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
Assessing Historical Thinking: Moving Beyond Recall
Designing assessments that genuinely capture students’ historical thinking remains one of the most persistent challenges in Social Studies education. Too often, what we
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
Decoding the Past: Using WWII Battle Photos and Multiple Sources
Teaching the Second World War in CHC2D requires more than delivering content—it requires helping students interpret evidence, analyze perspective, and communicate historical understanding.
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
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)
Numeracy and Historical Thinking – Timeline with attitude
With much of the professional development focus on numeracy in Ontario this year, I’ve been contemplating the connections between numeracy and historical thinking.
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
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