit. The book provides opportunities for hands-on learning and engages students with My Story, Closer Look, and Making a Difference, and Looking Back activities.
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Saskatchewan Social Studies 4. Teacher Resource with DVD
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$85.31
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R100307
Hands-On Social Studies Grade 4. Saskatchewan Edition
This resource contains classroom activities grouped into units that support the four goals of the Saskatchewan curriculum: Interactions and Interdependence, Dynamic Relationships, Power and Authority, and Resources and Wealth. Each unit begins with planning tips for the teacher, a list of the outcomes that are supported through the activities, reproducible student materials and assessment ideas. Background information for the teacher is also included at the beginning of each activity, along with guided inquiry questions for students.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$125.00
Record posted/updated:
September 17, 2019
R054225
Agriculture. The Heart of Saskatchewan's Past, Present, and Future
This resource includes 21 downloadable lesson plans, student activities and teacher and student informational handouts.
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Lesson 1 - What is Farming?
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Lesson 10 - Wheat & the Settlement of Canada
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Lesson 11 - Grains of Saskatchewan
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Lesson 12 - Saskatchewan Grain Elevators
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Lesson 13 - Early Tools of Agriculture
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Lesson 14 - The Farm Equipment Explosion
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Lesson 15 - Types of Farms in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 16 - Saskatchewan's Agricultural Economy
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Lesson 17 - Stewardship: The Responsibility for Taking Good Care of the Resources Entrusted to Us
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Lesson 18 - Agricultural Stewardship
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Lesson 19 - A Visit to a Saskatchewan Grain Elevator
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Lesson 2 - Agriculture in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 20 - A Day in the Life of a Saskatchewan Farmer
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Lesson 21 - Where in the World?
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Lesson 3 - Geography of Saskatchewan
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Lesson 4 - First Nations Agriculture in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 5 - Métis Agriculture in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 6 - The Settlers of Saskatchewan
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Lesson 7 - Early European Agriculture in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 8 - Home Sweet Home: Settlements in Saskatchewan
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Lesson 9 - Early Beginnings of Wheat
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 16, 2019