The ability to gather and analyze different types of evidence is one of the most important competencies for anyone who conducts investigations. There are many types of evidence that help the investigator make decisions during a case, even if they aren’t direct proof of an event or claim.

The first rule is that evidence must be relevant to the investigation. If it is not directly related to the case it isn’t relevant evidence. That said, there are many types of evidence that, while not admissible in court, can be valuable to an investigator trying to reach a conclusion in a workplace investigation or other non-criminal investigation. And even some evidence that is not admissible on its own may be admissible in conjunction with other types of evidence.

This resource is designed to support educators in fostering lifelong learning during Education Week and beyond, across various grade levels from Kindergarten to Grade 12. It includes engaging activities tailored to different age groups, focusing on themes of growth, exploration, and personal development.For younger students (K-2), activities like Learning Journey Maps and projects connecting Plants, Growth & Learning encourage them to visualize their educational milestones and understand the nurturing process. For Grades 3 to 6, resources such as Learning Timelines and Career Exploration projects help students reflect on their growth and investigate future career paths.In Grades 7 to 9, the Career Day Fair or Gallery Walk promotes collaboration and public speaking skills through research presentations. For older students (10-12), a PBL example project template offers a framework for project-based learning, while the Reflection Wall activity encourages meaningful self-reflection.Overall, this resource equips teachers with a variety of tools to engage students in their learning journeys, aligning with the theme of Education Week and empowering them to discover their passions and develop essential skills for the future.

This website has some good worksheets for kids to fill out and you can easily, and for free, download them, without having to sign in!

Help kids practice smart internet habits and stay safe online.

Educators' approach to internet safety in the classroom has changed as technology and our use of it continues to evolve. In the past, digital citizenship lessons on internet safety focused more on dos and don'ts, like do create safe passwords and don't talk to strangers online. While secure passwords are certainly important for technology users of all ages, and stranger danger is nothing to take lightly, most internet safety dilemmas are much more nuanced.

The best internet safety lessons recognize the complexity of these topics and help students build the critical-thinking skills and habits of mind to navigate the dilemmas they encounter. Included are the best internet safety lesson plans for students in grades K–12.

This short video and interactive assessment activity is designed to give fourth graders an overview of 24-hour clocks.

Find mini lessons and anchor charts for K-2 based on The Writing Revolution's sentence-level activities.This resource has everything you need to start using The Writing Revolution at the sentence-level in your classroom or school. We recommend that you have a copy of this book to use as a support in your classroom to assist with implementation (especially if you are the ELA teacher). This is an outstanding resource.  

Find mini lessons and anchor charts for Grades 3-5 based on The Writing Revolution's sentence-level activities.This resource has everything you need to start using The Writing Revolution at the sentence-level in your classroom or school. We recommend that you have a copy of this book to use as a support in your classroom to assist with implementation (especially if you are the ELA teacher). This is an outstanding resource.  

Find mini lessons and anchor charts for Grades 6-9 based on The Writing Revolution's sentence-level activities.This resource has everything you need to start using The Writing Revolution at the sentence-level in your classroom or school. We recommend that you have a copy of this book to use as a support in your classroom to assist with implementation (especially if you are the ELA teacher). This is an outstanding resource.  

Find mini lessons and anchor charts for Grades 10-12 based on The Writing Revolution's sentence-level activities.This resource has everything you need to start using The Writing Revolution at the sentence-level in your classroom or school. We recommend that you have a copy of this book to use as a support in your classroom to assist with implementation (especially if you are the ELA teacher). This is an outstanding resource. 

Author: Lee Watanabe-Crockett

This is a phenomenal gathering of web sites that include resources to teach:

Digital footprints
Citing Sources
Detecting Plagarism
Personal Responsibility
Global & Cultural Awareness
Safe Web Searching

October is Women’s History Month in Canada, a time to celebrate the women and girls from our past, and our present, who are contributing to a better, more inclusive Canada.

In 1992, the Government of Canada designated October as Women’s History Month, marking the beginning of an annual celebration of the outstanding achievements of women and girls throughout Canada’s history. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month.

This year’s theme, She Did, So Now I Can, celebrates the actions of inspiring Canadian women that positively impact our lives today, right now, at this very minute. We are thankful for their courage and for inspiring us to do better.

The menu for this site includes links to explore:
- Women in Canadian History: A Timeline
- Women of Impact
- Women's History Month 2022
- International Day of the Girl Child - October 11
- Persons Day - October 18

Bring the vocabulary of film to life through the processes of filmmaking. Students learn terminology and techniques simultaneously as they plan, film, and edit a short video.

TWENTY amazing lessons to teach computer science to Grades 3 to 5.
The curriculum is organized into 5 units: Scratch Review, Creative Commons, Makey Makey, Conditionals and Final Project.
If you need something easier be sure to use the Green level (Level 1) by using the tabs at the top of the website or finding it in the resource bank. If you need something harder head to Purple (Level 3) using the same method.

This fabulous resource has everything you need to get started coding and computer science with your students TODAY!

TWENTY amazing lessons to teach computer science to Grades 3 to 5.
The curriculum is organized into 5 units: Scratch review, variables, Makey Makey, advanced games and final project.
If you need something easier be sure to use the Green level (Level 1) or Blue level (Level 2) by using the tabs at the top of the website or finding it in the resource bank.

This fabulous resource has everything you need to get started coding and computer science with your students TODAY!

Three lessons from the NFB for Pink Shirt Day.

1. Bully Dance - This film "...can be a starting point for discussions about peer pressure, respect, sharing and cooperation, and empathy. For older students, the conversation can move towards how groups can influence/negate a bully culture and how bystanders can unknowingly reinforce bully behaviours."

2. Door to Door - This film "...encourag{es] positive, open dialogue between two grade levels...highlighting the proactive results of conflict resolution."

3. Glasses - "This film highlights ideas related to peer pressure, inclusivity and friendship." *Warning - mention of self-harm.

These three lessons from NFB can be used for Pink Shirt Day.

1. Bully Dance - shows how a community can deal with a bully. There are two teacher guides in CAMPUS (remember as a teacher in SK you have full access to CAMPUS for free!)

2. Discrimination: Tales of Ordinary Fatphobia - the story of a young girl who faces bullying because of her body. There is a viewing guide and a lesson plan to go with this film.

3. Cyberbullying - Star Wars Kid: The Rise of the Digital Shadows - this story deals with cyberbullying and the impacts it can have. This connects media studies and bullying. A lesson is provided.

In this lesson, students expand their understanding of solid waste management to include the idea of 3RC (reduce, reuse, recycle and compost). They will look at the effects of packaging decisions (reducing) and learn about engineering advancements in packaging materials and solid waste management. Also, they will observe biodegradation in a model landfill (composting).

This resource has the resources needed to teach students in Grades 3-5 to take notes using the Writing Revolution framework.

This resource has the resources needed to teach students in Grades 3-5 to take notes using the Writing Revolution framework.

If you’re looking for some of the best social studies websites, here is a terrific list. We Are Teachers has compiled a list of things that are not only informative, but also fun and interactive. They have categorized over 40 best social studies websites as follows:
`Best Sites for Social Studies Lessons
`Best Sites for Virtual Museum Tours
`Best Sites for Virtual Field Trips
`Best Sites for Games and Simulations

Although some of the content is American, there are still lots of options for teachers, parents and students who live in Canada!