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Taking Social Studies Outdoors
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculumDivision(s): JuniorLevel(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6Resource(s) Available: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.
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Developing Global Citizens Through Social Studies Inquiries
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.
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Got Real-World Issues? Engaging Students Through the Creation of a Cross-Curricular Collaborative Problem-Solving Adventure
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculumDivision(s): IntermediateLevel(s): Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:This project provides resources to support inquiry-based, cross-curricular learning connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Using Technology to Explore Social Studies Through a Culturally Relevant and Responsive Lens
Using technology and Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy (CRRP) to improve student engagement, thereby resulting in improved student outcome in the Social Studies Curriculum: Heritage and Identity.
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Walk with us: Affirming the Voices of First Nations Students Through Digital Storytelling
Area(s) of Focus: technologyDivision(s): SeniorLevel(s): Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12Resource(s) Available:The #walkwithusproject demonstrates how Google Street View, 360° photography and WalkInto, a free, web-based virtual tour building software, can be used as a tool for creating interactive, audience-responsive and customizable virtual field trips.
