The mission of the National Center for Case Study Teaching in Science (NCCSTS) is to promote the nationwide application of active learning techniques to the teaching of science, with a particular emphasis on case studies and problem-based learning.
The educational resources you find here are for Indigenous and non-Indigenous educators teaching students and learners of all ages.
Here, you will find:
Lesson plans developed with an Indigenous perspective for teaching:
-Indigenous, land-based skills and knowledge;
-Indigenous languages;
-Mainstream K-12 subjects infused with Indigenous knowledge.
Some lesson plans are adaptable for professional development opportunities.
Videos that can be used as part of lesson plans or on their own.
Helpful materials for educators to:
-Evaluate your and your learners’ experiences with a lesson;
-Create your own lesson plans using templates with an Indigenous-based, student-centered approach.
Find lesson plans in: Indigenous Languages, Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Being, On the Land, Art, Music, Commerce or Business, Careers, Science, Biology, Math, Nutrition, Family and Parenting, History, Social Studies.
"Through this guide participants will have the opportunity to:
*Demonstrate an understanding of equality, human dignity and justice
*Distinguish between needs and wants
*Identify the rights and responsibilities of children in Canadian and international contexts
*Understand the importance and interdependence of child rights
*Explore and demonstrate an understanding of the Convention
*Work cooperatively in groups
*Consider and be respectful of the rights and opinions of others."
This site has many activities about a child's rights and wants. There are lessons to explore rights, learn about responsibilities, learn how to express yours rights, etc.
Lesson plans available for K-2, 4-8 and 9-12.
Ce site offre aussi quelques leçons en français.
"Also known as Orange Shirt Day, September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Rupertsland Institute has developed resources to support the community as they gather to honour those who were taken to residential schools and their families on this day."
Find:
*Orange Shirt Day video
*Orange Shirt Day presentations
*Metis art
*colouring pages
The National Film Board of Canada's award-winning online Screening Room has over 3,000 productions.
Films on this site can be streamed free of charge, or downloaded for your personal use for a small fee. We also offer educational works on a subscription basis to schools and institutions.
Our Collection includes documentaries, animations, experimental films, fiction and interactive works. We showcase films that take a stand on issues of global importance that matter to Canadians—stories about the environment, human rights, international conflict, the arts and more.
NFB's collection of educational films and resources.
Remember, as a SK teacher, you have access to materials here.
Learn about fire causes & risks, fire safety and find teaching tools on this site.
Click and scroll your way around the National Gallery in London with their three interactive virtual tour options. The National Gallery has hundreds of paintings in their collection ready to be viewed online, many of which are from the Renaissance period.
Washington D.C.’s National Gallery of Art has a wide variety of great educational resources, including video tours of their exhibitions, in-depth looks at the best pieces of their collection, downloadable learning resources and exercises, pre-recorded lectures by artists and curators, and more.
This comprehensive site offers art lessons and activities at a wide range of levels:
- PreK-K
- Grades 1-2
- Grades 3-5
- Grades 6-8
- Grades 9-12
- College/University
National Geographic uses stunning natural imagery and documentary-style films to inspire people to care about the planet. They bring us closer to the natural world, both physically and emotionally.
"National Geographic is a trusted resource for all aspects of geographic education. This site has resources for grades K-higher education and the breadth of the resources available cover a wide variety of activities, interactive material, mapping (of course), and guides for instructors. The scope of the site is such that subjects such as arts and music, English language arts, and biology are options along with -ology topics that one would expect to find in a site from National Geographic. The indexing of the site by grades, content types, and subjects allow easy searching through the website." (AASL)
National Geographic Young Explorer is a magazine designed specifically for kindergarten and first grade students. Children can listen to the magazine being read to them as they follow along with the highlighted text.
June is National Indigenous History Month. Here are some resources to help you learn more or get started recognizing this important part of our Canadian Heritage.
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. The following are links to resources to support students, parents and teachers as we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Promotional resources and activity guide!
Métis and Michif activities and games!
*scavenger hunt
*design booklet
*colouring
*would you rather?
A wealth of resources to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Month including:
*full teacher workpages to plan each week, including possible activities
*AR app
*Metis Flag
*MIchif Cards
*Free Enn Fleur Tattoos
*Culture Cards
*Supporting Videos
*Residential Schools
*Metis "Would you rather" Game
"The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City – devoted to the archaeology and history of Mexico’s pre-Hispanic civilisations. It was inaugurated in 1964 and designed by Mexican architect Pedro Ramírez Vázquez."
Tour The National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City from anywhere!