Starting Civics off on the Right Foot
With a new semester upon many teachers in Ontario, sometimes figuring out what to do on the first day can be a struggle.
Applying the Psychological Schools of Thought to Toys
In consolidating students’ understanding of the psychological schools of thought in HSP3U, over the course of two 75 minute periods, I have the
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
Discover OHASSTA’s YouTube Channel
If you haven’t had a chance to visit OHASSTA-AESHO’s YouTube channel, there’s never been a more perfect time! Our channel is growing into
A Message from our President, Sarah Murdoch
Good evening, Thank you for joining us at the 2025 Annual General Meeting of the Ontario History and Social Science Teachers’ Association. It
OHASSTA-AESHO Welcomes it’s 2025-26 Executive!
OHASSTA-AESHO is excited to announce its new executive team for the 2025-26 year. The incoming executive is committed to continuing OHASSTA-AESHO’s mission of
AGM 2025-26 / AGA 2025-26
OHASSTA invites all members to attend our Annual General Meeting! This event offers an opportunity to reflect on our achievements, share updates on
Apply to join OHASSTA-AESHO’s Executive Team
Are you passionate about history, civics, social sciences, or economics education? Do you want to help shape professional learning, share innovative classroom ideas,
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
Bring the Courtroom to your Classroom: Mock Trial Assignment
We’re excited to announce that we’ve added a Mock Trial Assignment to our Law Resources page designed specifically for Grade 11 Law (CLU3M)
Who Belongs Where? A Fun Way to Kick Off Anthropology
If you’re looking for a simple, but effective way to introduce the anthropology unit and the variety of ways that anthropologists can approach
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.