OntarioNelson Social Studies
Cultivate responsible, active citizens by helping Grade 1 – 6 students think about who they are, where they come from, and the world they live in.
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Saves TimeAligned to the 2013 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum
This series focuses on inquiry, social studies thinking concepts, citizenship, and spatial skills in one comprehensive resource.
To explore new curriculum-aligned Social Studies resources, explore Edwin.
FlexibleAdaptable to Various Teaching Styles
Nelson Social Studies is delivered in two modules per grade to match the strands of the curriculum. Each module includes a Student Book, a set of Activity Cards, a Teacher’s Resource, and the option of additional online material.
FormatsBlended Print and Digital
Available in both print and digital formats to suit a range of classroom environments and learning styles.
Explore Resources Available in Each Grade
One Big Book / Student Book per unit to match the curriculum strands
- Unit and Chapter Planning Charts and Inquiry Tasks
- Comprehensive Lesson Plans
- Assessment Rubrics and Success Criteria
- One Activity Card kit per unit
- Includes 2-3 cards per chapter (6 copies of each) stored in a sturdy box
- Support and extend inquiry strategies, social studies thinking concepts, and spatial skills
- Designed for use individually or in small groups
Your subscription of the Online Teaching Centre provides you access to both units including:
- Interactive Student eBooks
- Interactive Whiteboard Activities
- Videos
- Weblinks
- Image Galleries
Units
- Unit 1: Our Community
- Unit 2: Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities
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- Unit 1: Communities in the Past
- Unit 2: Living and Working in Ontario
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Units
- Unit 1: Early Societies
- Unit 2: Canada’s Regions
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- Unit 1: First Nations and European Explorers
- Unit 2: Canadian Government and Citizenship
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- Unit 1: Canadian Communities, Past and Present
- Unit 2: Canada and the Global Community