Social Studies 9 | Saskatchewan Curriculum

(a)	Explain the influence of worldview on personal choices, decisions, and interactions (e.g., choice of friends, choice of fashion, the significance of education, participation or non-participation in events, choice of pastimes and recreational activities, approaches to nature and ecology, approaches to consumerism).
(b)	Analyse the influence of worldviews upon attitudes toward territorial expansion, colonization, or empire-building in the societies studied, and assess the impact of such activities on the indigenous cultures and peoples.
(c)	Explain how the worldview of Canadian First Nations, including the value placed on harmony and trust, led to the signing of Treaties.
(d)	Judge the influence and impact of worldview on the progress or decline of the societies studied.

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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

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

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.

Media and Formats : Book

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

Media and Formats : Book

Price : $93.50

Record posted/updated: August 24, 2019