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the role of government & responsible citizenship
in grade 5 social studies, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will learn about key characteristics of various indigenous nations and european settler communities prior to 1713, in what would eventually become canada. using primary sources, such as treaties, historical images, and diaries, as well as secondary sources, they will investigate, from a variety of perspectives, relationships within and interactions between these communities as well as the impact of colonialism. they will develop their understanding of how historical events during this time have had an impact on present-day canada. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will also explore the responsibilities of canadian citizens and levels of government. they will continue to develop their ability to examine current issues from various perspectives by investigating a canadian social and/or environmental issue from the point of view of a variety of stakeholders, and they will develop plans of action to address significant social and environmental issues. 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 will also begin to understand the impact of colonialism on contemporary canada. they will continue to develop their mapping, globe, and graphing skills to help them extract, interpret, and analyse information, and they will enhance their understanding of multiple perspectives on both historical and contemporary issues. (ministry of education, the ontario curriculum, social studies grades 1 to 6; history and geography grades 7 and 8, 2018).
this listing provides you with a selection of teaching resources for the grade 5 social studies topics/strands available in the libraries at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 . click on a title to determine its location and availability. additional materials are available. please ask library staff for assistance.
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canadian leaders by "this book is filled with illustrations and photographs, and is written at a level suitable for young canadians to read to themselves. it includes a table of contents and is perfect for curriculum. included are the lives of prime ministers sir john a. macdonald and pierre elliott trudeau, first lay nurse jeanne mance, mohawk chief joseph brant and officer sam steele of the north west mounted police."--pub. desc.
the charter for children series (an introduction to the canadian charter of rights and freedoms) by the idea for the charter for children first emerged when dustin was a student at the faculty of law at mcgill university. he was concerned about the accessibility of information pertaining to our fundamental rights and freedoms. over the course of six years he collaborated with a host of legal professionals from all different backgrounds in order to adapt the heavy language and lessons of the canadian charter of rights and freedoms into a child-friendly format.
the day i became a canadian: a citizenship scrapbook by on a snowy morning, little xiao ling li and her parents are about to take part in a ceremony -- one that will make them canadian citizens. to record the day for her new brother or sister, she decides to keep a scrapbook to treasure the day. the day i became a canadian is not only the story of one special girl and her family, it is a tribute to canada. xiao ling li's scrapbook is a useful resource that is full of information for anyone embarking on the road to becoming a citizen.
environmentalists from our first nations by melina laboucan-massimo -- winona laduke -- clayton thomas-muller -- ben powless -- tom goldtooth -- grace thorpe -- sarah james -- enei begaye and evon peter -- klee benally -- teague allston.
how does the canadian government work? by what is a government? -- government in canada -- parliament -- history of canada's government -- how parliament works -- the head of state -- the head of government -- the house of commons -- the senate -- governments of provinces and territories -- aboriginal governments -- local governments -- other parliaments -- for more information, glossary, and index.
how to build your own country by how to build your own country is an interactive and totally original learning experience that shows kids how to build their very own country from scratch. this book, the only one of its kind, offers children the expertise and advice they'll need to plant their flag in the backyard, in the bedroom or online. kids will be amazed to discover that anyone can do it. nation-building advice is peppered with examples of events that have shaped countries throughout history, teaching young readers about government, elections, geography and global issues. backed up with lots of amazing examples of real micronations - some established or ruled by kids - how to build your own country promises to inspire, entertain and inform young nation-builders. want to build your very own country from scratch? it's easy: step 1: stake out your identity ... with a flag, money and a national anthem. learn how to put your country's name on the map. step 2: run the country ... with a government, constitution, laws and an economy. step 3: meet the neighbors ... and join other nations on the big issues that face the whole world, such as poverty, global warming, security and international aid. how to build your own country is part of citizenkid: a collection of books that inform children about the world and inspire them to be better global citizens.
just a dream by young walter litters and refuses to sort trash for recycling, until he dreams of an overcrowded and polluted future which terrifies him into taking care of the earth.
our rights: how kids are changing the world by this around-the-world tour introduces readers to children who have taken on the role of social activist, fighting for human rights and social justice in countries as diverse as yemen and congo, canada and the united states. ten children receive main profiles, and over a dozen others are featured in smaller sidebars. anita khushwaha fought against gender and class bias in her community in india. emman bagual founded mind your rights to fight child labor in the philippines. zach bonner walked 1,000 miles to raise awareness about homeless children in the united states. a diverse range of other issues is covered, including aboriginal rights, human trafficking and child soldiers, and the full united nations convention on the rights of the child can be found alongside tips for how kids everywhere can make a difference.
piece by piece stories about fitting into canada by this new anthology features stories by some of canada's finest authors who were born in another country and who went through the experience of trying to "fit in." exploring the time and incidents, dating from the shock of first impressions to the author's first stirrings of "becoming canadian" and what that meant to them, the young adult audience is a perfectly tuned readership for this collection. whether the teens were born in canada or not, both the newly arrived and young adults share a powerful desire to fit in, to be accepted. contributors include:
linda granfield (u.s); marina nemat (iran); richard poplak (south africa); eva wiseman (hungary), and more ...
shannen and the dream for a school by it is 2008, and thirteen-year-old shannen and the other 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 at j.r. nakogee elementary are tired of attending class in portables that smell and don't keep out the cold winter air. they make a youtube video describing the poor conditions, and their plea for a decent school attracts attention and support from community leaders and children across the country. inspired, the 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 decide to turn their grade-eight class trip into a visit to ottawa, to speak to the canadian government. once there, shannen speaks passionately to the politicians about the need to give native children the opportunity to succeed. the following summer, shannen is nominated for the international children's peace prize. tragically, shannen was killed in a car crash in 2010, and was not able to see the dream of her school fulfilled. her family, friends and supporters continue to honor her memory as they work for equality for children in native communities everywhere.
we are all born free: the universal declaration of human rights by the universal declaration of human rights was signed on 10th december 1948. it was compiled after world war two to declare and protect the rights of all people from all countries. this beautiful collection, published 60 years on, celebrates each declaration with an illustration by an internationally-renowned artist or illustrator and is the perfect gift for children and adults alike. published in association with amnesty international, with a foreword by david tennant and john boyne. includes art work contributions from axel scheffler, peter sis, satoshi kitamura, alan lee, polly dunbar, jackie morris, debi gliori, chris riddell, catherine and laurence anholt and many more!who's in charge? by
introduces politicians and how laws are made, what hapens in government and how the reader can get involved.
who runs this country, anyway? by an upbeat and humorous approach to canada's government! in this easy-to-read, information-packed book, a comical duo — a student documentary maker and her offbeat sidekick — guide readers through canada's electoral and governing process, from casting a vote in an election to passing a bill in parliament, and all the points in between. finding out about canada's government has never been so much fun! jam-packed with interesting photos, this book is sure to be a hit with young readers.the zany sections that tell kids how to stump an adult will be especially popular! who runs this country, anyway? has a unique approach to describing how canadian government works — who knew that politics could be so much fun! its curriculum focus makes it a must-have for all teachers and 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 — and maybe even some future politicians!
