Hands-On Social Studies for Manitoba, Grade 4

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.

• Introduction to Hands-On Social Studies 1Program Introduction 1What Is Social Studies? 1Topics of Study in the Hands-On Social Studies Program 1Program Principles 2Program Implementation 2Classroom Environment 3Planning Units (Time Lines) 3Classroom Management 4Social Studies Skills: Guidelines for Teachers 4Assessment Plan 7The Hands-On Social Studies Assessment Plan 7Assessment Sheets 9Unit 1: Geography of Canada 19Books for Children 20Videos for Children 20Web Sites 21Introduction 221 Ongoing Activities 232 Where in the World Is Canada? 283 Starting With What We Know 314 Latitude and Longitude 335 Canada’s Geographic Regions 376 Canada’s Provinces and Territories 467 Researching Canada’sProvinces and Territories 558 Culminating Activities 61References for Teachers 63Unit 2: Living in Canada 65Books for Children 66Videos for Children 66Web Sites 67Introduction 681 Ongoing Activities 692 Introduction to Government 723 Levels of Government 754 Government Buildings 815 Forming a Government 856 Current Canadian Politicians 887 Rights and Responsibilities of Canadians 918 Canada’s Official Symbols 999 Canada’s Flag and National Anthem 10510 Provincial and Territorial Symbols 11311 A Canadian Calendar 116References for Teachers 118Unit 3: Life in Canada’s North 119Books for Children 120Web Sites 121Introduction 1221 Canada’s Territories 1232 The Arctic 1263 Using Literature to Learn About the Arctic 1294 Introducing Nunavut 1315 Nunavut’s Land and Natural Resources 1376 Animals in Nunavut 1417 The Inuit People 1478 Inuit People: Then and Now 1499 Clothing 15410 Homes 16011 Food 16512 Jobs and Recreation 17013 Transportation 17314 Celebrations in Nunavut 17815 Inuit Contributions to Canada 181References for Teachers 184