The ILS Professional Library has acquired a number of new resources to support student learning.  For more information about each item, visit the Mandarin OPAC (Desk Tools) or Mandarin WebOPAC which is accessible from school or from home <http://library.rcsd.ca>.

English Language Arts

• The Book Whisperer:  Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child by Donalyn Miller [Professional Resource; 227 p.; Gr. K to 12]:  Explores how to turn children into readers.

Health Education

• Self-Esteem [DVD; 19 min.; Gr. 7 to 12]:  Discusses self-esteem, lack of self-confidence, what teens feel about their self-image, and how they can start building in their own self-worth.
• Wise Owl’s Drug Safety Series
• Is It Good for Me?  [DVD; 11 min.; Gr. K to 3]:  Students learn how to good health choices such as what to eat and when to go to bed. 
• What is Medicine?  [DVD; 11 min.; Gr. K to 3]:  Students learn that medicines and vitamins can be helpful when correctly administered by a trusted adult. 
• What is a Drug? [DVD; 11 min.; Gr. K to 3]:  Students are introduced to the term “drug” and specifically relates it to alcohol and tobacco. 
• Prevention in Motion: Preventing Abuse, Bullying and Harassment of Children and Youth by Judi Fairholm [Professional Book; 190 p.; Gr. K to 9]: This resource clearly defines types of abuse, neglect, and harassment.
• Health & Wellness: Grade 4 by Linda Brower Meeks [Student Text; Gr. 3 & 4]
• Health & Wellness: Teacher’s Edition Grade 4
• Health & Wellness: Grade 5 by Linda Brower Meeks [Student Text; Gr. 4 & 5]
• Health & Wellness: Teacher’s Edition Grade 5
• Teen Health: Course 1 by Mary H. Bronson: [Student Text; 366 p.; Gr. 6 & 7]: This user friendly resource invites students to think critically and to apply health concepts through a variety of physical exercises and activities.
• Teen Health: Course 2 by Mary H. Bronson: [Student Text: 570 p.; Gr. 6 & 7]:  Designed to appeal to adolescents, this user friendly resource invites students to think critically and to apply health concepts through a variety of physical exercises and activities.
• Teen Health: Course 3 by Mary H. Bronson: [Student Text; 650 p.; Gr. 7 & 8]

Media Studies

• Killing Us Softly 4:  Advertising’s Image of Women [DVD; 45 min.; Gr. 9 to 12]:  Jean Kilbourne takes a fresh look at how advertising affects femininity and gender stereotyping.  This program contains partial nudity and sexual themes.

Science

• What Is? series
• What is an Insect? [DVD; 10 min.; Gr. K to 2]: Introduces the unique features of familiar and  unfamiliar insects.
• What Is a Fish? [DVD; 10 min.; Gr. K to 2]:  Explores characteristics of fish and adaptations that enable fish to live in water.
• What Is an Amphibian? [DVD; 10 min.; Gr. K to 2]: Introduces the unique features of amphibians.
• What Is a Reptile? [DVD; 10 min.; Gr. K to 2]:  Explores characteristics of reptiles and how they are specially adapted to their environments.
• What Is a Bird? [DVD; 10 min.; Gr. K to 2]:  Examines characteristics of birds and bird related terminology including feathers, wings, skeleton, flight, and eggs.
• What Is a Mammal? [DVD; 10 min; Gr. K to 2]:  Examines characteristics of common mammals as well as unusual and uncommon mammals.
• Growing Frogs [DVD; 10 min.; Gr. K to 2]: A little girl and her mother read a book about frogs.  With the mother’s encouragement, the girl brings home frog spawn from a pond to watch real frogs grow.

Social Studies/History

• Northward to Freedom: Stories of the North Country Underground Railroad: [DVD;11 min.; Gr. 8]:  Presents the stories of two slaves who escaped to Canada.  Supports the teaching of Dynamic Relationships.
• Remote Access to Distant Libraries in the World[ DVD; 24 min.; Gr. 6 & 7]:  Discusses the impact that literacy, education, and access to information have on the lives of people in developing countries.  supports the teaching of Resources & Wealth.
• Remembrance Day [DVD; 15 min.; Gr. 4 to 8]:  A Canadian-produced look at Remembrance Day including its history, stories, meaning, and symbols.
• The 1930′s: The Strongmen [DVD; 43 min.; Gr. 9 to 12]:  Explores WWII through the lens of propaganda and mass persuasion employed by Hitler, Mussolini, Stalin, and Emperor Hirohito.
• Young Stars India’s Working Children Speak Out [DVD; 21 min.; Gr. 7]: Explores the working conditions of thousand of children in India and the movement to make improvements.
• Civics Now by Doug Gordan [Student Text; 232 p.; Gr. 8, 10 & 12]:  Students examine such issues as human rights, environmental citizenship, and issues facing First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people.
• Civics Now: Teacher’s Resource [Professional Resource; 163 p.]
• The Anthology of Social Studies edited by Roland Case [Professional Resource; 373 p.; Gr. 6 & 7]:  Collection of 32 articles that present theory and practice for elementary social studies.
• 50 Social Studies Strategies for K-8 Classrooms by Kathryn Obenchain and Ronald Morris [Professional Resource; 203 p.; Gr. 6 to 9]: Connects theory, research and practice by providing 50 practical strategies for the teaching of social studies.
• Issues for Canadians by Patricia Lychak [Student Text; 388 p.; Gr. 8]: This resource supports the teaching of Dynamic Relationships, Interactions and Interdependence, Power and Authority, and Resources and Wealth.
• Issues for Canadians: Teaching Resource [Professional Resource; Gr. 8]
• Our Canada: Origins, Peoples, Perspectives by David Rees [Student Text; 402 p.; Gr. 8]:  This resource supports the teaching of Dynamic Relationships, Interactions and Interdependence, Power and Authority, and Resources and Wealth.
• Our Canada: Origins, Peoples, Perspectives: Teaching Resource [Professional Resource]
• Voices and Visions: A Story of Canada, Teacher’s Resource by Jill Germain: [Professional Resource; 402 p.]: This resource supports the teaching of Dynamic Relationships, Interactions and Interdependence, Power and Authority, and Resources and Wealth.
• Take Action-Make a Difference: A Social Studies Handbook by J. Craig Harding [Book; 46 p.]:  This book supports the teaching of Interactions and Interdependence.

Locating resources housed in the ILS Professional Library or school library is relatively easy if you incorporate a few simple OPAC search tips outlined below.  For more information, check out the PDF — Mandarin OPAC Search Instructions (updated Oct. 2011).

FINDING ELA KITS (those fantastic resources created by Sherry Chase and team)

Note:  Most of the ELA kits are fully developed meaning that they include multiple resources (fiction, nonfiction, DVDs, teacher resource binder, as well as additional support items).  A few kits are “partially” developed.  These kits contain Nelson Literacy anthologies and the accompanying teacher resource.  As space and funding becomes available, partial kits will be fully developed!

A. Mandarin OPAC (Desk Tools)

• Change the <Database> from your school to <Information & Library Services>.
• Click the <Enhanced> search button.
• Use the down arrow to change the first search box from <Anywhere> to <Call Number>.
• For a listing of all ELA kits, enter <ELA* 428*>  in the empty search field box under <Call Number>.  There is a space between the * and the number 4.  The asterisk looks for grades 1 to 8.
• Press the <Search> button.
• Sort the results by <Call Number Prefix>.
• For a listing of kits for a specific grade, enter <ELA> followed immediately by the grade in the empty search field.  For example <ELA7> will find all grade 7 ELA kits.

B.  Mandarin Web OPAC (located from Resources Online or library.rcsd.ca).

•  From Resources Online, select <Mandarin Web OPAC>.  The default setting is for an <Enhanced> search.
• Under <Preferences>, select <Information & Library Services>.  Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the <Submit> button.
• Follow the search as per above.

Locating resources in your school library is also easy if you incorporate a few simple OPAC search tips!

FINDING GUIDED READING RESOURCES

A.  Mandarin OPAC (Desk Tools)

• Change the <Database> from your school to <ILS>.
• Click the <Enhanced> search button.
• Use the down arrow to change the first search box from <Anywhere> to <Study Program Note>.  Hint:  Type “s” in the box.  This will take you to the beginning of the search parameters that begin with the letter “s”.
• Enter the abbreviation for level <lvl> followed by a space and the specific Fountas & Pinnell level <c> in the empty search box under <Study Program Note>.  For example:  <lvl c>.
• Press the <Search> button.
• Sort results by author, title, call number of copyright date.

B.  Mandarin Web OPAC (Resources Online or library.rcsd.ca)

• From Resources Online, select <Mandarin Web OPAC>.  The default setting is for <Enhanced> search.
• Under <Preferences>, select <ILS> as the database.  Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the <Submit> button.
• Use the down arrow to change <Anywhere> to <Study Program Note> and follow the instructions above.

FINDING FRENCH GUIDED READING RESOURCES

A.  Mandarin OPAC (Desk Tools)

• Change the <Database> from your school to <ILS>.
• Click <Enhanced> search button.
• Use the down arrow to change the first search box from <Anywhere> to <Study Program Note>.   Hint:  Type the letter “s” to bring up the search parameters beginning with that letter.
• Enter <lvl> followed by a space and the specific Reading Recovery number <5> in the empty search field under <Study Program Note>.  For example:  <lvl 5>.
• Use the next drop down menu to change <Title> to <Code Language>.
• Enter <fre> in the empty search box under <Code Language>.
• Press the <Search> button.
• Sort results by author, title, call number of copyright date.

B.  Mandarin Web OPAC (Resources Online or library.rcsd.ca)

• From Resources Online, select <Mandarin Web OPAC>.  The default setting is for <Enhanced> search.
• Under <Preferences>, select <ILS> as the database.  Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the <Submit> button.
• Use the down arrow to change <Anywhere> to <Study Program Note> and follow the instructions above.

WHAT DO I HAVE SIGNED OUT/BOOKED

Have you ever wondered what you have signed out and/or booked?  Follow the helpful search tip below…OR…ask your friendly teacher-librarian.

Mandarin Web OPAC (located from Resources Online or library.rcs.ca.

• From Resources Online, select <Mandarin Web OPAC> or go to library.rcsd.ca.
• Click on the link <My Account>.
• Enter your five digit patron card number that begins with the letter “P” in the <Login/Barcode> field.  If you don’t know what it is, ask your teacher-librarian.
• Leave the <Password> field blank.
• Click on the link <Current Transactions> for a listing of items currently signed out and due dates.  This list will also provide any future ILS bookings and due dates.  It will not tell you when the item is coming to your school. 

Learning to embrace a healthy lifestyle encompasses the ability to discern and make healthy choices.  The following new resources support outcomes in the renewed curricula.  For more detailed information, search the OPAC.

KINGERGARTEN – GRADE 5

• Don’t Call Me Names [DVD; 15 min; K to Gr. 3]:  This program focuses on the reasons for name-calling and how it affects others.  Students learn how to become more assertive.
• No More Teasing [DVD; 15 min; K to Gr. 3]:  This program demonstrates effective strategies students can use to protect themselves against teasing, harassment and bullying.
• Marvel and Friends Staying Clean and Healthy [DVD; 14 min; Gr. 1 & 2]: This program teaching young students what “dirty” means, the proper way to wash hands to get rid of germs, and how to clean bodies and brush teeth.
• What Does It Mean to Be a Good Friend?  [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 3 to 5]:  This program features real kid-on-the-street interviews, animation and typical scenarios of friendship dilemmas that will help students learn tips for navigating the world of friendship.
• Is It Okay? Staying Safe [DVD; 26 min; Gr. K to 2]: Friendly Sam the fireman and his safety dog teach students the 10 rules they should know for staying safe on the street, for personal safety, and for safety from a stranger.
• Honey…Honey…Lion! A Story from Africa[DVD; 9 min; Gr. K to 2]:  A video representation of Jan Brett’s book.  It supports the teaching of healthy habits and relationships, healthy school relationships, and showing respect.
• Shi-shi-etko [DVD 12 min; Gr. 2 & 3]:  Based on the book by Nicola Campbell this resources supports the teaching of showing respect and community diversity.

GRADES 4–7

• Internet Bullies: Just a Click Away [DVD; 14 min; Gr. 4 to 7]:  This program demonstrates practical ways students can protect themselves and restrict opportunities for online harassment.
• Clique! Clique! Clique! Ouch! [DVD; 14 min; Gr. 4 to 7]:  Students learn that cliques can have both a positive and negative effect.
• Why Are There Bullies? What Are They Thinking? [DVD; 18 min; Gr. 4 to 7]:  This program explores the reasons why kids become bullies as well as strategies for dealing with bullies.
• Growing Up! For Girls [DVD; 14 min; Gr. 5]:  This program provides information about the female reproductive system, the emotional and physical transformations of puberty, and the importance of good health and hygiene.
• Growing Up! For Boys [DVD; 12 min; Gr. 5]:  This video provides brief and factual information to help boys cope with the physical and psychological changes of puberty.

GRADES 6–9

• Pushed to the Brink: Bullycide on the Rise [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 7 to 9]:  Students learn the facts surround two recent bully-provoked teen suicides as well as tips for identifying and stopping/avoiding bullying.
• Assertiveness [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 7]:  This program shows that assertiveness is a kind of confidence.  It is a skill that helps students clearly and effectively communicate their needs, wants, and feelings without hurting anyone.
• Digital Distractions: How to Stay Safe, Healthy and Sane [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 7 to 9]:  Using true-to-life scenarios, this video fosters awareness and encourages discussion of the positive and negative aspects of ubiquitous digital communication.
• I Was Cyberbullied [DVD; 23 min; Gr. 6 to 9]:  This program presents 3 real-life stories from kids who were targets of cyberbullying attacks and offers practical suggestions for how to avoid being victimized.
• Pushed to the Brink:  Bullycide on the Rise [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 7 to 9]:  Students learn the facts surrounding two recent bully-provoked teen suicides, how to identify bullying, and how to prevent it.

GRADES 8 TO 11

• Emotional Abuse [DVD; 18 min.; Gr. 8 to 11 -- also supports the teaching of Psychology]:  Teens discuss their experience with emotional abuse, how they recognize it, and the effects and consequences it has now and can have on their lives.

HIGH SCHOOL

• Healthy Dating Relationships [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 9]:  This program explores the characteristics of a healthy dating relationship.
• Teen Romantic Relationships As They See It [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 9 & 11]:  This documentary explores what teens really think about the up and downs of the dating world.  It includes a section titled “Love…and Sex”.  Be prepared to discuss the Catholic perspective.
• Unhealthy Dating Relationships [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 9]:  This program helps students identify characteristics and behaviours that are not conducive to healthy relationships.

Imagine the engagement…

The Consultant team has been hard at work expanding the offering of ELA/Interdisciplinary theme kits.  In the February e-Newsletter, 22 kits were referenced.  I am pleased to inform you that there are now 45 unique kits (yes, that’s right…FORTY-FIVE) available for circulation!  Multiple copies of each kit are available for loan. 

There are two types of kits:

• Fully Developed Kits:  These are “full meal deal” offerings.  They come equipped with all of the materials required to successfully deliver the unit:  a teacher’s resource binder including a unit plan, detailed lesson plans, and assessment strategies; student informational books, literature circle novels, audio books for students with reading disabilities, read-a-loud books, book talk books, DVDs, writing activities, and much, much more!  In order to maximize time, cross-curricular connections are embedded throughout the units.
• Partial Nelson Literacy Kits:  These are “mini” offerings.  They contain a class set of Nelson Literacy anthologies, teacher’s guide, and 6 copies of selected titles.  These kits will be full developed over the next year.

Refer to the PDF documents for specific grade level kits.

• Interdisciplinary Theme Kits Kindergarten
• ELA Theme Kits Grade 1
• ELA Theme Kits Grade 2
• ELA Theme Kits Grade 3
• ELA Theme Kits Grade 4
• ELA Theme Kits Grade 5
• ELA Theme Kits Grade 6
• ELA Theme Kits Grade 7
• ELA Theme Kits Grade 8

ILS continues to acquire science resources that support the renewed curricula.  For more information about the resources below, check out the Mandarin OPAC (library catalogue) for Information and Library Services.

KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 3

• Autumn and Winter [DVD; 35 min; Gr. 1]:  Students learn about the different features of two seasons — autumn and winter.
• Bailey’s Big Backyard and Rainforest Adventure [DVD; 15 min; Kindergarten & Gr. 1]:  Students discover what a tropical rainforest is and what makes this habitat so special.
• Plant Parts [DVD; 14 min; Gr. 3]:  Students explore the basic parts of a plant including the stem, roots, and leaves.
• While the World is Sleeping [DVD; 15 min; Kindergarten & Gr. 1]:  The nocturnal world comes to life revealing the interconnectedness of all living things.
• The Emperor’s Egg [DVD; 10 min; Kindergarten to Gr. 2]: Students learn about the Antarctica and Emperor penguins.
• The Curious Garden [DVD; 10 min; Kindergarten, Gr1 and Gr. 3]:  A little boy discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it.
• The Great Fuzz Frenzy[DVD; 14 min; Gr. Kindergarten to Gr. 2]:  When a tennis ball lands in a prairie dog town, the residents find that their new found frenzy for fuzz creates a fiasco.  This resource supports the teaching of healthy habits and relationships, materials and objects.
• Amazing Animals [Kit; Kindergarten to Gr. 2]: This big book introduces animals.
• I Learn With My Senses [Kit; Kindergarten to Gr. 1]:  This big book explores our 5 senses.
• The Water Cycle [Kit; Kindergarten to Gr. 2]: This big book introduces the water cycle.
• Living Things Are Everywhere [Kit; Kindergarten to Gr. 1]:  This big book explores living things.
• All Kinds of Animals [Kit; Kindergarten to Gr. 2]: This big book explores different kinds of animals.

GRADE 4

• What is Sound? [DVD; 14 min; Gr. 4]:  This program explores the characteristics of sound and reviews examples of sound.
• Weathering and Erosion [DVD; 14 min; Gr. 4]: This video uses easy-to understand examples to explore weathering and erosion.
• Minerals [DVD; 14 min; Gr. 4]:  This video looks at the major characteristics of minerals and the roles they play in our lives.

GRADE 5

• Matter [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 5]:  This video uses a combination of live-action footage, animation and graphics to explain the topic of matter–including the 3 states (solids, liquids, and gases).
• All About Weather [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 5]:  This program helps students to understand how weather affects everyone’s lives.  The water cycle is also explained.

GRADE 6

• Electricity [DVD; 14 min; Gr. 6]:  This video explores the fundamental concepts of electrical energy.
• Stars and Galaxies [DVD; 14 min; Gr. 6]: This program explores the characteristics stars and galaxies.
• Rocks [DVD 14 min; Gr. 4]:  This program introduces students to the general characteristics of rocks and discusses the components of rock classification.
• All About Ecoystems and Biomes [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 4 & 7]: This program introduces students to the seven major biomes found on Earth and how they interact with each other.

GRADES 3 TO 6

• Life Science [DVD; 59 min; Gr. 3 to 6]: Topics covered include–photosynthesis; parts of a plant; life cycle of a butterfly; groups of animals and animal characteristics; plant and animal cells; food chains & webs; ecosystems; genetic traits and adaptations.
• Seeds [Kit; Gr. 3 to 6]:  This kit contains a variety of examples of seeds.

ILS will continue to work with Diane Diebel (consultant responsible for elementary Social Studies) and Joanna Landry (coordinator responsible for high school Social Studies) over the next year to continue to rebuild a resource collection that is aligned to the renewed Social Studies curriculum.

For more detailed information regarding the titles below, search the Mandarin OPAC.

GRADE 1–5

• Democracy It Is [4 DVD series; 15 min. each]:  In the video series students get an inside look at how their peers define democracy and what they are doing to make a difference in their own communities.  Each title must be booked separately.
• Responsibilities of a Citizen [Gr. 2 to 5]
• Rights for Citizens [Gr. 3 to 4]
• Rules for Citizens [Gr. 1 to 4]
• Choices and Changes [Gr. 3 to 5]
• Locomotion [series; approximately 13 min. each; Gr. 2-3]:  Children from around the world describe specific means of transportation essential to their lives.  Each title must be booked separately.
• Arttu in Finland:  7-year-old Arttu uses a variety of transportation methods to get to his school 25 miles away including a snow bike.
• Zidane in Maurtania:  11-year-old Zidane lives in a village at the very edge of a desert.  His family has traditionally been camel drivers.
• Niels in Greenland:  11-year-old Niels and his father travel by dog sled and kayak.
• Europe [DVD 18 min; Gr. 3 to 5]:  Students learn about the continent of Europe and what makes it special.
• Families of the World [DVD series; 30 min. each].  This series takes students on a  journey to another country where they view the unique lives of two children and their families. Each video focuses on a different culture, their way of life, family attraction, communities, schools and homes. Each title must be booked separately.
• Families of Afghanistan
• Families of Kenya
• Families of Japan
• Families of India
• More Families of Mexico
• Families of Mexico
• My Neighbourhood, My Community[6 DVD series; 15 min. each; Gr. 2-3].  Each program explores what it is like in different types of communities and neighbourhoods.  A young narrator shares what daily life is like for people, plants & animals. Each program includes important concepts of community, diversity, life, resources, and transportation.  Each title must be booked separately.
• Nature in the Country
• Nature in the Suburbs
• Nature in the City
• People in the Country
• People in the Suburbs
• People in the City
• Dairy, Poultry & Eggs [DVD; 20 min; Gr. 1 to 3]:  This program follows each agricultural product as it is grown, harvested, and taken to its final destination at the market.

GRADES 3 to 8

• Let’s Learn About Government in Canada [4 DVD series; 24 min. each]:  This program provides students with an overview of the growth of Canada as a country and the ensuing development of our government. The program provides students with a wealth of knowledge regarding key political events, important people, challenges and triumphs that have created our nation as we know it today. Each title must be booked separately.
• Let’s Learn about Confederation and the Constitution: How We Came to Be [Gr. 5 and 8]
• Let’s Learn About Local and Provincial Territorial Governments Working For Us [Gr. 5, 7 & 8]
• Let’s Learn About Our Federal Government, Our Law and Rights [5, 7 & 8]
• Let’s Learn About the Electoral Process: Votes Count [Gr. 7 & 8]
• Remembrance Day [DVD; 15 min; Gr. 4 to 8]:  A Canadian-produced look at Remembrance Day…it’s history, it’s stories, it’s meaning, and it’s symbols.
• Discovering Canada: Our Early Explorers [DVD; 26 min; Gr. 5]:  This program brings to life many of Canada’s earliest explorers.
• Let’s Talk Geography: All About Maps and Globes [DVD; 15 min; Gr. 3 to 8]:  This program helps students see that globes and maps are tools that enable people to better understand the world.

GRADE 6–9

• Geography for Students [6 DVD series; 23 min. each]:  Through interesting footage and an extensively researched narrative, students explore geographic literacy and key issues regarding people, the environment, the physical nature of Earth and how all three interact.
• Human Systems: Explores the physical characteristics of Earth and their impact in determining where and how people live.
• Environment & Society:  Explores our reliance on Earath’s renewable, nonrenewable, and flow resources and how society uses resources to meet our basic needs.
• Geographic Perspective: The United States of America: Provides students with an in-depth look at the relationship between physical and human characteristics through the lens of the US.
• Physical Systems:  Explores the nature of our planet’s 4 main physical systems–the atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere.
• Places & Regions: Explores the physical and human characteristics that combine to form the areas that we create to interpret our planet’s complexity.
• The World in Spatial Terms: Students learn about cartography and technologies such as GIS, GPS, and databased used by geographers to help to see the regular and recurring patterns in the Earth’s physical and human system.

GRADES 5–12

• Lest We Forget: For Your Freedom and Ours [DVD; 60 min; Gr. 6 to 12]:  A documentary about WWII and the veterans who ensured our freedom.  Other wars are also discussed.
• Cultural Teachings: First Nations Protocols and Methodologies[Book; Gr. 5 to 12--Professional]:  This book provides introductory teachings so that readers will have an understanding of expected etiquette when attending ceremonies, feasts, gatherings, healings, and other occasions with traditional protocols.
• Voices of Courage [DVD; 26 min; Gr. 7 to 12]:  A CTV Remembrance Day special featuring four veterans and their personal experiences of war.

HIGH SCHOOL

• Reel Injun Hollywood et les indiens: On The Trail of the Hollywood Indian [DVD; 85 min]:  This program reflects the world’s myths and misunderstandings of First Nations/Native American peoples as depicted through film and television.
• From Our Mother’s Arms: The Intergenerational Impact of Residential Schools in Saskatchewan [Book]:  The author unviews the stories of men and women who attended residential schools in
  Saskatchewan and the impact on their lives.

ILS has acquired a new student research database. Canada in Context , a Gale/InfoTrac database, utilizes a web portal interface that provides authoritative, media-rich information including …

• Magazine, newspaper, and reference books
• Videos
• Pod-casts
• Interactive maps
• Global news feeds

To Access Canada in Context

• Go to the ILS website — Resources Online.
• Under the banner, click on <Newspaper and Magazine Databases>
• Under the heading — InfoTrac Databases — select the Canada in Context button
• Enjoy!

NOTE:  Home access is available for the InfoTrac/Gale databases.  Ask your teacher-librarian for the password.

REMINDER:  This database is a nice complement to Canadian Points of View Reference Center, an EBSCO database also available through Resources Online!

R.O.V.E.R. — Recommended Online Video Education Resources — is the video streaming service developed by the Ministry of Education for Saskatchewan schools.   Digital streaming rights are obtained for programs that support curricular outcomes. Presently, there are over 500 videos that can be accessed to enhance student learning.

In Regina Catholic Schools, ROVER videos are housed on a server located in the IT department. For a variety of reasons, our system has a different set up configuration than what is posted on the Ministry ROVER website.  As a result, bandwidth issues may be encountered if too many programs are accessed simultaneously. Your teacher-librarian will help you in coordinating a viewing schedule for your school.

Presently, access is not available from home. The Ministry may make home access available at a later date.

ROVER ACCESS

• Go to the ILS Moodle website
• Click on the DVD icon within the ROVER information box.

SEARCHING ROVER

• Search programs by grade or subject.
• For French title, use the Advanced search feature and change the language option to programs in French.

Que Sera Sera
(with apologies to Doris Day, Jay Livingston and Ray Evans)

When I was just a little tyke
I asked my mother, what will I be
Will I be artsy, will I be smart
Here’s what she said to me.

Que Sera, Sera
Whatever will be, will be
The future’s not ours to see
Que Sera, Sera
What will be will be.

Help your students explore their future potential through dress-up and roll play.  The kit contains 10 costumes made from sturdy fabrics.  Costumes come with appropriate hats and some accessories.

• Astronaut
  Chef
  Construction worker
  Doctor
  Firefighter
  Nurse
  Mail Carrier
  Pilot
  Police Officer
  Veterinarian

ILS is trialing a new Gale/InfoTrac database — Canada In Context.  It contains authoritative content and multimedia covering Canada’s provinces, peoples, and perspectives.  The target audience is upper middle years and high school students.

Your feedback is valued.  If you have time before the trial ends on June 9th, please review the product and email Joanne Beltramini < j.beltramini@rcs.sk.ca > with your thoughts.  Will the database support your teaching and student research?  Should ILS consider licensing the product for next school year?

To access the database:

• Go to Resources Online (world with key graphic)
• Select “N” — Newspaper and Magazine Databases
• Under the InfoTrac database selections (pink banner), scroll down to Canada in Context link
• OR — click on the InfoTrac link within the pink banner.  It will bring up a listing of all databases currently available to our schools.  Scroll down to the link — Gale Canada in Context.