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Pathways to student success in Social Studies, History and Geography: Exploring engaging possibilities
In this webinar, participants will examine approaches, strategies, habits of mind and resources that lead to deeper learning, critical thinking and skill development in the areas of inquiry, historical thinking, and global competencies. Participants will also explore an approach and resources, developed by the Ontario Elementary Social Studies Teachers Association, that support learning through an …
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Central to the Economy: Bank of Canada Education Resources for Financial & Economic Literacy
Economic and financial literacy are core competencies for good citizenship but can be very puzzling to teach. The Bank of Canada is here to help. Representatives from the currency and museum departments will highlight activities, lesson plans, and resources for K-12 teachers and students, produced by educators for educators. They’ll highlight their most popular entry …
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Getting Students Excited about Social Studies
Explore with colleagues what’s new, what’s not and what works to engage children in social studies. During this session participants review key changes in the Revised (2013) Social Studies, History & Geography curriculum and explore ways to excite students about the range of issues presented. Audience: Primary/Junior Resources: The Critical Thinking Consortium (TC2) TC2 History …