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Algebraic Reasoning in Kindergarten
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math
Division(s): Primary
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
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We are a team of educators who investigated algebraic reasoning in the early years through a spatial approach to learning. We explored the importance of balance and equality with hands-on materials in guided play experiences.

Keyword(s):
algebra, equality, reasoning, spatial ,, visual
Keepers of the Land 2.0

Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, well being
Division(s): Junior, Senior
Level(s): Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12

To use outdoor education as a means to foster an appreciation for and develop a greater understanding of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit people’s culture, way of life (past/present) and traditional teachings as the original keepers of the land.

Keyword(s):
building relationships, fnmi, foster cultural appreciation, outdoor education, reconciliation (section 63)
The Blanket Exercise – Bringing the TRC to the Classroom
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, technology
Division(s): Intermediate, Senior
Level(s): Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
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Our project examined local treaties and used the KARIOS Blanket Exercise to gain a greater understanding of the history and legacy of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.

Keyword(s):
blanket exercise, indigenous people, treaties
Listening to Student Voices on Identity Safety
Area(s) of Focus: well being
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 7, Grade 8
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Ontario has been gravely concerned with school safety since 2007. The Listening to Student Voices on Identity Safety project aimed to improve school safety by interviewing Grade 7-8 students and holding International Day of Pink activities.

Keyword(s):
identity, pink day, safety, school, youth
Creating a STEAM Lab
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, kindergarten, math, technology
Division(s): Primary, Junior
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
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Using inspiration from the Peel District School Board document, Empowering Modern Learners, to create a portable STEAM Lab at Meadowvale Village Public School.

Keyword(s):
21st century learning, empowering modern learners, makerspace, project based learning, steam lab