This project focused on developing forty differentiated literacy centres for the kindergarten classroom so as to maximize the time spent each day on effective literacy instruction and practice. Each centre offers three different ways for students to complete the activity based on their ability allowing each child to be successful and work independently without teacher …
This resource provides a continuum from kindergarten to grade 3 of rich, problem-based math questions. The questions created were based on a review of available research and literature, and were field-tested in classrooms. These questions are open-ended and differentiated in order to have all students participate. This resource supports teachers in developing a thorough understanding …
This series of lesson plans is aimed at Grade 8 Science students investigating the properties of fluids. Using the inquiry method students examine the properties of fluids including fluid flow, viscosity, and density. Factors such as temperature and pressure on fluid properties will also be examined. A variety of online resources and applications such as …
This resource is intended to assist teachers in demonstrating that mathematics exists in all aspects of life and in multiple areas of learning, especially in the area of social justice. A curriculum connects map is provided. This resource includes a series of lessons that will help students to: • Understand that math is evident is …
Part 1 – Improving the Quality of Writing through Revision This resource addresses the following writing purposes: persuade/recount (biography)/entertain (comic and prose). Included are criteria designed to guide the teacher’s instruction and monitor student progress. Mini-lessons, anchor charts and rubrics developed from the criteria focus on the following revision strategies: good leads, appropriate vocabulary, voice, …
