Titles and Descriptions (M)

Making Choices
Making History: Louis Riel and the North-West Rebellion of 1885
The Making of the United Kingdom
The Making of the United Kingdom: Crowns, Parliaments and Peoples, 1500-1750
Managing the Middle School Classroom: A Teacher's Guide
Mapmaker's Toolkit
Mass Media and Popular Culture, Version 2
May 30, 1431 - Field Reports
Medieval Life
Medieval Realms 1066-1500
Medieval Times to Today
The Medievals
Mesopotamia
Metropolis Series
Mexico
Mexico: People of the Sun
The Middle Ages
The Middle Ages
Middle School Journal
The Mindful School Series
The Missing Sun
Modern Industrial World Series
Moments of History: Canada Vignettes
Multicultural Canada
Multicultural Classroom
The Multicultural Classroom: Readings for Content-Area Teachers
Multiculturalism
Multiculturalism in Canada: Images and Issues
My Freedom Trip. 1st ed.

Making Choices (Print-Anthology). Peturson, Rod and Shields, Bob. (Tapestry Series). Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (HBJ), 1996. 48 p. ISBN 0-7747-0165-X ($13.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This is an easily read magazine that focusses on how people change the world through the arts and sciences. Supported by maps, drawings, archival photographs, and suggestions for activity, the anthology looks at the decision-making process and the effects of choices made by people in Canada and other countries in both modern and historic times. A concluding section encourages students to consider decisions they will make.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Identity; Power

Making History: Louis Riel and the North-West Rebellion of 1885 (CD-ROM). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 1996. Order no. 0133C 0916 044 ($169.95). Lab Pack (5) - Order no. 193C 0197 076 ($259.95).

(CAN, I/M) This CD-ROM allows users to explore the people and events surrounding the conflict of 1885. The program includes text, video and audio segments, and maps that present varied viewpoints about the resistance. Students can create their own journal using information from the program. A print function is included.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Culture

The Making of the United Kingdom (Print-Non-Fiction). Maltman, Charles and Dawson, Ian. (Oxford History Study Units Series). Oxford University Press (OUP), 1992. 80 p. ISBN 0-19-917196-3 ($26.00 pbk.).

This book examines the influences that led to the creation of the United Kingdom. Included are a discussion of various members of the monarchy, the evolution of a parliamentary system, and the effects of war. This title is one in a series of British resources containing colour illustrations, maps, charts, and primary source material to encourage investigation and further research. The book provides a table of contents, a timeline, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Causality

The Making of the United Kingdom: Crowns, Parliaments and Peoples, 1500-1750 (Print-Non-Fiction). Mason, James. (A Sense of History Series). Longman Publishing Group (ADD), 1992. 128 p. ISBN 0-582-20737-1 ($18.50 pbk.).

This interesting resource looks at changes to government and society in the British Isles between the Tudor and the Hanoverian reigns. The book explores the changing balance of power between the monarchy and parliament, the civil war, the effects of the union on Ireland and Scotland, and the stratification of British society. Included are photographs, charts, maps, timelines, fact boxes, primary source material, suggestions for activity, a table of contents, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Causality

Managing the Middle School Classroom: A Teacher's Guide (Print-Non-Fiction). Bray, Phyllis P. and Ousley, Mary Jane. J. Weston Walch Pub. (JWWP), 1990. 149 p. ISBN 0-8251-2424-7 ($11.95 pbk.).

Useful for experienced teachers as well as those new to Middle Level classrooms, this resource provides easily read, practical strategies for instruction, assessment, discipline, and time management. It also includes a table of contents, a bibliography, and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Mapmaker's Toolkit (CD-ROM). Tom Snyder Productions (TPU), 1999. Order no. J-MAP ($79.95 U.S.).

This resource includes a CD-ROM and accompanying teacher’s guide. It is a highly interactive resource allowing users to locate and study thematic maps, as well as to create and print their own thematic maps of regions worldwide. The program contains historic and contemporary map outlines that students can study or customize using the symbols, colours, and line drawing tools for illustrating geographic elements that include distribution of resources, precipitation, population, and vegetation.

The accompanying teacher’s guide contains suggestions for class activity.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Location

Mass Media and Popular Culture, Version 2 (Print-Non-Fiction). Duncan, Barry, et al. Harcourt Brace & Company Canada Ltd. (LRDC), 1996. 202 p. Order no. 7854 ($30.35 hdc.). Teacher's Binder - Order no. 7855 ($81.70 binder).

(CAN) This resource presents an inquiry-centred approach to the study of mass media and its effect on culture. It encourages students to analyze and respond to media concerns such as the nature of Canadian identity and media representations of violence, sexuality, and gender roles. The resource also suggests follow-up activities for independent and group skills such as brainstorming, interviews, investigation, surveys, role playing, videotaping, and keeping a log. The examples cited are largely Canadian. The book includes a table of contents and an index.

The resource binder provides additional readings related to media topics, suggested activities, and evaluation masters.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9; English Language Arts 10

May 30, 1431 - Field Reports (Video). (Newscasts from the Past Series). Agency for Instructional Technology (MGR), 1984. 15 min. Dup. order no. V9330. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. 7081 ($7.55 pbk.).

This program examines the life and missions of Joan of Arc and illustrates the medieval Church’s power to shape ideas. It discusses the rebirth of the arts and architecture in Italy, which led to the Renaissance. Supporting print material is available from Media Group.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Causality; Change; Time

Medieval Life (Print-Non-Fiction). Langley, Andrew. (Eyewitness Books). Knopf, Alfred A. (GDS), 1996. 63 p. ISBN 0-7737-2931-3 ($18.95 hdc.).

This engaging survey of medieval life contains informative text, captions, and colour photographs of artifacts and art works. Each double page is devoted to one aspect of the political, commercial, religious, artistic, or family aspects of both nobles and peasants in Europe during the Middle Ages. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

Medieval Realms 1066-1500 (Print-Non-Fiction). Mason, James. (A Sense of History Series). Longman Publishing Group (ADD), 1991. 128 p. ISBN 0-582-20735-5 ($18.50 pbk.).

This interesting resource traces events in Britain from the Norman Conquest to the 15th century. The book explores the relationship between the church and the state, the feudal system, chivalry and warfare, the effects of the printing press, and manufacturing, trade, and agriculture of the period. Included are photographs, charts, maps, fact boxes, primary source material, suggestions for activity, a table of contents, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

Medieval Times to Today (Print-Non-Fiction). Jacobs, Heidi Hayes, Randolph, Brenda and LeVasseur, Michal L. (World Explorer Series). Prentice Hall Inc. (LRDC), 1998. 278 p. Order no. 9267 ($27.40 hdc.). Teacher's Edition - Order no. 9268 ($60.10 hdc.).

This attractive, easily read resource provides illustrations and maps to aid exploration of medieval civilizations that include the Byzantine and Muslim empires, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The book contains pre-reading and review support, internal definitions, and numerous suggestions for active reading. The text includes information about historic people and events, trade, government, technology, and the arts, as well as links to geography, science, literature, and internet activity. The book offers a table of contents, a gazeteer, a biographical dictionary, a glossary, an index, basic information about countries today, and physical and political maps of continents today.

The teacher’s edition contains sidebars listing suggestions for teaching and evaluation, additional background information, answers to questions posed in the text, and links to related resources.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Causality; Change; Culture; Time

The Medievals (Print-Non-Fiction). Kruse, Darryn. Oxford University Press (LRDC), 1996. 215 p. Order no. 9269 ($31.40 pbk.).

This book encourages student involvement in activities designed to gain an understanding of the physical environment and the daily activity of several Medieval civilizations. The book focusses on the Saxons, Normans, Japanese, Aztecs, and the Islamic Empire. Included are a table of contents, an index, photographs and drawings, and suggested activities.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change; Time

Mesopotamia (Print-Non-Fiction). Service, Pamela F. (Cultures of the Past Series). Marshall Cavendish (MAC), 1999. 80 p. ISBN 0-7614-0301-9 ($26.95 hdc.).

This resource explores the social, cultural, and technological legacy of the people living in the cradle of civilization. The book includes a table of contents, a glossary, a bibliography, a chronology, an index, maps, and numerous colour photographs, illustrations, and fact boxes.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Time

Metropolis Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the titles: Egyptian Town and Roman Town.

Mexico (Print-Non-Fiction). Lewington, Anna. (Economically Developing Countries Series). Raintree Steck-Vaughn Company (LRDC), 1996. 48 p. Order no. 9224 ($23.70 hdc.).

This book provides an economic profile of Mexico by looking at indicators including resources, government, and standard of living. Following an introduction to the geography and history of the country, the book discusses recent changes to Mexico caused by land reform following the Mexican Revolution, corruption, the country’s varied population density, oil industry, agriculture, factories, and tourism. Included are a table of contents, colour photographs, fact boxes, thematic maps, a glossary, a list of further reading, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Change; Culture; Location; Resources

Mexico: People of the Sun (Video). (World Geography and History Series). Benchmark Films (MMP), 1996. 18 min. No order number is required. Single copy ($59.95). Circulating copy ($250.00).

This is a clearly narrated view of historic and contemporary Mexico. The video notes the contributions of cultures such as the Maya, Aztecs, and Toltec to Mexican society of today, as well as the legacy of Spanish rule on the Mestizo citizens, and problems, such as pollution, facing the country.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Grade 8; Culture; Location; Resources

The Middle Ages (Print-Non-Fiction). Corbishley, Mike. (Cultural Atlas for Young People). Facts On File, Inc. (FHW), 1990. 96 p. ISBN 0-8160-1973-8 ($26.95 pbk.).

This atlas contains maps accompanied by colour photographs and interesting text to describe the history and culture of several countries during medieval times. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, a timeline comparing events in several European countries, a gazetteer, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

The Middle Ages (Print-Non-Fiction). McNeill, Sarah. (Spotlights Series). Oxford University Press (OUP), 1998. 46 p. ISBN 0-19-521394-7 ($17.95 hdc.).

Each double-page layout in this accessible resource contains colour illustrations and text boxes to explore one aspect of life in medieval Europe. The book describes feudalism, monastic life, castles and knighthood, architecture, education, trade, peasant life, and the changes that ended feudalism. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: Grade 9; Change

Middle School Journal (Periodical). National Middle School Association (NMSA), n.d. Published 5 times per year - ISSN 0094-0771 ($42.00 U.S.).

This journal contains articles about the characteristics of Middle Level students and the teaching practices related to their needs.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

The Mindful School Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Please refer to the title: How to Teach for Transfer.

The Missing Sun (Print-Fiction). Eyvindson, Peter and Brynjolson, Rhian, illus. Pemmican Publications Inc. (PEM), 1993. unp. ISBN 0-921827-29-6 ($9.95 pbk.).

(SK, I/M) When Emily moves from Regina to Inuvik, her mother and her friend Josie Tucktoo provide different explanations for the winter darkness in the Arctic. This picture book offers opportunities for students to discuss the Raven legend and the scientific understanding of changing seasons.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Culture
Other Use: English Language Arts: Elementary Level; Science: Elementary Level

Modern Industrial World Series (Print-Non-Fiction). Thomson Learning (SBC), 1996. 48 p. Order numbers follow. ($25.45 hdc.).

The following titles in this series have been recommended:

This series features colour photographs and accessible text useful for studying how changes in industrialized countries have influenced their economic and social well-being. The book examines the geography and history of each country, industry, daily life, resources, and the results of colonization and mechanization on the people of the region.
Suggested Use: Grade 7; Change

Moments of History: Canada Vignettes (Video). National Film Board of Canada (MGR), 1996. 34 min. Dup. order no. TBA.

(CAN) This program features one-to-two minute clips from the Canada Vignettes Series. Viewers are treated to snapshots of: the Bluenose schooners, Captain Cook beginning the sea otter trade, the Cape Breton coal miners, a "Dirty ’30s" prairie storm, the hardships of early prairie farm life, a humourous history of Fort Prince of Wales, a Hudson’s Bay trading post, and more.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Grade 9; Culture; Identity

Multicultural Canada (Video). Classroom Video (CVO), 1991. 30 min. No order number is required. ($69.00).

(CAN, I/M) Following an introduction to the meaning of culture and multiculturalism in Canada, this video traces the history of cultural diversity in Canada. The program discusses racism, the integration of people from other cultures, the influence of European settlement on First Nations people, policies to ensure equity, and the problems faced by refugees in a new country. Note: The video uses the dated term, "tolerance" in reference to acceptance of diversity.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Identity

Multicultural Classroom (Print-Non-Fiction). (Crossing the Bridges Series). Saskatchewan Association for Multicultural Education (SAME), 1991. unp. No order number is required. ($Free).

(SK) The first section of this package provides brief informative notes about 24 cultural groups in Saskatchewan. For each cultural group, the resource discusses the immigration to Saskatchewan and early settlement, customs, traditions, family life, community activities, and sources of additional information.

An accompanying teacher's guide gives suggestions for activities to encourage appreciation of other cultures. Also included in the package are articles dealing with racial awareness, handling racial incidents, and reducing bias and stereotyping.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference
Other Use: Social Studies: Elementary Level

The Multicultural Classroom: Readings for Content-Area Teachers (Print-Non-Fiction). Richard-Amato, Patricia and Snow, Marguerite Ann, eds. Addison-Wesley Longman, Ltd. (ADD), 1992. 413 p.

The readings in this American resource highlight a range of issues faced by teachers of students for whom English is a second language. Written by experienced teachers, the book contains both theoretical understandings and practical ideas to address the cultural considerations and instructional practices required when teaching students from minority cultures. The emphasis in this resource is on effective communication that reflects sensitivity to students’ cultural heritage. Included are a table of contents and an index.
Suggested Use: Teacher Reference

Multiculturalism (Print-Anthology). Wowk, Jerry and Jason, Ted, eds. (The Issues Collection). McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (LRDC), 1993. 151 p. Order no. 7743 ($14.10 pbk.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 7744 ($39.10 pbk.).

(CAN, I/M) In this anthology of prose and poetry, selections are mainly of Canadian origin and explore the concept of multiculturalism. The selections vary in length and suitability for various age levels. The table of contents includes author and genre for each selection.

The teacher's guide contains brief author biographies, teaching suggestions related to several subject areas, and cross-references to other selections in the series.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Culture
Other Use: English Language Arts: Grades 6 to 9

Multiculturalism in Canada: Images and Issues (Print-Non-Fiction). Craig, Cheryl and Samuels, Barbara. Weigl Educational Publishers (LRDC), 1997. 144 p. Order no. 8746 ($21.95 hdc.). Teacher's Guide - Order no. 9270 ($21.95 coil-bound).

(CAN) This is an interesting, easily read resource that focusses on the concepts of multiculturalism and national identity. Its use of different paradigms to help students acquire the concepts and the use of dialectical questions will prepare students for high school social studies and history. The activities provide opportunities for students to view issues through their personal perspectives. Included are a table of contents, an index, icons identifying the types of activities presented, illustrations, definitions of key terms, questions for discussion and research, and an index.

The teacher’s guide lists objectives, materials required, and suggestions for activity, as well as reproducible texts and organizers.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Identity; Interdependence

My Freedom Trip. 1st ed. (Print-Fiction). Park, Frances, Park, Ginger and Jenkins, Debra Reid, illus. Boyds Mills Press (CDS), 1998. unp. ISBN 1-56397-468-1 ($15.95 hdc.).

In this picture book, a young girl tells how she escaped from North Korea to join her father in the South. Set in the last days before the Korean War, the story explores a young refugee’s fear during her journey, her relief upon reaching the safety of her father’s arms, and her enduring sorrow at having lost contact forever with her mother and homeland.
Suggested Use: Grade 8; Identity