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
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