by STAO ADMIN | Dec 18, 2019
During this inquiry-based unit, students will learn that the pure substances and mixtures that we use, both as individuals and as industries, have discoverable properties that are explained using the Particle Theory. There are methods we use to mix and separate them....
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 18, 2019
The Wonder Wall fosters a community of wonder in an inquiry-based classroom. A prominent section of a classroom wall is devoted to the children’s questions. All questions are respected by being displayed on the wall. This helps children to feel safe as their...
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 14, 2019
This slide deck demonstrates the MakerSpace journey at J.H.Putman P.S., a middle school in Ottawa. The MakerSpace club is an inspiration to teachers. Myself, I wanted to include the mindset in my grade 7 class, especially for the structures unit. Part of this is also...
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 14, 2019
In this project, students will apply their understanding of the structures unit to create a piece of cardboard furniture that is designed to suit the needs of a member of your school community.
by STAO ADMIN | Dec 14, 2019
Myself and two other teachers came together to team teach strands of Grade 9 Geography, Science, and English that could be looked at through a farming lens. Our class had already partnered with a community organization in October 2017 to hatch and raise chickens. As...
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