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Canadian History Test Bank Using Primary Sources from 1850 to the Present

The Begbie Canadian History Contest
Using Primary Sources from 1850 to the Present

• an alphabetical list of search terms
• 450 multiple choice test items using cartoons, photographs, posters and other primary sources
• 14 short essay questions comparing two or more primary sources
• 15 extended essay questions analyzing multiple primary source documents on controversial issues
• an answer key for the multiple choice and essay questions
• an introduction to the historical method and the use of primary sources
• 101 ideas for using primary sources in the classroom

$39.95

Great Canadian Political Cartoons 1820 to 1914

The cartoons in this collection trace Canada's political, economic, and social evolution from 1820 up to the outbreak of World War I. They cover many topics, from colonialism and growing independence to immigration, regionalism, trade, and foreign affairs. Many historical and political figures are depicted.

ISBN 978-0-9680016-1-5

$40.00

Great Canadian Political Cartoons 1915 to 1945

See Canadian history through the eyes of cartoonists. This collection of primary historical documents contains 350 cartoons selected from a broad range of newspapers published in Canada between 1915 and 1945. These newspapers and their cartoonists represent a wide range of political and social perspectives on the regional and national issues of their day. Each cartoon includes a brief explanation of its context.

ISBN 978-0-9680016-4-6

$40.00

The Anthology of Social Studies: Issues and Strategies for Elementary Teachers

The Anthology of Social Studies brings together the work of education scholars and the experiences of teachers, the best of the theory and the practice, in a comprehensive collection of ideas and activities for elementary social studies. The chapters present a diversity of perspectives that provide context, insight, and direction for social studies teaching and learning.

Developed from the acclaimed Canadian Anthology of Social Studies, The Anthology has been completely revised, with updates to the best from the original book and new chapters that address timely issues. This book serves as an essential resource for preservice and practising teachers and curriculum developers.

ISBN 978-1-895766-80-6

$50.00

The Anthology of Social Studies: Issues and Strategies for Secondary Teachers

The Anthology of Social Studies brings together the work of education scholars and the experiences of teachers, the best of the theory and the practice, in a comprehensive collection of ideas and strategies for secondary social studies, geography, and history.
The chapters clearly present a diversity of perspectives that provide context and direction for social studies teaching and learning. Developed from the acclaimed Canadian Anthology of Social Studies (over 20,000 copies sold), The Anthology has been completely revised with updates to the best from the inaugural edition and new chapters that address timely issues. This is an essential, practical resource for practising teachers and curriculum developers. For pre-service teachers, The Anthology will serve not only as an accessible and informative course text, but also as a valuable resource that they will use throughout their careers. The Anthology of Social Studies is poised to become the
definitive text for social studies educators in Canada.

ISBN: 978-1-895766-47-9

$50.00

The Art of Decoding Political Cartoons: A Teacher's Guide

Designed to accompany the Hous' collection of Canadian Political Cartoons, this guide explains how to incorporate these primary historical sources into social studies and history programs. It contains detailed instructions on teaching the critical thinking skills students need to appreciate and understand cartoons, and describes the visual and literacy devices used.

ISBN 978-0-9680016-3-9

$18.00

The Begbie Canadian History Contest: The First Ten Years

This publication contains over 400 carefully selected primary sources of various types, which reflect multiple points of view and enable students to practise critical thinking skills. It includes 300 multiple choice and short answer questions, and ten detailed collections of primary sources on the following topics:

• the suppression of the potlatch in 1884, the Komagata Maru incident of 1914
• the struggle for women's suffrage from 1893 to 1916
• the controversy over Prohibition in 1916
• the fight to rename Berlin, Ontario, to Kitchener in 1916
• the issuing of bilingual currency in 1936
• Jewish immigration prior to the Second World War
• the beginning of the Cold War in 1945
• the decision to cancel the Avro Arrow project in 1959
• the flag debate of 1964.
  

$45.00

The Begbie Canadian History Contest: Years Eleven to Fifteen

This publication contains nearly 200 additional primary sources which enable students to practice critical thinking skills. It includes150 multiple choice and short answer questions, and five detailed collections of primary sources on the following topics:

• the "crucified Canadian" of the First World War
• the failure of Prohibition
• the controversy over bathing suit fashions in 1932 to 1936
• the Amchitka nuclear blast of 1971
• the use of legislation to end discrimination following the Second World War.
  

$35.00