This is a free course to help you learn about your biases. …
This is a free course to help you learn about your biases. You will learn ways that you can develop your advocacy skills in your school/community from experts in education. The course is built on three principles: The Power of Preparation- Discover ways to develop a plan to address inequities in schools. The Power of Persuasion- Gain an understanding of the art of influence and create a sense of urgency towards change. The Power of Persistence- Recognize how to endure challenges as they may arise.
The purpose of the assignment was for students to demonstrate their understanding …
The purpose of the assignment was for students to demonstrate their understanding of the responsibilities of a municipal government and illustrate how citizens can be involved in making decisions that affect their local community. In partners, the students choose a cause or idea that they thought could be implemented in our municipality to improve the lives of the citizens. A presentation was created to explain the proposal, its importance and how it could be implemented. We invited our local mayor to our class to hear the proposals.
Students compare and contrast a photograph and a photo-collage depicting the same …
Students compare and contrast a photograph and a photo-collage depicting the same highway and write a descriptive composition of both images. They identify one-point perspective in works of art then draw a desert landscape using one-point perspective.
In this video from 2008, Nokomis Josephine Mandamin vividly recounts her walk …
In this video from 2008, Nokomis Josephine Mandamin vividly recounts her walk around the Great Lakes. Along with her contagious passion and leadership, it is evident that Nokomis was also a gifted storyteller and a natural educator—leading relentlessly by example and with heart. Nokomis used every fibre of her being to advocate for not only her own Peoples, but for all life on Earth. Her love and spirit of life will flow through coming generations, rippling into relationships of reciprocity all across Turtle Island. We wish her spirit a peaceful journey home.
Carrying Her Message • See how Nokomis supported and inspired one Thunder Bay teacher and his classroom of junior water walkers (and eventually, the whole school) to infuse science and technology into their water inquiry, in partnership with the Google Earth Educator Community. Read Peter Cameron's blog post, and explore #juniorwaterwalkers' awesome Google Earth project. • See how Nokomis inspired our past Burtynsky Award winner, Jennifer Baron, to lead a water inquiry with her students in partnership with York Region District School Board's First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Curriculum Leads, Towana Brooks and Hayley Williamson. More than 200 students led a water walk around Lake Simcoe. • Primitive Entertainment has made WATERLIFE, a documentary about water that features a small part of Nokomis's story, narrated by Gord Downie, free online for an extended period of time.
Responsive Instruction Modules: Classroom Level Support Module 1: School-wide Planning - Making …
Responsive Instruction Modules: Classroom Level Support Module 1: School-wide Planning - Making Supports and Services a Priority Module 2: Reading Instruction - Critical Elements Module 3: Instruction in Mathematics - Effective Instructional Practices Module 4: Written Expression - Effective Instructional Practices
Inclusive Education Modules Module 1: School-wide Planning - Making Supports and Services a Priority Module 2: Fostering Inclusion - Understanding the Classroom Teacher's Role Module 3: Instructional Support - Engaging Students and Classroom Teachers
Supporting Students with Intensive Needs in the Classroom Intellectual Disability Physical Health Impairment Bipolar Depressive, Anxiety or Related Disorders Substance Related or Addictive Disorders Autism Spectrum Disorder Deaf or Hard of Hearing Orthopaedic Disabilities Neurodevelopmental Disorder Associated with Prenatal Substance Exposure Blind or Visually Impaired
"The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education is guided by a Student First approach …
"The Saskatchewan Ministry of Education is guided by a Student First approach in which students’ strengths, needs and interests are central to inclusive educational experiences for learning. Inclusive opportunities promote increased understanding and acceptance of diversity within the classroom, school and the community.
Inclusive education provides students with an opportunity to learn with age appropriate peers within schools in their home communities. An inclusive environment is welcoming and accepting of student interests, backgrounds and life experiences." (p. 2)
From the Government of Saskatchewan at Saskatchewan.ca
My action plan is currently focusing on including questions for deeper understanding …
My action plan is currently focusing on including questions for deeper understanding (Blooms Taxonomy) in both Science and ELA 8. I wanted to also focus on using the 6 Thinking Hats of Debono alongside Blooms Taxonomy question in ELA to guide but not direct discussion on specific topics (Black Negative, Yellow Positive, Blue control, etc.) as well as integrating basic technology into PE games (Heart rate monitors, mileage/stepper counters during activity to measure distance covered, etc.) with a focus on eventually using more in depth tech in PE (QR codes, etc.)
This site is easy to use, has tons of ideas, and breaks …
This site is easy to use, has tons of ideas, and breaks art ideas up by grade, art period, medium, artist, subject, and (what I love the most) integration. If you click on the Integration tab, there are numerous ideas on how to bring art into all your other subject areas. The ideas are endless!
*NOTE: Currently this site appears to be under construction for updates.
Dozens of free and low-cost college-level courses with classroom-tested materials and an …
Dozens of free and low-cost college-level courses with classroom-tested materials and an interactive online environment. The $25-per-academic-course version includes all resources, along with free instructor tools, such as LMS integration, a learning dashboard and gradebook, and content sequencing and combining.
You can learn pretty much anything here from languages, to math, physics, computer science, psychology, etc!
You might have recognized the names of some of the Greek natural …
You might have recognized the names of some of the Greek natural philosophers. They were individuals with quirky theories, and we have records about them. But they weren’t the only people making knowledge back in the day. Today, Hank takes us to India to talk Vedas, Maurya Empires, and some really good doctoring.
The Children’s Health and Well-being Measure (ACHWM) is a tool that gives …
The Children’s Health and Well-being Measure (ACHWM) is a tool that gives Indigenous communities and organizations an overview of the health and well-being of children and youth in their communities.
The measure offers insight into children's Spiritual, Emotional, Physical, and Mental wellness.
The survey is completed on a tablet that engages children and acts as a catalyst for honest conversation. The results are shared with each child or youth in a visual form on the Balance Chart.
The National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education connects communities with each …
The National Centre for Collaboration in Indigenous Education connects communities with each other to share their stories about Indigenous education across Canada and around the world.
This site includes the following: (plus other information pertaining to Aboriginal Education …
This site includes the following: (plus other information pertaining to Aboriginal Education in Manitoba and Canada)
It's Our Time: First Nations Education Tool Kit Teacher's Guide (National and Manitoba) Creating Racism-Free Schools through Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race Critical/Courageous Conversations on Race: What your child is learning at school and how you can help
This document helps support students and teachers wishing to engage with Indigenous …
This document helps support students and teachers wishing to engage with Indigenous perspectives in science. It also covers why it is important to connect to local Indigenous communities, provides suggestions on how to develop student understanding, and shares examples of how student science research can directly connect to the Canadian Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action.
Also check out the Indigenous Engagement Starting Points Checklist which provides a list of Indigenous groups and/or individuals you/your students can reach out to, to start this connection. A question checklist is also provided to help support those starting discussions.
In honour of Truth and Reconciliation Week, the Canadian Olympic School Program …
In honour of Truth and Reconciliation Week, the Canadian Olympic School Program is proud to feature the stories of two distinct Indigenous Team Canada athletes, Jesse Cockney and Jillian Weir. Through their personal growth and achievements, they have brought Indigenous voices to the forefront.
Students will explore the themes of gratitude and inclusion, making links between their world, curriculum and stories.
Athlete Stories are available in two different reading levels, Kindergarten – Grade 3 and Grade 4- 6. Each story is accompanied by discussion questions and learning activities that teachers can easily integrate into their curriculum.
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