Introduction to Hands-On Social Studies 1 About Hands-On Social Studies 2 What Is Social Studies? 2 The Goals of Social Studies 2 The Inquiry Approach to Social Studies 2 Hands-On Social Studies Curriculum Expectations 3 Overall Expectations 3 Concepts of Social Studies Thinking 3 Big Ideas 3 Hands-On Social Studies Principles 3 Cultural Connections 4 Indigenous Knowledges, Experiences, and Perspectives 4 How to Use Hands-On Social Studies in Your Classroom 8 Unit Overview 8 Accommodating Diverse Learners 12 Classroom Environment 12 Planning Units (Timelines) 13 Classroom Management 13 Classroom Safety 13 Land-Based Learning 13 Social Studies Skills: Guidelines for Teachers 14 Communication 14 Visuals 14 Spatial Skills 14 Vocabulary 18 Geographic Definition 18 Research 19 The Hands-On Social Studies Assessment Plan 20 Assessment for Learning 21 Assessment as Learning 21 Assessment of Learning 21 Performance Assessment 22 Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy and Assessment 22 Portfolios 23 Summative Achievement Levels 23 Important Note to Teachers 23 References 24 Social Studies Achievement Chart 25 Assessment Templates 27 Unit A: Changing Family and Community Traditions 31 About This Unit 32 Unit Overview 36 Curricular Expectations 37 Concepts of Social Studies Thinking: Success Criteria 40 Cross-Curricular Connections 41 Resources for Students 42 1 Launching the Unit: What's in a Name? 45 2 Investigating Countries of Origin 51 3 What Is Culture? 56 4 Family Timelines 61 5 Family Diversity 67 6 Family Traditions 72 7 Changing Times 76 8 Change in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Communities in Canada 80 9 Reclaiming Traditions and Customs 84 10 Community Diversity 90 11 Changes in My Community 97 12 Community Traditions and Celebrations 102 13 Celebrations Over Time 106 14 Culminating Activity: A Class Celebration 113 Unit B: Global Communities 119 About This Unit 120 Unit Overview 123 Curricular Expectations 124 Concepts of Social Studies Thinking: Success Criteria 127 Cross-Curricular Connections 128 Resources for Students 129 1 Launching the Unit: Our World 133 2 Getting Around the World With Atlases, Maps, and Globes 139 3 Exploring Cold and Hot Regions of the World 144 4 Living in Different Climates 152 5 Meeting Our Needs: Clothing 156 6 Meeting Our Needs: Shelter 159 7 Meeting Our Needs: Food 164 8 Meeting Our Needs: Water 168 9 Natural Environments and Ways of Life 173 10 Plants and Animals Around the World 178 11 Daily Life Around the World 182 12 Inquiry Through Interview 186 13 Culminating Activity: Our World's Fair 190 Appendix: Image Banks 195 About the Contributors 207.