The Virtual Teaching Resource Hub was developed to assist teachers as they explore new ways to teach foundational reading skills using technology. This site has tools for reading instruction and intervention with children in the elementary grade levels.
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Growing up, Evie Ruddy didn’t quite feel like a girl, or a boy, and resisted gendered expectations. Only recently, with the growing awareness of non-binary identities, did Evie move toward a more androgynous gender performance and begin using they/them pronouns. Un/tied Shoes tells the story of how gender conventions have impacted Evie’s life, with footwear as markers along the way.
Un/tied is presented as an online shoe company, but visitors expecting to browse the latest styles will instead find a first-person account of self-actualization and contesting categorization. Thanks to gendered fashion industry conventions, buying shoes and clothes that reflect their identity has been a lifelong challenge for Evie. Framing their story as an online shopping experience underscores the hardship many non-binary and transgender people face trying to reflect their gender identity in their outward appearance. It’s an everyday illustration of the deep-rooted mores and social codes that determine who can wear what, and in which circumstances.
With Evie as our guide, Un/tied invites us to step into a future with more options, fewer labels, and shoes that come in all sizes, for all people.
Unarchived examines “traditional” archives in British Columbia, those rooted in European colonial practices upheld by government, academic and other settler institutions. Records preserved in such repositories centre and privilege the stories of the dominant culture, perpetuating the re-telling of biased histories. This film challenges typical archival practice and encourages the viewer to question what is not being told, to make space for diverse voices and to build capacity for alternative archives.
Unarchived examines “traditional” archives in British Columbia, those rooted in European colonial practices upheld by government, academic and other settler institutions. Records preserved in such repositories centre and privilege the stories of the dominant culture, perpetuating the re-telling of biased histories. This film challenges typical archival practice and encourages the viewer to question what is not being told, to make space for diverse voices and to build capacity for alternative archives.
Despite obstacles in his life such as a family illness and the Great Depression, Uncle Jed achieved his dream of opening a barbershop at age 79.
This resource effectively illustrates the ways in which animals are important to the health and future of the planet. Four lessons demonstrate how human activities, including those related to climate change can result in habitat fragmentation and threaten the viability of entire ecosystems. The resource includes a teacher's guide, background information, student activity pages, videos and extension ideas for individual, group and community action.
Activity One: What’s your View? (1 x 60 minutes)
Teachers set up a 'four corners' activity in which students read a variety of statements concerning animal welfare and decide if they agree or disagree. The class then discusses as a group the importance of animals in sustaining healthy ecosystems and the value of their relationships with humans.
Activity Two: Video (1 x 60 minutes)
Students watch a video called “Why Animals Matter” and complete a short quiz to check their understanding of key concepts raised in the video. A discussion follows on what can be done to make the world a better place for animals. Suggestions for extension activities are included.
Activity Three: Eco-investigation (3 x 60 minutes)
Students go outside to study local biodiversity. Working in groups, they select a 2m square sample site near the school yard and determine the variety of plant, fungi and animal life found. The inventory includes the abiotic characteristics of soil, rocks, water sources as well as any evidence of human disturbance. Students are also asked to take notice of the resources that species need to survive (food, water, cover and space) and how humans have impacted these resources.
Activity Four: Understanding Habitat (3 X 60 minutes)
After a discussion on the inter-dependency of the four core elements of a habitat, the class is invited to brainstorm ideas as to the causes and effects of habitat fragmentation and the importance of wildlife corridors. Students then review a newspaper article describing how habitat fragmentation due to road construction in parts of India has impacted elephant populations. Four groups of students take on the role of stakeholders in a wildlife corridor project for the benefit of these elephants. Groups must develop a persuasive statement to reflect their point of view. Peer evaluation and class discussion follow.
An extension activity suggests students research the habitat requirements of a wild animal, how these needs can be threatened by human disturbance and what solutions should be considered.
"The Story of Harriet Tubman: Freedom Train" by Dorthy Sterling as a classroom novel study with some resources & activities.
Guided Reading Level T
Lexile® Measure 910L
DRA Level 50
Harriet Tubman knew mostly only hard work and hunger in her life. Born into slavery, she spent the majority of her life helping countless others escape it.
Freedom Train recounts the story of Harriet Tubman, who led hundreds of slaves through a system called the Underground Railroad, a complex organization of private homes reaching from the South all the way to Canada. Contemporary readers may not be aware of how dangerous Harriet Tubman's work was, and just how much she risked for others. This is a story of an inspiring American hero written in an inspired style.
Summary: Infographics have become a very popular method of sharing information. Students learned how to read infographics by looking at various examples of basic graphics and then expanded to a wide variety of methods used to show information on different topics.
The theme that was being focused on was An Eye on the Natural and Technological Environment. Because of rotation of themes, I ended up with three grades doing the same theme, however they covered their own outcomes for their grade as can be seen above.
For your project in our Mystery and Suspense unit you will have a choice of one of the following options that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups (no more than 3). No matter what option you choose you will be required to write a project proposal and submit it to Ms. Moser before moving on to creating it. Use your “Recipe for a Mystery” sheet to guide you; you will be marked on your ability to include those elements into your original creation.
"Find downloadable resources for parents and caregivers, community organizers, volunteers, and learners. Resources include games and activities to support reading, writing, science, math, financial literacy, and numeracy. "
United for Literacy is a national charitable literacy organization that believes literacy is a right. United for Literacy believes that literacy is transformational, urgent, dynamic, vital & achievable. LITERACY CHANGES EVERYTHING.
Find amazing resources HERE for:
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"Trouvez des ressources téléchargeables pour les parents et les soignants, les organisateurs communautaires, les bénévoles et les apprenants. Les ressources comprennent des jeux et des activités pour soutenir la lecture, l'écriture, les sciences, les mathématiques, l'éducation financière et la numératie."
"United for Literacy est une organisation nationale à but non lucratif qui croit en la littératie comme un droit. United for Literacy estime que la littératie est transformationnelle, urgente, dynamique, vitale et réalisable. LA LITTÉRATIE CHANGE TOUT."
"Trouvez des ressources incroyables ICI pour :
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notre monde"
"Unite for Literacy pictures a world where all children have access to an abundance of books that celebrate their languages and cultures. With a goal of cultivating a lifelong love of reading, Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages." (AASL)
Students will choose a media (letter, art with a written or verbal explanation, video, presentation, speech, persuasive paper) from menu, in order to express their opinion on a topic. Their opinions will need to be supported by evidence that is gathered from text or other informational sources. The purpose of the final product is to advocate for another person in order to make a positive change in the world. The students will be presented with a problem that they will have to advocate for a change using research to support their opinions.
Primary Text(s) (Module 5):
● The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
In this novel, Ivan is a silverback gorilla who lives in a mall circus. Ivan is good friends with the other animals in the exhibit. Through advocacy Ivan is able to be freed and find a better life.
From intimate whispers on Skype, to explosive political uses of WhatsApp in neighbourhoods under siege, Universe Within: Digital Lives in the Global Highrise takes us inside the hearts, minds and computers of vertical citizens around the world: from Guangzhou to Mumbai to New York and beyond.
Use this form as a formative assessment sheet to keep track of students who "don't" know all their print concepts to quick pull together small groups of students to work on the same skill or concept. Ideal for documentation of Tier 1 RTI classroom interventions.
«Les histoires liées aux droits de la personne sont tout autour de nous. Nous explorons des histoires du passé et des enjeux contemporains, du Canada et d’ailleurs dans le monde.»
«Cette ressource du Musée canadien des droits de la personne explore de nombreuses histoires liées aux perspectives autochtones (éducation aux traités, Couverture témoin, droits autochtones de l'ONU, Mincome, réconciliation, vétérans, etc.) et à la justice sociale (BLM, misogynie, racisme, génocide, antisémitisme, Holodomor, réfugiés, etc.).
Chaque histoire contient des informations, des artefacts, des images et des questions pour orienter votre réflexion. Elle est également liée à d'autres histoires connexes pour une exploration plus approfondie.»
Flipgrid is now called Flip.
"Take your learners on an adventure with Flip Live Events without ever leaving the comfort of your classroom, home, or wherever you learn! These virtual field trips feature authors, scientists, humanitarians, and creators sharing their passions from all over the world, even from the bottom of the sea!"
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Article - Dine Creation story, history of uranium and first nations people around the world.
Check out this series of Book Creator ebooks. These experienced educators share their tips, ideas and resources to help you supercharge your lessons!
You can get a ton of free ideas on how to make the most of the free book creator app - https://bookcreator.com/
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