Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 6 : An Inquiry Approach.

Intro
Introduction to Hands-On Social Studies
Program Introduction
What Is Social Studies?
The Goals of Social Studies
The Inquiry Approach to Social Studies
Hands-On Social Studies Curriculum Expectations
Overall Expectations
Concepts of Disciplinary Thinking
Big Ideas
Specific Expectations
Hands-On Social Studies Program Principles
Cultural Connections
Indigenous Knowledge, Experience, and Perspectives
Program Implementation
Program Resources
Lessons
Accommodating Diverse Learners
Classroom Environment
Planning Units (Timelines)
Social Studies Skills: Guidelines for Teachers
Communication
Vocabulary
Geographic Definition
Research
The Hands-On Social Studies Assessment Plan
Assessment for Learning
Assessment as Learning
Assessment of Learning
Performance Assessment
Portfolios
Summative Achievement Levels
Indigenous Perspectives on Assessment
Important Note to Teachers
References
Social Studies Achievement Chart
Assessment Templates
Unit A: Heritage and Identity Communities in Canada, Past and Present
About This Unit
Unit Overview
Curricular Correlation
Social Studies Thinking Concepts: Success Criteria
Cross-Curricular Connections
Resources for Students
Launching the Unit: Significant Canadians
Canada's Demographic Growth
Early Indigenous Peoples
Contributions of Indigenous Peoples
Immigrating to Canada
The French and English Settlers
Relationships Between Indigenous Peoples and Europeans
Treaties
Human Rights in Canada
Our Community: Past and Present
Canadian Identities
Communities in Canada Heritage Fair
Comparing Communities in Canada
References for Teachers
Unit B: People and Environments Canada's Interactions With the Global Community
About This Unit
Unit Overview.

Curricular Correlation
Social Studies Thinking Concepts: Success Criteria
Cross-Curricular Connections
Resources for Students
Launching the Unit: Interacting With the World
Economic Interrelationships
Canada's Economic Relationships: Imports
Canada's Economic Relationships: Exports
Environmental Impact
Tourism
Longitude and Latitude
Canada and the United States
Comparing Countries
If the World Were a Village
Global Issues
Canada's International Role
Canadian Involvement in NGOs, IGOs, and GOs
Culminating Project: Global Issues Inquiry
References for Teachers
Appendix: Image Banks
About the Contributors.