Picture Book Text Sets: Digging Deeper for Asian Heritage Month and Beyond
Since 2002, May has been celebrated as Asian Heritage Month in Canada. According to the Government of Canada Website, it is “…a time
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
(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
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
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
5 Creative Review Strategies to Engage your Students Before the Big Exam
For most secondary schools in Ontario, exams are quickly approaching. Reviewing with your students in anticipation of a final course exam, will better
5 Low-Risk Social Science Experiments and Activities to do with your Students
In Introduction to Anthropology, Sociology & Psychology (HSP3U/HSP3C) the allure to do an experiment with our students is ever present, especially considering the
Spotlight on a Social Scientist: Best Practices to Highlight a Social Scientist in your Classroom
“Spotlighting” in the Social Sciences is meant to highlight the contributions of practicing social scientist in the Social Sciences and Humanities curriculum (Strand
Asian Heritage Month: Resources from the National Film Board
May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. If you are looking for resources, consider the offerings from the National Film Board. If you
Anti-Oppression Resources for June
June is designated as Indigenous History and Pride month. We have provided the following resources to help in the anti-oppression work that is
Anti-Oppression work in the Ontario Classroom
I am a survivor of a concentration camp. My eyes saw what no person should witness: gas chambers built by learned engineers. Children