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Digital Inquiry Geography Portfolios

Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculum
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 7, Grade 8

We developed a Digital Inquiry Geography Portfolio with lessons for intermediate students using the Google Drive platform. Our goal was to tailor the digital folders and lessons to complement the inquiry process found in the Ontario Curriculum.

Keyword(s):
digital, geography, inquiry, portfolio, revised curriculum
Integration of Indigenous Content Through Experiential Learning into Existing Curriculum
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculum
Division(s): Primary, Intermediate, Senior
Level(s): Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
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A collaborative approach to integrating indigenous Ways of Knowing, issues and perspectives for students and staff. Initiatives included group storytelling, creative lessons to explore our history, and connection with Elders in their community.

Keyword(s):
collaboration, community, cross curricular, experiential, indigenous
Developing Global Citizens Through Social Studies Inquiries

Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculum, technology
Division(s): Junior
Level(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Students will develop an understanding of Global Citizenship as they progress through social studies activities aimed at developing a sense of self, family, community and global connections. Developing a M.A.D. project is the culminating activity.

Keyword(s):
board games-puzzles, global citizenship, m.a.d. project, social studies, technology
Got Real-World Issues? Engaging Students Through the Creation of a Cross-Curricular Collaborative Problem-Solving Adventure
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculum
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 7, Grade 8
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This project provides resources to support inquiry-based, cross-curricular learning connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Keyword(s):
cross curricular, geography, inquiry, real world, sustainability
Supporting Student Inquiry Through Spatial Technologies
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculum
Division(s): Primary, Intermediate, Junior, Senior
Level(s): Grade 2, Grade 4, Grade 9, Grade 12
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Teachers will engage in a collaborative inquiry to explore how spatial technologies such as ArcGIS and Google My Maps could be used to support the revised Canadian and World Studies curriculum, support numeracy skills and increase student engagement.

Keyword(s):
arcgis, inquiry, mapping

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