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ROVER (Recommended Online Video Education Resources) is the video streaming site for Saskatchewan teachers and students in the PreK-12 education system. It is managed and maintained by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Education.

Grades 6-9 Social Studies Student Friendly "I can" statements were created by the Sun West Multi-Grade Curriculum Committee.

- Carolyn MacDonald (Harris-Tessier) - Terry Epp (BCS 2000 in Biggar) - Karen McConnell (Davidson) - Cam Aitkin (Elizabeth School in Kindersley) - Learning Coaches: Danielle Jamieson, Jade Ballek, Scott Stephens, Shirley Barclay, Virginia Mireau - Curriculum Co-ordinators Cheryl Bashutski, Shari Martin - Curriculum outcomes and indicators in student-friendly terms - This is a suggested framework for organizing your units and your year for Social 8.
 * The linked document below is an extensive list of resources, both print and online, that can be used to support your planning for Grade 8 Social Studies. It reflects the work done between Sun West School Division and the Ministry of Education during the 2010-2011 school year. Many thanks to Sun West's contributing team:**

Grade 8 Outcomes
 This Unit is Inquiry based and works best with Outcomes IN8.2, DR 8.1, DR8.3, PA8.1, RW.2, RW8.3

**Interactions and Interdependence **
IN 8.1 This PDF contains some good background information on the history of citizenship in Canada and decision making. VM

IN 8.2 This resource can be found online through Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The classroom-ready student activities are designed to increase understanding of the role immigration has played in Canadian history and society. Virginia Mireau has 2 copies of the accompanying audio CD available for e-copying. VM

**Dynamic Relations**
DR 8.1 DR 8.2 DR 8.3

**Power and Authority**
PA 8.1 PA 8.2 PA 8.3 PA 8.4

**Resources and Wealth**
RW 8.1 This file contains some ideas for teaching mixed market economies. Issues for Canadians is the base text used. VM

Found this old lesson on a website - has good information on different economies for RW 8.1 VM

RW 8.2 RW 8.3

This mini inquiry connects to various outcomes explored throughout the curriculum.

Grade 8 Resources
//**PRINT RESOURCES:**// //-// a chronical of one soldier's journey (shared by Shirley Barclay - Learning Coach) //**WEB RESOURCES:**//

[|Bridges That Unite] : Explores international development through the lens of global issues, resource inequity and quality of life around the world. Activities challenge youth to rethink typical assumptions about development by highlighting Canada's successful experience in helping communities to address the root causes of poverty and to mobilize their own resources to find solutions.

[|Strangers Becoming Us] : An innovative look at immigration, diversity and multiculturalism in Canada.

[|Literacy Connections] : A workshop for parents to help them read effectively with their children at home.

[|Celebrating Diversity] : A teaching resource to foster inclusive classrooms and appreciation for human diversity.

[|Planting the Seeds] : Looks at the concept of Canadian citizenship within the context of identity, belonging and the shared values that help us get along at home, in groups, in classrooms and in communities.

N[|urturing Growth] : Explores the people and forces that have shaped Canada and examines the shared values that foster cohesiveness and belonging in our diverse citizenry.

[|Sharing the Harvest] : Helps youth build an understanding of global citizenship and raises awareness of world issues and interconnection.A teaching resource for Grades 5 - 8 Social Science and History, exploring the people, history, values and achievements reflected in the sites, symbols, stories and attractions of Canada's capital. [|Veggie Power!] : Uses the funny and friendly Wallace & Gromit characters to introduce the concept of healthy eating and to encourage increased consumption of vegetables among children aged 7-9 years.

[|Get Your Creative Juices Going!] : An environmental art program that challenge students' creativity while raising their awareness of environmental issues in waste reduction and diversion.

Cultivating Peace in the 21st Century : A resource addressing the nature of peace, the causes of violence, the meaning of security and the potential to effect change in our world.

[|Cultivating Peace — Taking Action] : Encourages youth to recognize the power of the individual in supporting a culture of violence or building a culture of peace.