OHASSTA’s 2026 Top 10 Treaties Recognition Week Resources
Here are some resources you can use to support your teaching about Treaties in your classes! Authors: Crystal Gail Fraser, Sara Komarnisky This
The whole story, ready to teach
By Orit Yakuel, Founder, Teach Jewish History Open one of the world history textbooks used in many classrooms and look for the Jewish
81 Years of the Nuclear Age: Remembering Hiroshima and Nagasaki
A set of 30 posters, donated by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (HPMM), are available as a learning resource to Ottawa area high
Putting Diffit to the Test: Creating a Holodomor Station Activity
For the past few years I have been a Diffit Ambassador. Diffit is an AI-powered teaching tool that helps educators quickly create differentiated,
Is it American or is it Canadian? An Opening Activity for Your Law Classroom
With a new school year starting, I wanted to share an opening activity that can be used in your law classroom. While I’d
Why Facing History Matters Now More Than Ever
We’ve all had that moment in class: A student raises their hand to ask about something troubling they saw online, or connects a
The Human Behind the Hero: Teaching WWI through Francis Pegahmagabow’s War Record
The war record of First World War soldiers can provide unique insight into the experiences of soldiers. I’ve previously written about how I
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
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
Making the Connections Stick: Using Hexagonal Thinking in HHG4M to Explore Infant Development Through the PIES Lens
One of the enduring challenges in teaching HHG4M (Human Growth and Development Throughout the Lifespan) is helping students move beyond seeing development as