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Grade 5: Social Studies: The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship

This guide supports the grade 5 social studies curriculum. Inside you will find information on government in Canada, as well as information on First Nations and Europeans in New France and Early Canada

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Britannica Elementary School Edition This link opens in a new window
Canada in Context This link opens in a new window
Canadian Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
Gale in Context: Middle School (formerly Research in Context) This link opens in a new window
Kids Infobits (Gale in Context - Elementary) This link opens in a new window

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