Social Studies
UNICEF
This site offers thorough explanations on why children have rights. Topics include: Children have rights, The world has set goals for children, Children demand a voice, Poverty reduction starts with children, The people of the world say 'Yes' for children, Children should not be dying from preventable causes.
http://www.unicef.org/why/why_rights.html
Global Classroom
http://globalclassroom.unicef.ca/en/resources/elementary_lesson_plans.htm
Saskatchewan Childeren’s Advocate Office
This site includes information on advocacy, a closer look at investigations, and on
public education.
http://www.saskcao.ca/children-youth-first/the-canadian-charter-rights-and-freedoms
Canadian Children’s Rights Council
Canada's most visited website supporting Canadian children's rights and responsibilities. This site is a good
reference tool for teachers seeking very detailed information on this topic.
Some content on this site is very “mature”, adult supervision is strongly advised.
http://www.canadiancrc.com/default.aspx
Aboriginal Education
http://www.sd36.bc.ca/aboriginaleducation/
Arctic Circle
Information and research about the Arctic regions, including natural resources, history and culture, social equity and environmental justice.
http://arcticcircle.uconn.edu/historyCulture
Collections Canada
Access online resources, services and the collection of Library and Archives Canada: Canadian
documentary heritage. Search First Nations and Inuit.
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/index-e.html
First Peoples of Canada
Search for: Canada's First Peoples: An Overview, Canada's First Peoples Before Contact. Where did Canada's
First Peoples come from? Methods of Travel ...Topics include: The Plateau People ,The Northwest Coastal People, The Plains People, The Subarctic People, The Eastern Woodland Hunters, The Eastern Woodland Farmers, Language groups by Community today, Early Travel by Canada's Aboriginals.
http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/
Arctic Studies Center-The National Museum of Natural History
Dedicated to the study of northern peoples,
their history and environment. Links , pictures and information. Click on Innu
and Cultures of the Eurasian
Arctic.
http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/
Heritage
Newfoundland and Labrador
This site
offers information about the land, resources and it’s Aboriginal
Peoples.
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/home.html
BC
Archives, People of the North West Coast
The BC Archives
is the central archives service for the government of British Columbia, and
provides research access to records over 100’s of years.
http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/index.htm
Native Civilizations
Three different approaches to
pre-contact Native history are used to convey the richness of Native life ways.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/firstnations/civilisations.html
Iroquoian Longhouse, Royal Ontario Museum
This site includes information, links, and activities.
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/activities/longhouse/longhouse1.php
Onpedia-First Nations of Canada
Online Encyclopedia with in-depth information about First Nations of Canada.
http://www.onpedia.com/encyclopedia/First-Nations-of-Canada
First Nations Seeker
Visit First Nations and Native American Indian Tribes and communities across North America with First Nations Seeker. This is a First Nations directory.
http://www.firstnationsseeker.ca/
Virtual Museum of Canada
Indigenous Games, Living Traditions by the Virtual Museum of Canada. Learn about the spirit
and diversity of Indigenous culture and heritage.
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Traditions/index.html
Inuit Games, University of Waterloo
This site explains many Inuit games which are traditional and require no equipment.
http://gamesmuseum.uwaterloo.ca/VirtualExhibits/Inuit/english/index.html
Kathi Mitchel
This is an award winning web site with links for students and teacher covering every curricular
area.
http://www.kathimitchell.com/explorer.htm
http://www.kathimitchell.com/explorer.htm#General Explorer Information
http://www.kathimitchell.com/explorer.htm#Specific Explorers
Parliament of Canada
This site covers all information related to the Government of Canada
http://www.parl.gc.ca/
Native Online
This is a comprehensive site with information about native art, legends, and history.
http://www.nativeonline.com/legends.html
World Almanac for Kids
Offers games, quizzes, contests, homework help, and reference facts on topics such as space,
presidents, the environment, animals, geography, and historical events.
http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/
CIA World Factbook
Lists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United
States.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/xx.html
All About Explorers
This is an amazing site that incorporates Treasure Hunts, Explorers A to Z, links for Teachers, References,
and Webquests.
http://allaboutexplorers.com/
Discovery Education
This site is offers free elementary, middle and high school teacher resources, including puzzlemaker ,
student games and activities and lesson plans all covering all topics of the Social Studies curriculum. Created by the Discovery Channel.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/search/page/k-5/social-studies/-/-/index.cfm
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/search/page/6-8/social-studies/-/-/index.cfm
This site offers thorough explanations on why children have rights. Topics include: Children have rights, The world has set goals for children, Children demand a voice, Poverty reduction starts with children, The people of the world say 'Yes' for children, Children should not be dying from preventable causes.
http://www.unicef.org/why/why_rights.html
Global Classroom
http://globalclassroom.unicef.ca/en/resources/elementary_lesson_plans.htm
Saskatchewan Childeren’s Advocate Office
This site includes information on advocacy, a closer look at investigations, and on
public education.
http://www.saskcao.ca/children-youth-first/the-canadian-charter-rights-and-freedoms
Canadian Children’s Rights Council
Canada's most visited website supporting Canadian children's rights and responsibilities. This site is a good
reference tool for teachers seeking very detailed information on this topic.
Some content on this site is very “mature”, adult supervision is strongly advised.
http://www.canadiancrc.com/default.aspx
Aboriginal Education
http://www.sd36.bc.ca/aboriginaleducation/
Arctic Circle
Information and research about the Arctic regions, including natural resources, history and culture, social equity and environmental justice.
http://arcticcircle.uconn.edu/historyCulture
Collections Canada
Access online resources, services and the collection of Library and Archives Canada: Canadian
documentary heritage. Search First Nations and Inuit.
http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/index-e.html
First Peoples of Canada
Search for: Canada's First Peoples: An Overview, Canada's First Peoples Before Contact. Where did Canada's
First Peoples come from? Methods of Travel ...Topics include: The Plateau People ,The Northwest Coastal People, The Plains People, The Subarctic People, The Eastern Woodland Hunters, The Eastern Woodland Farmers, Language groups by Community today, Early Travel by Canada's Aboriginals.
http://firstpeoplesofcanada.com/
Arctic Studies Center-The National Museum of Natural History
Dedicated to the study of northern peoples,
their history and environment. Links , pictures and information. Click on Innu
and Cultures of the Eurasian
Arctic.
http://www.mnh.si.edu/arctic/
Heritage
Newfoundland and Labrador
This site
offers information about the land, resources and it’s Aboriginal
Peoples.
http://www.heritage.nf.ca/home.html
BC
Archives, People of the North West Coast
The BC Archives
is the central archives service for the government of British Columbia, and
provides research access to records over 100’s of years.
http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca/index.htm
Native Civilizations
Three different approaches to
pre-contact Native history are used to convey the richness of Native life ways.
http://www.ucalgary.ca/applied_history/tutor/firstnations/civilisations.html
Iroquoian Longhouse, Royal Ontario Museum
This site includes information, links, and activities.
http://www.rom.on.ca/programs/activities/longhouse/longhouse1.php
Onpedia-First Nations of Canada
Online Encyclopedia with in-depth information about First Nations of Canada.
http://www.onpedia.com/encyclopedia/First-Nations-of-Canada
First Nations Seeker
Visit First Nations and Native American Indian Tribes and communities across North America with First Nations Seeker. This is a First Nations directory.
http://www.firstnationsseeker.ca/
Virtual Museum of Canada
Indigenous Games, Living Traditions by the Virtual Museum of Canada. Learn about the spirit
and diversity of Indigenous culture and heritage.
http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Traditions/index.html
Inuit Games, University of Waterloo
This site explains many Inuit games which are traditional and require no equipment.
http://gamesmuseum.uwaterloo.ca/VirtualExhibits/Inuit/english/index.html
Kathi Mitchel
This is an award winning web site with links for students and teacher covering every curricular
area.
http://www.kathimitchell.com/explorer.htm
http://www.kathimitchell.com/explorer.htm#General Explorer Information
http://www.kathimitchell.com/explorer.htm#Specific Explorers
Parliament of Canada
This site covers all information related to the Government of Canada
http://www.parl.gc.ca/
Native Online
This is a comprehensive site with information about native art, legends, and history.
http://www.nativeonline.com/legends.html
World Almanac for Kids
Offers games, quizzes, contests, homework help, and reference facts on topics such as space,
presidents, the environment, animals, geography, and historical events.
http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/
CIA World Factbook
Lists population, government, military, and economic information for nations recognized by the United
States.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/xx.html
All About Explorers
This is an amazing site that incorporates Treasure Hunts, Explorers A to Z, links for Teachers, References,
and Webquests.
http://allaboutexplorers.com/
Discovery Education
This site is offers free elementary, middle and high school teacher resources, including puzzlemaker ,
student games and activities and lesson plans all covering all topics of the Social Studies curriculum. Created by the Discovery Channel.
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/search/page/k-5/social-studies/-/-/index.cfm
http://www.discoveryeducation.com/search/page/6-8/social-studies/-/-/index.cfm