R072242
The authors provide practical social studies strategies for the classroom. Organized alphabetically, there are 10 overarching and 40 specific teaching and learning strategies to enhance student learning. In this updated edition, all previously existing strategies have been revised and each strategy now also includes an assessment rubric and ideas for differentiation. The Applications and Ideas section includes classroom implementation ideas, while the References and Resources feature highlights additional readings and information to support each strategy.
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August 15, 2020
R072233
The website contains case studies profiling Aboriginal organizations, communities, park agencies, First Nations and other stakeholders that have influenced the conservation of biodiversity and cultural heritage.
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January 6, 2026
R101122
The Agriculture in the Classroom website offers a wide variety of resources related to agriculture and the environment for teachers and students from Kindergarten to grade 12. Resources can be filtered by type (activity, book, kit, lesson plan, unit plan, poster, map, video, etc.), by subject (arts, career exploration, language arts, health, math, practical and applied arts, science and social studies), by grade, by province and by topic.
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December 6, 2022
R104955
The Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan website offers a wide variety of resources related to agriculture and the environment for teachers and students from Kindergarten to grade 12. Resources can be filtered by type (activity, book, kit, lesson plan, unit plan, poster, map, video, etc.), by subject (arts, career exploration, language arts, health, math, practical and applied arts, science and social studies), by grade, by province and by topic. Some of the featured resources include Kareero, a tool that helps students explore careers in agriculture, The Food Security Budget Game, which helps students learn about local and global food security, and the Foundations of Saskatchewan Agriculture series, which helps students explore the various agricultural products of Saskatchewan.
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December 6, 2022
R052964
This video examines the salmon industry. The Heiltsuk and Nuxalk First Nations communities consider themselves "The Salmon People." Salmon provides sustenance, income and ceremonial use. This way of life is threatened by salmon farming and logging practices. Large international corporations set up salmon farms without consulting the First Nations. Both the Heiltsuk and Nuxalk have protested salmon farming and the clear-cut logging practices taking place in ancestral territories.
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January 6, 2026
R072228
CBC Archives is a collection of digital events that are indexed according to category and searchable by topic. A "For Teachers" section contains activities by grade level.
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January 6, 2026
R048661
This atlas includes detailed thematic maps about Canada's geology, landforms, climate, vegetation, resources, demographics, migration, language groups, political divisions and historic movement. Provincial maps are also included. Maps of other countries and regions present political boundaries, physical features and thematic information related to climate and population.
The atlas includes world maps and charts on topics such as landforms, vegetation, resources, population, religion, language and the economy. This edition incorporates the 2006 Canadian Census statistics together with new content, including remote sensing, climate change and satellite imagery.
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July 8, 2024
R054328
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
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July 8, 2024
R072226
Classroom Connections offers online resources to initiate positive social change in today's youth. The website contains a number of free print resources that educators may either order or download.
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January 6, 2026
R053345
This series contains critical challenges and suggested activities for teachers to use in developing critical thinking skills with students. Reproducible blackline masters and assessment rubrics complement the activities.
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January 6, 2026
R050646
This resource explores cultures from around the world and helps students understand the role that culture plays in our lives. Topics discussed in the text include: Environment and Culture, Elements of Culture and Expressions of Culture.
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August 27, 2020
R053346
Eleanor Roosevelt chaired a committee that determined rights for every citizen in every country. Since 1948, these rights declare that every human is entitled to freedom, fair government, freedom to come and go and to associate with others and the right to free expression.
In the foreword, Mary Robinson writes about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, what it means and how we struggle to achieve true freedom for all people. She reminds us that change does not occur by reading a book; rather, action is required.
The rights in the book are accompanied by photographs. Youth are encouraged to write a poem, short essay or paragraph describing what the right means to them. The book includes an index and the full Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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July 8, 2024
R055109
Exploring Humanitarian Law provides teachers with the resources to introduce students to the basic principles of international humanitarian law (IHL). The materials in the kit explain how IHL aims to protect life and human dignity during armed conflict and to prevent and reduce the suffering and devastation caused by war. The five modules examine: The Humanitarian Perspective, Limits in Armed Conflict, The Law in Action, Dealing with Violations and Responding to the Consequences of Armed Conflict.
The kit contains 12 booklets and 1 DVD.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101814
Feeding a Growing World is a multimedia resource designed to complement the November 6, 2014 event: Agriculture in the Classroom Presents: Exploring Saskatchewan's Role in Global Food Security with Craig Keilburger. Using an inquiry approach, this resource supports students as they investigate the question: How might Saskatchewan agriculture contribute to global food security for 9 billion people? The resource consists of a teacher's manual (including lesson plans, outcomes, assessments, and student handouts); a four-part video; a SMART board interactive game; a student slideshow to assist in the inquiry process; and information sheets on six branches of study.
An information package for the event, including further information about the components of Feeding a Growing World, as well as the learning outcomes for the resource are both available for download.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R054578
This video series introduces students to the history of our continent. Using a range of techniques from 3-D animations to filming from a helicopter, the changes in Canada's geology are uncovered.
A teacher's guide is available.
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July 8, 2024
R037758
This website contains information on Canada's role in international development, trade and supporting human rights globally.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R053349
After completing university, David Morley did not know what his next step would be in his life. A friend approached Morley to join the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)/Doctors without Borders.
This book outlines the history of the organization, its philosophy, and how the organization is able to speak out against injustices to human beings, without fear of reprisal. The MSF go into areas of conflict and into areas hit by catastrophic natural events, such as the tsunami in Asia. Excerpts from Morley's journal provide a glimpse into the struggles the MSF encounter while they provide assistance. Black-and-white photographs supplement the text.
A table of contents and an index are included.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R046290
This video invites readers to imagine the world as a village of 100 people. It compares the villagers using quantitative data on their religion, language, nationality, population growth and access to resources. The statistics challenge the viewer to analyze the numerical comparisons and relate the findings to a more global perspective. The video is adapted from the book by David J. Smith and invites students to learn about our global village.
Record posted/updated:
July 1, 2020
R053719
This resource invites readers to imagine the world as a village of 100 people. Each two-page spread compares the villagers using quantitative data on their religion, language, nationality, population growth and access to resources. The statistics challenge the reader to analyze the numerical comparisons and relate the findings to a more global perspective. This resource includes activities, thought-provoking questions and sources for the calculations.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R052623
Using high definition video footage, animated maps and graphics, "Let's Talk Geography: 55 Geographical Terms (Every Kid Should Know)" provides students with a fun and visual way to learn about landforms, bodies of water and places all over the world. This program takes viewers around the world to show different kinds of mountains and valleys and shows how they're formed. The program talks about climates and shows and discusses the differences between deserts, the polar regions, forests and grasslands. This live-action program combines photography, animated maps and graphics to help viewers learn, recognize and identify 55 geographical formations, landforms and bodies of water.
Record posted/updated:
August 27, 2020
R072227
The National Film Board of Canada has a number of documentaries and DVD programs available online. The films are searchable by genre, title, decade or keyword. Access to the NFB's CAMPUS is available free of charge through the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education's ROVER streaming video service.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R049742
Water not only replenishes the human body, it provides habitat for freshwater and saltwater life forms, as well as a source of energy. Water available for human consumption is threatened by pollution, overuse and is not evenly distributed throughout the world. For some, it is a daily struggle to find water to drink. Scientific research on water indicates the effect of global warming and the ability to grow food and to create solutions for the world's water needs.
This book includes a number of photographs, a watershed map, a timeline of water-related milestones, an illustration of the water cycle and graphs. Both Imperial and Metric measurements are included.
Included in the book is a table of contents, a glossary, suggestions for further reading and an index.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053357
First released as the Nystrom Canadian Desk Atlas, this revised edition presents a detailed depiction of Canada and the world. Information is presented through political, physical and thematic maps. Photographs, charts, tables and statistics complement the maps. The tables provide information about countries allowing for comparisons to be made.
An index is included.
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Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R072229
The OTC provides a number of resources for educator use and offers workshops on teaching treaties in the classroom.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R072230
Ombudsman Saskatchewan contains a number of resources for teachers, including the history of ombudsmen and frequently asked questions by students.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R049290
Through the voices of young people who have made a difference, the youth in this book work to promote world peace. The storytellers in the book come from different parts of the world and an event in each their lives has caused them to become activists. Each story includes photographs, illustrations, fact boxes, Did You Know sections and a poem about peace.
Included in the book is the story of Craig Kielburger, who was 12 when he formed Free the Children.
Record posted/updated:
January 16, 2025
R050867
This book will help students to explore where water comes from and how it is used by children living in Peru, Mauritania, United States, Ethiopia, Tajikistan and Bangladesh. The author also invites students to discuss the ways different countries and cultures value water.
The book includes photographs, a table of contents, a glossary and brief facts about the countries.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R072122
This video discusses the Karen people and their struggle for survival in Burma. Over one million Karen villagers fight to stay alive inside Burma. Filmmaker Matt Blauer illegally crosses the border seven times as he assists aid workers. He interviews a nurse who is devoted to helping escapees following the death of her parents. Blauer also interview a pastor/cameraman, who documents human rights abuses. There are subtitles for when the Karen language is spoken.
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Video
$24.95 USD (For a DVD copy)
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2021
R072231
The PLEA website contains general legal information, a number of free publications and resources for teachers and youth.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R054543
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.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R072232
There is information on the human rights code, policies and publications to support educators in the classroom.
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R101663
This series of eight videos presents the personal stories of 17 Saskatchewan residents who served during the World War II.
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Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R035464
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.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R052504
The Chinese people used the resources around them to improve their lives. Travel and trade were facilitated with the development of the paddleboat. The dragon-spine water lift allowed the Chinese to move water from the river to a field or reservoir. The Chinese were among the first to invent processes for working with metal. Health and healing practices, such as inoculations, are believed to be used as early as the 10th century CE.
The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R055496
The Inuit survived harsh living conditions for hundreds of years without modern conveniences. The authors highlight some of the technologies that the Inuit used to survive in the north. Some of these technologies are used today with a modern twist, such as the kayak and snow goggles.
The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R034414
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.
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R051628
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.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R051844
This video series describes how children around the world live. Over one billion children live in poverty and in conditions that are very different from those in Canada. The young people in the programs face issues such as pollution, water shortage, exploitation and unusual marriage customs. A teacher's guide for the series is available.
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CD/DVD
Video
$510.00 (Full series)
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2021
R051838
Three families, from different regions and social backgrounds, provide insight into life in India. The first, small farmers are farmers near Pondichery. The second family are Muslims in Kanpur, the third family live in Mumbai. India is a country of varying contrasts - poverty, wealth, class systems and traditions and new technologies. Students will observe life as each family provides for their daily needs.
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November 22, 2018
R051839
Three families, from different regions and social backgrounds, provide insight into life in Japan. The first family lives in Fujinomiya and the father is employed in the automobile industry. The second family are farmers, residing in northern Japan, where some of the country's finest rice is grown. The last family lives "the good life" in Fukuoka. Post-war Japan was based on growth, employment, social advancement and technological innovation. Japan has lost some of its international influence to other Asian countries, such as China. Approximately 30 years ago, there was very little difference between economic classes, now cracks are starting to appear. The three families reveal what it means to maintain their standard of living.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R051840
Three families, from different regions and social backgrounds, provide insight into life in South Africa. Apartheid ended in 1994 with the first democratic election with people of all races able to vote. Post-apartheid creates a sense of optimism for the country. In reality, many people still experience poverty, violence, AIDS and unemployment. The Mtakati family benefits from the affirmative action measures. The Maxhegwana family resides in a shantytown and struggles to make ends meet.
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054646
Explorers used trade as a way to explore new places and to buy and sell goods. When explorers returned from their travels, they brought back stories of different lands and new goods. This series of books highlights four items of trade. Each book includes key concepts, photographs, sketches, maps and a suggested activity for further research and writing. A table of contents, a glossary and an index are included.
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Record posted/updated:
November 7, 2019
R045970
In Bangalore, India, thousands of children work in unsafe conditions. This program tells the story of Akbar Ameerjhan, a young man who leads the Bangalore children's union, Yelenakshatra (Young Stars). The program descibes how India's working children are speaking out to improve working conditions and to improve their lives.
A study guide is included.
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024