This is a collection of resources to support learning at home for students in Grade Seven to Nine.
Please keep in mind that this is a small selection of what is available in The Resource Bank, but these are "the best of the best" resources. Please feel free to browse other hubs, collections and do keyword searches to find more amazing resources for learning at home. You can learn more about using The Resource Bank fully on our free training site at https://resourcebanktraining.weebly.com/ under "Learn the Basics" in the top right corner.
To find out what outcomes your child should be learning about in their specfic grade, please visit our Outcome Maps.
Sun West families have access to Mathletics, Sora, Learn360 and Pearson E-Text to assist with learning. Please contact your child's classroom teacher for user and password information.
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"Our virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select …
"Our virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop of mobile device. Visitors can also access select research and collections areas at our satellite support and research stations and past exhibits no longer on display. Many of the tours provide a view of previously unseen archives or holdings."
Be sure to check out these TED Ed videos on all things …
Be sure to check out these TED Ed videos on all things visual arts - right from "Why is the Mona Lisa so famous?" to "The Art of Folding Origami" and much more! You'll find something for all age groups!
Voice Translator offers access to the following features: over 100 languages, real-time …
Voice Translator offers access to the following features: over 100 languages, real-time voice and text translation, camera translation, language detection for text-to-text mode, typing hints to speed up text input, convert text from languages with non-Latin alphabet, copy and share translations, speak the translated phrase out loud, male and female voices, and many more.
The largest site on the Internet for Web developers, W3Schools is a …
The largest site on the Internet for Web developers, W3Schools is a fantastic resource for those interested in brushing up on their Web development skills—or learning them for the first time. Want to make your own website? W3Schools offers tutorials and references on a large range of subjects, including HTML, CSS, XML, JavaScript, PHP, SQL, and more.
WE Schools @home offers free online tools and resources to complement and …
WE Schools @home offers free online tools and resources to complement and support at-home learning. Developed for Grades K through 12, this weekly lesson package includes interactive and experiential curriculum-based resources, materials and lesson plans with an emphasis on well-being, social and emotional learning, service-learning and fostering resiliency.
Have your students share their burning political concerns with their local MLA, …
Have your students share their burning political concerns with their local MLA, Premier, or Prime Minister in a letter writing activity that addresses both Social Studies and English Language Arts outcomes. Listen to their animated conversations as they await a reply!
This historical document on the Saskatchewan First Nations' contribution to Canada's freedom …
This historical document on the Saskatchewan First Nations' contribution to Canada's freedom and democracy was published by the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans’ Association. It outlines the history, contributions and stories of First Nations' peoples in the development of our country.
From rainbows to tornadoes and winter storms to tsunamis, meteorologist Crystal Wicker …
From rainbows to tornadoes and winter storms to tsunamis, meteorologist Crystal Wicker breaks down the fascinating world of weather. Be sure to check out the section on experiments.
The official website of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. You …
The official website of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa.
You can search collections and view beautiful pieces of art from the comfort of your classroom.
Be sure to check out the information here (copy and paste into your browser) https://www.gallery.ca/for-professionals/teachers/at-your-school/distance-learning
Which includes free webinars, lesson plans and resources.
The PLEA (Public Legal Education association of Saskatchewan)publication outlines the history behind …
The PLEA (Public Legal Education association of Saskatchewan)publication outlines the history behind the First Nation treaties in Canadian history and their relationship to the law.
This site offers Intriguing Times images stripped of their captions -- and …
This site offers Intriguing Times images stripped of their captions -- and an invitation to students to discuss them live. The same images could also be used as writing prompts as well.
White Rose Math is a teacher group which offers math training and …
White Rose Math is a teacher group which offers math training and resources, including lesson plans and ideas. The resources on the site are meant for parents and teachers. The content is organized by grade level based on the British system. The White Rose Maths Team has prepared a series of maths lessons for each year group from Year 1-8. Every lesson comes with an answer key and a short video showing the teacher or parent clearly and simply how to help the child to complete the activity successfully.
Welcome to the best place to discover all the fascinating stories and …
Welcome to the best place to discover all the fascinating stories and amazing facts about trailblazers, legends, places, and events. 12 episodes are on Netflix – click on the "For Educators" tab to access episode guides and activities. On the home page, scroll to the bottom to find downloadable activity sheets to add to the lesson and spark discussions. There is a free app available at the iTunes store.
There is a surfeit of scientific research surrounding the benefits of cooking …
There is a surfeit of scientific research surrounding the benefits of cooking and baking with your children. Involving children in their own food preparation has been linked to a direct increase in food awareness, consumption, and personal confidence. Each of the lessons in the program has an in-depth examination of what's happening when the food is baking and why.
"Embrace the fun over winter break with these creative activity ideas. Cut …
"Embrace the fun over winter break with these creative activity ideas. Cut out the cards and drop them into a jar for kids to choose from. Challenge them to complete 10 before the New Year!"
Looking for fun things to do in winter that students will love? …
Looking for fun things to do in winter that students will love? Discover activities to help reflect, recharge, and get moving! Winter Fun activities for all ages - preschool, k-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12. Includes challenges, videos, games and all kinds of engaging activities.
The Wonderment is an ambitious global community that aims for public good …
The Wonderment is an ambitious global community that aims for public good through student engagement. Kids will love the creative challenges that force them to look, listen, think, and create. Sharing and seeing submissions from around the world builds understanding and empathy.
Students can search things that they want to make, people that they want to meet, topics they want to learn about, and changes they want to make in their lives and the world.
WorksheetWorks.com is an online resource used every day by thousands of teachers, …
WorksheetWorks.com is an online resource used every day by thousands of teachers, students and parents. We hope that you find exactly what you need for your home or classroom! Worksheets can be created for: Math, English, Geography, Puzzles & Misc.
Free digital stories in written and sign language in a variety of …
Free digital stories in written and sign language in a variety of languages around the world. Enables communities to create content in local and national sign languages and share it in WAY’s open content digital library of folktales. The digital libraries are viewable from any web browser and can be remixed by anyone, including children, with simple text and video editing tools. The site enables learning about different cultures through stories.
No restrictions on your remixing, redistributing, or making derivative works. Give credit to the author, as required.
Your remixing, redistributing, or making derivatives works comes with some restrictions, including how it is shared.
Your redistributing comes with some restrictions. Do not remix or make derivative works.
Most restrictive license type. Prohibits most uses, sharing, and any changes.
Copyrighted materials, available under Fair Use and the TEACH Act for US-based educators, or other custom arrangements. Go to the resource provider to see their individual restrictions.
