Econ Corner: GDP Monopoly
Looking for a fun way to teach the formula for calculating GDP and fiscal policy? This activity, adapted from Carolina K-12 curriculum site.
Econ Corner: International Development
Image Source Installment #4 expands the concept of income inequality from Canada to the global context. Students consider the Sustainable Development Goals and
Econ Corner: Poverty Musical Chairs
Installment #3 I hope you will explore this active introduction to income inequality. The full lesson is available here. This lesson gets students
Econ Corner: Introducing Unemployment
In installment 2, I thought I would share an activity I adapted from Starting Point: Teaching and Learning Economics. My lesson plan is
NFB and Black History Month: John Ware Reclaimed
John Ware Reclaimed is a fascinating documentary from the National Film Board with multiple applications in Canadian history classrooms. It retells the story
NFB and Black History Month: Ice Breakers
During Black History Month, I will be sharing resources from the National Film Board that can be used immediately in your classes. The
NEW DIGITAL EXHIBIT AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE
From Vimy to Juno Online Exhibition: Canadians Through Two World Wars Contributed by Pam Calvert This NEW website tells the story of Canada’s involvement
Myseum of Toronto Multimedia Exhibit
All aboard! Derailed: The History of Black Railway Porters in Canada is a multimedia exhibition presented by Myseum of Toronto in collaboration with author/transnational scholar Cecil Foster (They
June Resources
June is designated as Indigenous History and Pride month. We have provided the following resources to help in the anti-oppression work that is
Canada’s History #OurStoriesOurVoices
Canada’s National History Society has launched a new national youth program called #OurStoriesOurVoices. The first stage of the program is focused on sharing
Learn about Early 20th-century Women through the Art of Prudence Heward
The Art Canada Institute Education Program is a national resource that offers K-12 teachers thematically driven resources to facilitate the study of a
Veterans Affairs-Commemoration
Canada’s impressive service in the First and Second World Wars shaped our country in many ways. However, the conclusion of these conflicts was