Lessons & exemplars for high school visual and graphic arts courses.

This art history video discussion looks at the "Holy Thorn Reliquary" (made in Paris for Jean, Duc de Berry), c. 1390s, gold, enamel, ruby, pearl, sapphire, and rock crystal, 30 x 14.2 x 6.8 cm (British Museum, London).

The students would work in groups to prepare an entrée and a dessert. They would receive five mystery ingredients that they would have to incorporate into their dishes on the spot without a recipe to follow. They had to use their cooking knowledge and skills to come up with a meal and a desert that showcased the mystery ingredients, without looking for or using recipes (critical thinking). They worked in groups and, because they were restricted in time, had to be able to communicate quickly and work together well (collaboration). They made videos similar to the ones at the beginning of the show where the competitors introduce themselves. (Technology - new cameras/cellphones to video).

Many people think that food is eaten only because it satisfies hunger. They do not regard food as something that keeps them healthy. One of a caterer's concern is to provide food which can help nourish the body and protect it against disease. This unit would equip you with the necessary knowledge to provide healthy and nutritious meals for your customers.

Students will investigate renewable and non-renewable energy options as they develop a plan to reduce the energy consumption of their household.

This nonfiction piece tells about Barbara del Colorado, a village in Costa Rica. People needed a way to make money; a scientist suggested that they grow butterflies. The town now sells 250 pupae a month, making enough money to buy what they need.

A form to share with students and parents so that you know what supplies students have at hand.

How would a Polar Bear do if you put it in the desert? Not well. But why? Why can't anything live anywhere? Well, this has to do with Habitats and how animals (including humans) are suited for living in one place over another. In this episode, Sabrina talks about how these Habitats form Food Webs and how those Food Webs help us understand a lot about the world.

In this activity, the students will use wax paper shaped as leaves and kite string to build a shelter to protect them from the rain. The students will then test the shelters for durability and water resistance.

This art history video discussion looks at Winslow Homer's "The Fog Warning (Halibut Fishing)", 1885, oil on canvas, 30-1/4 x 48-1/2 inches / 76.83 x 123.19 cm (Museum of Fine Arts, Boston).

This art history video discussion looks at Winslow Homer's "The Life Line", 1884, oil on canvas, 28-5/8 x 44-3/4 inches / 72.7 x 113.7 cm (Philadelphia Museum of Art).

Students learn about some of the different climate zones in China and consider what would be appropriate design, construction and materials for houses in those areas. This prepares them to conduct the associated activity(ies) in which they design, build and test small model homes for three different climate zones.

Students review the what they have learned throughout the five lessons in this unit. This includes a review of many types of engineers, reminding students of the various everyday products, structures and processes they design and create in our world.

Students who regularly complete and turn in homework assignments perform significantly better in school than those of similar ability who do not do homework (Olympia et al., 1994). Homework is valuable because it gives students a chance to practice, extend, and entrench the academic skills taught in school. Parents can be instrumental in encouraging and motivating their children to complete homework. This homework contract intervention (adapted from Miller & Kelly, 1994) uses goal-setting, a written contract, and rewards to boost student completion (and accuracy) of homework. Students also learn the valuable skills of breaking down academic assignments into smaller, more manageable subtasks and setting priorities for work completion.

"Empower students to become leaders in their school communities and prevent bullying with Honor Code, EVERFI’s bullying prevention curriculum. Honor Code takes a practical approach to bullying prevention by empowering students to create positive change in their school community, whether they’re engaging in bullying, on the receiving end of it, or witnessing it in their school.
Empower students to become leaders in their school communities and prevent bullying with Honor Code, EVERFI’s bullying prevention curriculum. Honor Code takes a practical approach to bullying prevention by empowering students to create positive change in their school community, whether they’re engaging in bullying, on the receiving end of it, or witnessing it in their school."

This site has resources to help teach about Métis Veterans in an engaging manner.

There are discussion questions, videos, website links, and even an online breakout room activity and answer key.

Honouring the Buffalo: A Plains Cree Legend is a useful educational tool for social studies/treaty and language arts/literacy curriculum teaching. Included on the website is a resource guide, educational guide (questions), audio recordings, and curricular connections. There is a book trailer as well as an exerpt in English and in Cree.

For most of Canada’s existence, the teaching of its history has omitted the many racist laws, horrors, abuses and genocide perpetrated on the Indigenous Peoples of this land. This mini-lesson follows Murray Sinclair as he demonstrates that the colonial narrative that shaped Canada’s version of history tokenized, dehumanized and erased the many contributions and innovations of Indigenous Peoples and their key role in shaping what is now known as Canada.

HoodaMath.com is a free online math games site founded by a middle school math teacher, Hooda Math offers more than 700 math games.