Social Studies 4
RW4.1
Analyze the strategies Saskatchewan people have developed to meet the challenges presented by the natural environment.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
List the challenges and opportunities climate presents for residents of Saskatchewan. |
| (b) |
Determine safety measures necessary for living in the Saskatchewan climate (e.g., clothing; safety package for vehicle; never leave vehicle when stranded in winter; checking highway hotline; not licking frozen metal). |
| (c) |
Retell the stories of Elders, traditional knowledge keepers, and senior citizens about surviving weather extremes (e.g., drought, cold, blizzards, tornadoes, extreme heat). |
| (d) |
Collect the natural weather forecasting techniques of Elders, traditional knowledge keepers, senior citizens, and others with local knowledge. |
| (e) |
Represent the traditions and practices Saskatchewan people developed when faced with isolation, including First Nations practices adopted by Europeans. |
| (f) |
Research past and present technologies used to withstand the Saskatchewan climate. |
| (g) |
Investigate the technological evolution of farming practices in Saskatchewan, including crop variety development, pesticide and herbicide use, and soil and water conservation. |
| (h) |
Graph the typical energy consumption in Saskatchewan for an average year, and investigate energy efficient technologies being developed in Saskatchewan. |
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R102111
Honouring the Buffalo: A Plains Cree Legend
This story, told in both English and Cree, describes how early First Nations people relied on the buffalo for food, clothing, shelter, hunting tools and other necessities of life. The narrator explains how the buffalo is honoured for its sacrifice. Pictures of items made from the buffalo, facts about the buffalo and questions to enrich the use of the text are included at the end of the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
May 27, 2024
R100647
Saskatchewan Social Studies 4. Student Text
Saskatchewan Social Studies 4 has been custom published for Saskatchewan and has been developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. At the beginning of each unit, the Essential Question box sets the focus for the unit. The book provides opportunities for hands-on learning and engages students with My Story, Closer Look, and Making a Difference, and Looking Back activities.
- Saskatchewan Social Studies 4. Teacher Resource with DVD
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$85.31
Record posted/updated:
August 15, 2020
R012416
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 4: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students will extend their exploration of rules and societal order to the workings of the various governing systems in Saskatchewan, including First Nations and Métis governance and provincial governance structures. Students will begin to understand the impact of the differing levels of government and understand the connections between varying levels of responsibility.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 25, 2019
R100307
Hands-On Social Studies Grade 4. Saskatchewan Edition
This resource contains classroom activities grouped into units that support the four goals of the Saskatchewan curriculum: Interactions and Interdependence, Dynamic Relationships, Power and Authority, and Resources and Wealth. Each unit begins with planning tips for the teacher, a list of the outcomes that are supported through the activities, reproducible student materials and assessment ideas. Background information for the teacher is also included at the beginning of each activity, along with guided inquiry questions for students.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$125.00
Record posted/updated:
January 15, 2025
R050687
A Native American Thought of It: Amazing Inventions and Innovations
First Nations people relied on their ingenuity to use the available resources around them. This resulted in many developments that made life easier for the communities. For example, the Iroquois were skilled at growing and harvesting food and the Sioux and Comanche developed camouflage and decoys to make catching animals easier.
The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index. American and Canadian First Nations contributions are discussed in the book.
The book includes photographs, illustrations, a table of contents, a note on the symbols used in the book and an index. American and Canadian First Nations contributions are discussed in the book.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.95
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R053242
A Mother's Earth
This award-winning series, produced in Cree, English and French, uses stop-motion animation to portray life in a fictional northern Saskatchewan community. It focuses on issues and events in the lives of children and their supportive families in this traditional Cree community. The adults guide the children to retain their traditional culture and values while living in the modern world. In this episode, six year old Raven must write a report on identity, describing who she thinks she is. Through talking to many people in the community, 10-year-old Talon reconciles her Cree-Metis identity as a daughter and sister. Cousin T-Bear and brother Talon are asked to help create a sweat lodge and through their hard work they earn their Indian names. Non-Aboriginal students viewing this film will gain a better understanding of Aboriginal identity and traditional practices. T-Bone's father's role at the band office provides a glimpse into First Nations governance and its complex issues.
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Links :
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R102879
How We Lived with Other People
Curated by Alberta's Glenbow Museum, this website presents text, diagrams and photographs that explain what life was like for First Nations peoples before and after treaty. The website specifically focuses on the Blackfoot First Nation, but the correlations to the experiences of Saskatchewan First Nations are valuable.
Links :
Website
Media and Formats :
Website
Topic :
Truth and Reconciliation
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 15, 2019
R054225
Agriculture. The Heart of Saskatchewan's Past, Present, and Future
This resource includes 21 downloadable lesson plans, student activities and teacher and student informational handouts.
- Lesson 1 - What is Farming?
- Lesson 10 - Wheat & the Settlement of Canada
- Lesson 11 - Grains of Saskatchewan
- Lesson 12 - Saskatchewan Grain Elevators
- Lesson 13 - Early Tools of Agriculture
- Lesson 14 - The Farm Equipment Explosion
- Lesson 15 - Types of Farms in Saskatchewan
- Lesson 16 - Saskatchewan's Agricultural Economy
- Lesson 17 - Stewardship: The Responsibility for Taking Good Care of the Resources Entrusted to Us
- Lesson 18 - Agricultural Stewardship
- Lesson 19 - A Visit to a Saskatchewan Grain Elevator
- Lesson 2 - Agriculture in Saskatchewan
- Lesson 20 - A Day in the Life of a Saskatchewan Farmer
- Lesson 21 - Where in the World?
- Lesson 3 - Geography of Saskatchewan
- Lesson 4 - First Nations Agriculture in Saskatchewan
- Lesson 5 - Métis Agriculture in Saskatchewan
- Lesson 6 - The Settlers of Saskatchewan
- Lesson 7 - Early European Agriculture in Saskatchewan
- Lesson 8 - Home Sweet Home: Settlements in Saskatchewan
- Lesson 9 - Early Beginnings of Wheat
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
February 16, 2019
R046591
Under One Sun Grade 4. Complete Classroom Set
This set includes six copies each of six pamphlets and one print teacher's resource. The reading levels range from N-S. The topics address various aspects of treaty such as treaty symbols, making treaties, Treaty Days, the fairness of numbered treaties and residential schools.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 10, 2022