Using Digital Storytelling in Grade 8 Science

This resource shows the reader how to use the Clips App in a way that allows students to create a digital story about a cell. There are excellent examples of how the final product is supposed to look at as well as a rubric (for, as and of learning) that is ready to...

The Three Sisters: Corn, Squash, and Beans

Throughout a series of explorations involving the use of Indigenous People’s stories students will learn about the importance of plants and their relationship with us and the the natural environment. By deepening their understanding and appreciation of the...

Teacher Demo/Student Activity: Iron in Cereal

Food labels often contain the word “fortified”. This means that one or more ingredients have been added that are not normally found in that food item. The purpose is to increase the amount of that mineral or nutrient to serve a dietary purpose. Table salt...

Guidelines for Constructive Demonstrations/Activities

The demonstrations/activities in this resource have been designed to challenge students’ thinking as well as initiate lively classroom discussions that support constructivist learning. These short demonstrations/activities often involve discrepant events,...
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