IF I HAD ONLY KNOWN

"If I had known about these resources when I started to teach the new S.S. curriculum, my life would have been so much easier!"

~ Linda Coutts, Grade 3 teacher

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RESOURCES	INTRODUCTION	LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT IT
Alberta's New S.S. Program of Studies	Start Here! The first 12 pages (front matter) of your Program of Studies, is so important. In the link below, teacher David George explains why. David George- Part 1 and 2 (scroll down)	CLICK ON GRAPHIC
Pearson Education Canada- Many Voices Nelson- Our World	Great yearly plans and resources!
Social Studies Online Guide to Implementation	Here's a truckload of help from Alberta Education. Be sure to spend lots of time looking around here. Ask your administration for your school password.
Alberta Education Social Studies/Literature Connections	To access this resource, click on "search resources" (at the top of the page. In the search box type "literature" click on "search resources". You will really want to share these resources with your Librarian.
Amazing Links You Will Want to Explore CARC- Social Studies Project- Teacher Resources	The people who have put in all of the hours that it takes to make sites like these, amaze me. I thank you! Very helpful resources from the Central Alberta Regional Consortium

WebQuests- What Are They?	Everything you wanted to learn about creating a WebQuest. Created by the staff of Ecole Whitehorse Elementary in the Yukon.
Zoomerang.com	Create an online survey using this free web site.
Alberta Assessment Consortium	Assessment tools for teachers (password needed)
An Audio Visual Goldmine	Discovery Education United Steaming. This is a video library that is closely aligned with Alberta's S.S. Program of Studies. 30 day trail available. It's well worth the investment.
Rubric Makers	Tools for assessment
Rubistar	More tools for assessment