British ColumbiaNelson Social
Nelson Socials is a comprehensive series that helps students become active, engaged citizens with the ability to think and communicate critically, historically, and geographically.
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Inquiry-Driven & Student-Centered Learning
Nelson Socials fosters active learning through inquiry-based activities and engaging sources. Lessons spark curiosity, encouraging students to ask questions, explore perspectives, and connect to the real world. Through discussions, source analysis, and projects, students build critical thinking and deepen their understanding of historical, geographic, and social concepts.
Curriculum Alignment Does Nelson Socials meet British Columbia curriculum expectations?
Absolutely. Nelson Socials aligns with the British Columbia curriculum expectations with complete coverage of all Learning Standards. Embedded Curricular and Core Competencies support essential Social Studies skills, encouraging students to ask questions and explore content in meaningful, inquiry-based ways.
Authentic Voices How Are Authentic First Peoples Perspectives Integrated?
Authentic First Peoples voices are infused through a variety of sources and perspectives, offering students a diverse range of sources and perspectives. This approach emphasizes the First Peoples Principles of Learning, ensuring students engage with content that honors and respects Indigenous worldviews, past and present.
What student resources are available?
Student Cards Grades K-3
Offered in a flexible-use format which can be sorted in different ways, including; theme, or individual curricular competencies.
Download SampleActivity Cards Grades 4-7
Aligns with the student resource and offers opportunities to engage with the content and competencies through an inquiry-based approach.
Download SampleStudent Resources Grades 4-9
Designed to develop core and curricular competencies while fostering inquiry-based learning throughout the lessons.
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Teacher Cards Grades K-7
Embedded teaching support is provided on all Activity Cards to support teachers during lessons; prompts help guide discussions and provide background information.
Download SampleTeacher's Resource (Print Version) Grades K-9
A robust planning tool that supports the entire lesson and includes how to facilitate learning through First Peoples perspectives. Includes comprehensive lesson plans and assessment tools.
Download SampleOnline Teaching Centre Grades K-9
Includes Teacher’s Resource, Image bank, Modifiable Blackline Masters, Videos with teaching support, Weblinks, and RSS feed.
Download SampleDownloadable Resource Centre
Learn more about the teacher supports and student resources featured in the Samples Materials.