Black on the Ballot: Bringing Black Canadian Political Voices into the Classroom
For Black History Month this year, introduce yourself and your students to four Black Canadians who have put their names on the ballot
(Social) Science Fair? Why not!
Science fairs have always been a quintessential part of any child’s science programming. I remember sitting in my basement with my dad helping
Top 3 Literacy Supports for Reading Social Science Texts
Sometimes literacy support doesn’t always feel exactly right for the social science classroom. Strategies like code the text or Frayer models aren’t always
Statistics Canada Podcast: Eh Sayers (Hé-coutez bien!)
The “Eh Sayers” podcast explores data of interest to Canadians, like social or news-worthy topics. It also aims to foster data literacy and
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
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
Bringing STEM to History and Civics: Innovative Strategies for 21st-Century Classrooms
In a recent report from Civix Canada, entitled Civics on the Sidelines: A National Survey of Canadian Educators on Citizenship Education, it was
Honouring Black Canadian History: Teaching the Stories of Black Soldiers in WWI
While Black history is an integral part of studying, learning and teaching Canadian history, the month of February provides teachers the opportunity to