Social Studies 9 | Saskatchewan Curriculum

Compare the factors that shape worldviews in a society, including time and place, culture, language, religion, gender identity, socio-economic situation, and education.

Indicators for this outcome

(a)	Explore personal student beliefs about some contemporary issues or problems (e.g., making friends; the role of technology in daily life; affordable housing; intergenerational families; global warming; post-secondary education; participating in religious or cultural ceremonies; designer clothing; healthy food choices; drinking and driving; violence).
(b)	Define the concept of worldview.
(c)	Hypothesize about the reasons underlying the similarities and differences between the worldview of one individual and that of another person.
(d)	Construct a comparison of the worldviews of the societies studied.
(e)	Determine reasons for the similarities and differences between the worldviews of two societies studied.
(f)	Illustrate the similarities and differences between a personal modern worldview and that of a society studied, and speculate why these similarities and differences occur.

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Resources

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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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019

R034414

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

R019213

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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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019

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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Record posted/updated: April 18, 2019

R042681

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.

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Price : $49.95

Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024

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.

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• Our Worldviews. Multimedia CD: Explore, Understand, Connect

• Our Worldviews. Teaching Resource: Explore, Understand, Connect

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Price : $93.50

Record posted/updated: August 24, 2019

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).

Content includes:

Gender and Sexual Diversity
First Nations and Métis Ways of Knowing
Assumptions, Privilege and Oppression
Comprehensive School Community Health (CSCH)
CSCH Approach to Creating Inclusive Schools

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Record posted/updated: December 10, 2025