Social Studies 1: Groups

Teamwork teaches us to get along, respect others, and accomplish our goals together. What is teamwork? And what can you learn? Well, here are four things we can learn from teamwork.

Even the proudest of the peacocks knows when to give an inch. Listen to Big Bird's wisdom and start cooperating today.

To be able to work together as a team, we have to be able to cooperate with each other. Let's watch this video to learn about cooperation

It takes teamwork to make the dream work, especially in school. But making a team work doesn't always come easily. In this read-aloud video we'll learn about collaboration in team work.

Cooperation is a relationship skill we all need. Cooperation is when people work together to accomplish a goal. In this video, I'm explaining cooperation with the use of three cartoon videos.

George learns about the importance of teamwork during the annual fireman’s muster.

This story is a classic fairy tale from Ukraine. It teaches children about teamwork.

This read-aloud story shows us that team have to be able to work together to be successful, even if we think we know the best way to do something.

In this read-aloud, kids will learn about working together as a team.

This song was inspired by the book "A Little SPOT of Teamwork" by Diane Alber

Learn about the types of communities that you are part of.

A quick guide to joining any group

Let's learn how to be kind and respectful when we play with others in a group!

Samuel L. Jackson and Abby Cadabby explore the many ways we are each an important member of a group, like being a part of a family, classroom, and community.

In this video a story book is read to children. The story is about a character who doesn't feel he belongs and how he changes that feeling.

A read aloud story about belonging even though we are different.

Canada is known for its great diversity and this animated rap, calls attention to all the different religions and nationalities that make up our great country.

Introduce younger viewers to the many different cultural communities and their traditions with this selection of animated short films.

In this read-aloud story our little hero named Nick will show your children that we all are different in many ways, and everyone is unique—which is great!

In this video, language learners explore multiculturality, reflecting on the cultures that they belong to, or ones that influence them and their communities.

We are all unique and different. This is called diversity and understanding what this means is very important our wellbeing and personal growth.

Embark on a learning adventure in "celebrate our differences and magic of diversity."

Learn about the role of helpers in communities and groups

What is a community helper? A community helper is a person who lives and works in a community. They serve us in various ways to keep us safe, and they improve society in many ways.

Let's discover who is a leader and what are the characteristics of a good leader.

We talked to students from the California Association of Student Leaders about what they would do if they were president, and what it takes to be an awesome leader.

Leaders are people who other people will follow. How do they do that? Let's learn!

Let's learn about the leaders in a community.

Let's learn what leadership is and what makes a good leader

Let's discover who is a leader and what are the characteristics of a good leader.

Ava and Olivia tell you 10 fun facts about Canada to celebrate Canada Day!

Learn all about Canada's national animal, the beaver.

Discover the amazing story of the Canadian national animal, the beaver! From their industrious nature to their impact on the Canadian landscape

This hand out for kids identifies many of the important symbols on Canada's Coat of Arms

Can you match all of the flags to the province? Drag the flag from the left to the correct province.

Delicious treat, or most important part of a hockey game? Mr. Orlando and Gary try to decipher the hockey puck.

Awesome North American Indigenous Games athlete Ogranaweh Jonathan teaches Gary all about lacrosse!

Bebe and Mo explore Canada's favourite winter sport, hockey, Gavin cheers on a Lacrosse game, and NHL hockey legend Darryl Sittler surprises Mo with a skating lesson at the arena.

Watch the Canadian Crew videos to learn about famous Canadians and famous Canadian locations

We’re about to take a magical journey into the world of maple leaves and uncover why it's so special to Canada.

Students explore the idea of cultural symbolism, then use washable glue and construction paper crayons to create a Canadian cultural symbol.

Here you'll find a lessons that help children learn about how we are the same and different, and what cultural differences we have in our classrooms.

In this ESL lesson, a teacher discusses Canadian national symbols.

10-lesson first grade unit to build classroom culture focused on identity, diversity and community.

Provide children with tools that will allow them to become aware of cultural diversity and to foster relationships based on respect, equality, and diversity.

In this lesson students recognize symbols as Canadian, they present their significance, and find its place in the Coat of Arms of Canada.