Inquiring Minds

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Discipline

Literacy

Grade(s)

3 - 7

Copyright

2017

Delivery Method

Blended (Print & Digital)

Imprint

Pearson Canada

Provincial Listings

BC Ministry of Education

Province

British Columbia

Program Type

Core

A new British Columbia social studies series designed and developed to provide a student-centred, user-friendly, flexible and engaging set of resources to fully support teachers and students.

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Inquiring Minds 3-7 Overview Video
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Teachers will find a variety of support as they implement the new approaches of inquiry and competencies in the revised social studies curriculum. Students will be able to work with engaging resources designed to motivate them, and help to develop their thinking and inquiry skills.

A Focus on Big Ideas, moving away from a content driven approach.
Inclusion of First Peoples perspectives, histories and cultures to provide authentic and respectful information for use in these revised courses.
Connections to Literacy provide opportunities to develop thinking skills in the discipline areas – such as history, geography, mathematics, economics, political science, etc.
Cross-discipline activities provide relevant connections to other subjects such as Applied Design Skills and Technology, Arts, and Science that foster the development of social, emotional and life-long learning skills and attitudes required for the 21st century learner.
Classroom tested and reviewed by BC educators to ensure program materials are engaging, accessible, and classroom-friendly.

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Teacher eGuide Overview

Authors

Grade 3

Global Indigenous Peoples

Student Book	eGuide
Authors Heidi Wood Nadine McSpadden, Secwepemc Contributing Author Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen Program Advisors and Consultants Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen Heidi Wood Nadine McSpadden, Secwepemc Arnold Toutant Subject Matter Expert Reviewers Kenneth Campbell Dean Cunningham Sherida Sherry Hassanali	Authors (Teaching Notes and Inquiries) Ann Augustine Richmond School District Kenneth Campbell Stephanie Maki Nadine McSpadden Melanie Nelson Suzanne Polzin Alethea Smith Lynn Wainwright Trevor Winch Adam Woelders Heidi Wood Program Consultant Arnold Toutant Subject Matter Expert Reviewers and Contributing Writers Shelley Hegedus Sharon Jeroski Nadine McSpadden, Secwepemc Arnold Toutant Heidi Wood

Student Book

eGuide

Authors
Heidi Wood
Nadine McSpadden, Secwepemc

Contributing Author
Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen

Program Advisors and Consultants
Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen
Heidi Wood
Nadine McSpadden, Secwepemc
Arnold Toutant

Subject Matter Expert Reviewers
Kenneth Campbell
Dean Cunningham
Sherida Sherry Hassanali

Authors (Teaching Notes and Inquiries)
Ann Augustine
Richmond School District
Kenneth Campbell
Stephanie Maki
Nadine McSpadden
Melanie Nelson
Suzanne Polzin
Alethea Smith
Lynn Wainwright
Trevor Winch
Adam Woelders
Heidi Wood

Program Consultant
Arnold Toutant

Subject Matter Expert Reviewers and Contributing Writers
Shelley Hegedus
Sharon Jeroski
Nadine McSpadden, Secwepemc
Arnold Toutant
Heidi Wood

Grade 4

First Peoples and European Contact

Student Book	eGuide
Authors Adam Woelders Kenneth Campbell Margaret McClintock Contributing Writers Stephanie Maki Melanie Nelson Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen Heidi Wood Program Advisors and Consultants Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen Susan M. Doyle Sharon Jeroski Ben Paré Arnold Toutant Adam Woelders Heidi Wood Subject Matter Expert Reviewers Sherida Sherry Hassanali Suzanne Keeptwo Professor David McNab Suzie Muckpah Paula Waatainen	Authors (Teaching Notes and Inquiries) Kenneth Campbell Stephanie Maki Melanie Nelson Gurdeep Pannu Suzanne Polzin Lynn Wainwright Trevor Wrinch Program Consultant Arnold Toutant Subject Matter Expert Reviewers and Contributing Writers Shelley Hegedus Sharon Jeroski Stephanie Maki Melanie Nelson Arnold Toutant Adam Woelders

Student Book

eGuide

Authors
Adam Woelders
Kenneth Campbell
Margaret McClintock

Contributing Writers
Stephanie Maki
Melanie Nelson
Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen
Heidi Wood

Program Advisors and Consultants
Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen
Susan M. Doyle
Sharon Jeroski
Ben Paré
Arnold Toutant
Adam Woelders
Heidi Wood

Subject Matter Expert Reviewers
Sherida Sherry Hassanali
Suzanne Keeptwo
Professor David McNab
Suzie Muckpah
Paula Waatainen

Authors (Teaching Notes and Inquiries)
Kenneth Campbell
Stephanie Maki
Melanie Nelson
Gurdeep Pannu
Suzanne Polzin
Lynn Wainwright
Trevor Wrinch

Program Consultant
Arnold Toutant

Subject Matter Expert Reviewers and Contributing Writers
Shelley Hegedus
Sharon Jeroski
Stephanie Maki
Melanie Nelson
Arnold Toutant
Adam Woelders

Grade 5

Canadian Issues and Governance

Student Book	eGuide
Authors Adam Woelders Craig Harding Sharon Jeroski Margaret McClintock Leona Prince Arnold Toutant Paula Waatainen Program Advisors and Consultants Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen Sharon Jeroski Arnold Toutant Adam Woelders Heidi Wood Subject Matter Expert Reviewers Kenneth Campbell Nancy Christoffer Sherida Sherry Hassanali Suzanne Keeptwo	Authors (Teaching Notes and Inquiries) Kenneth Campbell Brin Ellen Macintyre Suzanne Polzin Leona Prince Paula Waatainen Renée Willock Trevor Wrinch Program Consultant Arnold Toutant Subject Matter Expert Reviewers and Contributing Writers Shelley Hegedus Sharon Jeroski Arnold Toutant Heidi Wood

Grade 6

Global Issues and Governance

Student Book	eGuide
Authors Susan M. Doyle Craig Harding Steve Powrie Contributing Writers Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen Stephanie Maki Melanie Nelson Heidi Wood Program Advisors and Consultants Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen Susan M. Doyle Sharon Jeroski Ben Paré Arnold Toutant Adam Woelders Heidi Wood Subject Matter Expert Reviewers Sherida Sherry Hassanali	Authors (Teaching Notes and Inquiries) Linda Aspen-Baxter Shannon Leggett Brin E. MacIntyre Gurdeep Pannu Anna Portolese Jonathan Vervaet Renée Willock Trevor Wrinch Program Consultant Arnold Toutant Subject Matter Experts and Contributing Writers Sharon Jeroski Stephanie Maki Melanie Nelson Ben Paré Arnold Toutant Adam Woelders Heidi Wood

Grade 7

The Ancient World to the 7th Century

Student Book	eGuide
Authors Dennis DesRivieres Susan M. Doyle Graham Jarvis Sharon Jeroski Arnold Toutant Contributing Writer Heidi Wood Program Advisors and Consultants Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen Susan M. Doyle Sharon Jeroski Ben Paré Arnold Toutant Adam Woelders Heidi Wood Subject Matter Expert Reviewers Dr. Martin T. Adam Rumee Ahmed Sherida Sherry Hassanali Daniel Held Suzanne Keeptwo dr. annie grace ross	Authors (Teaching Notes and Inquiries) Kenneth Campbell Shannon Leggett Mari-Jane Medenwaldt Lynn Wainwright Renée Willock Suzanne Polzin Tervor Wrinch Program Consultant Arnold Toutant Subject Matter Experts and Contributing Writers Sharon Jeroski Stephanie Maki Melanie Nelson Ben Paré Arnold Toutant Adam Woelders

Student Book

eGuide

Authors
Dennis DesRivieres
Susan M. Doyle
Graham Jarvis
Sharon Jeroski
Arnold Toutant

Contributing Writer
Heidi Wood

Program Advisors and Consultants
Jo-Anne Chrona, Ts’msyen
Susan M. Doyle
Sharon Jeroski
Ben Paré
Arnold Toutant
Adam Woelders
Heidi Wood

Subject Matter Expert Reviewers
Dr. Martin T. Adam
Rumee Ahmed
Sherida Sherry Hassanali
Daniel Held
Suzanne Keeptwo
dr. annie grace ross

Authors (Teaching Notes and Inquiries)
Kenneth Campbell
Shannon Leggett
Mari-Jane Medenwaldt
Lynn Wainwright
Renée Willock
Suzanne Polzin
Tervor Wrinch

Program Consultant
Arnold Toutant

Subject Matter Experts and Contributing Writers
Sharon Jeroski
Stephanie Maki
Melanie Nelson
Ben Paré
Arnold Toutant
Adam Woelders

Indigenous Content

Grade 3

im-gr3-covers — Pearson Canada is proud to present learning resources that demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada’s First People’s communities.

Here are some samples of Indigenous content contained in the Inquiring Minds, custom social studies series for British Columbia.

*Inquiring Minds: Global Indigenous Peoples* represents a unique collaboration with Indigenous authors, Elders, educators, artists, photographers, and community members. Four student modules in Grade 3 explore Indigenous Peoples’ connections to the land, ceremonies and celebrations, language and stories, and people and community.

These texts incorporate First Peoples Principles of Learning and were approved by FNESC as authentic Indigenous resources. Authors followed protocols by meeting in person with contributors, offering gifts, providing copies of completed resources, and by going through the Chief and Council. Contributors from global Indigenous communities were contacted through email or phone call.

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Grade 4

im-gr4-cover — Pearson Canada is proud to present learning resources that demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada’s First People’s communities.

Here are some samples of Indigenous content contained in the Inquiring Minds, custom social studies series for British Columbia.

***Inquiring Minds: First Peoples and European Contact*** examines the impact of contact and colonization on First Peoples in Canada. Grade 4 students will explore land and identity, conflict and cooperation, changes to ways of life and the consequences of those changes, and the significance of people and events.

Historical thinking concepts—evidence, significance, cause and consequence, ethical judgement, continuity and change, and perspective—are used to explore content examples. (These historical thinking concepts provide a specific focus to the curricular competencies.) All topics explore Indigenous perspectives and examples from First Peoples throughout BC. Integration of First Peoples Principles of Learning allow students to make connections between these topics and their own experiences and knowledge.

Download this Grade 4 Flyer!

Grade 5

im-gr5-cover — Pearson Canada is proud to present learning resources that demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada’s First People’s communities.

Here are some samples of Indigenous content contained in the Inquiring Minds, custom social studies series for British Columbia.

**Inquiring Minds: Canadian Issues and Governance** explores Canadian identity. Grade 5 students will examine issues about land, immigration, human rights, and the effects of Canadian government policies on diverse peoples. Historical thinking concepts—evidence, significance, cause and consequence, ethical judgement, continuity and change, and perspective—are used to explore content examples. (These historical thinking concepts provide a specific focus to the curricular competencies.)

All topics include Indigenous perspectives and examples from First Peoples throughout Canada. Integration of First Peoples Principles of Learning allow students to make connections between these issues and their own experiences and knowledge.

Download this Grade 5 Flyer!

Grade 6

im-gr6-cover — Pearson Canada is proud to present learning resources that demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada’s First People’s communities.

Here are some samples of Indigenous content contained in the Inquiring Minds, custom social studies series for British Columbia.

**Inquiring Minds: Global Issues and Governance** explores connections between global issues such as conflict, migration, trade, governance, media, and poverty. All topics include Indigenous perspectives and examples from First Nations throughout British Columbia. These examples include visuals, stories, first-hand accounts, and connections between language, identity, and worldview.

Historical/geographical thinking concepts— evidence, significance, cause and consequence, ethical judgement, continuity and change, and perspective—are used to explore content examples. (These historical thinking concepts provide a specific focus to the curricular competencies.)

Integration of First Peoples Principles of Learning allow students to make connections between global issues and their own experiences and knowledge.

Download this Grade 6 Flyer!

Grade 7

im-gr7-cover — Pearson Canada is proud to present learning resources that demonstrate our commitment to honouring the histories, cultures, worldviews, and knowledge of Canada’s First People’s communities.

Here are some samples of Indigenous content contained in the Inquiring Minds, custom social studies series for British Columbia.

**Inquiring Minds: The Ancient World to the 7th Century** explores the idea that in studying the past, we can discover human experiences that are universal across time, place, and cultures. This text uses five themes to explore how we are all connected to the past. These topics (language and interactions, place, beliefs and worldviews, social organizations, and economy and trade) include Indigenous perspectives. Examples from First Peoples in Canada are included where possible.

Historical thinking concepts—evidence, significance, cause and consequence, ethical judgement, continuity and change, and perspective—are used to explore content examples. ( These historical thinking concepts provide a specific focus to the curricular competencies.)

Integration of First Peoples Principles of Learning allow students to make connections between the information and their own knowledge and experiences.

Download this Grade 7 Flyer!

Virtual Samples

Cdn-Issues-Governance — Grade 5

Grade 5 Sampler

Series Topics

Grade 3

Global Indigenous Peoples

Topics

Our Ancestors, Our Families

Explores connections between people, their communities, and their cultures.
Focus on the Kwakwaka’wakw, Secwepemc, and Māori.
Subjects include social roles and responsibilities, how skills are learned, protocols, and models of government.

The Land is Our Home

Explores connections to the land.
Focus on the Tsay Keh Dene, Gitga’at, and Guaraní Kaiowa.
Subjects include connections to plants, animals, and water, stewardship, and technology.

Our Words, Our Stories

Explores connections to language and story.
Focus on Stó:lō, Haida, and Kanaka Maoli.
Subjects include oral traditions, storytelling, teaching, and place names.

Honouring Our Ways

Explores connections that are created by shared beliefs and cultural practices.
Includes groups in previous modules as well as the Ainu, Métis, and Inuit.
Subjects include seasonal gatherings, ceremonies and celebrations, events and activities, and diversity.

Grade 4

First Peoples and European Contact

Topics

Land, People, and Identity Students explore the diversity of British Columbia’s peoples as shaped by the traditional territories where they reside.

Trade: Conflict and Cooperation Students explore the interactions between First Peoples and Europeans during the coastal fur trade, and investigate whether First Peoples were equal partners in the trade networks that connected the coast to the world in the 1700s.

Judging the Impact Students explore how the influx of European settlement and changes to the landscape impacted First Peoples, and determine what the consequences of those changes are.

Changes and Consequences Students explore the ways in which important events have shaped British Columbia and will investigate why British Columbia joined Canada and how it impacts the relationship between First Peoples and government.

How We Remember Students will investigate the Chilcotin War of 1864 to explore how the same event can take on a very different level of importance for different people. They will also investigate other events from the past to determine their significance from a First People's perspective.

Making Responsible Choices about the Land Students explore the uses of land from a variety of perspectives and consider solutions to the question of how resources and land should be used responsibly in British Columbia.

Grade 5

Canadian Issues and Governance

Topics

O Canada, or O Canadas?

Explores if there is a “Canadian identity” and what could influence it.
Subjects include stereotypes, diversity, the influence of geography on identity, changes to identity over time, and the influence of the media and technology.

Our Home and Native Land?

Explores the influence of geography on the lives of Canadians and the connections between First Peoples and the land.
Subjects include diversity of climate and geography across Canada, natural resources, protecting water, the history of treaties, and stewardship of the land.

True Patriot Love?

Explores the legacies of Canada’s treatment of diverse peoples over time.
Subjects include residential schools, the Indian Act, internment of Ukrainian and Japanese Canadians, the history of voting rights, Chinese immigration, the 1907 Vancouver riot, and the Komagata Maru incident.

From Far and Wide?

Explores immigration in Canada.
Subjects include push and pull factors, Canadian immigration policy (including how it has changed over time), the policy of multiculturalism, and how immigration affected First Peoples.

Glorious and Free?

Explores Canada’s governments and the electoral system.
Subjects include democratic rights, how Canadians choose their governments, different types of representation, how different levels of government affect Canadians, how the government gets and spends money, how laws are made, First Peoples’ governments, and the organization of the federal government.

Does Canada Stand on Guard for Thee?

Explores human rights (in Canada and around the world).
Subjects include the formation of the United Nations, what human rights are, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention of the Rights of the Child, discrimination and equality, the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the rights of First Peoples in Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and how the courts uphold rights.

Grade 6

Global Issues and Governance

Topics

People and Places Students explore the concept of place — their own and others’ — the intersection of land, culture, history, and individual lives; how can boundaries both establish place and become a source of conflict?

Media, You, and the World Students explore the roles of media and communication technologies, good and bad; does media serve our interests and build common understanding?

Let’s End Poverty Students explore the causes and consequences of poverty; how can we work together to achieve a more equal world for everyone?

On the Move Students explore the movement of people, especially to cities; what are the causes and consequences of human relocation and migration?

Going Global Students explore how globalization has brought us closer together, for better and worse; what happens when our self-interests conflict with our need to cooperate for survival; must we further the interests of others in order to further our own?

Pathways to Peace Students explore why humans enter into conflict; what is the role of governmental organizations, NGOs, and groups representing indigenous peoples in building peace?

Grade 7

The Ancient World to the 7th Century

This course examines the early developments of human cultures around the world, the challenges early peoples faced, and the foundational developments that endure today.

Students discover the connections between life today and life in the ancient past and explore how individuals, cultures, and the human family all have stories that begin in the past and carry lessons for the present.
In the student resources, emphasis is on developing good questions and opportunities for student-‐initiated inquiry, examining events and developments, applying concepts, and drawing conclusions.
The student resources will support students in their appreciation of the connections between their lives and our shared human past, as well as the diversity of human culture.
Students will discover how different cultures survived, thrived, and sometimes died— and why.

Topic Overviews

The Human Story

This topic explains why and how we study history, connecting students’ lives to the past and helping them to see the past in the present. Includes: ways of knowing, oral history, worldviews, and perspectives. The topic begins with the student, asking: What makes your story? What makes you human? This connects “the story of me” to the human story.

One Family

Students explore how human cultures reveal “what it means to be human.” Includes: the common features of human cultures; Indigenous Peoples (“from time immemorial”), human diversity, anthropological origins, features and characteristics of cultures and civilizations, and how cultures survive, thrive, and sometimes disappear.

A Place in the World

Students explore the impact of the land/place on culture. Includes: climate, landforms, natural resources; wayfinding, and mapmaking.

Innovations

Students explore material culture—the artifacts, technology, and architecture of ancient cultures—and study what this reveals about those cultures, what it tells us about the challenges people faced, and how they solved problems.

Ways of Believing

Students explore the common human need to formulate and express belief systems. Includes: the spread of major religions and the reasons behind them.

Rules and Rulers

Students explore political and legal systems and structures in the ancient world. Includes: how and why these systems and structures evolved, and their continuing relevance in the contemporary world.

Interactions: Ancient Trade Networks

Students explore how cultures interacted through trade, transportation, conflict, and cooperation, as well as the consequences for their own culture.