Reference Materials - EDEL 335 - Elementary Social Studies - Subject Guides at University of Alberta Libraries

Online Reference Materials

AlbertaSource: Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Historica Canada's Canadian Encyclopedia
Includes "for teachers" section, quizzes, study guide and historical time line.
Indigenous People's Atlas of Canada
Note we have the print volumes of the IPAC in several campus libraries as well as the giant floor map.
The Atlas of Canada
Provides a selection of interactive and historical maps and geographical data available for reference or downloading. See especially the section on interactive maps.

Print Reference Materials

Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada by The Royal Canadian Geographical Society/Canadian Geographic
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society, in partnership with Canada's national Indigenous organizations, has created a groundbreaking four-volume atlas that shares the experiences, perspectives, and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
Indigenous peoples atlas of Canada education program [and floor map] = Atlas des peuples autochtones du Canada programme éducatif [et carte-tapis] / Canadian Geographic. This map shows the locations of Indigenous communities, residential schools, reserves and more. Rather than political borders, Canada is broken up into Indigenous language groups. This resource will assist you and your students in understanding the past, present and future of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. There is a wealth of information and diversity of stories and voices on this map; however, we recognize that no resource will ever be able to encompass all Indigenous voices and stories. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) also recognizes that the stories told here are not ours to tell.
Call Number: E 78 C2 I634 2018
Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America by Michael Johnson; Richard Hook (Illustrator)
A n excellent resource delineating tribes, languages, family groups, copiously illustrated with photographs and drawings.
A Brief History of Canada by Roger E. Riendeau
This Second Edition provides a concise, highly readable introduction to the growth and development of a unique land and its people.
Encyclopedia of Holidays and Celebrations by Matthew Dennis
A Guide to Canadian Children's Books in English by Deirdre F. Baker; Ken Setterington
Use the subject and settings indices at the back to locate stories and non-fiction about our great country

Edmonton Public Library

Kids A-Z Resources

Essential resources for Elementary Social Studies including: PebbleGo Social Studies, Canada in Context, National Geographic Kids, Early World of Learning, World Book Encyclopedia and World Book Kids. All UofA students can access EPL online resources (regardless of geographic location) by registering for an L-Pass.

Media Literacy & Digital Literacy

The Canadian Foundation for Economic Education: Classroom Edition – Social Studies Videos, cartoons, lesson plans, and selected educational news articles from The Globe and Mail. Evaluate each lesson plan/news story to determine appropriate grade level.
Implementing Digital Literacy in the Classroom
USE, UNDERSTAND & CREATE: A Digital Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools
Your Commonwealth: The Youth Perspective Website contributors aged 15–29 from Commonwealth countries exchange perspectives on current events in their country/community or issues that affect young people around the world.