Subjects or Actors: Redefining Korean Women’s History in the Classroom
Increasingly, teachers are asked to develop lesson plans and resources that engage students in critical thinking, analysing multiple perspectives, encourage student voice and
Asian Heritage Month Resources for Social Studies Teachers
Chinese and Japanese Canadians have been part of Canada for a long time and continue to be. Learn about how racial prejudice affected
Using Primary Sources to Investigate Chinese Canadian History
Canada’s History is a treasure trove of primary source materials. From their magazine archives to what can be found in their regular mail
Assessing Historical Thinking: Moving Beyond Recall
Designing assessments that genuinely capture students’ historical thinking remains one of the most persistent challenges in Social Studies education. Too often, what we
Picture Book Text Sets: Digging Deeper for Asian Heritage Month and Beyond
Since 2002, May has been celebrated as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. According to the Government of Canada Website, it is “…a time
Exploring TothePast.ca: A Practical Resource for History Teachers (Grades 5–12)
For history teachers, finding high-quality primary sources can be time-consuming. TothePast.ca is a growing digital resource that provides ready-to-use materials focused on historical
The Civic Value of World History
In the 21st-century United States, conversations around civics often focus on founding documents, constitutional principles, federal institutions, and the intellectual history of American
Decoding the Past: Using WWII Battle Photos and Multiple Sources
Teaching the Second World War in CHC2D requires more than delivering content—it requires helping students interpret evidence, analyze perspective, and communicate historical understanding.
The Atomic Bomb Through Many Voices: ALPHA Education at the Youth Nuclear Peace Summit
Representatives from ALPHA education attended the Youth Nuclear Peace Summit to share their mission of fostering awareness and understanding of World War II
Beyond the Leaf: The Battle for Canada’s Identity (Student Activity)
When students look at the Canadian red maple leaf flag today, they often have no idea about the controversy attached to its creation
Engaging Students in Democracy: Elections Canada’s Free Classroom Resources
Elections Canada has a treasure trove of learning resources for any teacher looking to include inclusive lessons on voting rights, elections, electoral mapping
Numeracy and Historical Thinking – Timeline with attitude
With much of the professional development focus on numeracy in Ontario this year, I’ve been contemplating the connections between numeracy and historical thinking.