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
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