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Investigating real-world social, economic, and environmental issues through the Sustainable Development Goals
Are you looking for ways to implement the new science and technology STEM curriculum and help your students investigate real-world social, economic, and environmental issues that impact our lives in relevant and engaging ways? The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a holistic lens through which to help our students become the informed, effective citizens …
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Implementing Indigenous Education in Social Studies and History – Part 2
As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Ministry of Education has introduced phase one of mandatory Indigenous curriculum enhancements in grades 4-6, and history in grades 7, 8 and 10. This workshop is designed to support educators on how to effectively embed First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and traditions …
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Nurturing Creativity – Going Deeper
The session will build on the previous webinar that introduced the core principals of teaching for creativity by focusing on practical ideas for a) framing tasks that invite creativity; b) using a sustained inquiry approach that allows students to “live with the creative challenge” over time; c) strategies to encourage fluency, flexibility and verification in …
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Implementing Indigenous Education in Social Studies and History – Part 1
As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Ministry of Education has introduced phase one of mandatory Indigenous curriculum enhancements in grades 4-6, and history in grades 7, 8 and 10. This workshop is designed to support educators on how to effectively embed First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and traditions …
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Bring Escape Rooms Into Your School With Breakout EDU
If you are a teacher who likes the challenge of escape rooms and is hoping to bring team-based engagement into your classroom you and your students will love Breakout EDU. With puzzles already designed for elementary and secondary students in all subject areas, and the ability to play using digital and physical tools, this is …