Approved for: British Columbia - Grade 1 to 5
Approved for: Nova ScotiaMy World, An Elementary Atlas, a new educational resource by author Ethel Johnston, Geography Specialist and Consultant with the Toronto District School Board, is geared specifically to primary students.
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Approved for: Ontario - Grade 3: Heritage and Citizenship StrandEarly Settlers presents Upper Canada’s past through text, engaging stories, and activities. In this resource, one of the many features is Legacy, which describes the contributions of Aboriginal peoples and early settlers in Upper Canada.
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Suitable for : Ontario - Grade 3: Canada and World Connections StrandUrban and Rural Communities enables students to discover the distinguishing features of urban and rural communities and to understand how human needs are met through the interdependence of the environment and the community. The resource provides opportunities for comparisons between urban and rural areas with regards to land use, natural resources, transportation, and buildings and structures.
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Approved for: Ontario - Grade 4: Heritage and Citizenship StrandMedieval Times presents the wide range of lifestyles in the Middle Ages. Students discover how peasants and tradespeople lived in typical medieval villages. They learn about life in the manor and the lifestyle of the nobility and other residents of the manor, as well as the role of leaders and courtiers. Students also learn about the importance of religions, particularly Christianity and Islam. The Legacy feature connects ideas and technology from the past to present day. The Elsewhere feature provides an overview of life in other parts of the world during medieval times.
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Approved for: Ontario - Grade 4: Canada and World Connections Strand
Approved for: Alberta - Grade 5
Approved for: Sakatchewan - Grade 5
Approved for: Manitoba - Grade 5 Suitable for: British Columbia - Grade 5Our Country Canada 2nd Edition is a study of the major physical and political regions of Canada.
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Approved for: Ontario - Grade 5: Heritage and Citizenship Strand Suitable for: Alberta - Grade 6 Suitable for: British Columbia - Grade 7 Suitable for: Manitoba - Grade 8Early Civilizations provides a model for learning about and comparing civilizations.
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Approved for: Ontario - Grade 5: Canada and World Connections Strand Approved for: Manitoba - Grade 5Faces of Government clearly examines the role of the federal government and the interactions between the different levels of government in Canada.
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Suitable for: Ontario - Grade 5 (supplement to Early Civilization) Suitable for: British Columbia - Grade 7Ancient Egypt focuses on the economic, social, and political life in Ancient Egypt.
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Approved for: Ontario - Grade 11: Global and Regional Perspective, Open Approved for: Alberta - Grade 12: Social 33, Topic B Approved for: British Columbia - Grade 12Stories of the Century is world history about the whole world! It offers an easyto-read, comprehensive history written in narrative and news-type format.
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Suitable for: Ontario - Grade 7 (history)Their Stories, Our History student resources help students develop their literacy skills in reading, writing, and oral communication. They also encourage students to become historically literate, with strategies to read and evaluate primary resources, as well as other essential history skills.
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Suitable for: Ontario - Grade 8 (history)Their Stories, Our History student resources help students develop their literacy skills in reading, writing, and oral communication. They also encourage students to become historically literate, with strategies to read and evaluate primary resources, as well as other essential history skills.
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Approved for: Alberta - Grade 10The Aboriginal Studies textbooks were written from an Aboriginal perspective to fit the Alberta Aboriginal Studies 10, 20, and 30 Programs of Study. These resources were reviewed by Elders from across Alberta. The Aboriginal Studies textbooks are also an excellent supplement resource for any school, library, or teacher reference centre.
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Approved for: Alberta - Grade 11The Aboriginal Studies textbooks were written from an Aboriginal perspective to fit the Alberta Aboriginal Studies 10, 20, and 30 Programs of Study. These resources were reviewed by Elders from across Alberta. The Aboriginal Studies textbooks are also an excellent supplement resource for any school, library, or teacher reference centre.
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Approved for: Alberta - Grade 12The Aboriginal Studies textbooks were written from an Aboriginal perspective to fit the Alberta Aboriginal Studies 10, 20, and 30 Programs of Study. These resources were reviewed by Elders from across Alberta. The Aboriginal Studies textbooks are also an excellent supplement resource for any school, library, or teacher reference centre.
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