Inquiry centres
We have created 10 minute Inquiry centre activities to be delivered for 5-6 students. We have organized the learning centres by grade level (below). We encourage teachers to reuse and upcycle our ideas and lesson plans (and cite the creators).
Grade 6
thinking through Orange Shirt day
by Michaela Miller
Where does History come from?
by Kevin Oullette
What is Canadian Identity?
by Lauren Sieben
Grade 8
How do our perspectives change the way we understand historical events?
by James Miller (+ Appendix I & Appendix II)
Understanding the presence of global and local products in our everyday lives
by Mary McGaffey
Advertisements: The Art of Consumerism
by: Katie Burtt
Grade 9
Federal, Provincial, and Municipal Governments
by Eric Pelton
Cognitive Mapping
by Londyn Irving (+ Slideshow)
Reflections on Canadian identity
by Caitlin Foote (+ Appendix Materials)
How Does Canadian Currency Reflect Canadian Identity?
by Laura Sharpe
Women’s Rights & Second Wave Feminism
by Kristin Estabrooks (+ Slideshow)
Grade 10
Social Studies 10
The Cultural Influence of Alexander the Great
by David MacFarlane
Where is Ancient History?
by Sam Crete
Medieval Humour
by Brandon Foote
The role of writing in the development of civilization
by Hilary Hanaka
Personal Development and Career Planning 10
Socialization
by Emily Burton
World issues 120
Exploring the unity and diversity of human experience
by Kelly Schwab
Cultural Representations and Constructing National Narratives
by Scott Connelly
Poverty, capitalism, and responsible citizenship
by Julia Mortimer
Interpreting Development
by Kieran McCormick
Politics, world diversity and inequalities
by P-Y Chassé
The Burakumin of Japan: Should some parts of history be allowed to be forgotten?
by Bill Biolsi
Quote by Miss Betty Riley & embroidered by A. Ready (2020)
Canadian History 122
Inspiring Black women from New Brunswick
by Sarah Harris
What Stories are Told in Canadian History? Who Tells them?
by Brody Mann (+ Slideshow)
Indigenous Histories, Ignored Histories, The Power of Stories, & the Power of Who Controls the Narrative
by Trey Lewis