Communities
This list includes resources in a range of formats including curriculum, textbooks and teachers guides, and juvenile non-fiction that help teach children about aspects of their communities. Relevant curriculum subjects and grade levels include roles and responsibilities (Grade 1), the local community (Grade 1), family and community traditions (Grade 2), global communities (Grade 2), and living and working in Ontario (Grade 3).
Look for more picture books about families in our Families list, and environmental issues in our Environment list. Also see our Holidays and Celebrations list.
Community helpers at work series by Call Number: J 331.702 A33 2004Where do construction workers eat lunch? What tools do dentists use? What happens at the end of a child care worker's day? How do zookeepers care for animals? Children will explore a typical day of community workers such as firefighters, doctors, librarians, farmers, teachers, and more! Bright, bold photographs show how these helpers serve their communities. 14 books in the series!
All about Canadian citizenship by Call Number: TXT 323.60971 P4 2004ISBN: 0176202013Publication Date: 2004Series of 11 books:
[v. 1] Becoming a Canadian citizen
[v. 2] Canadian celebrations and traditions
[v. 3] The national anthem
[v. 4] Children's rights and responsibilities
[v. 5] Making laws
[v. 6] Voting
[v. 7] Local government
[v. 8] The Prime Minister
[v. 9] Citizen participation
[v. 10] Conflict resolution
[v. 11] Teacher's Guide
Being Safe by Call Number: J 613.6 J64 2010ISBN: 9780778747178Publication Date: 2009-08-01Being Safe is a fun way to introduce important concepts and new vocabulary to young readers. Open-ended questions are posed, encouraging discussion and inviting children to think about how to deal with the dangers they might face in everyday life.
Building a Green Community by Call Number: J 333.72 R63 2008ISBN: 9780778729167Publication Date: 2008-06-20Ages 7 to 12 years. "Green living" means changing the way we live and use resources so that the environment is able to produce indefinitely the things we need to live. Building a Green Community walks young readers through a model community identifying "green living practices at work, at home, on our highways, and at the store. This fascinating book also includes case studies of "green" communities around the world.
Can We Get Along? by Call Number: J 179.9 B87 2010ISBN: 9780778748045Publication Date: 2009-08-01Learning to tolerate different opinions, perspectives, and beliefs is vital to a healthy society. Slim Goodbody’s Can’t We Get Along? helps children understand the need and importance for tolerance, and the steps they can take to increase peace in their lives and in the world.
Canada by Call Number: J 971 K34 2010ISBN: 9780778796534Publication Date: 2009-08-01n this new second revised edition of Canada the People, candid photos feature Canadian families and how they live. Updated facts and statistics support this fascinating portrayal of a nation built on immigration. Important issues that must be resolved with the Native peoples are sensitively portrayed.
Canada by Call Number: J 971 K32 2010ISBN: 9780778796541Publication Date: 2009-08-01This book looks at the music, dance, traditions, architecture, theater, sports, and arts that make up Canada's culture.
Caring for Our Bodies by Call Number: J 613 C43 2010ISBN: 9780778747185Publication Date: 2009-08-01Caring for our Bodies is a fun and easy way for kids to find out about the importance of good hygiene. Each chapter explores how things like proper tooth care and grooming can help children stay happy and healthy.
Courage by Call Number: EASY WABISBN: 0618238557Publication Date: 2002-10-28Provides examples of the many kinds of courage found in everyday life and in unusual circumstances, from tasting the vegetable before making a face to being a firefighter or police officer.
Discovering Canada by Call Number: TXT 917.1 G87 2000ISBN: 019541487XPublication Date: 2000-01-01Trillium Listed! Discovering Canada explores the distinguishing characteristics of the provinces and territories across the country, such as the rugged mountain ranges in the West and the fishing villages in the East. Students will be introduced to basic geographic skills and will explore the six physical regions of Canada. French version Je Decouvre le Canada available. Please contact Cheneliere Education (www.cheneliere.ca) for details.
Discovering communities by Call Number: TXT 372.891 B72 2004ISBN: 0195416848Publication Date: 2004Trillium Listed! Discovering Communities examines and compares Canada's urban and rural communities, with a focus on human and environmental interactions. Students will compare the communities' cultural backgrounds, as well as their use of space and services within the community. This book also investigates and describes the interaction between people and the environment, such as their dependence on nature for food, water, and energy. Through the use of Discovering Communities, studentswill develop geographic skills, including general map and globe skills. French version Je decouvre les communautes available. Please contact Cheneliere Education (www.cheneliere.ca) for details.Down to earth : how kids help feed the world by
Call Number: J 630 T38 2013ISBN: 978145980423Publication Date: c2013Kids all over the world help collect seeds, weed gardens, milk goats and herd ducks. From a balcony garden with pots of lettuce to a farm with hundreds of cows, kids can pitch in to bring the best and freshest products to their families' tables - and to market. Loaded with accessible information about the many facets of farming, Down to Earth takes a close look at everything from what an egg carton tells you to why genetic diversity matters-even to kids.--pub. desc.
Contents: Seeds and plants
Feathered friends
Multi-purpose animals
At work on the farm.
Good Manners by Call Number: J 395.122 C43 2009ISBN: 9780778747192Publication Date: 2009-08-01Find out why punctuality and being polite are so important in life! Good Manners encourages young readers to explore their behavior and the effect it can have on the people around them.
Healthy Eating by Call Number: J 613.2 C44 2010ISBN: 9780778747208Publication Date: 2009-08-01Children are told that a healthy diet is important; Healthy Eating shows them why. Reading about the different food groups and the benefits of vitamins and proteins will have children thinking about the food they eat and the effect it has on their well-being.
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by Call Number: J 621.042 B45 2008ISBN: 9780778729181Publication Date: 2008-06-20Ages 7 to 12 years. Emission of harmful greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide is posing a grave challenge to nature. The problem of global warming needs to be addressed as soon as possible. How to Reduce your Carbon Footprint clearly explains what an individual's carbon footprint is and what we all can do to make a difference. Special case studies show how these ideas are currently being put into practice around the world.
I am Canada by Call Number: J 971 P37 2006ISBN: 9780439957588Publication Date: 2006Bright photographs present the many faces of our young people and a glimpse of the varied Canadian environments in which they live. Simple text seeks to convey the ample space available to our children in this country, and the freedom they have to grow and dream and share. A catalyst for discussions about the Canadian identity and the infinite variety of our multicultural land.
Local environment by Call Number: J 333.72 H45 2008ISBN: 9780749679354Publication Date: 2008Looks at how to take action to preserve the environment, combat climate change and work towards a sustainable future. Case studies show children in action on how they are making a difference.
Manners, Please! Why It Pays to Be Polite by Call Number: J 395.122 B87 2011ISBN: 9780778748113Publication Date: 2010-07-30Slim Goodbody helps children understand the value of manners and the essentials of behaving well in school, at home, and with friends. Manners make a difference in all aspects of a person’s life. The way you present yourself often determines how others see you.
My Family Community by Call Number: J 306.85 K35 2010ISBN: 9780778794851Publication Date: 2010-01-15My family is a community
We share many things
Caring for one another
How we travel
Communities teach
Working to earn money
My rules and jobs
Family communication
Family history and culture
Family fun.
North America by Call Number: J 970 N34 2006ISBN: 0836859146Publication Date: 2005-07-01Ideal for reports and correlated to the social studies curriculum, Continents of the World provides students with essential information about our world. Each volume focuses on one continent and gives students an up-to-date and detailed look at its peoples and their diverse cultures and religions; its natural resources, environments, and wildlife; its varied economies; and its politics and strategic importance in the global community. Students will learn about each continent's history as well as its challenges in the 21st century. Each title features intriguing "fact files" on nearly every page and a wealth of maps, charts, and focus boxes that support and enhance the text.
Our world of water : children and water around the world by Call Number: J 363.6 H56 2008ISBN: 9780805089417Publication Date: 2009-09-01Explore how children from six different countries use water every day.
Contents: Peru
Mauritania
U.S.A.
Bangladesh
Ethiopia
Tajikistan
What to know about water
Glossary
About the countries.
Real Families by Call Number: J 306.87 L96 2007ISBN: 9781593691677Publication Date: 2008-05-19Suggestions to help girls better understand and deal with their own unique family dynamics with tips and advice on living, communicating, and having fun with parents, stepparents, brothers, and sisters.
Recycling by Call Number: J 363.7282 G63 2010ISBN: 9780778747222Publication Date: 2009-08-01What is composting? Where should you put your garbage? Why do we need to recycle? Recycling gets children thinking about why recycling is important, what they can do to help, and how they can encourage their parents and others to help, too.
Saving Water and Energy by Call Number: J 333.72 S74 2010ISBN: 9780778747239Publication Date: 2009-08-01What is renewable energy? Why do we need to save water? What is climate change? Saving Water and Energy gets children to think about the energy and water they use, where it comes from, and why they need to do all they can to reduce the amount they use. Clearly labeled photographs and simple diagrams explain all the different concepts involved.
The Kids Book of Canadian Immigration by Call Number: J 325.71 H688ISBN: 9781553374848Publication Date: 2006-08-01Examines the history of Canadian immigration featuring stories from a number of ethnic groups, profiles of well-known immigrants, and first-person accounts.
Contents: Welcome to Canada!
Canada's First People
Explorers and Furs
French Settlers
Loyalists
Early British Immigrants
Crossing the Atlantic
The Underground Railroad
West Coast Settlers
Early Asian Immigrants
Prairie Settlers
British Home Children
Pier 21
The War Years
Guest Children
War Brides
Jewish War Orphans
Displaced Persons and Refugees
Post-war Immigrants
Changing Times
Canada Opens Its Doors
Modern Times
Alicias's Story
Coming to Canada Today
Immigration Facts and Figures
Immigration Words.
This Child, Every Child by Call Number: J 305.23 S633 2011ISBN: 9781554534661Publication Date: 2011-02-01A groundbreaking book of statistics and stories that compare the lives of children around the world today. Every second of every day, four more children are added to the world's population of over 2.2 billion children. Some of these 2.2 billion children will be cared for and have enough to eat and a place to call home. Many others will not be so fortunate. The bestselling author-illustrator team behind the phenomenal If the World Were a Village and If America Where a Village return with a revealing and beautifully illustrated glimpse into the lives of children around the world. This Child, Every Child uses statistics and stories to draw kids into the world beyond their own borders and provide a window into the lives of their fellow children. As young readers will discover, there are striking disparities in the way children live. Some children lack opportunities that others take for granted. What is it like to be a girl in Niger? How are some children forced into war? How do children around the world differ in their home and school lives? This Child, Every Child answers such questions and sets children's lives against the rights they are guaranteed under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Urban and rural communities by Call Number: TXT 307.72 E55ISBN: 9781552205945Publication Date: 2006Urban and Rural Communities enables students to discover the distinguishing features of urban and rural communities and to understand how human needs are met through the interdependence of the environment and the community. The resource provides opportunities for comparisons between urban and rural areas with regards to land use, natural resources, transportation, and buildings and structures. It also provides insights on the reasons for the location of various communities. This visually attractive student resource also has a strong focus on skills development.
Call it home, communities : an integrated unit for grade 2/3Call Number: CURR 372.19 E38 Gr.2-3 SOC-C 2005Publication Date: 2005Notes:
Grade 2/3.
"Written using the Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner, 1999-2002." -- Verso T.p.
Based on a unit by: Alice Paige, A.J. Charbonneau Public School, Renfrew County District School Board.- Making connections : opening the windows of the world : an integrated unit for Grade 2 by Call Number: CURR 372.19 E38 Gr.2 SOC-M 2005Publication Date: 2005A sample unit using the Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner and issued as part of the Elementary Curriculum Unit Project (ECU Project); developed with the support of the Council of Ontario Directors of Education; Ontario Curriculum Centre; Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch; and Public school boards.
For use with the curriculum guideline: The Ontario curriculum : social studies, grades 1 to 6 : history and geography, grades 7 and 8.
Based on a unit by: Giselle Blain, Janet Millar Grant, Joy Lee, Pauline beder (Project Leader); York Region District School Board. - Features of communities around the world : social studies : an integrated unit for Grade 2 by Call Number: CURR 372.19 E38 Gr.2 SOC-F 2005Publication Date: 2005For use with the curriculum guideline: The Ontario curriculum: social studies, grades 1 to 6 : history and geography, grades 7 and 8.
A sample unit using the Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner and issued as part of the Elementary Curriculum Unit Project (ECU Project); developed with the support of the Council of Ontario Directors of Education; Ontario Curriculum Centre; Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch; Catholic Curriculum Cooperative; Institute for Catholic Education; and Catholic school boards.
Based on a unit by: Arlene Coons, Carol Donahoe, Mike Costelloe (Project Manager); Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board.
Includes bibliographical references. - Relationships, celebrations, and traditions : an integrated unit : an integrated unit for Grade 1/2 by Call Number: CURR 372.19 E38 Gr.1-2 SOC-R 2005Publication Date: 2005A sample unit using the Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner and issued as part of the Elementary Curriculum Unit Project (ECU Project); developed with the support of the Council of Ontario Directors of Education; Ontario Curriculum Centre; Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch; Catholic Curriculum Cooperative; Institute for Catholic Education; and Catholic school boards.
For use with the curriculum guideline: The Ontario curriculum : social studies, grades 1 to 6 : history and geography, grades 7 and 8.
1/2. - A space for us : social studies : Canada and world connections : an integrated unit for Grade 1/2 by Call Number: 2005Publication Date: CURR 372.19 E 38 Gr.1-2 SOC-S 2005A sample unit using the Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner and issued as part of the Elementary Curriculum Unit Project (ECU Project); developed with the support of the Council of Ontario Directors of Education; Ontario Curriculum Centre; Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch; and Public school boards.
Based on a unit by: Mrs. Donna Cox; Renfrew County District School Board.
1/2. - Traditions and celebrations : past and present : an integrated unit for Grade 2/3 by Call Number: CURR 372.19 E38 Gr.2-3 SOC-T 2005Publication Date: 2005A sample unit using the Ontario Curriculum Unit Planner and issued as part of the Elementary Curriculum Unit Project (ECU Project); developed with the support of the Council of Ontario Directors of Education; Ontario Curriculum Centre; Ontario Ministry of Education, Curriculum and Assessment Policy Branch; Catholic Curriculum Cooperative; Institute for Catholic Education; and Catholic school boards.
For use with the curriculum guideline: The Ontario curriculum : social studies, grades 1 to 6 : history and geography, grades 7 and 8.
Based on a unit by: Mary Ann Daw, Maureen Richardson, Michael costelloe; Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board.
2/3. 
The Canadian identity by Call Number: J 971 C278 2005ISBN: 1553880706Publication Date: 2005Examines the diversity of the Canadian people and the many factors which have created Canada's unique identity.
