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Social Studies and History: Grade 11

Note: The list of learning resources in this section provides an update to Social Studies 20 and History 20: World Issues - A Bibliography (1995).

This section of the annual update is also available as a printable PDF version.

Amira Wasfy (Video). (Landing: Stories From the Cultural Divide Series). Kahani Entertainment (MGR), 2005. 23 min. VHS/DVD - Dup. order no. V1373. Expires August 31, 2016.

(SK) When Amira immigrated to Canada from Egypt with her young family, she had big dreams for her new life here. Years later, following her divorce, she found that she could not travel home to Egypt because of an antiquated Egyptian law that prevented Egyptian women travelling without their husband’s consent. She regarded this law to be in direct violation of her human rights and decided to fight it through her art. Her work called The Veiling of Isis was commissioned by the United Nations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. At the UN exhibition in Durban, South Africa, Amira met the Dalai Lama who inspired her to continue to use her art to advocate for humanitarian causes. Two years later the Egyptian law was changed. Amira believes that this shows the power of art.

This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.

For additional information, see the series website at www.landingtv.ca.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 5; SS - Unit 1
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 10 to 12; English Language Arts 20
Initiatives: Gender Equity; Multicultural Content and Perspectives


Bessie Pino (Video). (Landing: Stories From the Cultural Divide Series). Kahani Entertainment (MGR), 2005. 23 min. VHS/DVD - Dup. order no. V1366. Expires August 31, 2016

(SK) On September 11, 1973, when Bessie Pino was 15, she and her family in Chile listened to the radio as bombs from the Chilean army fell around their President, Salvadore Allende as he gave his last address. The military coup that many Chileans feared was a reality. After more than 30 years Bessie tells the story of her family’s escape from certain death in Chile to safety in Canada.

This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.

 For additional information, see the series website at www.landingtv.ca.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 5
Other Use: Canadian Studies; English Language Arts 20
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives


Beyond Organic: The Vision of Fairview Gardens (Video). Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens (MGR), 2000. 33 min. VHS/DVD - Dup. order no. V3617. Expires August 31, 2011.

Fairview Gardens is a 12-acre organic farm located within an urban centre in California.

Against all odds, it has become a model of sustainable food production, and community- supported agriculture. This video shows the efforts of farm manager, photographer, and author, Michael Ableman, to diversify the farm (including offering educational programs), and to defend it against the challenges of an encroaching city. A clear connection is made between the nature of science and technology, and their relationships to social and environmental contexts.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 3
Other Use: Agriculture Studies; Science 10; Science: Grades 11 and 12
Initiative: Career Development


Bhopal: The Search for Justice (Video). White Pine Pictures (NFB), 2004. 52 min. VHS - Order no. 143C9104 236 ($49.95). DVD - Order no. 153C9104 236 ($59.95).

(CAN) This program focuses on the 1984 disaster in Bhopal. In 1982, journalist Raajkumar Keswani predicted that the Union-Carbide plant in Bhopal had the potential for disaster. His fears were ignored, and the worst came true in 1984. Thousands of people were killed, and many more were affected by the poison. Union-Carbide, now owned by Dow Chemical, has not faced criminal charges and the Indian government has repressed research into the effects of the poisoning on people and the environment.

This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 3


Canadian and World Politics (Print-Non-Fiction). Ruypers, John, et al. Emond Montgomery Publications Limited (EMM), 2005. 460 p. ISBN 1-55239-097-7 ($72.95 hdc.).

(CAN) This comprehensive resource provides an overview of Canadian politics and its connection to world politics. The book has many useful features such as an agenda outlining chapter objectives, web resources for further research, a “point/counterpoint” section that discusses two sides of a controversial issue, and a “taking a stand” section that highlights political activism by individuals. Included are a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 1; H - Unit 4
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Social Studies 10/History 10


The Corporation, Part One: The Pathology of Commerce (Video). (The Corporation Series). Big Picture Media Corporation (MGR), 2004. 58 min. VHS/DVD - Dup. order no. V2759. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G2759 ($4.62 loose-leaf). Expires August 31 st, 2011.

(CAN) Based on Joel Bakan’s book,The Corporation, this program examines the “nature, evolution, impact, and possible future of corporations.” Like the Church, the Monarchy, and the Communist Party in other times and places, the corporation is today’s dominant institution. In the mid-1800s, the corporation won the status of legal “person” and with a personality of pure self-interest in its single-minded drive for profit, created unprecedented wealth. Effects of corporate activity on the physical world and the people “external” to it are responsible for countless cases of illness, death, poverty, pollution, exploitation, and lies. The prognosis is not good for human beings, the environment, democracy, or our planet.

Supporting print is available from Media Group or online at www.thecorporation.com.

This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 4
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Economics


The Corporation, Part Two: Planet Inc. (Video). (The Corporation Series). Big Picture Media Corporation (MGR), 2004. 58 min. VHS/DVD - Dup. order no. V2670. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G2759 ($4.62 loose-leaf). Expires August 31 st, 2011.

(CAN) This program examines the issue that if corporations own everything, who will stand up for the public good? In the 1760s, the enclosure movement fenced public grazing lands so they could be privately owned. Everything on the planet seems to be available for exploitation. Disasters can be profitable; for example, as the twin towers collapsed, gold traders doubled their clients’ money. Young children are current targets. Corporations own the song, “Happy Birthday,” patents on plants and animals, and the next disease.

Supporting print is available from Media Group or online at www.thecorporation.com.

This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 4
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Economics


The Corporation, Part Three: The Reckoning (Video). (The Corporation Series). Big Picture Media Corporation (MGR), 2004. 58 min. VHS/DVD - Dup. order no. V2761. Teacher's Guide for series - Order no. G2759 ($4.62 loose-leaf). Expires August 31, 2011.

(CAN) This program documents the corporation’s indifference to democracy over the last century in many areas of the world. The high-stake struggles that face grass roots movements are detailed as they battle this dominant force of our time. The program reveals the patterns of American corporations such as IBM, General Motors, FORD, and Coke working with and profiting from Nazi Germany to present day Bechtel attempting to privatize Bolivia’s water system. There are still victories where small persistent voices grow large and become powerful enough to stop huge corporations that are attempting to take power and choices away from not only individuals and communities, but governments as well. Excellent examples of positive activism such as Bolivians defeating Bechtel Corporation’s attempt to privatize their water system are included. The series includes revealing interviews with CEOs and top executives, as well as professors, economists, journalists, and a filmmaker. Vintage footage, television clips, and other visuals enhance the production.

Supporting print is available from Media Group or online at www.thecorporation.com.

This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 4
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Economics


The Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan: A Living Legacy (Print-Non-Fiction). Canadian Plains Research Center (CPRC), 2005. 1,071 p. ISBN 0-88977-175-8 ($125.00 hdc.).

(SK) This beautifully illustrated and well-formatted book provides an A-Z look at Saskatchewan. Over 2,300 entries cover all aspects of life in Saskatchewan. A large number of charts, graphs, maps, photographs, and tables are used to illustrate the articles. Several major theme essays are given on topics such as First Nations peoples, agriculture, business, education, and history.

A copy of the encyclopedia was distributed to each school in the province during the fall of 2005.

This book won three Saskatchewan Book Awards in 2005.
Suggested Use: History; Social Studies; General Reference
Other Use: Economics; Social Studies: Grades 1 to 5; Social Studies: Grades 7-9; Social Studies 10/History 10; Canadian Studies


Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships. 10th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Enger, Eldon D. and Smith, Bradley F. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Limited (MHR), 2006. 476 p. ISBN 0-07-297048-0 ($90.91 hdc.).

In this examination of environmental issues, the authors operate from the central theme of interrelatedness. Many environmental issues arise through interactions between humans and the natural world. The challenge undertaken in this resource is to integrate scientific concepts and understandings with historical perspectives, economic and political realities, and with the role of different social experiences and ethical backgrounds. In this text, many examples serve to illustrate the complex interactions that are characteristic of all environmental problems. Numerous case studies are included, and links to online resources provide additional access to information. A detailed table of contents, glossary, and index are included.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 2; SS - Unit 3
Other Use: Science: Grades 11 and 12


Fields of Fire: The Canadians in Normandy (Print-Non-Fiction). Copp, Terry. (Joanne Goodman Lectures Series). University of Toronto Press (UTP), 2003. 344 p. ISBN 0-8020-3780-1 ($31.95 pbk.).

(CAN) How triumphant was Canada on D-Day? Terry Copp explores the reasons why Canada’s role in Normandy should be looked at not as a failure, but rather as a successful contribution to the war effort. By contributing to defeating the Germans in 76 days, the Canadian army proved to be flexible and innovative. This book includes maps, photographs, a table of contents, appendices, a bibliography and an index.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 1
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Social Studies 10/History 10


Fundamentalism (Print-Non-Fiction). Woolf, Alex. (Ideas of the Modern World Series). Steck-Vaughn (SBC), 2004. 64 p. ISBN 0-7398-6416-5 ($36.00 hdc.).

This book examines the growth of different fundamentalist movements. The book looks at the different forms of fundamentalism, their history, role in today’s society, and possible future development. Included are a table of contents, an index, a glossary, and a timeline.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 5
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Social Studies 10/History 10


Generation VOX Series (Video). TV Ontario (TVO), 2004. 48 min. VHS/DVD - Order no. BPN 907300 ($100.00).

(CAN) While sitting at home and watching TV, this young activist decided that watching events unfold was not enough and she decided to take action. Students will learn that they can make a difference by becoming involved in issues that they believe in.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 1
Other Use: Arts Education: Grades 6 to 9; Arts Education: Grades 10 to 12; Canadian Studies


Great Canadian Speeches (Print-Non-Fiction). Gruending, Dennis, ed. Fitzhenry & Whiteside Ltd. (FHW), 2004. 312 p. ISBN 1-55041-752-5 ($34.95 hdc.).

(CAN) This is a thought-provoking collection of over 60 of the finest speeches in Canadian history from individuals who used their rhetorical powers to explore issues faced by our nation. The speeches range from the early beginnings of Canada, to Confederation and Treaties, equality for women, sovereignty for Canada and more recently, Medicare reform.

Teachers should note that the language must be considered in its historical context.
Suggested Use: History; General Reference
Other Use: Canadian Studies; English Language Arts 30; Social Studies 10 / History 10


Hell's Corner: An Illustrated History of Canada's Great War, 1914-1918 (Print-Non-Fiction). Granatstein, J. L. Douglas & McIntyre Publishing Group (HCP), 2004. 198 p. ISBN 1-55365-047-6 ($50.00 hdc.).

(CAN) Through extensive research, Granastein examines Canada’s role in the Great War. He uses first-person accounts, photographs, military posters, sketches and paintings, to depict the struggle of Canadians, both at home and on the battlefield. Sensitive topics, such as death, are presented without being exploitive. Included are a table of contents, an appendix, and an index.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 1
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Social Studies 10/History 10


Hiroshima: The Story of the First Atom Bomb (Print-Non-Fiction). Lawton, Clive A. Candlewick Press (CDS), 2004. 48 p. ISBN 0-7636-2271-0 ($26.99 hdc.).

The author examines the politics and science behind the military decision that began the nuclear arms race. Through photographs and maps, he tells of the events leading up to the bombings in 1945 and discusses the consequences that we are still living with today. Included are a table of contents, a listing of key dates, a glossary, a who’s who section, and an index.

Teachers should note that some photos may be disturbing.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 2


Hodder 20th Century History Series. 2nd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). DeMarco, Neil. Hodder & Stoughton Educational (BHU), 2004. Order numbers follow. ($17.95 pbk.).

Recommended titles in this series include the following:

The Great War

ISBN 0-340-81419-5

Germany 1918-45

ISBN 0-340-81477-2

The Second World War

ISBN 0-340-81421-7

Vietnam 1939-75

ISBN 0-340-81475-6.

This series of British books highlights various wars throughout the past century. The author c ombines a wide range of written and visual sources. The series also contains features that aid students in their understanding of the major wars and development of study skills.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 1; H - Unit 2; H - Unit 3
Other Use: Canadian Studies


An Introduction to Government and Politics: A Conceptual Approach. 7th ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Dickerson, Mark O. and Flanagan, Thomas. Thomson Nelson (NEL), 2006. 480 p. ISBN 0-17-641676-5 ($60.00 pbk.).

(CAN)While the word “introduction” may be in the title, teachers will find this seventh edition ideal as a reference and idea generator. Designed as a resource for first year political science students, the book provides an excellent analysis of all of the major concepts connected to government and politics. Whether it is a discussion concerning the nation state, nationalism, feminism, the environment, liberal democracy, the judiciary or elections, each of the sections is short and well written. Several case studies are given to encourage discussion and critical thought. Internet links, tables, and charts are also included along with an index and a glossary.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 2; H - Unit 5; Teacher Reference
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Social Studies 10/History 10


Juno Beach: Canada in World War II (Print-Non-Fiction). Landry, Pierre, MacFadden, Jack and Scully, Angus. Penguin Books Canada Limited (PRN), 2004. 91 p. ISBN 0-13-124423-X ($25.95 set).

(CAN) On December 6, 1944, Canada’s mission was to establish a beach-head at Juno Beach. Through this successful mission, Canada helped clear the way for an Allied victory less than a year later. The book is a compilation of photographs and descriptions on Juno Beach.

The accompanying CD-ROM is divided into sections that include personal stories.

The interactive website contains additional information such as weaponry, battle lines, and more.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 2
Other Use: Canadian Studies


Living in Nazi Germany (Print-Non-Fiction). Halleck, Elaine, ed. (Exploring Cultural History Series). Greenhaven Press (SBC), 2004. 158 p. ISBN 0-7377-1732-7 ($23.75 pbk.).

This resource provides a glimpse into Nazi life through a series of essays. The reader is taken on a journey of what it was like to live during the Nazi regime. The voices of Jewish people, prisoners, members of the Hitler youth, and propaganda are explored through both eye witness accounts and factual information. Included are a table of contents, a chronology of events, suggested readings for further research, and an index.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 2


Me and the Mosque (Video). National Film Board of Canada (MGR), 2005. 52 min. VHS/DVD - Dup. order no. V1917. Program Guide - Order no. G1917 ($FREE loose-leaf). Expires August 31, 2010.

(SK) Journalist and filmmaker, Zarqa Nawaz, from Regina, visits mosques throughout Canada and talks to scholars, colleagues, friends, and neighbours about equal access for women in mosques. Many women are drawn to the Islamic religion because of its emphasis on social justice and spiritual equality. Ironically, many mosques in Canada force women to pray behind barriers away from the men. The program includes discussions about the historical role of women in the faith, the current state of mosques in Canada, and personal stories.

This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 5; SS - Unit 1
Other Use: Canadian Studies
Initiative: Multicultural Content and Perspectives


The Museum Called Canada: 25 Rooms of Wonder (Print-Non-Fiction). Gray, Charlotte. Random House of Canada Limited (ULS), 2004. 718 p. ISBN 0-679-31220-X ($65.00 hdc.).

(CAN) This resource provides readers with a glimpse of Canada by using a museum format. Using photos and accompanying text, each room takes the reader on an adventure using artifacts and colourful photographs. Included are a room listing, a timeline, and an index.
Suggested Use: History; General Reference
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Social Studies 10/History 10


Nationalism (Print-Non-Fiction). Tames, Richard. (Ideas of the Modern World Series). Steck-Vaughn (SBC), 2004. 64 p. ISBN 0-7398-6417-3 ($36.00 hdc.).

This book examines the history of nationalism and the development of nation-states in Europe and America from the late 1700s to the present day. The book also looks at the relationship between nationalism and other 20th century ideas such as communism. Included are a table of contents, an index, a glossary, and a timeline.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 5
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Social Studies 10/History 10


No Place to Go (Video). Canadian Learning Company Inc. (CLC), 2004. 40 min. VHS/DVD - Order no. 9-6912 ($89.95). Circulating copy - ($250.00).

(CAN) The United Nations agreed on a set of principles that are set out in the 1951 Refugee Convention. To this day, those principles have legal consequences upon people’s lives. This DVD provides a brief history of refugee movements, outlines the grounds upon which the convention is applied, and describes obstacles that governments used to manipulate the movement of would-be refugees.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 1
Other Use: Law 30


The No-Nonsense Guide to Global Media (Print-Non-Fiction). Steven, Peter. (The No-Nonsense Guides Series). Between the Lines (UTP), 2003. 144 p. ISBN 1-896357-87-3 ($14.95 pbk.).

Today’s students are bombarded with mass media daily, and it crucially affects the way all of us see and understand each other. This guide introduces readers to the key debates and offers a wide range of examples which present the rich diversity of international media forms and challenge the Western bias of most media studies.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 4
Other Use: Psychology 20/30


Our Environment: A Canadian Perspective. 3rd ed. (Print-Non-Fiction). Draper, Dianne and Reed, Maureen G. Thomson Nelson (NEL), 2005. 573 p. ISBN 0-17-641581-5 ($88.50 hdc.).

(CAN) While the overall organization remains the same in this third edition, new topics and updated statistics have been added to this previously recommended resource that applies to several courses in practical and applied arts, sciences, and social sciences. As before, it not only provides a scientific, but also a socio-economic perspective on environmental issues affecting Canada and the world. Mining, energy, forests, wildlife, and fresh water are just a few of the areas discussed in the section about Canada’s resources for the future. Information concerning the environment and the world’s population is also provided. Photographs, maps, charts, graphs, and tables are used throughout the book to create an appealing layout. An index and a glossary are included.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 5; SS - Unit 2; SS - Unit 3
Other Use: Energy and Mines; Forestry Studies; Science 10; Science: Grades 11 and 12; Wildlife Management


Reclaiming Indigenous Voice and Vision (Print-Non-Fiction). Battiste, Marie, ed. UBC Press (GBW), 2000. 314 p. ISBN 0-7748-0746-6 ($29.95 pbk.).

(CAN) This collection of essays by prominent scholars in the Indigenous community discusses their ideas about the impact of colonialism on First Nations communities worldwide. The essays focus on four themes of colonialism and provide new frameworks for understanding how and why colonialism has been enveloping Indigenous peoples. Included are a table of contents, an index and appendices.
Suggested Use: H - Unit 3
Other Use: Canadian Studies
Initiative: First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Content and Perspectives


Saskatchewan: A New History (Print-Non-Fiction). Waiser, Bill. Fifth House Publishers (FHW), 2005. 563 p. ISBN 1-894856-43-0 ($49.95 hdc.).

(SK) Bill Waiser takes us on a journey through Saskatchewan’s first 100 years as a province. From its early beginnings as the North-West Territories, Saskatchewan’s strength has always been the people who reside in the province. Based on stories and events, Waiser tells us of t he foresight, hard work and determination that made the province a reality.

This book was nominated for two Saskatchewan Book Awards in 2005.
Suggested Use: History; General Reference
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Economics; Social Studies 10/History 10


The Take (Video). National Film Board of Canada (NFB), 2004. 87 min. Order no. C9104086 ($49.95).

(CAN) After the economic collapse of Argentina in 2001, factories were abandoned and workers were unemployed. In Buenos Aires, 30 unemployed auto parts workers walked into their empty factory, rolled out mats, and refused to leave. The workers just wanted to restart their machines. This documentary follows workers as they claim bankrupt businesses and run them without management.

This program is closed-captioned for people with hearing disabilities.
Suggested Use: SS - Unit 4


The West and the World Since 1500: Selected Readings (Print-Non-Fiction). Haberman, Arthur and Shubert, Adrian. Gage Learning Corporation (NEL), 2004. 310 p. ISBN 0-7715-8047-9 ($34.95 pbk.).

This is an excellent resource that includes primary sources covering specific time periods in history. Each historical time period contains readings from figures such as Vasco de Gama, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, and others. The resource provides the reader with an insight into how people thought and perhaps what life would have been like in the past.
Suggested Use: History; Social Studies; General Reference
Other Use: Canadian Studies; Social Studies 10/History 10

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