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Water Cycle Game

Students explore the importance of water as it moves between living and nonliving parts of the earth and ecosystem The water cycle is the continuous movement of water between the earth and the atmosphere. Without the water cycle, water would not be able to reach the plants and animals, including …

Denee’s Inquiry: Cultural Diversity & Expansion of Worldview

This inquiry focuses on how to honour cultural diversity and promote expansion of worldview in the classroom. Access a concise pamphlet here.   Teacher Education Core Competencies: Personal and Professional Preparations: Develop awareness of worldview and how it relates to others Collaboration and Community Engagement: Practise respect for all learners …

Indigenous “Education”: History and Impacts of Residential Schools

This is a peer-teaching presentation focusing on the history and lasting impacts of residential schools. Access the PDF of the slides here: Residential Schools (IED 373) and the google doc containing extra information here.   Featured Image by David Shoykhet on Unsplash

Resist-a-Resource: Flags (Grade 3 + 8)

Group 5: Alicia, Fran, Laurel, Jess P., Denee Grades: 3 & 8 Resource: flag (symbol we attach to Canada, or a large/diverse group of people w/o consent)   I. A critical review of the resources and how it might be used in a Social Studies classroom. Points of inquiry may …

Red; A Crayon’s Story – SOGI and Inclusivity for Kindergarten to Grade 2

Red; A Crayon’s Story – SOGI and Inclusivity For Kindergarten to Grade 2 By: Fran, Jess S., Jess P., Kathleen, Keiro, Sydney Download PDF: Bring a Book – SOGI and Inclusivity Consider what Stories-that-we-all-know (dominant narratives) might students hold that will be unsettled or reaffirmed by this book? One of …

Anti-Poverty Allyship Website

This is a website that was created to provide resources for those that are looking to be an anti-poverty ally and have a desire to support low-income students and families in a non-shameful, non-pitying way. Check out the website here.   Featured Image by 🇨🇭 Claudio Schwarz | @purzlbaum on Unsplash

Kindergarten Unit Plan – Expressing Feelings with Colour & Colour Mixing

Kindergarten Unit Plan – Expressing Feelings with Colour & Colour Mixing By: Jessica Smith & Anna Weston Download PDF of lesson here:Kindergarten Unit Plan for Colour Mixing & Expressing Emotions Download word doc here:Kindergarten Unit Plan for Colour Mixing & Expressing Emotions This unit plan provides students an opportunity to explore …