Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario is filled with a year's worth of classroom-tested activities. With materials for both teachers and students, this new edition includes many familiar great features: curriculum correlation charts; summary charts showing expectations; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; visuals and blackline masters; materials lists; and hands-on, student-centred activities. Hands-On Social Studies for Ontario, Grade 5 is expanded to strengthen students' knowledge and understanding of Indigenous histories, cultures, perspectives, contributions, and ways of knowing.

This resource, developed by experienced educators, centers on the goals of the Ontario Social Studies curriculum as identified by the Ontario Ministry (2013) and adheres to the Growing Success document for assessment, evaluating, and reporting in Ontario schools. Divided into two units: Heritage and Identity: Interactions of Indigenous Peoples and Europeans Prior to 1713, in What Would Become Canada ; People and Environments: The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship.