In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling …
In which John Green explores how Spain went from being a middling European power to one of the most powerful empires on Earth, thanks to their plunder of the New World in the 16th and 17th centuries. Learn how Spain managed to destroy the two biggest pre-Columbian civilizations, mine a mountain made of silver, mishandle their economy, and lose it all by the mid-1700s. Come along for the roller coaster ride with Charles I (he was also Charles V), Philip II, Atahualpa, Moctezuma, Hernán Cortés, and Francisco Pizarro as Spain rises and falls, and takes two empires and China down with them.
One way of thinking about family life says that there are stages …
One way of thinking about family life says that there are stages that families move through: courtship, marriage, child-rearing, and family life in your later years. We’ll also discuss changing patterns of marriage and childbearing in the US, highlighting some of the varied family types that exist.
In our final episode of Crash Course Sociology we are going to …
In our final episode of Crash Course Sociology we are going to talk about what the health care system in the US looks like, the five A’s of health care accessibility, and a couple of contributing factors to the affordability of health care: fee for service care and the structure of our health insurance system which encourage higher spending.
There is a paid and a free version of this tool. Teachers …
There is a paid and a free version of this tool. Teachers can sign up for free.
There are several options of pre-made lessons on this site (some are free and some cost money.) But you can also make your OWN. You can use existing PowerPoints to make presentations or lessons and add in video, quizzes, surveys, polls, etc. Kids can even draw their answers to questions.
"Nearpod is an award-winning student engagement platform with ready-to-run interactive lessons for K-12 teachers. Explore interactive lessons and interactive activities."
"The guide includes nine cases of genocide recognized by the United Nations …
"The guide includes nine cases of genocide recognized by the United Nations (UN) or by the Canadian government:
Genocide of the Indigenous Peoples in Canada Genocide of the Herero and Nama in Namibia Genocide of the Armenians under the Ottoman Empire The Holodomor, genocide of Ukrainians in the USSR The Holocaust Genocide of the Roma and Sinti under the German Third Reich (1933-1945) Genocide of Chams, Vietnamese and Khmer in Cambodia Genocide of the Tutsi in Rwanda Genocide of the Muslims in Bosnia"
It includes: Intro & instructions Analysis tools Instructional tools Info sheets Answer keys
This site has been created to support school staffs to work together …
This site has been created to support school staffs to work together to expand their understanding of truth and reconciliation as well as the history and legacy of residential schools. It contains tools and resources to support important conversations and professional development opportunities. This space will continue to grow and evolve as resources are identified and experiences are shared. The intent is that this site will be created collaboratively, in the true nature of reconciliation. Please join the discussion to share what your school is doing to support student understanding and to help bring about reconciliation in our province and our country.
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Americans are passionate about their constitution. Canadians aren’t. Supreme Law is here …
Americans are passionate about their constitution. Canadians aren’t. Supreme Law is here to change that.
Made in partnership with the Centre for Constitutional Studies and directed by two-time Emmy winner Katerina Cizek, this interactive "choose your own adventure" documentary brings together Canadian YouTube stars, constitutional scholars, historic video clips, and meticulously researched background on one of the most important and dramatic political events in Canada of the 20th century.
And it’s all wrapped in a brilliantly retro visual aesthetic with a soundtrack of tunes that rocked the country during the ’80s. This is an entertaining and rich resource for anyone who wants to understand the stories behind the Canadian Constitution and how they continue to resonate today.
Excursion virtuelle de 45 minutes! «Les élèves de la 5e à la …
Excursion virtuelle de 45 minutes!
«Les élèves de la 5e à la 8e année auront l’occasion d’explorer plusieurs galeries du Musée tout en approfondissant leur compréhension des droits de la personne. Au moyen d’histoires et d’activités, ils réfléchiront de manière critique aux obstacles qui empêchent encore le respect des droits de la personne, tout en se concentrant sur les façons, petites ou grandes, de faire bouger les choses.
Messages du programme :
-Tout le monde a des droits de la personne.
-Des personnes ont dû et doivent encore faire face à des obstacles pour accéder à leurs droits fondamentaux.
-Tout le monde peut jouer un rôle dans la protection des droits de la personne.»
What exactly is culture? This week we’re going to try to answer …
What exactly is culture? This week we’re going to try to answer that, and explain the difference between material and non-material culture. We’ll look at three things that make up culture: symbols, values and beliefs, and norms. We’ll explore Sapir-Whorf hypothesis (and some of its problems) and how language influences culture. Finally, we’ll talk about the three types of norms – folkways, mores, and taboos – which govern our daily life.
One of Ditch That Textbook's newest resources is called TEACHFLIX TEACHFLIX offers …
One of Ditch That Textbook's newest resources is called TEACHFLIX
TEACHFLIX offers tons of great YouTube videos for your class all in one place. It's quite a collection! Check it out!
You'll find sections on: 360 Videos, Computer Science, Elementary History, Middle & High School History, Elementary Mathematics, Middle School Mathematics, High School Mathematics, Elementary Science, Middle School Science, High School Science, Read Alouds, and Virtual Field Trips
You can browse by elementary, middle school and high school OR by content area!
This comprehensive resource offers many lesson plans/teacher guides for: - AFRICAN CANADIAN …
This comprehensive resource offers many lesson plans/teacher guides for: - AFRICAN CANADIAN HISTORY - ENSLAVEMENT IN CANADA - CANADA AND THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD - AFRICAN CANADIAN WOMEN - AFRICAN CANADIAN LABOUR HISTORY - TEACHING BLACK HISTORY You will find downloadable lessons plan/Teacher Guide ideas for Emancipation Day, Richard Pierpoint Heritage Minute and “…and still I rise:” A History of Black Workers in Ontario, 1900 to Present.
TakingITGlobal's Guide to Action is designed to help you turn your ideas …
TakingITGlobal's Guide to Action is designed to help you turn your ideas and dreams into reality. The main guide and the three topical guides are workbooks for you to download, use and share. The three topical guides are listed under their own entries in OER Commons.
Pow-wow to the First Nations people of Saskatchewan is a way of …
Pow-wow to the First Nations people of Saskatchewan is a way of life and a symbol of cultural survival. There are more Pow-wows here in Saskatchewan on an annual basis than any other province or state in North America. Saskatchewan Pow-wows can be labeled as the best in North America as the dancers and drum groups are proven champions throughout North America. This dance form is traced to the Omaha and Pawnee people of the southern United States and came north through the Dakota people.
This site gives background knowledge on the history of Pow-wows and describes contemporary Pow-wows. It outlines different dance styles and regalia.
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the …
In which John Green teaches you about the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War, which it turns out were two different things. John goes over the issues and events that precipitated rebellion in Britain's American colonies, and he also explores the ideas that laid the groundwork for the new American democracy. Find out how the tax bill from the Seven Years War fomented an uprising, how the Enlightenment influenced the Founding Fathers, and who were the winners and losers in this conflict.(hint: many of the people living in the Colonies ended up losers) The Revolution purportedly brought freedom and equality to the Thirteen Colonies, but they weren't equally distributed. Also, you'll learn about America's love affair with commemorative ceramics and what happens when rich white guys take the reins from reins white guys, and put together a society of, by, and for rich white guys.
TeacherTube is a free platform that allows teachers to share video lectures …
TeacherTube is a free platform that allows teachers to share video lectures and various resources, including tutorials, lesson plans, and notes. Users can also attach assessments and learning activities, explore content created by other educators, and connect with colleagues who have similar interests.
These tools can be used in SK in Social Studies and Language …
These tools can be used in SK in Social Studies and Language classes from grades 6 to 9. -Aushwitz -Hana's Suitcase -Studying the Holocaust at home -17 Letters -Draw Me: Jews in the Netherlands during the Holocaust -Us vs. Them - Creating the "Other" -Refugee -Genocide -Maps -Analysis Sheets -History of Holocaust -History of Antisemitism ***+ virtual and travelling exhibitions
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