First contact

Title
First contact

Personal Author EPSB
Michelle Brown

Summary
Each BIG IDEA book deals with an important topic from the Science or Social Studies curriculum. The key ideas of each topic are captured as “Big Ideas.” An inquiry-based approach encourages critical thinking, and built-in supports, such as text scaffolding and carefully chosen images, encourage readers to engage with the text. This series offers students opportunities to learn essential curriculum concepts, develop content-specific vocabulary and academic words in context, as well as acquire competencies in literacy and critical thinking skills that will equip them for success in school and the world beyond their classrooms.

Year Published
2014

Series
Big Idea

Volume
Social Studies

Physical Description
32 p. : col. ill. ; 25.5 cm.

Note
Includes index

Contents
Introduction -- North Amercia -- fur trade -- living together

Subject
Verbal learning.
 
Reading materials.
 
Social sciences.

Geographic Term
Canada -- History.

Summary
Each BIG IDEA book deals with an important topic from the Science or Social Studies curriculum. The key ideas of each topic are captured as “Big Ideas.” An inquiry-based approach encourages critical thinking, and built-in supports, such as text scaffolding and carefully chosen images, encourage readers to engage with the text. This series offers students opportunities to learn essential curriculum concepts, develop content-specific vocabulary and academic words in context, as well as acquire competencies in literacy and critical thinking skills that will equip them for success in school and the world beyond their classrooms.

ISBN
9781770587434

Publisher
Don Mills, ON : Pearson Canada Inc.: Rubicon Publishing, 2014.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Edmonton Christian WestTXT 971.01 BROTextbook (full-term loan)38515000486608English Language Learning
Edmonton Christian WestTXT 971.01 BROTextbook (full-term loan)38515000486558English Language Learning