Useful Links for Mathematics

NII Explore, Nuclear Innovation Institute external-link

With Ontario’s changing mix of remote and in-person learning, NII Explore at the Nuclear Innovation Institute has launched a full catalogue of free STEM lesson plans (no subscription/signup required) to support teachers and homeschooling caregivers. The lessons align with curriculum goals for grades two to eight and are complete with learning goals, step-by-step instructions, and video components from NII Explore staff. The best part is that they can be delivered remotely as well as during in-class instruction!

 

Making Math Moments That Matter external-link

Learn how to use a three-part framework for building easy-to-plan and fun-to-deliver lessons that kids will not only love, but also learn from, regardless of their level of readiness! Two Ontario teachers, Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce, show how to reach all students in math classes, regardless of the range of skills.

AgScape external-link

As the voice of Agriculture in the Classroom Ontario, AgScape provides factual, balanced, curriculum-linked food literacy programs and resources to Ontario’s educators and students.

Lesson plans and resources in several subject areas for grades 1 – 12

2015 Teacher Learning Co-op (TLC) project reports external-link

The TLC uses a problem-based learning model, supported by the Ontario Ministry of Education. It has two areas of focus: using information and communication technologies (ICT) to enhance teaching and learning and enhancing teaching and learning in Mathematics.

Projects might focus on creating Math resources; developing strategies for using iPads in the classroom; developing resources for bringing manipulatives into the Grade 8 classroom; or developing strategies and resources for using information and communication technologies in Social Sciences.

The 2015 TLC project reports are now posted and have many valuable insights and suggestions for the classroom.

Power 2B Me external-link

Power 2B Me is an innovative cross curricular program that enables intermediate students to eat well!  Through engaging in-class activities, food challenge videos, and online technology (including photo-journaling, polls, and food factoids), Grade 7 & 8 students explore personal healthy eating challenges and consider relevant solutions to make better food choices.

Mind the Gap: Gender and Education external-link

Mind the Gap: Gender and Education is an interactive, online data tool. It teaches young people about the gaps and inequities in access to education.

EduGAINS – Math GAINS external-link

Math GAINS provides a wealth of classroom-ready instructional supports for K to 12 teaching and learning in Ontario.

Power to Play! external-link

Power to Play! is a superhero-themed program encouraging healthy eating and physical activity for children. Brock Lee and Coco Lait are the superheroes who will lead your K-3 students on fun healthy eating and physical activity adventures so they can have the power to play, think and feel great!

Power to Play! has been designed by Registered Dietitians, teachers and students and includes four grade-specific, cross-curricular programs that meet expectations in Health and Physical Education, Language, Mathematics, the Arts, Science and Technology and Social Studies.

Power to Explore! is a junior-level cross-curricular healthy-living program that gives students the power to explore their personal food and activity choices. Students build awareness and develop skills to improve health.