Power and Authority
Outcomes
PA9.1
Examine concepts of power and authority in the governance of the societies studied.
PA9.2
Analyze the impact of empire-building and territorial expansion on indigenous populations and other groups in the societies studied.
PA9.3
Investigate the roles and responsibilities of members of the societies studied and those of citizens in contemporary Canada.
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R053341
The Aztecs Series
The programs in this video series tell the story of the Aztec Empire that flourished in Central America about 500 years ago and its capital city of Tenochtitlan that is being excavated under the centre of Mexico City. Computer animations show what the city was like and Aztec artifacts, discovered in recent years, give an insight into Aztec art and culture. Viewers explore the remains of Aztec temples.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: November 10, 2021
R054659
Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation
The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, through the Concentus Citizenship Education Foundation, has created a website that provides classroom resources to support the teaching of citizenship competencies from Grades K-12. Lesson plans may either be viewed online or downloaded as PDFs. To access these resources, educators only need to sign up and create an account through the website's Teacher Portal. If teachers experience any difficulties signing up, they are welcome to contact info@concentus.ca for help in creating an account.
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Media and Formats : Website
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 22, 2019
R044397
Peoples of the Ancient World Series
This series of books examines ancient cultures, such as the Indus, Vikings, Celts, African and South American. Each book examines the ancient peoples, their society and structure, trade and commerce, spiritual beliefs and the arts. The ancient peoples provided contributions that continue to affect life today, such as smelting iron.
Each book includes a number of photographs and illustrations, a timeline of the ancient culture, a map and fact boxes. The books contain both imperial and metric measurements, a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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•  Life in Ancient Africa
•  Life in Ancient China
•  Life in Ancient Egypt
•  Life in Ancient Greece
•  Life in Ancient Japan
•  Life in Ancient Mesoamerica
•  Life in Ancient Mesopotamia
•  Life in Ancient Rome
•  Life in Ancient South America
•  Life in the Ancient Indus River Valley
•  Life of the Ancient Celts
•  Life of the Ancient Vikings
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $10.95 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R072162
Teaching About Historical Thinking (Revised ed.)
Teaching about Historical Thinking provides teachers with suggestions to help students understand the six interrelated concepts of historical thinking. The concepts are historical significance, evidence, continuity and change, cause and consequence, historical perspective taking and moral judgement. Specific suggestions allow the teacher to introduce the concepts to students and to apply those concepts to the history curriculum.
The resource includes an exemplar that provides activities for teachers to use the six historical concepts, blackline masters and a table of contents.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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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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Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 2019
R053406
World History. Ancient Civilizations Through the Renaissance. Student Edition
The student book examines the ancient civilizations of early human societies to the Renaissance time period. Each chapter opens with an essential question to guide students as they explore various time periods. Students will learn how geography influenced the development of civilizations, how governments were shaped in early civilizations and the development of complex societies. The student text includes timelines, key terminology, maps and opportunities for critical thinking.
The student book includes a table of contents and a reference section that includes an atlas, an English and Spanish glossary and an index.
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•  World History. Ancient Civilizations Through the Renaissance. Teacher's Edition
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $98.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R054543
Saskatchewan 1905-2005 Guide for Teachers
Developed by the Western Development Museum, this teacher resource offers lesson plans, Saskatchewan fast facts, materials lists and suggested additional resources. There are 25 Saskatchewan themes and 100 lesson plans. Topics contained in the resource include rural electrification, immigration, First Nations and Métis farming and health care. Some of the lessons plans have been translated into French and Cree.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $32.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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.
•  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
R072215
Graphic Nonfiction Biographies Series
This series of graphic nonfiction texts examines individuals who made an impact in history. Each book follows the same format. Every major character is introduced with brief background information, a timeline with a map and a biography. Each book includes a table of contents, a glossary, suggestions for further reading and an index.
•  Christopher Columbus. The Life of a Master Navigator and Explorer
•  Cleopatra. The Life of an Egyptian Queen
•  Richard the Lionheart. The Life of a King and Crusader
•  Spartacus. The Life of a Roman Gladiator
Media and Formats : Book
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: October 11, 2019
R044761
Life in the Middle Ages Series
What was life like in the Middle Ages? Students will explore various occupations, housing, entertainment and societal structures that existed in the Middle Ages. Historic re-enactments and footage of European castles and medieval festivals provide a glimpse of life in medieval time.
•  A History of the Middle Ages
•  Social Structure in the Middle Ages
•  The Doctor
•  The Knight
•  The Merchant
•  The Monk
•  The Noble
•  The Serf
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $959.00 (complete series)
Record posted/updated: October 11, 2019
R072201
The Renaissance World Series
This series of books examines the Renaissance time period. The Renaissance was a period of innovation and change in intellectual thinking. The Renaissance is known for its artistic development, as well as social and political upheaval. Students will learn the role of religion, women and science during the time period.
The books include illustrations, timelines and information boxes. Each book contains both imperial and metric measurements, a table of contents, glossary and an index.
•  Cities and Statecraft in the Renaissance
•  Exploration in the Renaissance
•  Great Ideas of the Renaissance
•  Painting in the Renaissance
•  Religion in the Renaissance
•  Science in the Renaissance
•  The Renaissance in Europe
•  Women in the Renaissance
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R049949
Ballplayers and Bonesetters: One Hundred Ancient Aztec and Maya Jobs You Might Have Adored or Abhorred
Coulter outlines ancient Aztec and Maya cultures. She provides introductory information on the Mesoamerican societies. The formation of the societies and their structure play a role in what jobs people undertook during their life span.
The jobs are divided into sectors, such as city-state jobs, pyramid-temple building jobs and palace jobs. Each job is briefly described and the skills required for that job. For example, an individual could be a porter, who carries heavy packs up the mountains.
The book includes a table of contents, suggestions for further reading and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $16.95
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R040839
The Medieval World Series
This series of books examines the medieval time period. Students will learn how men and women were governed by medieval law. This may have led to imprisonment, torture or death. Medicine was in its infancy during medieval times. Death and disease were commonplace and often the medical treatments were worse than the disease. Songs, myths and legends were a form of entertainment and also a way to teach. Societal status was important during the middle ages. This included duties, behaviours and manners that were expected of all members of society. The differences in clothing between nobles and peasants are highlighted.
Each book includes illustrations, timelines and information boxes. The books contain both imperial and metric measurements, a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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•  Clothing in the Middle Ages
•  Manners and Customs in the Middle Ages
•  Medieval Law and Punishment in the Middle Ages
•  Medieval Medicine and the Plague
•  Medieval Myths, Legends, and Songs
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $10.95 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R102078
Classical Myth: A Treasury of Greek and Roman Legends, Art, and History
Bingham introduces the reader to the world of ancient Greece and the impact of Greek society on Western culture. In addition to being worshiped, the Gods were consulted for both minor problems and victory in battle. Art, artifacts and photographs of the landscape described in the narratives, bring the ancient Greek world to life.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $35.95 US
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R054328
Choose Your Voice: Antisemitism in Canada
Choose Your Voice is an antiracism and antisemitism education program that was originally distributed to all schools across Canada. The kit, consisting of a teacher's guide, DVD and poster, provides activities to help students understand the dangers of hatred and stereotypes, and to find their own voices to combat them.
The components of the kit are available for ordering or download at www.chooseyourvoice.ca
Media and Formats : Book CD/DVD
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R046018
World History. Societies of the Past. Student Text (2nd ed.)
The resource provides students with an in-depth look at human societies - from early hunter-gatherers to ancient societies to the beginnings of modern-day societies (1850 CE). A chronological approach explores social, environmental, political, economic, cultural and technological issues that remain relevant in today's world. Students will understand why societies in the past are studied and the impact those societies still have today. The resource includes illustrations, timelines, maps, questions and stories of everyday people.
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•  World History. Societies of the Past. Teacher's Guide
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $80.00
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R051628
The Middle East
The book is divided into two parts: Chapter 1 looks at the people and places of the Middle East and Chapter 2 examines modern countries. Past civilizations and world empires are discussed. Included are inventions, trade and resources, people, land and climate. The second half of the book looks at sixteen countries in the Middle East today. Each two-page spread includes information on the history of the country and modern times. There is a summary at the end of each chapter and suggestions for further research.
The book includes photographs, maps, a table of contents, references, a glossary and an index.
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $11.50
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R072216
How Canada Became Canada Series
This series examines how Canada became a nation. It begins with first contact between First Nations people and European settlers, and continues to modern, 21st-century Canada. Each book in the series presents a comprehensive overview of the issues and people that shaped Canada's history.
Each book contains illustrations, a glossary, a timeline of events and an index. The first book in the series fully supports the Grade 9 curriculum.
•  Britain's Canada, 1613-1770
•  Canada's Changing Society: 1984-the Present
•  From the Atlantic to the Pacific: Canadian Expansion, 1867-1909
•  Redefining Canada: A Developing Identity, 1960-1984
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $25.12 ea.
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R035464
Teaching Treaties in the Classroom
The Office of the Treaty Commissioner (OTC) has developed a treaty information kit for use in Saskatchewan schools. The kit features educational resource materials that include curriculum supplements, videos and books about the history of treaties. The individual pieces show both First Nations and European perspectives about the treaty relationship. Information on treaty topics range from the precontact history of First Nations people, first contact issues, the relevance of the past to the contemporary situation and what is happening within the present treaty relationship.
The OTC provides inservice training for teachers in use of the kit.
The kit was provided to every school in the province.
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Media and Formats : Kit
Price : $350.00
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
R054405
Pathways. Civilizations Through Time. Student Text (2nd ed.)
This resource provides primary sources, illustrations, and maps to encourage exploration of the history of several civilizations. Included are chapters organized chronologically from AD 500 to AD 1700 that focus on European, Islamic, Chinese, Japanese, Indian and African societies at varied points in history. The book offers a table of contents, an index, a phonetic glossary, a timeline, chapter outcomes and activities, sidebar definitions and numerous text boxes.
•  Pathways. Civilizations Through Time. SK Interactive Teacher eGuide
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $96.87
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R100772
Understanding Power and Privilege Through Anti-Oppression: Global Citizenship Education. Module 2
This module aims to address power and privilege within the context of working within and between complex global issues that humans are facing today, such as: charity, justice, solidarity, power and privilege, anti-oppression, anti-racism, decolonization, the root causes of poverty and environmental sustainability.
Media and Formats : Document
Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: January 3, 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). 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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Price : Free
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Record posted/updated: February 13, 2019