Cross-Curricular Competencies
Browse the sections below for access to our Teacher and Student Resources and to
various opportunities for Professional Development.
LEARN Educational Resources
Teaching Resources
Google Slides and FigJam to research the Haudenosaunee collaboratively
Google Slides allows teachers and students to set tasks, organize information, record research and responses to inquiry questions… and to share and work collaboratively. Figjam
Spot it! Generator to Create a Game of Points (Quiet Revolution Historical Actors)
Spot it! is a great game that uses principles of algebra and geometry to always achieve a match on a small selection of images that
Google Slides & Cartograf to Create a Scavenger Hunt (WW1 Canadian Participation)
Google Slides allows teachers and students to use information. This tech tip shows how Cartograf can then be used to localize events in the context
Rebellions important consequences – Be a History Detective
Secondary-level History Detective strategy slide deck to help students to critically connect facts/concepts in documents on the consequences of the Rebellions with representative online historical
Chiefs, Council of Elders – Be a History Detective
Secondary-level History Detective strategy slide deck to help students critically connect facts/concepts in documents about Chiefs and Council of Elders with representative online historical images.
War of 1812 – Effects of a Global War
This Learning and Evaluation Situation helps students explore the locations and reasons for the War of 1812. They will examine the experiences of Indigenous peoples,
The Depression Era – Causes, Concepts, Consequences … Significance!
This Learning and Evaluation Situation (LES) allows students to explore and investigate events, ideas, and people involved in the Great Depression Era period. They will
Rebellions of 1837-38 – Consequences
This Learning and Evaluation Situation (LES) reviews key events of the Rebellions of 1837-38, but includes the perspectives of The Mohawks of Kahnawá:ke, as well
Student Resources
Rebellions important consequences – Be a History Detective
Secondary-level History Detective strategy slide deck to help students to critically connect facts/concepts in documents on the consequences of the Rebellions with representative online historical
Chiefs, Council of Elders – Be a History Detective
Secondary-level History Detective strategy slide deck to help students critically connect facts/concepts in documents about Chiefs and Council of Elders with representative online historical images.
What is a Metropolis? Interactive models with Scratch and Makey Makey (or Micro:bit)
Students use the Scratch programming application, and a Makey Makey or Micro:bit microcontroller that lets them create interactive models of in Social Sciences. It’s a
Personal & Career Development Resources
This resource has resources to support personal and career development. You’ll find quizzes, teaching materials, career information and self-awareness materials to begin students on their
Professional Development Resources
Micro:bit interactive model – Metropolis – Support Guide
Slides to support What is a Metropolis? Interactive models with Scratch and Makey Makey. Students use the Scratch programming application, and a Micro:bit microcontroller that
Makey Makey interactive model – Metropolis – Support Guide
Slides to support What is a Metropolis? Interactive models with Scratch and Makey Makey. Students use the Scratch programming application, and a Makey Makey microcontroller
Curricular Connections with Scratch in High School with Kai Hutchence
Learn how the Scratch coding platform can not only provide engaging and interesting coding education, but can also connect with learning outcomes across all subjects. Kai
Outdoor Education Infographic
This infographic aims to clarify misconceptions about outdoor education by enlightening educators and parents about its numerous benefits. This infographic was designed so that it could be
Professional Learning Opportunities
Workshops
Parks Canada presents: A battle that would shape the face of today’s CanadaParks CanadaSocial Sciences
Parks Canada presents: Recovering Inner Bay of Fundy Atlantic SalmonOutdoor EducationParks CanadaPhys EdScience
Parks Canada presents: Being Safe On The LandOutdoor EducationParks CanadaPhys EdScience
Parks Canada presents: The Acadians in RestigoucheParks CanadaSocial Sciences
Parks Canada presents: Green GablesParks CanadaSocial Sciences
Pedagogical Support
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Curated Resources
Curated Teaching and Learning Resources
Curated Professional Development Resources
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Learning Communities & Professional Associations
Various associations and groups allow SocSci teachers to communicate and share, and to develop as professional learners. Here is a list of few key groups:
