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Turning the Page – Highlighting Key Resources from the Right to Read Writing Project
The literacy pendulum has often swung from science of reading to whole reading. The recent shift back to the science of reading is essential, but the OHRC’s Right to Read Literacy Report talks about more than just the building blocks of words – it talks about words as building blocks for identity, equity, and access …
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Elementary Money Math Made Simple
Presenter: Heather Montgomery Organization: Bank of Canada Museum Overview This webinar provides educators with a practical, classroom-ready introduction to teaching money, math, and financial literacy in the elementary grades. Heather Montgomery from the Bank of Canada Museum walks viewers through a wide range of free, curriculum-aligned resources designed to make money concepts engaging, hands-on, and …
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Pathways to student success in Social Studies, History and Geography: Exploring engaging possibilities
In this webinar, participants will examine approaches, strategies, habits of mind and resources that lead to deeper learning, critical thinking and skill development in the areas of inquiry, historical thinking, and global competencies. Participants will also explore an approach and resources, developed by the Ontario Elementary Social Studies Teachers Association, that support learning through an …
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Elections by The Numbers: Inquiry and Blended Learning
How does youth voting compare to that of other age groups? Find out how Elections Canada’s newly updated resource Elections by the Numbers can help your students understand this question by exploring the representation of data. This critical thinking activity has students collaboratively analyze data and communicate a creative message about voter turnout. In this …
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Just Blend It! Inquiry and Blended Learning in the History and Social Science Classroom
Through a sampling of practical, hands-on, collaborative activities, we will explore blended learning pedagogy and technology options to use in your classes. These strategies, for teachers in grades 7-12, will be geared to support inquiry and critical thinking in history and the social sciences. Learn some new tools and strategies to engage your students in …