This teacher resource offers a detailed introduction to the program, which includes its guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the social studies skills that grade 4 students use and develop, and a classroom assessment plan complete with record-keeping templates and connections to the Achievement Levels outlined in the WNCP Social Studies Curriculum. The guide has three instructional units: * Unit 1: Geography of Canada * Unit 2: Living in Canada * Unit 3: Life in Canada's North Each unit is divided into lessons that focus on specific curricular outcomes. Each lesson…mehr
This teacher resource offers a detailed introduction to the program, which includes its guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the social studies skills that grade 4 students use and develop, and a classroom assessment plan complete with record-keeping templates and connections to the Achievement Levels outlined in the WNCP Social Studies Curriculum. The guide has three instructional units: * Unit 1: Geography of Canada * Unit 2: Living in Canada * Unit 3: Life in Canada's North Each unit is divided into lessons that focus on specific curricular outcomes. Each lesson has: * materials lists * activity descriptions * questioning techniques * activity centre and extension ideas * assessment suggestions * activity sheets and visuals
Jennifer E. Lawson, PhD, is the creator of the Hands-On books published by Portage & Main Press. As senior writer and editor for the series, she has contributed to more than 50 publications for teachers and students. Jennifer provides professional development workshops for educators locally, nationally, and virtually, and is a Workplace Wellness Advisor. Her most recent book is a collective effort called Teacher, Take Care: A Guide to Well-Being and Workplace Wellness for Educators. She is also one of the founders of Mission to Mexico, an organization that supports schools in some of the most impoverished communities in Puerto Vallarta. Throughout her extensive career in education, Jennifer has worked as a classroom teacher, resource and special education teacher, consultant, principal, university instructor, and school trustee. She lives with her family in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Introduction to Hands-On Social Studies 1 * Program Introduction 1 * What Is Social Studies? 1 * Topics of Study in the Hands-On Social Studies Program 1 * Program Principles 2 * Program Implementation 2 * Classroom Environment 3 * Planning Units (Time Lines) 3 * Classroom Management 4 * Social Studies Skills: Guidelines for Teachers 4 * Assessment Plan 7 * The Hands-On Social Studies Assessment Plan 7 * Assessment Sheets 9 Unit 1: Geography of Canada 19 * Books for Children 20 * Videos for Children 20 * Web Sites 21 * Introduction 22 * 1 Ongoing Activities 23 * 2 Where in the World Is Canada? 28 * 3 Starting With What We Know 31 * 4 Latitude and Longitude 33 * 5 Canada’s Geographic Regions 37 * 6 Canada’s Provinces and Territories 46 * 7 Researching Canada’s * Provinces and Territories 55 * 8 Culminating Activities 61 * References for Teachers 63 Unit 2: Living in Canada 65 * Books for Children 66 * Videos for Children 66 * Web Sites 67 * Introduction 68 * 1 Ongoing Activities 69 * 2 Introduction to Government 72 * 3 Levels of Government 75 * 4 Government Buildings 81 * 5 Forming a Government 85 * 6 Current Canadian Politicians 88 * 7 Rights and Responsibilities of Canadians 91 * 8 Canada’s Official Symbols 99 * 9 Canada’s Flag and National Anthem 105 * 10 Provincial and Territorial Symbols 113 * 11 A Canadian Calendar 116 * References for Teachers 118 Unit 3: Life in Canada’s North 119 * Books for Children 120 * Web Sites 121 * Introduction 122 * 1 Canada’s Territories 123 * 2 The Arctic 126 * 3 Using Literature to Learn About the Arctic 129 * 4 Introducing Nunavut 131 * 5 Nunavut’s Land and Natural Resources 137 * 6 Animals in Nunavut 141 * 7 The Inuit People 147 * 8 Inuit People: Then and Now 149 * 9 Clothing 154 * 10 Homes 160 * 11 Food 165 * 12 Jobs and Recreation 170 * 13 Transportation 173 * 14 Celebrations in Nunavut 178 * 15 Inuit Contributions to Canada 181 * References for Teachers 184
Introduction to Hands-On Social Studies 1 * Program Introduction 1 * What Is Social Studies? 1 * Topics of Study in the Hands-On Social Studies Program 1 * Program Principles 2 * Program Implementation 2 * Classroom Environment 3 * Planning Units (Time Lines) 3 * Classroom Management 4 * Social Studies Skills: Guidelines for Teachers 4 * Assessment Plan 7 * The Hands-On Social Studies Assessment Plan 7 * Assessment Sheets 9 Unit 1: Geography of Canada 19 * Books for Children 20 * Videos for Children 20 * Web Sites 21 * Introduction 22 * 1 Ongoing Activities 23 * 2 Where in the World Is Canada? 28 * 3 Starting With What We Know 31 * 4 Latitude and Longitude 33 * 5 Canada’s Geographic Regions 37 * 6 Canada’s Provinces and Territories 46 * 7 Researching Canada’s * Provinces and Territories 55 * 8 Culminating Activities 61 * References for Teachers 63 Unit 2: Living in Canada 65 * Books for Children 66 * Videos for Children 66 * Web Sites 67 * Introduction 68 * 1 Ongoing Activities 69 * 2 Introduction to Government 72 * 3 Levels of Government 75 * 4 Government Buildings 81 * 5 Forming a Government 85 * 6 Current Canadian Politicians 88 * 7 Rights and Responsibilities of Canadians 91 * 8 Canada’s Official Symbols 99 * 9 Canada’s Flag and National Anthem 105 * 10 Provincial and Territorial Symbols 113 * 11 A Canadian Calendar 116 * References for Teachers 118 Unit 3: Life in Canada’s North 119 * Books for Children 120 * Web Sites 121 * Introduction 122 * 1 Canada’s Territories 123 * 2 The Arctic 126 * 3 Using Literature to Learn About the Arctic 129 * 4 Introducing Nunavut 131 * 5 Nunavut’s Land and Natural Resources 137 * 6 Animals in Nunavut 141 * 7 The Inuit People 147 * 8 Inuit People: Then and Now 149 * 9 Clothing 154 * 10 Homes 160 * 11 Food 165 * 12 Jobs and Recreation 170 * 13 Transportation 173 * 14 Celebrations in Nunavut 178 * 15 Inuit Contributions to Canada 181 * References for Teachers 184
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