This unit of study focuses on the NEEDS and WANTS Outcome in the Grade 2 Social Studies Curriculum. This unit was developed by Melissa Pellitier during her work as an Intern at Elizabeth School in Kindersley. The curriculum is unpacked, a framework provided as well as a document that can be used in any grade 2 setting.

Grade 2 Social Studies - RW 2.3 lesson 3 (b) Consumer Choices - Notebook File

This lesson shows students how the consumer choices they make affect people elsewhere in the world.

Grade 2 Social Studies Resources and Wealth (RW 2.3 lesson 1)

This lesson introduces students to the concept of sustainability. The first two pages provide teachers with the outcome, indicators, big ideas, and I Can statement for RW 2.3.

This document outlines all outcomes and indicators for Grade 7 Social Studies with a very comprehensive list of print resources, websites and ideas for the classroom.

It was a Sun West Grade 7 Social Studies Collaboration Project with the Ministry of Education – April 11, 2011

This comprehensive resource offers the big idea, I Can Statements, print resources, websites and ideas for the classroom for all indicators in RW7.1.

This comprehensive resource offers the big idea, I Can Statements, print resources, websites and ideas for the classroom for all indicators in RW7.2

This comprehensive resource offers the big idea, I Can Statements, print resources, websites and ideas for the classroom for all indicators in RW7.3.

This document includes all I Can Statements for Grade 8 Social Studies (outcomes and indicators).

This document contains some ideas for teaching mixed market economies. Issues for Canadians is the base text used.

Although this is an older resource, it has good information on different economies for RW8.1.

RW 9.3 Determine the influence of technologies of past societies studied on contemporary society.

Student performance task for RW9.3:
Choose a contemporary technology or achievement. Examples may include MP3, space shuttle, medicines, surgery, farming equipment, washing machine. Trace the origins of the modern technology device back to its beginnings. Use a timeline to present your findings.

This mini unit plan is taken right from Ag in the classroom. Lesson plans and handouts are included. Topics discussed include, food waste, soil science, plant biology, and climate change.

Social Studies assessment rubrics for every grade from Grade 1-9, for each unit.