This resource package focuses on issues that are relevant for Canadian youth. The student resource encourages students to make informed decisions. Information is presented in many formats to engage students. Real issues are presented and tasks are included in each chapter that focus on different benchmark skills. Peer modelling helps students develop skills and understand how to use them.--Ministry of Education website.

Social Studies grade 8 (2009). Notes: This resource was developed to support Alberta's Grade 9 social studies curriculum. Teachers are encouraged to use only those sections that pertain to Saskatchewan's provincial social studies curriculum outcomes.--Ministry of Education website.