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Social Studies

Rights, Roles, and Responsibilities

Listed below are selected teacher resources, picture books, fiction, and non-fiction related to rights, roles, and responsibilities.

Teacher Resources

Rights, roles and responsibilities at school: A unit exploring the responsibilities of various school roles, including students’ own responsibilities, in helping to meet other students’ needs

by various authors and the BC Ministry of Education

Grades: K-3

The nine critical thinking challenges in this unit explore the responsibilities of various school roles, including students’ own responsibilities, particularly in the school and classroom environment. For more in the “Critical challenges across the curriculum series”, click here.

A critical inquiry framework for K-12 teachers: Lessons and resources from the U.N. Rights of the Child

edited by JoBeth Allen and Lois Alexander

Grades: K-12

Provides ideas to guide pedagogy and a curriculum model for helping students connect with issues in their lives while meeting standards. Illustrates how teachers used a human rights framework to engage students in critical inquiry of relevant social issues, such as immigration rights, religious tolerance, racial equality, countering the effects of poverty, and respect for people with disabilities. Chapters highlight lively classroom and community action projects.

ABC teaching human rights: Practical activities for primary and secondary schools

by Ohchr

Grades: K-12

Offers practical advice to teachers and other educators who want to foster human rights awareness and action among primary and secondary students, including suggestions for developing learning activities.

Educating for human rights and global citizenship

edited by Ali A. Abdi and Lynette Shultz (eBook)

Grades: K-12

While human rights violations continue to affect millions across the world, there are also ongoing contestations regarding citizenship. In response to these and related issues, the contributors to this book critique both historical and current practices and suggest several pragmatic options, highlighting the role of education in attaining these noble yet unachieved objectives.

Caring for young people’s rights

by Jan Nicol, Dan Kirk, and Lindsay Gibson

Grades: 7-12

This resource fosters understanding of the nature and range of basic human rights and appreciation of the importance of protecting these rights. Human rights are personalized through real-life profiles of young people in a variety of developing countries. Includes comprehensive lesson plans on evaluating and securing the rights of young people. For more in the “Critical challenges across the curriculum series”, click here.

Picture Books

The thundermaker

written and illustrated by Alan Syliboy

Grades: K-4

Little Thunder learns the importance of responsibility as his father teaches him, and then passes on, the role of Thundermaker.

An unusual thrill on Parliament Hill: The responsibility to respect the rights of others

written by Dustin Milligan, illustrated by Meredith Luce

A raccoon named Arahkun travels all the way to Ottawa, along with a group of young Canadians, to tour Parliament Hill. Things get out of control along the way. Offers children a basic understanding of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. For more in the “Charter for children series”, click here.

Viola Desmond won’t be budged!

written by Jody Nyasha Warner, illustrated by Richard Rudnicki

Grades: K-4

In Nova Scotia, in 1946, an usher in a movie theatre told Viola Desmond to move from her main floor seat up to the balcony. She refused. This nonfiction bookchronicles the life of the Canadian civil rights pioneer. See also Meet Viola Desmond.

We are all born free: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in pictures

by Amnesty International

Grades: 1-4

A book of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, each accompanied a different artists’ illustration.

Keeper of the light

written by Janet Barkhouse, illustrated by Thérèse Cilia

Grades: 3-8

Following her father’s death, eleven-year-old Sara goes to work for the Mosher family helping clean, maintain and keep the light. When a storm approaches Sara is left alone with the great responsibility of keeping the light for the seafarers.

Fiction

Shu-Li and Digeo

written by Paul Yee, illustrated by Shaoli Wang

Grades: 2-4

Shu-Li and her friend Diego take on the responsibility of caring for the neighbour’s dog while he’s in the hospital, but the dog slips out of his collar. Shu-Li and Diego have to figure out how to take responsibility for their actions and tell the truth.

X marks the spot

written by Jeff Szpirglas and Danielle Saint-Onge, illustrated by Dave Whamond

Grades: 2-4

Leo loves to make maps and experiment with new ways of getting around the schoolyard but he sometimes gets sidetracked which can lead to getting in trouble. When Leo’s teacher, Mr. Chang, announces he’ll be giving out an award for responsibility, Leo is determined to redeem himself. The upcoming class field trip to the woods seems like the perfect opportunity but when two of Leo’s classmates wander out of bounds, Leo is faced with a tough decision.

Three feathers

written by Richard Van Camp, illustrated by K. Mateus

Grades: 10-12

Three young men have vandalized their community and are sent by its Elders to live nine months on the land as part of the circle sentencing process. There, the young men learn to take responsibility for their actions and acquire the humility required to return home. But, when they do return, will they be forgiven for what they’ve done? For more in the “Debwe” series, click here.

Non-fiction

Relationships and responsibilities: In your country

by Janet Gurtler

Grades: 1-3

This book explores what it means to be a citizen of Canada, as well as the responsibilities that come with that citizenship.

Relationships and responsibilities: In your community

by Janet Gurtler

Grades: 1-3

This book explores what it means to be part of a community, as well as the responsibilities that come with that membership.

Gay and lesbian history for kids: The century-long struggle for LGBT rights

with 21 activities, by Jerome Pohlen

Grades: 5-8

Each chapter discusses an era in the struggle for LGBT civil rights from the 1920s to today. The history is told through personal stories and firsthand accounts of the movement’s key events, such as the Stonewall Inn uprising and the AIDS crisis and some of its key figures. Also includes 21 activities based on the content of the book. See also LGBTQ Rights.

Children’s rights

by Robyn Michaud-Turgeon and Michael F. Stewart

Grades: 6-9

Part of the Issues 21 series, which examines contemporary issues in society in order to develop students’ skills in the areas of critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, ethical citizenship and activism. Includes 6 student books and a teacher’s guide.

Discrimination

by Tom Henderson

Grades: 6-9

Part of the Issues 21 series, which examines contemporary issues in society in order to develop students’ skills in the areas of critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, ethical citizenship and activism. Includes 6 student books and a teacher’s guide.

Freedom vs. security

by Craig Harding and Glyn Hughes

Grades: 6-9

Part of the Issues 21 series, which examines contemporary issues in society in order to develop students’ skills in the areas of critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, ethical citizenship and activism. Includes 6 student books and a teacher’s guide.

Oppression of women

by Ruby Lee

Grades: 6-9

Part of the Issues 21 series, which examines contemporary issues in society in order to develop students’ skills in the areas of critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration, ethical citizenship and activism. Includes 6 student books and a teacher’s guide.

Poverty

by Craig Harding and Glyn Hughes

Grades: 6-9

This book explores what the causes of poverty are, and how we can work together to make a difference. Part of the Issues 21 series. Includes 6 student books and a teacher’s guide.

Finding More Resources

To find more resources in this area, try the following:

  • Search using the General tab on the UBC Library website to look for material in all UBC Library branches.
  • Search using “Search Education Resources” box in the left hand bar on the Education Library website to limit your results to materials in the Education Library.
  • Use specific search terms to narrow your results, such as “Gay rights”, “Children’s rights”, “Human rights–Study and teaching”, “Responsibility–Juvenile fiction”
  • To find lesson plans, include “lesson plans”, “lesson planning”, or “activity programs” in your search terms.

For more help with searching, please visit the Library Service Desk or e-mail ed.lib@ubc.ca.

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Core Competencies

Social Awareness and Responsibility

Photo by Muhammed Fayiz on Unsplash

Personal and Social is one of the three Core Competencies in the BC curriculum. Social Awareness and Responsibility is one of three sub-competencies in this area. Listed below are selected resources for teachers, picture books, fiction, and non-fiction related to Social Responsibility.

Les compétences personnelles et sociales sont l’une des trois compétences de base du programme d’études de la Colombie-Britannique. La conscience et la responsabilité sociales sont l’une des trois sous-compétences de ce domaine. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une sélection de ressources pour les enseignants, des livres d’images, des ouvrages de fiction et des ouvrages documentaires en rapport avec la responsabilité sociale.

Ressources pour les enseignant (Teacher Resources)

At the intersection of selves and subject : exploring the curricular landscape of identity,

by Ellyn Lyle

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

At the Intersection of Selves and Subject: Exploring the Curricular Landscape of Identity aims to raise awareness of the inextricability of our teaching and learning selves and the subjects with whom and which we engage. By exploring identity at this intersection, we invite scholars and practitioners to reconceptualize relationships with students, curriculum, and their varied contexts.

Gaming SEL: games as transformational to social and emotional learning,

by Matthew Farber

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

Games have the potential to impact children’s well-being in a variety of positive ways, whether it’s social modeling or mood management.Emerging neuroscience research suggests that social and emotional learning (SEL) skills are, in fact, teachable. When integrated into classrooms, games can provide rich opportunities for social and emotional skill development.

Teaching globally: reading the world through literature,

by Kathy G. Short, Deanna Day, & Jean Schroeder

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 8

Teaching Globally is built around a curriculum framework developed by Short and can help teachers integrate a global focus into existing literacy and social studies curricula, evaluate global resources, guide students as they investigate cross-cultural issues, and create classroom activities with an intercultural perspective.

Being the change: Lessons and strategies to teach social comprehension,

by Sara K. Ahmed

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

This book is based on the idea that people can develop skills and habits to serve them in the comprehension of social issues. It identifies and unpacks the skills of social comprehension, providing teachers with tools and activities that help students make sense of themselves and the world as they navigate relevant topics in today’s society.

Effective strategies for integrating social-emotional learning in your classroom,

by Erick J. Herrmann

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

Learn how to embed social-emotional learning (SEL) into everyday instruction with useful strategies. This effective teacher resource, authored by SEL expert Erick Herrmann, dives into each of CASEL’s core competencies (self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making) and explains how the related skills and behaviors (including compassion, kindness, resilience, empathy, and gratitude) are associated with them, giving teachers the insights, they need to integrate SEL.

Character toolkit for teachers: 100+ classroom and whole school character education activities for 5- to 11-year-olds,

by Frederika Roberts and Elizabeth Wright

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

This book gives teachers the means to promote gratitude, positive emotions, character strengths, and positive relationships through easy-to-implement activities such as student diaries, classroom displays and letter-writing campaigns.

Les livres d’images (Picture Books)

The rare, tiny flower,

by Kitty O’Meara; illustrated by Quim Torres

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 3 (Pre-K – 3)

When a strange flower causes strife in her town, a young girl, solving its mystery, uses her voice to get people to see beyond their fighting and come together, in this thoughtful poem, told in the form of a parable.

Be a bridge,

by Irene Latham and Charles Waters; illustrated by Nabila Adani

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 4 (Pre-K – 4)

Upbeat rhyming verse and colorful illustrations of a diverse group of students invite readers to “be a bridge” by taking actions that foster inclusivity, respect, and connection.

Be a good ancestor,

by Leona Prince & Gabrielle Prince; illustrated by Carla Joseph

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 1 (Pre-K – 1)

Addressing environmental issues, animal welfare, self-esteem and self-respect, and the importance of community, the authors deliver a poignant and universal message in an accessible way: Be a good ancestor to the world around you.

Change sings: a children’s anthem,

by Amanda Gorman; illustrated by Loren Long

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 3 (Pre-K – 3)

As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes – big or small – in the world, in their communities, and, most importantly, in themselves.

 I walk with Vanessa: A story about a simple act of kindness,

by Kerascoët

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 3 (Pre-K – 3)

This book explores a child’s feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly, and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help.

The thundermaker,

by Alan Syliboy

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 3 (Pre-K – 3)

Little Thunder’s father, Big Thunder, has passed on the role of thundermaker to him. Little Thunder learns about his responsibility and his identity through his father’s teachings and his mother’s traditional stories.

What matters,

written by Alison Hughes, illustrated by Holly Hatam

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 1 (Pre-K – 1)

What happens when one small boy picks up one small piece of litter? He doesn’t know it, but his tiny act has big consequences. From the miniscule to the universal exploring nature’s connections and traces the ripple effects of one child’s good deed to show how we can all make a big difference.

Trouver d’autres ressources

Voici quelques conseils pour trouver d’autres ressources dans ce domaine :

  • Sur la page principale du site de la bibliothèque de l’UBC, utilisez la boîte de recherche générale pour rechercher des matériaux à travers toutes les succursales de la bibliothèque de l’UBC.
  • Pour limiter vos résultats aux matériels disponibles à la Bibliothèque de l’éducation, visitez le site web de la Bibliothèque de l’éducation et effectuez une recherche à l’aide de la case “Search Education Resources” située dans la bande à gauche de l’écran.
  • Remarque : les ressources étant principalement cataloguées en anglais, les termes ci-dessous donnent généralement plus de résultats que les recherches effectuées en français. Vous pouvez filtrer votre liste de résultats par langue dans la barre latérale de gauche.
  • Utilisez des termes de recherche spécifiques, tels que
    • “social responsibility”, “social justice AND study and teaching”, “social learning”, “affective education”, “social skills AND study and teaching”, ou “citizenship AND study and teaching
  • Pour trouver des plans de cours, incluez “lesson plans”, “lesson planning”, or “activity programs” dans vos termes de recherche.

Finding More Resources

To find more resources in this area, try the following:

  • Search using the General tab on the UBC Library website to look for material in all UBC Library branches.
  • Search using “Search Education Resources” box in the left hand bar on the Education Library website to limit your results to physical materials in the Education Library.
  • Use specific search terms, such as
    • “social responsibility”, “social justice AND study and teaching”, “social learning”, “affective education”, “social skills AND study and teaching”, or “citizenship AND study and teaching”
  • To find lesson plans, include “lesson plans”, “lesson planning”, or “activity programs” in your search terms.
Categories
Core Competencies

Personal Awareness and Responsibility

Photo by Camila Boff on Unsplash

Personal and Social is one of the three Core Competencies in the BC curriculum. Personal Awareness and Responsibility is one of three sub-competencies in this area.Listed below are selected resources for teachers, picture books, fiction, and non-fiction related to Personal Awareness and Responsibility.

Les compétences personnelles et sociales sont l’une des trois compétences de base du programme d’études de la BC. La conscience et la responsabilité personnelles sont l’une des trois sous-compétences de ce domaine. La conscience et la responsabilité personnelles sont l’une des trois sous-compétences de ce domaine. Vous trouverez ci-dessous une sélection de ressources pour les enseignants, des livres d’images, des ouvrages de fiction et des ouvrages non romanesques en rapport avec la conscience et la responsabilité personnelles.

Ressources pour les enseignant (Teacher Resources)

Inside/Outside: A Nature-Themed Resource Book for Embedding Emotional Literacy,

by Joe Harkness

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 5 – 11

Inside/Outside is a unique educational resource for those working with young people of secondary school age, providing a variety of tried-and-tested indoor and outdoor lessons and activities to promote and embed emotional literacy.

At the intersection of selves and subject: exploring the curricular landscape of identity,

by Ellyn Lyle

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

Exploring the Curricular Landscape of Identity aims to raise awareness of the inextricability of our teaching and learning selves and the subjects with whom and which we engage.

I like myself: fostering positive racial identity in young Black children,

by Toni Sturdivant

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire

Supplementing and complementing any curriculum, this critical resource provides information across social-emotional, academic, and fine arts domains that stay faithful to curricular goals while specifically targeting the racial identity needs of Black preschoolers.

The social-emotional learning upgrade: merging SEL and technology curricula to support young learners,

by Christopher J. Kazanjian,

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

Driven by a paradigm that synthesizes multicultural education and humanistic psychology, this book readies educators to implement SEL curricula that will support young learners as they navigate constant social and technological flux and that will nurture their unique perceptions of reality, their aspirations, and their mental and physical health.

Emotionally responsive teaching: expanding trauma-informed practice with young children,

by Travis Wright; foreword by Mary Benson McMullen

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 3 (Pre-K – 3)

Framing this work as emotionally responsive teaching (ERT), this book expands current conceptualizations of trauma-informed practice to encompass more broadly the relational demands of supporting young children with challenging life circumstances.

Morning classroom conversations: build your students’ social-emotional, character, and communication skills every day,

by Maurice J. Elias, Nina A. Murphy, & Kellie A. McClain; foreword by Joshua Freedman

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

When you make Morning Classroom Conversations (MCCs) a regular part of your homeroom or advisory period, you give students a safe space to practice critical and creative thinking, build active listening skills, learn to respectfully disagree with others, and strengthen peer relationships… all while improving overall classroom climate.

Simple stuff to get kids self-regulating in school: Awesome and in control lesson plans, worksheets, and strategies for learning,

by Lauren Brukner & Lauren Liebstein Singer

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 6

Packed with photocopiable lesson plans and tried and tested strategies, this illustrated guide is the ideal companion for teachers and therapists wishing to help kindergarten and elementary school children to self-regulate.

The skills that matter: Teaching interpersonal and intrapersonal competencies in any classroom,

by Patricia M. Noonan & Amy S. Gaumer Erickson

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 5 – 12

The authors focus on six key inter- and intra-personal competencies that can support middle- and high-school students’ development: self-regulation, goal-setting, self-efficacy, assertiveness, conflict management, and networking.

The formative five: Fostering grit, empathy, and other success skills every student needs,

by Thomas R. Hoerr

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 12

For success in school and life, students need more than proficiency in academic subjects and good scores on tests; those goals should form the floor, not the ceiling, of their education. To truly thrive, students need to develop attributes that aren’t typically measured on standardized tests.

Les livres d’images (Picture Books)

Be you!,

by Peter H. Reynolds

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 3 (Pre-K – 3)

Discover a joyful reminder of the ways that every child is unique and special. Here, Reynolds reminds readers to “be your own work of art.” To be patient, persistent, and true. Because there is one, and only one, YOU.

The sour grape,

by Jory John & Pete Oswald

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 3 (Pre-K – 3)

The Sour Grape holds grudges for every reason under the sun. Lime never returned a scarf they borrowed? Grudge! Orange never called back? Grudge! But when a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape without listening to an explanation, the Sour Grape realizes how unfair grudges can be.

Elena rides,

by Juana Medina

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 1 (Pre-K – 1)

Elena wants to ride her bike. She readies, she steadies. She wobbles, she bobbles … KA-BANG! Learning to ride a bike is hard. But Elena can do it. Try, try again!

From my head to my toes, I say what goes,

by Charlotte Barkla & Jacqui Lee

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 1 (Pre-K – 1)

The book discusses consent and control for a young audience, through a story that is bold and beautiful, loud and proud.

The unlovable Alina Butt,

by Ambreen Butt-Hussain

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): 4 – 7

Eleven-year-old Alina Butt has changed schools four times already since her family moved to England from Pakistan. Even after all that practice, she doesn’t seem to be getting any better at being the new kid. Mocked for her last name and her “weird” lunches, Alina has had enough!

I can handle it!,

by Laurie Wright; illustrated by Ana Santos

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 3 (Pre-K – 3)

Can Sebastien handle his problems? Of course he can, with the help of a mindful mantra! He could try something silly, or he could try something funny! Chances are whatever his problem may be, he can handle it.

Sometimes you fly,

by Katherine Applegate; illustrated by Jennifer Black Reinhardt

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 2 (Pre-K – 2)

This book celebrates the achievements of childhood, from first birthdays to graduation, and reminds readers that learning from mistakes makes success sweeter.

What do you do with a chance?,

by Kobi Yamada; illustrated by Mae Besom

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): K – 3

A chance encounter shows a child that when you get brave, take chances, and say yes to new experiences, amazing things can happen.

Oh no, George!,

by Chris Haughton

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 1 (Pre-K – 1)

George the dog has every intention of behaving well while his owner Harry is out for the day. But it’s so hard when there are cakes and cats and flowers around.

Even superheroes have bad days,

by Shelly Becker; illustrated by Eda Kaban

Niveau scolaire (Grade level): Préscolaire – 4 (Pre-K – 4)

It’s true – even young superheroes have bad days! So what do they do to control their emotions and not cause a super-scene or have a super-tantrum? See what ideas they have that you can use too.

Trouver d’autres ressources

Voici quelques conseils pour trouver d’autres ressources dans ce domaine :

  • Sur la page principale du site de la bibliothèque de l’UBC, utilisez la boîte de recherche générale pour rechercher des matériaux à travers toutes les succursales de la bibliothèque de l’UBC.
  • Pour limiter vos résultats aux matériels disponibles à la Bibliothèque de l’éducation, visitez le site web de la Bibliothèque de l’éducation et effectuez une recherche à l’aide de la case “Search Education Resources” située dans la bande à gauche de l’écran.
  • Remarque : les ressources étant principalement cataloguées en anglais, les termes ci-dessous donnent généralement plus de résultats que les recherches effectuées en français. Vous pouvez filtrer votre liste de résultats par langue dans la barre latérale de gauche.
  • Utilisez des termes de recherche spécifiques, tels que
    • “personal responsibility”, “personal awareness”, “affective education”, “moral education”, ou “social skills AND study and teaching”
  • Pour trouver des plans de cours, incluez “lesson plans”, “lesson planning”, or “activity programs” dans vos termes de recherche.

Finding More Resources

To find more resources in this area, try the following:

  • Search using the General tab on the UBC Library website to look for material in all UBC Library branches.
  • Search using “Search Education Resources” box in the left hand bar on the Education Library website to limit your results to physical materials in the Education Library.
  • Use specific search terms, such as
    • “personal responsibility”, “personal awareness”, “affective education”, “moral education”, or “social skills AND study and teaching”
  • To find lesson plans, include “lesson plans”, “lesson planning”, or “activity programs” in your search terms.

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