Titles and Descriptions (C)

Cambridge History Programme Series
Canada and the World: An Atlas Resource. 2nd ed.
Canada and the World: Backgrounder
Canada Revisited: A Social and Political History of Canada to 1911
Canada Today. 3rd ed.
Canada Votes
Canada's People: The Métis
Canada's Visual History CD-ROM
The Canadian Anthology of Social Studies: Issues and Strategies for Teachers
Canadian Challenges Series
Canadian Citizenship in Action
Canadian Geographic Explorer: An Interactive Journey Around Canada
The Canadian Oxford Junior Atlas
Canadian Oxford School Atlas. 7th ed.
Canadian Treasures. School ed.
Castles
Caught in the Crossfire: Growing Up in a War Zone
The CCA in Columbia: Dreams From the Dust
Challenge of the West: A Canadian Retrospective From 1815-1914
China: Our Pacific Neighbour
City of the Gods: Mexico's Ancient City of Teotihuacan
Civilizations in Conflict: Byzantium, Islam and the Crusades
Classroom Talk
Clues to the Past Series
Coming to Gum San: The Story of Chinese Canadians
Community Canada
Confederation
Content Area Reading: Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum. 6th ed.
Content Reading and Literacy: Succeeding in Today's Diverse Classrooms. 2nd ed.
Continents Series
Country Fact Files Series
Country Insights Series
Cowboys of the Americas
The Cree People
Cricket the Trobriand Way: A Case Study in Culture Change
Crossing the Bridges Series
The Crusades: Cultures in Conflict
Cultural Atlas for Young People
Culture Change
Cultures of the Past Series
Cultures of the World Series
Culture Quest

Cambridge History Programme Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: The Crusades: Cultures in Conflict, India: From Mughal Empire to British Raj, The Islamic World: Beliefs and Civilisations, 600-1600, and The Roman World: From Republic to Empire.

Canada and the World: An Atlas Resource. 2nd ed. (Atlas). Matthews, Geoffrey J. and Morrow, Robert. Prentice Hall Canada (LRDC), 1995. 220 p. Order no. 7002 ($31.25 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 7004 ($194.60 binder).

(CAN) This atlas presents information on a variety of topics using introductory statements and diverse graphic representations. The resource presents both a regional perspective and a thematic approach to exploring Canada and the world. The thematic topics range from relief, topography, and demography to habitat destruction and pollution. The resource includes Canadian statistics, world statistics, a table of contents, a glossary, a gazetteer, a bibliography, and an index.

The teacher’s guide provides preliminary map reading skills, plate overviews and knowledge statements, enrichment activities, and cooperative and small group activities. Accompanying computer discs (DOS and Macintosh platforms) provide ready-to-print student activities and statistics.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Student/Teacher Reference
Other Use: Canadian Studies; English Language Arts 20

Canada and the World: Backgrounder (Periodical). Canada and the World (CWO), n.d. Six issues per year - Order no. Book Service ($45.00 pbk.). Order no. Back Issues ($7.25 pbk.).

(CAN) This magazine provides interesting and accessible information about current events and issues in Canada and around the world.

Back Issues:

Each booklet in this series contains articles and visuals to help students and teachers understand the issues presented. The following titles are recommended:

China (Jan. 1996)
Climate Change (Sept. 1998)
Elections (1993)
Focus - Asia Pacific (April 1999) ($26.95 spiral- bound 58 p. booklet and map)
Focus - South Asia (Feb. 1999) ($24.95 piral-bound 31 p. booklet and map)
Human Rights (May 1997)
Migrants (Dec. 1994)
Multiculturalism (Jan. 1998)
Native People (Sept. 1995)
Parliament (Sept. 1997).

Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Grade 9; Teacher Reference

Canada Revisited: A Social and Political History of Canada to 1911 (Print-Non-Fiction). Clark, Penney and McKay, Roberta. Arnold Publishing Ltd. (APL), 1992. 286 p. ISBN 0-919913-32-6 ($35.95 hdc.).

(CAN) This visually appealing history looks at the lives of Canadians from pre-contact First Nations societies to immigrant homesteaders in the early 1900s. Following a brief description of life in pre-contact Canada, the book chronicles European exploration and colonization, the struggle for control leading to the Quebec Act of 1774, the American Revolution and the War of 1812, Confederation, and expansion of the nation. The book contains numerous maps, colour photographs, and suggestions for activity intended to help students make connections between historic events and their lives today. Included are a table of contents, information boxes, charts, chapter reviews, an extensive glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Citizenship; Teacher Reference

Canada Today. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Smith, Carl F., McDevitt, Daniel J. and Scully, Angus L. Prentice Hall Canada (LRDC), 1996. 492 p. Order no. 7493 ($52.50 hdc.).

(CAN) This resource provides graphs, information charts, and case studies to describe how Canadians throughout the history of the country have dealt with political, economic, and social issues. The book also explores current and ongoing issues facing Canadians today. Canada Today encourages students to think critically of these issues and to form their own viewpoints. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Change; Culture; Interdependence; Location; Power; Resources

Canada Votes (Video). Elections Canada (ELEC), 1997. 26 min. No order number is required. ($Free).

(CAN) This overview of the Canadian electoral system traces the federal process of electing officials. The video includes footage of various government individuals and groups involved in elections. Viewed in segments, this is a useful review of the electoral process and of terms such as census, electoral officer, and constituency.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Citizenship

Canada's People: The Métis (Print-Non-Fiction). Cardinal, Phyllis. (We Built Canada Series). Plains Publishing Inc. (PLS), 1987. 98 p. ISBN 0-920985-00-9 ($34.95 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-920985-28-9 ($39.95 spiral-bound).

(CAN, I/M) This material first looks at culture and its meaning, then discusses the Métis and their history. The book examines the fur trade, settlement, society, resistance, and contemporary Métis society. Included are a table of contents, numerous maps, archival photographs, colour illustrations, a poem by Adrian Hope entitled "Ode to the Métis," and an index.

The teacher’s guide provides lesson plans, background information, additional learning activities, and reproducible pages.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Culture
Other Use: Native Studies: Grade 11

Canada's Visual History CD-ROM (CD-ROM). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1996. Order no. 133C 0387 206 ($59.95). Lab Pack (5) - Order no. 193C 0397 077 ($189.95).

(CAN) This program contains archival images accompanied by text relating to themes that include immigration and colonization, arts and crafts, labour, resource exploitation, and Aboriginal people. The CD-ROM allows searches, copying and printing of text, and use of an index. Some of the images are dark.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Grade 9; Culture; Identity

The Canadian Anthology of Social Studies: Issues and Strategies for Teachers (Print-Non-Fiction). Case, Roland and Clark, Penney, eds. Pacific Educational Press (LRDC), 1999. 424 p. Order no. 9278 ($32.55 pbk.).

(CAN) This collection of 41 articles from Canadian teachers and teacher educators offers a broad range of issues and perspectives relating to the teaching of social studies. The book contains discussions about topics such as critical thinking, information gathering and reporting, personal and social values, planning for instruction and assessment, social issues, citizenship, culture, and multiculturalism. Included are a table of contents and a list of professional journals.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Canadian Challenges Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: Aboriginal Peoples: Building for the Future and Women: Changing Canada.

Canadian Citizenship in Action (Print-Non-Fiction). Fretts, Derald, et al. (Kanata: The Canadian Studies Series). Weigl Educational Publishers (LRDC), 1992. 200 p. Order no. 9371 ($25.10 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 9372 ($25.10 coil-bound).

(CAN) This is an excellent resource for teaching the structure of government and the rights and roles of citizens. It describes the process of governing, the power structure in Canada, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Through the use of a series of case studies, the book develops understanding of concepts and issues relating to the nature of citizenship, citizenship in a democracy, factors influencing individual power, the political process, human rights, and resolving political differences. The resource contains a table of contents, an index, and a glossary.

The teacher’s guide presents a variety of thought-provoking activities, a range of strategies, key terms and key questions, and reproducible pages.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Citizenship
Other Use: Canadian Studies

Canadian Geographic Explorer: An Interactive Journey Around Canada (CD-ROM). IQ Media Holdings Corporation (NFB), 1996. Order no. 193C 0197 080 ($99.95).

(CAN) This program promotes exploration of Canadian geography. Using satellite images, narration by members of the Canadian Astronaut Team, video segments, journal articles, and outline map overlays, the program encourages understanding of the relationships among physical geography and natural and societal aspects of life. The program allows users to view landforms and create maps to identify and compare thematic categories such as political features, waterways and wetlands, settlement, wildlife, business and industry, vegetation, and ethnocultural heritage. Using 3-D glasses students can view selected satellite images, print base maps or composite maps, and engage in a fast-paced geography game.

An accompanying teacher’s guide gives background information, suggestions for exploration of each thematic category, answers to the geography game, and reproducible outline maps, as well as lists of Canadian Space Resource Centres and relevant websites.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Location

The Canadian Oxford Junior Atlas (Atlas). Oxford University Press (LRDC), 1998. 72 p. Order no. 9255 ($18.60 hdc.).

(CAN) This world atlas provides a wide range of basic information in a clear, colourful format. The book contains basic geographic information, as well as maps and charts giving political, historical, demographic, ecological, and economic data. The book offers a table of contents and an index. Note: This atlas includes Chipewyan, rather than Dené as a sub-Arctic group. It does not provide current information about new Northwest Territories boundaries, and Nunavet.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Student/Teacher Reference

Canadian Oxford School Atlas. 7th ed. (Atlas). Stanford, Quentin H., ed. Oxford University Press (LRDC), 1998. 220 p. Order no. 8695 ($27.10 hdc.). Teacher's Resource Binder - Order no. 9287 ($146.85 binder).

(CAN) This world atlas provides detailed information about Canada’s geology, landforms, climate, vegetation, resources, demographics, migration, language groups, political divisions, and historic movement. Maps of other countries present political boundaries and physical features. In addition, the atlas includes maps, charts, and graphs about oceans, political boundaries, landforms, vegetation, resources, population, religion and language, and the economy. The book offers a table of contents, an index of Canada, an index of the world, and statistics pages for Canada and the world. Note: This atlas includes Chipewyan, rather than Dené as a sub-Arctic group. It does not provide current information about new Northwest Territories boundaries.

The teacher’s resource provides additional background information, suggestions for activity, more than 70 reproducible readings, more than 80 reproducible map outlines, and five colour overhead transparencies of maps.
Suggested Use: Student/Teacher Reference

Canadian Treasures. School ed. (CD-ROM). Ingenuity Works (DID), 1997. Order no. 4804H ($49.95). Lab Pack (5) - Order no. 4806H ($149.95). Site License (30) - Order no. 4808H ($595.00). Manual - Order no. 1387 ($10.00 spiral-bound).

(CAN) This package includes a CD-ROM and a resource guide. The CD-ROM contains colour images, text, and audio and video segments that introduce many of the major people, places, and events in Canadian history. Users can access information that includes the story of the Beothuk, aspects of early immigration and exploration, the Halifax explosion, the gold strike near Dawson City, the flag debate, Canada’s centennial celebrations, and brief biographies of several prominent Canadians. Also included is a matching game involving Canada’s prime ministers. The program allows students to archive relevant segments in order to create their own presentations on the internet. Some of the images on the CD-ROM are quite dark.

The guide gives directions for navigation and ideas for class activity.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Culture

Castles (Video). Marlin Motion Pictures Ltd. (MMP), 1997. 16 min. No order number is required. Single copy ($59.95). Circulating Copy ($250.00).

This video uses footage of castles in contemporary England, as well as models and drawings of castles to chart the development of fortified buildings. The video traces the evolution of the castle from a simple wooden bailey to an impressive stronghold. Included are sections illustrating trades people creating armour for knights and foot soldiers, machinery used in sieges, and modern uses of castles.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

Caught in the Crossfire: Growing Up in a War Zone (Print-Non-Fiction). Ousseimi, Maria. Walker & Co. (FHW), 1995. 120 p. ISBN 0-8027-8363-5 ($29.95 hdc.).

The young people interviewed in this resource have all been scarred by the fear, hatred, and destruction caused by conflict. Numerous black-and-white photographs illustrate the physical and emotional impact of violence on children in Lebanon, El Salvador, Mozambique, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and Washington, D.C. Included are a table of contents, an index, and excerpts from interviews.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Interdependence
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

The CCA in Columbia: Dreams From the Dust (Video). Canadian Co-operative Association (SK Region) (MGR), 1995. 10 min. Dup. order no. TBA.

(SK) In two segments, this resource tells the story of the Canadian cooperative sector’s work with the poor in Columbia, and provides a vignette on how garbage dump dwellers in Bucaramanga formed a recycling cooperative, cleaning company, and day care to improve lives of the Columbians.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Interdependence; Resources

Challenge of the West: A Canadian Retrospective From 1815-1914 (Print-Non-Fiction). Cruxton, J. Bradley and Wilson, W. Douglas. Oxford University Press (OUP), 1997. 182 p. ISBN 0-19-541286-9 ($42.50 hdc.).

(CAN, I/M) This history of Western Canada traces events from the Upper Canada Rebellion to settlement of the west in the early 1900s. Using primary source material and archival photographs, the book encourages students to view history from several perspectives. The book explores how events such as Confederation, the Klondike Gold Rush, the completion of the transcontinental railroad, and the Battle of Batoche affected the lives of Métis, Aboriginal, and European people in the west. Included are a table of contents, information boxes, charts, maps, review questions, and an index. Of particular interest are sections of the book dealing with Aboriginal culture and language groups, early contact, noted Aboriginal and Métis leaders, treaties, and the creation of reserves.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Grade 9; Culture; Identity; Teacher Reference

China: Our Pacific Neighbour (Print-Non-Fiction). Evans, Brian and Yu, Agnes. Reidmore Books (REI), 1992. 109 p. ISBN 0-919091-47-4 ($22.00 hdc.). Teacher's Resource - ISBN 1-895073-19-7 ($39.95 coil-bound).

(CAN) Following a chapter describing the experiences of Chinese immigrants to Canada, this visually appealing resource explores the history, government, resources, and traditions of China. The book contains colour photographs and illustrations, maps, fact boxes, and questions for discussion and review. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a pronunciation guide, and an index. Although some of the information in this resource is dated, it continues to provide an interesting overview of China as a Pacific Rim nation.

The teacher’s resource contains information sheets, outline maps, lesson plans, and suggestions for learning centre activity.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Change; Location; Power; Resources

City of the Gods: Mexico's Ancient City of Teotihuacan (Print-Non-Fiction). Arnold, Caroline. Clarion Books (ALL), 1994. 48 p. ISBN 0-395-66584-1 ($22.95 hdc.).

This book outlines the history of the ancient capital of Mexico, Teotihuacan, from 2000 years ago to the present day. It explores the ruins of this great capital and provides an account of what life was like in this first metropolis of the Americas. The resource includes a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Time

Civilizations in Conflict: Byzantium, Islam and the Crusades (330-1453 A.D.) (Video). United Learning (MGR), 1998. 18 min. Dup. order no. TBA.

This is an interesting overview of medieval history in the southern and eastern regions of the Roman Empire. The video provides clear, well-illustrated narration that describes the rise of the Byzantine Empire and its eventual overthrow by Muslims, the Islamic influence still seen in Spain, and the reasons for and eventual results of the crusades (e.g., how they encouraged trade and the infusion of new ideas that brought about the Renaissance).
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Causality

Classroom Talk (Print-Non-Fiction). Booth, David and Thornley-Hall, Carol, eds. Pembroke Publishers Limited (LRDC), 1991. 160 p. Order no. 7586 ($13.60 pbk.).

(CAN) This introductory resource is a clear, brief statement of basic ideas about oracy instruction at the Elementary and Middle Levels. The book explores conversation and discussion as problem-solving tools in the classroom in areas such as peer conferencing in writing, response to literature, and small group collaboration. It looks at many different types of productive talk and provides examples to show suitable procedures for use with students. The resource also includes a table of contents and a bibliography.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Clues to the Past Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt.

Coming to Gum San: The Story of Chinese Canadians (Print-Non-Fiction). Burney, Shehla. (Shared Histories Series). D. C. Heath & Co. (NEL), 1995. 52 p. ISBN 0-669-95470-5 ($14.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This history of Chinese immigration to Canada weaves the narrative of one Chinese Canadian family through a montage of factual accounts, personal memories, poems, and archival photographs. The book presents varied points of view about immigration policies, conditions of workers on railroad crews, community associations, and occupations open to Chinese immigrants at the turn of the century. The book includes a table of contents, suggestions for creating a history journal, review questions, ideas for activity, and a multimedia bibliography.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Identity

Community Canada (Print-Non-Fiction). Cruxton, J. Bradley and Walker, Robert J. Oxford University Press (OUP), 1993. 344 p. ISBN 0-19-541169-2 ($39.50 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - ISBN 0-19-540801-2 ($50.00 binder).

(CAN) This is a detailed, easily understood history of early Canadian people from pre-contact First Nations groups to settlers in the 1850s. Following a chapter discussing ways students can research local history, the book focusses on Aboriginal communities, New France, and Upper Canada. Included are a table of contents, text boxes, colour photographs and illustrations, chapter-end questions, maps, charts, and an index.

The teacher’s guide contains ideas for teaching and evaluation in both French and English.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Citizenship; Identity

Confederation (Video). Classroom Video (MGR), 1992. 26 min. Dup. order no. TBA.

(CAN) This program traces the events and issues leading to Confederation. The video contains speeches, archival still images, and descriptive narrative to provide an overview of the financial and political motivation leading to the development of Canada as a nation. Included are discussions of the Loyalists, Joseph Papineau, William Lyon Mackenzie, the building of the transcontinental railroad, the threat of American invasion, and the roles played by the Fathers of Confederation.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Change

Content Area Reading: Literacy and Learning Across the Curriculum. 6th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Vacca, Richard T. and Vacca, Jo Anne L. Addison-Wesley Longman, Ltd. (LRDC), 1999. 549 p. Order no. 9548 ($82.05 hdc.).

An excellent overview of reading theory and practice, this text discusses topics such as scaffolding instruction to accommodate classroom diversity, activating and building prior knowledge, collaborative learning experiences, writing to learn, authentic assessment, extending and reinforcing concepts and vocabulary, and developing strategies for comprehension and study. The book contains a table of contents, a subject index, an index of names, and an appendix of graphic presentations with corresponding text frames.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts 10; English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

Content Reading and Literacy: Succeeding in Today's Diverse Classrooms. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Alvermann, Donna E. and Phelps, Stephen F. Allyn & Bacon Canada (LRDC), 1998. 384 p. Order no. 8483 ($76.30 hdc.).

This resource offers theoretical and practical information about the teacher’s role in developing literacy through content reading. The book includes topics such as learning in culturally diverse classrooms, the reading process, assessment, creating a favourable literacy environment, vocabulary development, and methods of scaffolding reading and study activity. The book contains a table of contents, bibliographies of suggested student literature, an author index, and a subject index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 20; English Language Arts 30

Continents Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1997. 48 p. Order numbers follow. ($26.95 hdc.).

The following titles in this series have been recommended:

Each book in this series provides an interesting introduction to the continent’s geography, history, resources, and contemporary issues of concern. The books contain colour photographs, maps, graphs, and information boxes to accompany accessible text. Included in each resource are a table of contents, a timeline, a glossary, and an index.

Suggested Use: Grade 7; Location; Resources

Country Fact Files Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (LRDC), 1996-97. 45 p. Order numbers follow. ($23.70 hdc.).

The following titles in this series have been recommended:

Each book in this series contains easily read text, numerous colour photographs, maps, graphs, and fact boxes. Topics covered include climate, natural resources, population, government, agriculture, trade and industry, transportation, and the environment. Each book contains a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Note: While the titles in this series are all suitable for studying cultures of different countries, some of the titles are particularly useful for study of life in Pacific Rim regions.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Culture; Location; Power; Resources

Country Insights Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (SBC), 1997. 48 p. Order numbers follow. ($26.95 hdc.).

The following titles in this series have been recommended:

Each book in this appealing series introduces the geography and people of the country through easily understood text, colour photographs, maps, and fact boxes. Topics dealt with include climate, education, leisure, occupations, city life, poverty, and pollution. Each book contains a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Note: While the titles in this series are all suitable for studying cultures of different countries, some of the titles are particularly useful for study of life in Pacific Rim regions.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Change; Culture; Location; Power; Resources

Cowboys of the Americas (Video). King Motion Picture Corporation (KMP), 1993. 83 min. No order number is required. ($25.00).

(CAN, I/M) This interesting history of cowboys in the Americas does much to dispel the myth that the cowboy is a Caucasian male. This video speaks to the contribution of African Americans and Aboriginal cowboys of the Navajo, Dakota, and Piegan peoples. It also looks at cowboys from Brazil, Argentina, Hawaii, Texas, Wyoming, New Mexico, Alberta, and British Columbia.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Identity

The Cree People (Print-Non-Fiction). Cardinal, Phyllis. Duval House Publishing (LRDC), 1997. 104 p. Order no. 9285 ($28.00 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) This is an engaging and easily read introduction to the historic and contemporary culture of Cree peoples. The book provides archival and contemporary photographs, text boxes, maps, graphs, and review questions to explore the traditional lifestyles, treaties, important people and events in Cree history, and current issues and perspectives. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Grade 9; Culture; Identity

Cricket the Trobriand Way: A Case Study in Culture Change (Video). (Faces of Culture Series). Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. (MGR), 1983. 29 min. Dup. order no. V9812.

This video studies the Trobriand Islands in New Guinea as an example of syncretism, the process by which one culture adopts a "foreign" practice and integrates it into the home culture. In this case study, the practice is the game of cricket, introduced by the British and the Australians and now adapted by the Trobriands. The lesson shows how the present form of the game reveals political, social, and economic adaptations from Trobriand culture. The video demonstrates how Trobrianders have both changed their culture and, at the same time, retained the attitudes and practices important to them.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Culture

Crossing the Bridges Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: Multicultural Classroom.

The Crusades: Cultures in Conflict (Print-Non-Fiction). Kernaghan, Pamela. (Cambridge History Programme Series). Cambridge University Press (CUP), 1993. 64 p. ISBN 0-521-44617-1 ($13.95 U.S. pbk.).

This British resource provides an interesting overview of the Christian and Islamic conflict during the time of the crusades. The book describes the motives people held for joining the crusades, atrocities en route, leading Crusaders, and the course of each crusade. It makes connections between the medieval past and the present (through references to present day legacies of the crusades). Included are a table of contents, colour photographs and illustrations, maps, study questions, fact boxes, primary source material, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

Cultural Atlas for Young People (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: The Middle Ages.

Culture Change (Video). (Faces of Culture Series). Magic Lantern Communications Ltd. (MGR), 1994. 29 min. Dup. order no. V9811.

This video considers why and how cultures change, and whether modernization must also cause painful changes to societies. The video defines and gives examples of invention, diffusion, acculturation, and the mechanisms of change, and reviews external causes of change, including colonialism and conquest. Other causes of change that are considered in the program include rebellion, revolution, revitalization movements, and modernization.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Causality; Change

Cultures of the Past Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: The Ancient Hebrews, Elizabethan England, and Mesopotamia.

Cultures of the World Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Marshall Cavendish (MAC), 1999. 128 p. Order numbers follow.

The following titles in this series have been recommended:

Each book in this series contains challenging text to present detailed, comprehensive information about the geography, history, economy, and culture of the country and its people. Every book includes a table of contents, colour photographs, maps, a fact page, a glossary, and an index. Note: These books use the biased term "superstition" to describe many traditional beliefs.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Culture

Culture Quest (Print-Non-Fiction). Burley, Tony. Prentice Hall Canada (LRDC), 1993. 130 p. Order no. 9341 ($33.05 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 9370 ($69.55 loose-leaf).

(CAN) Focussing on the concepts of communication, socialization, beliefs, values, and role, this resource provides easily read information about cultures in Canada and worldwide. Through the use of photographs, information boxes, and graphics, the text explores the varied cultural norms, practices, and traditions of Canadians from several ethnic or racial backgrounds. Included are a table of contents, an index, a glossary, chapter summaries, and suggestions for activity.

The teacher’s guide provides background information, ideas for teaching and assessment, and reproducible information or activity sheets.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Culture