Jennifer E. Lawson, PhD, is the creator of the Hands-On books published by Portage & Main Press. As senior writer and editor for the series, she has contributed to more than 50 publications for teachers and students. Jennifer provides professional development workshops for educators locally, nationally, and virtually, and is a Workplace Wellness Advisor. Her most recent book is a collective effort called Teacher, Take Care: A Guide to Well-Being and Workplace Wellness for Educators. She is also one of the founders of Mission to Mexico, an organization that supports schools in some of the most impoverished communities in Puerto Vallarta. Throughout her extensive career in education, Jennifer has worked as a classroom teacher, resource and special education teacher, consultant, principal, university instructor, and school trustee. She lives with her family in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

• Introduction to Hands-On Social Studies 1Program Introduction 1What Is Social Studies? 1Topics of Study in the Hands-On Social Studies Program 1Program Principles 2Program Implementation 2Classroom Environment 3Planning Units (Time Lines) 3Classroom Management 3Social Studies Skills: Guidelines for Teachers 4Assessment Plan 7The Hands-On Social Studies Assessment Plan 7Assessment Sheets 9Unit 1: Connecting With Canadians 19Books for Children 20Web Sites 21Introduction 221 Ongoing Activities 232 Rights and Responsibilities 263 Canada’s National Anthem 314 Personal Identity 405 Citizenship 436 Welcome Home 497 Protecting the Environment 528 Bullying 549 Dealing With Bullying 5910 Conflict Resolution 6211 Promoting Peace 6912 Culminating Activity 72References for Teachers 75Unit 2: Exploring the World 77Books for Children 78Web Sites 80Introduction 811 Images of Earth’s Surface 822 Earth’s Hemispheres 853 Identifying Continents and Oceans 894 Countries Defined by Borders 935 Learning About Other Countries 966 Basic Human Rights 1067 Common Community Concerns 1128 The Importance of Fairness and Sharing 1169 Organizations That Support Communities 12110 Making a Difference in the Local and Global Community 129References for Teachers 132Unit 3: Communities of the World 133Books for Children 134Web Sites 136Introduction 138 1 Introducing Mérida, Mexico 1392 Climate in Mexico 1443 Land and Plants in Mexico 1504 Animals in Mexico 1555 The History of the Maya 1666 Today’s People 1727 Homes in Mexico 1778 Food in Mexico 1829 Work, Goods, and Services 18610 Recreation in Mexico 19211 Transportation in Mexico 19512 Cultural Expression in Mexico 20113 Creating a Travel Brochure 20414 Creating a Diorama of Mexico 20715 Introducing Zimbabwe 20816 Climate in Zimbabwe 21317 Land and Plants in Zimbabwe 21618 Animals in Zimbabwe 22019 The People of Zimbabwe 22920 Clothing in Zimbabwe 23421 Homes in Zimbabwe 24022 Food in Zimbabwe 24423 Jobs and Recreation in Zimbabwe 25224 Transportation in Zimbabwe 25525 Creating a Diorama of Zimbabwe 25726 Studying Other World Communities 260References for Teachers 261Unit 4: Exploring an Ancient Society: The Vikings 263Books for Children 264Web Sites 265Introduction 2671 Introducing Vikings 2692 Viking Homes 2723 Daily Life of Vikings 2774 Viking Clothing 2835 Viking Runes 2886 Viking Ships 2937 Leaving Home 2988 Viking Sagas 304References for Teachers 308

Jennifer E. Lawson, PhD, is the creator of the Hands-On books published by Portage & Main Press. As senior writer and editor for the series, she has contributed to more than 50 publications for teachers and students. Jennifer provides professional development workshops for educators locally, nationally, and virtually, and is a Workplace Wellness Advisor. Her most recent book is a collective effort called Teacher, Take Care: A Guide to Well-Being and Workplace Wellness for Educators. She is also one of the founders of Mission to Mexico, an organization that supports schools in some of the most impoverished communities in Puerto Vallarta. Throughout her extensive career in education, Jennifer has worked as a classroom teacher, resource and special education teacher, consultant, principal, university instructor, and school trustee. She lives with her family in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

• Introduction to Hands-On Social Studies 1Program Introduction 1What Is Social Studies? 1Topics of Study in the Hands-On Social Studies Program 1Program Principles 2Program Implementation 2Classroom Environment 3Planning Units (Time Lines) 3Classroom Management 3Social Studies Skills: Guidelines for Teachers 4Assessment Plan 7The Hands-On Social Studies Assessment Plan 7Assessment Sheets 9Unit 1: Connecting With Canadians 19Books for Children 20Web Sites 21Introduction 221 Ongoing Activities 232 Rights and Responsibilities 263 Canada’s National Anthem 314 Personal Identity 405 Citizenship 436 Welcome Home 497 Protecting the Environment 528 Bullying 549 Dealing With Bullying 5910 Conflict Resolution 6211 Promoting Peace 6912 Culminating Activity 72References for Teachers 75Unit 2: Exploring the World 77Books for Children 78Web Sites 80Introduction 811 Images of Earth’s Surface 822 Earth’s Hemispheres 853 Identifying Continents and Oceans 894 Countries Defined by Borders 935 Learning About Other Countries 966 Basic Human Rights 1067 Common Community Concerns 1128 The Importance of Fairness and Sharing 1169 Organizations That Support Communities 12110 Making a Difference in the Local and Global Community 129References for Teachers 132Unit 3: Communities of the World 133Books for Children 134Web Sites 136Introduction 138 1 Introducing Mérida, Mexico 1392 Climate in Mexico 1443 Land and Plants in Mexico 1504 Animals in Mexico 1555 The History of the Maya 1666 Today’s People 1727 Homes in Mexico 1778 Food in Mexico 1829 Work, Goods, and Services 18610 Recreation in Mexico 19211 Transportation in Mexico 19512 Cultural Expression in Mexico 20113 Creating a Travel Brochure 20414 Creating a Diorama of Mexico 20715 Introducing Zimbabwe 20816 Climate in Zimbabwe 21317 Land and Plants in Zimbabwe 21618 Animals in Zimbabwe 22019 The People of Zimbabwe 22920 Clothing in Zimbabwe 23421 Homes in Zimbabwe 24022 Food in Zimbabwe 24423 Jobs and Recreation in Zimbabwe 25224 Transportation in Zimbabwe 25525 Creating a Diorama of Zimbabwe 25726 Studying Other World Communities 260References for Teachers 261Unit 4: Exploring an Ancient Society: The Vikings 263Books for Children 264Web Sites 265Introduction 2671 Introducing Vikings 2692 Viking Homes 2723 Daily Life of Vikings 2774 Viking Clothing 2835 Viking Runes 2886 Viking Ships 2937 Leaving Home 2988 Viking Sagas 304References for Teachers 308