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Social Stuides! Take some time to explore an area in Social Studies, or a passion area every day.  You can use the learning outcomes as a guide, or just go where your passions take you.  Learn something cool every day and share it with your family. 

Sun West families have access to Learn360 and Pearson E-Text as well for this area.  

If you find there are too many resources to sort through, you can filter the results using the “Filter Resources” area on the left side of the screen.  Select “Education Level” to narrow your results to a specific education level.   (Please note - for the purposes of this site these "Education Levels" are used when filtering - Lower Primary = K-2, Upper Primary=3-5, Middle Years=6-8, High School=9-12)

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123 Homeschool4me
123 Homeschool4me
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Homeschool Worksheets have over 1 million pages of FREE worksheets for toddler, preschool, pre k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade, 7th grade, and 8th grade students in K12. The free educational printables cover alphabet letters, math, language arts, history, geography, and more.
All the free homeschool worksheets on this site can be accessed by subject or grade level. Just click on any of the category thumbnails see that category of free printables.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Geography
History
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Activity/Lab
Game
Homework/Assignment
Simulation
Teaching/Learning Strategy
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123 Homeschool4me
Date Added:
03/18/2020
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1812 Virtual Exhibition
1812 Virtual Exhibition
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The Canadian War Museum have a list of “Online Exhibitions”, one of which is a website that can take you through the War of 1812 from four different perspectives, showing how Americans, Brits, Canadians and Indigenous peoples experienced the war.

Subject:
Native Studies
Social Studies
History
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Homework/Assignment
Reading
Author:
Canadian War Museum
Date Added:
03/18/2020
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40 Best Social Studies Websites for Kids and Teachers to Learn
40 Best Social Studies Websites for Kids and Teachers to Learn
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If you’re looking for some of the best social studies websites, here is a terrific list. We Are Teachers has compiled a list of things that are not only informative, but also fun and interactive. They have categorized over 40 best social studies websites as follows:
`Best Sites for Social Studies Lessons
`Best Sites for Virtual Museum Tours
`Best Sites for Virtual Field Trips
`Best Sites for Games and Simulations

Although some of the content is American, there are still lots of options for teachers, parents and students who live in Canada!

Subject:
Social Studies
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Activity/Lab
Diagram/Illustration
Game
Homework/Assignment
Lesson
Simulation
Author:
We Are Teachers
Date Added:
01/19/2021
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5 Clue Challenge
5 Clue Challenge
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"All over the world, people live in diverse regions, and climates with different animals, plants, and interesting nuances. As I have traveled the world working with teachers and students, I have tried to bring experiences back to my own classes. Below you'll find short videos where you will get 5 clues to guess a location, animal, or person. Some videos were created by me as I traveled. Others were submitted to me by teachers and children from around the globe. Your mission is to do research and figure out the answer to each challenge in as few clues as possible. Have fun! "

Can you guess where he is?
Can you guess what animal it is?

Subject:
Science
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
Michael Soskil
Date Added:
12/12/2019
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7 Classroom Resources for Teaching Black History in Canada
7 Classroom Resources for Teaching Black History in Canada
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2021 marked the 25th anniversary since The Honourable Jean Augustine introduced the motion to make February Black History Month in Canada. Alongside Augustine, many Black Canadians have played an important role in shaping our country’s history, all while facing much discrimination and racism. Although such achievements should be recognized year-round, February is a time to honour the legacy of Black Canadians and reflect on the many contributions they have made to our country. Brightspark has compiled a list of teacher resources to help you do just this! Find videos, podcasts, activities and more designed to celebrate Canada’s Black heritage and introduce diverse learning in the classroom.

Subject:
Social Studies
History
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Activity/Lab
Game
Homework/Assignment
Lesson
Podcast
Reading
Author:
Brightspark
Date Added:
02/02/2022
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7 Excellent Free Timeline Creation Tools for Teachers
7 Excellent Free Timeline Creation Tools for Teachers
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This is a set of free tools for teachers to create awesome timelines, including:
1. TikiToki - TikiToki is a great application for multimedia timelines making . It allows its users to create stunning animated timelines. TikiToKi is very easy to use and above all its basic version is completely free .
2. Time Glider - This is a web tool that lets you create, collaborate on, and publish zooming/planning interactive timelines for free. It is like Google Maps but for time.
3. OurStory - Ourstory enables you to write stories, tag friends, and add media to collaborative timelines either privately or in public.
4. Capzles - lets you create rich media experiences with videos, photos, music, blogs and documents.
5. Read Write Think - Read Write Think has a beautiful timeline tool that allows users to add project labels and easily create timelines.
6. Xtimeline - Xtimeline is a free web-based timeline that you can use to easily create and share timelines with pictures and videos.
7. TimeToast - TimeToast is another great tool that allows you to create timelines and share them on the web. The process only takes a couple of minutes and is very simple to use.

Subject:
Education
Social Studies
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Activity/Lab
Homework/Assignment
Author:
Education Technology and Mobile Learning
Date Added:
02/08/2021
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Aboriginal Literatures in Canada - A Teacher's Resource Guide
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Aboriginal Literatures in Canada - A Teacher's Resource Guide
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Aboriginal Literatures in Canada: A Teacher’s Resource Guide serves a double purpose: to encourage the teaching of Aboriginal literature in English high school curricula across the country because Aboriginal students deserve to be taught texts they can relate to and, because non-Aboriginal students should be educated about Aboriginal culture, history and contemporary life through the richness of Aboriginal writing with its innovative uses of the English language. Various works of Aboriginal literature are included.

Subject:
Indigenous Perspectives
Native Studies
Social Studies
Material Type:
Lesson
Reading
Unit of Study
Author:
Sun West School Division
Date Added:
06/27/2022
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Agriculture Educational Resources - Ag in the Classroom
Agriculture Educational Resources - Ag in the Classroom
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Ag in the Classroom has hundreds of resources that will assist students, parents and teachers in meeting curriculum outcomes in a FUN, ENGAGING way! Simply use this search tool to find ones that will get you and your students learning about the great things they have to offer!

Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the "AG in SK Game Show"
A competitive and interactive quiz game that tests your student's knowledge about agriculture. It is a fun and engaging way to challenge students to see who knows the most about how our food is made, agriculture, and much more, in a classroom or at home. With beginner, intermediate, and expert levels it can be used for a variety of different age levels.

Subject:
Agriculture Studies
English Language Arts
Health Education
Indigenous Perspectives
Career & Work Exploration
Food Studies
Science
Environmental Science
Social Studies
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Activity/Lab
Game
Homework/Assignment
Author:
Agriculture in the Classroom
Date Added:
04/07/2020
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Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba
Agriculture in the Classroom Manitoba
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Check out Manitoba's Agriculture in the Classroom resources and activities which include hundreds of bilingual resources, lesson plans, free downloads, learning kits and more. You can filter by grade, resource type (Fun Stuff, Learning Activities, Online Game, Reference, Resource Kit, Student Activity Sheet, Teacher's Guide, Video), subject (Art, Career Exploration, ELA, English, FAL, Food and Nutrition, Geography, Health, Math, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies, Technology) and language (English, French).
This is a great companion resource to the AITC SK materials found at https://resourcebank.ca/courses/agriculture-educational-resources-ag-in-the-classroom.

Subject:
Arts Education
Educational Technology
English Language Arts
Health Education
Physical Education
Math
Practical & Applied Arts
Career & Work Exploration
Food Studies
Science
Social Studies
Geography
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Assessment
Diagram/Illustration
Game
Homework/Assignment
Lesson
Primary Source
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Unit of Study
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AITC
Date Added:
04/27/2021
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Air Canada enRoute
Air Canada enRoute
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Curate your own exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario; swim with African penguins at the San Diego Zoo; travel back in time at the Louvre; visit the Canadian Museum of History; blast into outer space with NASA. This site offers all of these opportunities for your student to experience.

Subject:
Arts Education
Science
Social Studies
History
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Activity/Lab
Homework/Assignment
Author:
Air Canada
Date Added:
04/02/2020
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Anti-Racism Films - NFB
Anti-Racism Films - NFB
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This playlist features films that confront racism. They are a small selection of films from the NFB collection that look at instances of racism in Canada, and support dialogue on equality and diversity.

Subject:
Education
Health Education
Indigenous Perspectives
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
National Film Board
National Film Board Of Canada
NFB
Date Added:
02/22/2021
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Ask Dr. Universe
Ask Dr. Universe
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Ask Dr. Universe is a science-education project from Washington State University. Kids can send Dr. Universe any question they may have about history, geography, plants, animals, technology, engineering, math, culture, and more.

Subject:
Educational Technology
Math
Science
Social Studies
Geography
History
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Activity/Lab
Homework/Assignment
Author:
Jaime Chambers
Washington State University
Date Added:
03/27/2020
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Best 4th Grade Websites & Activities for Learning at Home
Best 4th Grade Websites & Activities for Learning at Home
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Fourth graders are independent explorers, full of ideas and opinions. They have an impressive skill set and are ready to go deeper. With that in mind, we’ve gathered together learning links and fun activities that will help kids build skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies—plus some just for fun! This list of 4th grade websites and activities is something kids can easily do at home with their families.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Game
Homework/Assignment
Author:
Elizabeth Mulvahill
We Are Teachers
Date Added:
10/01/2020
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Best 5th Grade Websites & Activities for Learning at Home
Best 5th Grade Websites & Activities for Learning at Home
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Fifth graders are on the brink of adolescence. They are curious, capable, and ready to tackle the world. With that in mind, we’ve gathered together learning links and fun activities that will help them build skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies—plus some just for fun! This list of 5th grade websites and activities is something kids can easily do at home with their families.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Game
Homework/Assignment
Author:
Elizabeth Mulvahill
We Are Teachers
Date Added:
10/01/2020
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Best First Grade Websites & Activities for Learning at Home
Best First Grade Websites & Activities for Learning at Home
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First grade is an adventure! Kids are excited to learn and always ready for more. With that in mind, we’ve gathered together learning links and fun activities that will help kids build skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies—plus some that are just for enjoyment. This list of first grade websites and activities is something kids can easily do at home with their families.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Game
Homework/Assignment
Author:
Elizabeth Mulvahill
We are teachers
Date Added:
10/01/2020
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Best Kindergarten Websites & Activities for Learning at Home
Best Kindergarten Websites & Activities for Learning at Home
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It’s fun to be five! Here is our list of favorite kindergarten websites and activities that kids can enjoy at home with their families. We’ve gathered together learning links and fun activities that will help kids build skills in literacy, math, science, and social studies—plus some that are just for enjoyment.

Subject:
English Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Game
Homework/Assignment
Author:
Elizabeth Mulvahill
We Are Teachers
Date Added:
10/01/2020
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