Geology Field Trips
It’s never too early to get students interested in the vast and complex field of geology. Here are some field trips that can help.
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Is It Time to Update the Citizenship Test?
For many newcomers to Canada, their first impression of the First Peoples of Canada often comes in the form of an outdated study guide for the citizenship test.
Civic or Civil? What Kind of Citizens Are We?
In discussions about political science, it is possible to make the distinction between civil citizenship and civic citizenship.
One Small Step: Women’s Rights and the Citizenship Act
The issue of gender equality in Canada isn’t new. Women have been fighting for their rights since well before Canada was a country.
The Quest to Give Voting Rights to Permanent Residents
In Canada, provincial and territorial governments determine who can vote in municipal elections, and they all currently have laws restricting that right to Canadian citizens.
What is Citizenship?
What it means to be a citizen has changed dramatically since the concept first appeared in ancient Greece.
Éy Swáyel! Welcoming Indigenous Pedagogy as a Canadian Educator
As an educator in Canada, whose homeland has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples long before me, I have the opportunity and responsibility to teach this history to my students.
Turning Pages: Putting the Fun Back into Reading
By middle school or earlier, many children have lost motivation, confidence, and focus in reading. Where does it all start to go downhill, and what can be done to change that?
Get Moving: Helping to Close the Phys Ed. Gap
Although physical education may be on the decline, experts say there are a number of ways for K–12 teachers to help get kids moving.
The Novel in Verse: Recommended Reading for the Classroom
The novel in verse is witnessing an explosion in popularity and publication. Why does it deserve a place in your collection, and how can it be incorporated into the classroom?