March 2021 Musts

This is a collection of high quality resources that can be used throughout the month of March and beyond.

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Choose Your Voice

Choose Your Voice

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"Four units of lesson plans created for you with fact sheets that can be printed in PDF format, activities to engage in with your students, original videos of people sharing their stories for your classrooms, grading rubrics, critical learning strategies, and even a book club created through Indigo.

Help your students:
• Examine the concept of stereotype.
• Understand how assumptions can lead to stereotypes and unfair judgments about individuals and groups.
• Recognize the ways that stereotypes and biases affect everyone.
• Teach your students to stand up to name-calling and bigotry.
• Learn how to stop the cycle of hatred and bullying
• Learn to be real-world heroes."

Subject:: English Language Arts; Health Education; Social Studies
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment; GAP 6
Date Added:: 02/22/2021

Developing Personalized Goals

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Developing Personalized Goals

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This one-page "Cheat Sheet" puts information about PGs into a sustinct format that reminds us about:- what personalized goals are and are not- why we should be using PGs- what makes a foundational outcome - characteristics of a good PG- strategies to support achievement of PGs

Subject:: Education
Material Type:: Reading
Author:: Sun West School Division
Date Added:: 02/26/2021

Egg Farmers Rocks & Rings - Curling Resources

Egg Farmers Rocks & Rings - Curling Resources

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Learn all about curling!

Google slides, PDF worksheets, games and activities.

"Deliver fun, curriculum-based lessons in math, science, social studies, and language based on the sport of curling. Our free lesson library is full of ideas you can download and use for your classroom or virtual classroom."

You will need to register to access the free educational portal.

(Information is also available for renting curling kits for use!)

Subject:: English Language Arts; Math; Science; Social Studies
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Author:: Rocks & Rings
Date Added:: 02/09/2021

Every Body Belongs — Yoga Ed.

Every Body Belongs — Yoga Ed.

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This toolkit unpacks six specific, practical tools that can be used to share yoga and mindfulness with teens/adolescent students.

All six tools prioritize two important objectives:
- How to address common roadblocks that (seemingly) limit teens’ access to yoga and mindfulness, and
- How to liberate and affirm teens’ identities in yoga and mindfulness

Enter your email to download the toolkit.

Subject:: Health Education
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Author:: Yoga Ed
Date Added:: 02/03/2021

GeoExplore Saskatchewan

GeoExplore Saskatchewan

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GeoExplore Saskatchewan is a website that will enable teachers, tourists and anyone to explore the intriguing geoscientific features of Saskatchewan. This website is a digital version of the printed Geological Highway Map of Saskatchewan.

There are numerous resources, interactive maps, Geo 101 and more!

Copy and paste this url into your browser to view a webinar on how to use this resource https://resourcebank.ca/courses/geoexplore-saskatchewan-website-webinar.

Subject:: Science; Earth Science; Environmental Science; Physical Science; Social Studies; Geography
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Primary Source
Author:: GeoExplore Saskatchewan
Date Added:: 06/03/2020

A Guide to Practicing and Facilitating Mindfulness

A Guide to Practicing and Facilitating Mindfulness

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What Is It?

Practicing mindfulness can help relieve the stressors of school, work, and life. As an educator, you may not know where to start. How can you make time for self-care to protect your own mental health? How can you incorporate mindfulness exercises into meetings with colleagues and/or interactions with students?

In this guide you'll learn how to develop a personal mindfulness practice (complete with a sample breathing exercise!), and how to get started cultivating mindfulness skills in students or other adults. You'll walk away with simple ways to work mindfulness into your daily life. In the guide you will learn more about:
I. Benefits of Mindfulness for Educators
II. Practice a Mindful Breathing Exercise
III. Sample Mindfulness Exercises
IV. Tips for Facilitating Mindfulness Exercises

Subject:: Education; Health Education
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Primary Source; Reading
Author:: Panorama Education
Date Added:: 02/01/2021

Indigenous Voices and Reconciliation Learning Channel

Indigenous Voices and Reconciliation Learning Channel

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The Indigenous Voices and Reconciliation learning channel aims to engage learners in discussions about Canada’s colonial history and its impact on Indigenous communities. Explore our collection of films by distinguished Indigenous filmmakers, creators, and allies.

Subject:: Arts Education; Elementary Education; Higher Education; English Language Arts; Communication Studies; Journalism Studies; Media Studies; Indigenous Perspectives; Aboriginal Languages; Native Studies; Truth and Reconciliation; Career & Work Exploration; Social Studies; Geography; History; Law
Material Type:: Primary Source
Author:: National Film Board Of Canada
Date Added:: 11/22/2020

Liberation 75 - Holocaust - Educator Toolkit (gr. 6-12)

Liberation 75 - Holocaust - Educator Toolkit (gr. 6-12)

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Liberation75 is a not-for-profit event dedicated to commemorating the 75th anniversary of liberation from the Holocaust. We mark this important anniversary by remembering the victims, honouring the survivors, showcasing the future of Holocaust education and remembrance, reflecting on antisemitism in the world, celebrating the role of the liberators and committing to protecting freedom, diversity, human rights and inclusion.
With more than 200+ Participating Organizations, Liberation75 features the very best speakers, films, performances, exhibits, tours and more from around the world! Explore testimony and technology, meet the thought leaders, have discussions with your peers and spend time interacting with Holocaust survivors.
All elements of this event are offered at no cost to attendees. If your plans change and you cannot attend, please cancel your registration so we do not incur unnecessary charges.

Subject:: Social Studies; History
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Unit of Study
Date Added:: 02/24/2021

Mindfulness March 2021 - Action for Happiness

Mindfulness March 2021 - Action for Happiness

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"Let's take the time to pause, breathe and really take in what's all around us. This month we're encouraging you to take some time to look within. Learning to be more mindful and aware can do wonders for our well-being in all areas of life - like the way we eat, the things we notice or our relationships. It helps us get in tune with our feelings and stops us dwelling on the past or worrying about the future - so we get more out of the day-to-day. It can also help us identify what we're grateful for, which has been proven to help boost your happiness levels!"

Subject:: Education
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Author:: Action for Happiness
Date Added:: 02/24/2021

Multilingual Mental Health Resources for Diverse Communities

Multilingual Mental Health Resources for Diverse Communities

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Multilingual Mental Health Videos
Are you looking for ways to help your mental health during this challenging time? Please watch these videos for ideas of ways to support your mental health and that of your loved ones. These videos are available in English, French, Somali, Arabic and Mandarin.

A number of things can affect your mental health and cause stress. The COVID-19 pandemic can be one of those things. Find out what you can do to cope and be more resilient.

Subject:: Education; Health Education
Material Type:: Activity/Lab
Author:: Ottawa Public Health
Date Added:: 02/08/2021

Quill.org — Interactive Writing and Grammar (Gr. 4-12)

Quill.org — Interactive Writing and Grammar (Gr. 4-12)

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Quill.org is an online interactive writing and grammar website which offers personalized grammar lessons for K-12 students, as well as EAL students. Quill.org is a free resource with a premium option. The benefits of this website are that you can offer your students personalized lessons based on their diagnostic results and it scores the assignments for you so you can use that as formative feedback to assign new activity packs. Teachers are able to see their entire class at a glance for each assignment and adding and removing students is very easy. It offers co teaching options and Quill.org also has fully prepared lesson plans which you can use for a whole class grammar lesson.

*Teachers can download explicit lesson plans to teach their entire class or small groups as well.

Subject:: Elementary Education; Language Education (ESL); English Language Arts
Material Type:: Assessment
Author:: www.quill.org
Date Added:: 11/26/2018

SEL - Question Bank: Student Check-ins (Grade 3-12)

SEL - Question Bank: Student Check-ins (Grade 3-12)

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"How are our students doing? Who needs our support right now?"

This year, checking in on students frequently and consistently is even more critical to creating a safe and supportive learning environment.

Administrators and educators can these questions during a morning meeting, advisory period, small group intervention, or general class time to:

Check in on student well-being and supports
Do an interim SEL skills and competencies check
Gather classroom feedback to inform instruction
Identify the students who need extra help right now academically, socially, and emotionally

In This Guide, You'll Get Access to:

✔ Panorama's full check-ins question bank (includes 80+ free response and multiple choice questions for grades 3-12)

✔ Recommendations on who should use the questions, how often to send check-ins, and how to take action on the data

✔ An overview of Panorama's new student check-ins tool, which is a companion to annual SEL and school climate measurement "

You will need to provide your information to download the guide.

Subject:: Education; Health Education
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment
Author:: Panorama Education
Date Added:: 02/09/2021

Shared Reading at Home for Parents

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Shared Reading at Home for Parents

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This short podcast (about 4 minutes) explores tips and suggestions for how to share a book at home with your child. There isn't a wrong way to share a book - but we hope these tips help you have the best experience possible.

Subject:: English Language Arts
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Podcast; Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:: Melissa Lander
Date Added:: 02/24/2021

Voices into Action (10-12)

Voices into Action (10-12)

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"We provide a wealth of free curriculum-based teaching resources and online tools to help you teach your students about prejudice, human rights and social justice.

By registering for our Teacher Dashboard you can:

Customize lessons with your own notes and instructions
Share lessons and assignments for students to access online
Create PDF handouts
Use assessment tools to evaluate"

Subject:: English Language Arts; Indigenous Perspectives; Social Studies; History
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Assessment
Date Added:: 02/22/2021

What is metacognition? (Exploring the Metacognition Cycle)

What is metacognition? (Exploring the Metacognition Cycle)

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This YouTube Video explores metacognition and the metacognition cycle, which includes:
1. Assess the task/develop a clear picture
2. Evaluate strengths and weaknesses
3. Plan the approach
4. Apply strategies/monitor progress
5. Reflect/adjust approach

Subject:: Education
Material Type:: Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:: John Spencer
Date Added:: 02/08/2021

Winter Wellness Activities

Winter Wellness Activities

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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.

Subject:: Arts Education; Education; Elementary Education; English Language Arts; Health Education; Physical Education; Math; Practical & Applied Arts; Science; Social Studies
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Game; Homework/Assignment; Lesson; Simulation
Author:: Common Sense Media; WideOpenSchool
Date Added:: 01/11/2021

World Map / World Atlas / Atlas of the World Including Geography Facts and Flags

World Map / World Atlas / Atlas of the World Including Geography Facts and Flags

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World Atlas offers interactive maps, clocks, flags and videos. Find interactive maps on all of the continents as well as the countries within. Explore to discover the flags and information about all countries. Watch videos and view pictures on the environment, world facts, travel, geography and did you know facts. Other topics to explore include history, science, economics, politics and society.

Subject:: Science; Social Studies; Geography; History
Material Type:: Activity/Lab; Homework/Assignment
Author:: World Atlas
Date Added:: 02/09/2021