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Math Inquiry Across the Strands
This inquiry addresses geometry, number sense, measurement in a social studies context. Our initial inquiry was the creation of a Winter Math Festival. The second inquiry was an investigation of societies around the world (historic and modern).
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Increasinig Student Confidence and Proficiency in Oral Communication
Our aim is to increase student confidence in oral communication through increased talk time and exposure to French dialects. Students will learn to share their opinion on a topic. They will set attainable goals and reflect on their progress.
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Digital Inquiry Geography Portfolios
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.
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Reading Non-Fiction Texts in Social Studies
For this project, we developed lessons which integrate Grade 4, 5 and 6 social studies with the language curriculum. We used the fiction and nonfiction Reading Signposts by Beers and Probst to read social studies texts for deeper understanding.
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Taking Social Studies Outdoors
Connecting students with the natural world is an essential component in developing the habits of mind necessary to critically examine issues from the past, present, and future.