MacGlobe/PC Globe
The Macmillan School Atlas. 3rd ed.
Magic in the Sky
Man - Made Wonder Series
A Manual on Nonviolence and Children
Map Skills
The Map Unit: Activities and Ideas, Division I - III
Mapping Your World
Masai and I
A Material World Series
Mathematics From Many Cultures 1
Mathematics From Many Cultures 2
Mathematics From Many Cultures 3
Medicine Boy and Other Cree Tales
Meet David Suzuki: Environmentalist
Mela's Lunch
The Métis: Two Worlds Meet
Milk: From Farm to You
More Than Meets the Eye
Morning Tour: An Adventure in Canada's Parliament
Mosaic: The Social Background of Canada
Mountains
Moving Gives Me a Stomach Ache
Moving to Town
Multicultural Celebrations Series
A Multicultural Christmas
Multicultural Classroom
Multiethnic Education: Theory and Practice. 2nd ed.
Murdo's Story: A Legend From Northern Manitoba
Muskwachees Community: Jason Visits the Reserve
My Doctor
My Family, Your Family
My First American Friend
My First Canadian Atlas
My First Reference Library Series
My Kokum Called Today
My Mom Is So Unusual
My Mom's a Vet
My Neighbor's Religion
My World Series
MacGlobe/PC Globe (Software). Broderbund (SFWP), n.d. No order no. is required. ($49.95 school edition). ($99.95 Lab Pack-5 disks).
System requirements: IBM/Tandy and 100% compatibles - 640K; MS/PC DOS 2.0; 1.5 MB hard disk space; Hercules monochrome, CGA, EGA, VGA. Macintosh - System 6.0 or later, 1 MB RAM; 2.6 MB hard disk space.
This computerized world atlas offers maps of 190 countries, with accompanying data. The seven data views are regional maps, country maps, comparison maps, comparison charts, country reports, country flags and distances. Users can display data for individual countries or compare information from ten different countries at once.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 1, 3
Other Use: Social Studies 6
The Macmillan School Atlas. 3rd ed. (Atlas). Daly, Ronald C. Gage (GAG), 1991. 140 p. ISBN 0-7715-8269-2 ($27.50 hdc.).
This atlas is designed for elementary and middle years. It includes material to develop map reading skills, maps of the world, North America and Canada and its regions, as well as maps of other countries. Four maps of each province relate to transportation, land forms, farming, and mining and resources. The maps are fairly simple and uncluttered, using both grid and longitude/latitude. Five pages of historical Canadian maps include information about Aboriginal Peoples' locations, lifestyles and population. Included are colour photos, charts, graphs, legends, a table of contents, index giving grid references and gazetteer.
Suggested Use: Grades 3, 4, 5
Magic in the Sky (Video). Please refer to the title: First Nations: The Circle Unbroken.
Man-Made Wonder Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Cooper, Jason. Rourke (SBC), 1991. ($12.95 hdc.).
| Bridges | ISBN 0-86592-628-X |
| Canals | ISBN 0-86592-638-7 |
| Castles | ISBN 0-86592-629-8 |
| Dams | ISBN 0-86592-627-1 |
| Lighthouses | ISBN 0-86592-630-1 |
| Skyscrapers | ISBN 0-86592-637-9 |
These picture books contain alternating pages of colour photos and text in large print that describe structures built to provide for shelter and transportation. Included are an index, table of contents and glossary.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3
A Manual on Nonviolence and Children (Print-Non-Fiction). Judson, Stephanie, ed. New Society Publishers (NSP), 1984. 146 p. ISBN 0-86571-036-8 ($17.95 pbk.).
This teacher's guide provides general information and suggestions for conflict resolution and cooperative activities for both school children and adults. Included are a table of contents and index of games.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Map Skills (Software). (Weekly Reader Software Series). Optimum Resource (ORI), 1988. No order no. is required. Apple 5.25" - ($49.95 U.S.). Apple 3.5" - ($49.95 U.S.). Lab Pack/5 disks ($119.95 U.S.). Please specify size of disk when ordering.
System Requirements: Apple II family (IIGS, IIc+, IIc, IIe, II+, II) 64K Colour monitor recommended, but not essential.
This program teaches and reinforces basic map reading skills. The five maps are also provided on map sheets, reproducible so each student may have a set. Students use the on-screen maps to drive around each of the communities while following trip instructions. The program includes 100 trips on ten levels of difficulty, or teachers may write customized trips. The scale shown is non-metric.
Suggested Use: Grades 3, 4, 5-General
The Map Unit: Activities and Ideas, Division I - III (Print-Non-Fiction). Kitsakik School. Holland-Dalby Educational Consulting. (HDE), 1988. unp. ISBN 0-921848-11-0 ($3.00 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) This pamphlet presents a variety of types and levels of activities relating to maps. It provides two simple maps of the LaRonge area and the names of several Saskatchewan locations in English and Cree. Included is a list of supplementary resources.
Suggested Use: Grades 2, 3, 4, 5-General
Mapping Your World (Video). National Geographic Society (NGS), 1990. 16 min. Order no. A51448 ($96.75).
This video explains the importance of maps and how different kinds convey information. The video discusses longitude, latitude, scale and the compass rose. Theme maps depict one type of information, such as railroads, waterways and natural resources.
Suggested Use: Grades 4, 5-Unit 1
Masai and I (Print-Fiction). Kroll, Virginia. Four Winds Press (DIS), 1992. unp. ISBN 0-02-751165-0 ($17.95 hdc.).
When a young girl learns about the Masai people of East Africa she feels a kinship with them that leads her to imagine how her life would be different if she were Masai. Colour illustrations juxtapose the two lifestyles to contrast life in both cultures.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3
A Material World Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Davis, Kay and Wendy Oldfield. Wayland (NEL), 1992. 24 p. ($19.99 hdc.).
| It's Metal | ISBN 0-7502-0362-5 |
| It's Glass | ISBN 0-7502-0382-X |
These British picture books include short, easily read narrative and numerous colour photos. The books show the many different uses of the titled material. Included are a glossary, topic web and index.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 3
Mathematics From Many Cultures 1 (Kit). Irons, Calvin, James Burnett and Stanley Wong Hoo Foon. (Mathematics From Many Cultures Series). Mimosa (GIN), 1993. Order no. M1Z955 ($59.95).
Contents: Big book, 6 posters and teacher's guide.
This is one in a series of resources that teaches mathematical concepts from a cultural perspective. The big book uses maps, colour illustrations and photos to demonstrate numerical or geometric applications in objects from many cultures. The kit deals with names of the days of the week, Native American and African finger signs, rock paintings, geometric shapes in Mexican Native American and African textiles, the development of the Hindu-Arabic number system, and games and puzzles from Africa, China and Europe. The teacher's guide provides additional background information, discussion and activity suggestions and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-All Units
Other Use: Mathematics
Mathematics From Many Cultures 2 (Kit). Irons, Calvin, James Burnett and Stanley Wong Hoo Foon. (Mathematics From Many Cultures Series). Mimosa (GIN), 1993. Order no. M1Z963 ($59.95).
Contents: Big book, 6 posters and teacher's guide.
This is one in a series of resources that teaches mathematical concepts from a cultural perspective. The big book uses maps, colour illustrations and photos to demonstrate numerical or geometric applications in objects from many cultures. This kit looks at solid shapes in Native American architecture, as well as magic squares, calculating devices, calendars, symmetry and games from many cultures. Light-weight posters contain the same information from each page. The teacher's guide provides additional background information, discussion and activity suggestions and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 2-All Units
Other Use: Mathematics
Mathematics From Many Cultures 3 (Kit). Irons, Calvin, James Burnett and Stanley Wong Hoo Foon. (Mathematics From Many Cultures Series). Mimosa (GIN), 1993. Order no. M1Z971 ($59.95).
Contents: Big book, 6 posters and teacher's guide.
This is one in a series of resources that teaches mathematical concepts from a cultural perspective. The big book uses maps, colour illustrations and photos to demonstrate numerical or geometric applications in objects from many cultures. The kit looks at Native American and African weaving, ancient Roman measurements, ancient Egyptian and African number systems, thinking games, patterns and designs in textiles, and calculating tools from different cultures. The teacher's guide provides additional background information, discussion and activity suggestions and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-All Units
Other Use: Mathematics
Medicine Boy and Other Cree Tales (Print-Fiction). Brass, Eleanor. Glenbow Museum (GLE), 1978. unp. ISBN 0-919224-04-0 ($14.95 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) The short stories in this collection reveal the beliefs, values and lifestyles of the Cree Peoples. Students will enjoy the stories and Henry Nanooch's dramatic line drawings.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 2
Meet David Suzuki: Environmentalist (Video). School Services (SSC), 1992. 21 min. Order no. MLV147 ($99.95).
(CAN) Dr. Suzuki speaks candidly to students about the experiences in his life which have shaped the man; his journey from the Japanese internment camp in which he and his family were detained during World War II; an adolescence formed by a fierce love of nature and a growing awareness of his Japanese Canadian heritage; his current commitment as a tireless defender of our environment, native rights, and of our humanity. He shares his wisdom and his concerns in a style which is both personable and exciting for viewers of all ages.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Units 2, 4
Mela's Lunch (Video). (Playing Fair Series). National Film Board (NFB), 1991. 15 min. Order no. 193C9191-105 ($26.95). Order no. 193C9191-131 ($69.95/series which includes 4 titles).
(CAN) Mela, an immigrant from India, has a hard time making friends. Then Allison comes along. Videos in this series for seven to 12-year-olds are aimed at encouraging students to think about and discuss racism and regard all children with respect.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 1; All Grades
The Métis: Two Worlds Meet. (Kit). Farrell-Racette, Sherry, et al. Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research (GDI), n.d. No order no. is required. ($64.95).
(I/M, SK) This excellent set of 36 study prints features Métis homes and lifestyles, clothing, transportation, work, people, and political events. Each 28 cm x 43 cm (11" x 17") print has a large picture and brief description. The teacher's guide provides additional information and suggests discussion questions.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 2; Grade 5-Unit 2
Other Use: Native Studies 10
Social Studies 7
Milk: From Farm to You (Video). Encyclopedia Britannica (MMP), 1990. 15 min. No order no. is required. ($370.00).
Following the birth of a calf, this video shows each step in the process of milk production, from cow to carton. Making butter, yogurt, ice cream and cottage cheese are also explained.
Suggested Use: Grade 2-Unit 3
More Than Meets the Eye (Print-Non-Fiction). Bowers, Vivien and Diane Swanson. Pacific Educational Press (BB), 1989. 45 p. Order no. BB 6956 ($17.40 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. BB 6957 ($18.60 pbk.).
(CAN) Designed for Grade 5 students in British Columbia, this program includes activities to help students relate to people from various cultures. The student book offers numerous photos and illustrations, both colour and black and white. The teacher's guide has objectives, background information, blackline masters, and 11 clearly outlined activities.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 2
Other Use: Social Studies 6
Morning Tour: An Adventure in Canada's Parliament (Video). House of Commons, Public Information Office (MGR), 1992. 24 min. Dup. order no. V8218.
(CAN) Designed to help young people learn more about Canada's Parliament, this program takes students on a tour of the Parliament buildings.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 4
Mosaic: The Social Background of Canada (Video). Simon Fraser University (MAG), 1989. 29 min. Order no. 385-31-108 ($45.00).
(CAN) This video provides historical and contemporary information about the different cultural groups represented in Canada.
Suggested Use: Grade 5-Unit 2
Mountains (Print-Non-Fiction). Baker, Susan. (First Look at Series). Gareth Stevens Children's Books (SBC), 1991. 32 p. ISBN 0-8368-0703-0 ($16.95 hdc.).
The colourful photos and simple text examine the formation, weather conditions, animal life and recreational possibilities of mountains. People are also shown living and working in mountain areas. Included are a table of contents, an index and a glossary.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 1
Moving Gives Me a Stomach Ache (Print-Fiction). McKend, Heather. Black Moss Press (FIR), 1988. unp. ISBN 0-88753-178-4 ($4.95 pbk.).
In this sensitive story about the difficulties a child has with moving away from his friends and home, a young boy discovers that his new place might not be so bad after all.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 4
Moving to Town (Print-Fiction). O'Kelley, Mattie Lou. Little, Brown (LIT), 1991. unp. ISBN 0-316-63805-6 ($19.95 hdc.).
A farm family in days gone by loads a horse drawn wagon to move to the city, where the children experience city sights for the first time. Although they learn to enjoy city life, the family is happy to return to the farm for Christmas. Detailed colour illustrations show the contrast between two ways of life.
Suggested Use: Grade 2-Unit 2
Multicultural Celebrations Series (Print-Fiction). Modern Curriculum Press (GIN), 1992. 23 p. ($39.95 pbk.).
| A First Passover | ISBN 0-8136-9226-1 |
| Powwow | ISBN 0-8136-9229-6 |
| Strawberry Thanksgiving | ISBN 0-8136-9230-0 |
This is a partial listing of books written and illustrated by members of the ethnic group described. The stories provide contemporary and historical perspectives on celebrations, including the significance of rituals involved. Colour illustration is of uneven quality. In addition to the student books, teacher's guides provide added background information about the culture. The books present a U.S. focus.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 2; All Grades
A Multicultural Christmas (Video). (Holiday Facts & Fun Series). Colman Communications (MCI), 1993. 17 min. Order no. 910900 ($139.00).
The video portrays five families of different origins (Scandinavia, Oneida Aboriginal Nation, South Korea, Mexico, Ethiopia) celebrating the Christmas holiday.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 2; All Grades
Multicultural Classroom (Print-Non-Fiction). Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education (SAME), n.d. unp. ($Free Binder).
(SK) The binder includes 24 Saskatchewan cultural profiles and teacher's guide, four pamphlets on the theme of racism and stereotyping, and a document titled "Multicultural Focus Weeks in Your Elementary School." The profiles were developed to enhance cultural understanding among all members of society. Information is provided under the following headings: Early Settlement, Location and Major Occupations, Culture and Customs, Holidays and Celebrations and Lifestyles. This binder was sent to all schools.
Suggested Use:Teacher Reference
Multiethnic Education: Theory and Practice. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Banks, James A. Allyn & Bacon (PRN), 1988. 312 p. ISBN 0-205-11169-6 ($51.95 pbk.).
This resource provides a comprehensive theoretical background into multiethnic education. It combines an in-depth look at multiethnic theory with examples of teaching situations. Included are a table of contents, index and assessment inventory.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Murdo's Story: A Legend From Northern Manitoba (Print-Fiction). Scribe, Murdo. Pemmican Publishing (PEM), 1985. 44 p.
English version large format -
ISBN 0-919143-09-1 ($16.00 pbk.).
English version small format -
ISBN 0-919143-07-5 ($6.95 pbk.).
Cree version small format -
ISBN 0-919143-02-4 ($8.00 pbk.).
Ojibway version small format -
ISBN 0-919143-01-6 ($8.00 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) This legend explains why summer and winter are each six months long. Pen and ink drawings of northern animals fill each page.
Suggested Use: Grade 2-Unit 1
Other Use: Arts Education
English Language Arts
Science
Muskwachees Community: Jason Visits the Reserve (Video). ACCESS Network (ACC), 1984. 30 min. Order no. 2526 ($199.00).
(CAN) While visiting relatives on a Cree reserve, Jason, a city boy, comes to appreciate some of the customs and traditions that play an important part in the modern life of Native Canadians. This drama is designed as a resource for students investigating lifestyles in culturally distinct communities. It also increases their knowledge of and sensitivity toward those living in a Native community.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 1
My Doctor (Print-Non-Fiction). Rockwell, Harlow. Macmillan (DIS), 1992. unp. ISBN 0-02-777480-5 ($17.95 hdc.). Aladdin (DIS), 1992. ISBN 0-689-71606-0 ($4.95 pbk.).
My Doctor explains in simple terms what happens at the doctor's office. Harlow Rockwell's coloured drawings are clear and detailed.
Suggested Use: Grade 2-Unit 3
Other Use: Kindergarten
My Family, Your Family (Video). Sunburst Communications (SUN), 1994. 16 min. Order no. 2425-03 ($95.00).
The video uses stories to introduce the concept of family, to identify different kinds of families, and to show how families may change (e.g., through divorce).
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 1; Unit 4
My First American Friend (Print-Fiction). Jin, Sarunna. (Publish-A-Book Series). Raintree/ Steck-Vaughn (PIP), 1992. 23 p. ISBN 0-8114-4310-8 ($5.50 pbk.).
A true story, written by the author when she was in the third grade, tells of her move from China to join her parents in Boston. She tells how lonely and isolated she felt in school until she finds a friend. Large, colourful illustrations complement the short narrative.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3
My First Canadian Atlas (Print-Non-Fiction). Wright, Nicola, et al. Whitecap Books Ltd. (WHI), 1994. 40 p. ISBN 1-55110-253-6 ($12.95 hdc.).
(CAN) This picture atlas contains cartoon characters and speech balloons to describe features of each map. Maps included relate to both Canada and other regions in the world. The atlas contains an index, numerous quick fact boxes, and flags.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-All Units
My First Reference Library Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: How People Worship, The Story of Medicine.
My Kokum Called Today (Print-Fiction). Loewen, Iris. Pemmican (PEM), 1993. unp. ISBN 0-921827-36-9 ($9.95 pbk.).
(I/M, SK) A young Cree girl's Kokum calls and invites her and her mother home to the reserve for the round dance on the weekend. As the girl packs, she talks happily about her Kokum who is an Elder, her extended family, the dance and the reserve. Gloria Miller's soft coloured pencil drawings illustrate the story.
Suggested Use: Grades 4, 5-Unit 1; Unit 2
My Mom Is So Unusual (Print-Fiction). Loewen, Iris. Pemmican (PEG), 1986. 24 p. ISBN 0-919143-37-3 ($5.95 pbk.).
(CAN, I/M) A young Aboriginal girl describes the loving relationship she enjoys with her unconventional single mother. The girl describes how her mother demonstrates that she loves her daughter and values her as a friend, advisor and source of comfort. This loving vignette of modern social realism is illustrated in soft black and white by Alan Pakarnyk.
Suggested Use: Grade 1-Unit 1
Other Use: English Language Arts
Kindergarten
My Mom's a Vet (Print-Non-Fiction). Horenstein, Henry. Candlewick (DGL), 1994. 59 p. ISBN 1-56402-234-X ($21.95 hdc.).
A young girl acts as her mother's assistant for a week as they do routine checkups of farm animals, put a cast on a horse's leg, help deliver a calf, treat a neglected horse, and perform surgery on a prize cow. Although the narrative is set in the U.S., Saskatchewan students will relate to the farm people, animals and issues, and colour photos of veterinarians' work.
Suggested Use: Grade 4-Unit 3; Grade 5-Unit 3
My Neighbor's Religion (Poster). Can-Ed Media (CEM), n.d. Order no. E43 ($17.95).
This 97.5 cm by 71.25 cm (39" x 28.5") folding poster depicts Buddhists, Jews, Sikhs, Christians, Hindus and Muslims at worship. Each religion is described briefly in text and colourful photographs.
Suggested Use: Grades 1, 2-Unit 2
My World Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Steck-Vaughn (PIP), 1989-91. 16 p. ($52.95/12 pbks. and teacher's guide).
| Violet Level-3B | ISBN 0-8114-4582-8 |
| Violet Level-3C | ISBN 0-8114-5002-3 |
| Violet Level-3D | ISBN 0-8114-5138-1 |
Each set of 12 colourful booklets in this series describes six countries around the world. Two booklets for each country focus on the country's homes, lifestyle or festivals. The booklets feature large, easily read print, colour photos and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 3-Unit 3