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Peer Teaching: Teaching to Learn

We often say that “the best way to learn is to teach.” In a classroom setting, this often means peer-teaching. At Strathmore High School, Grade 10 Science students were challenged to create engaging and informative lessons for Grade 8 students at a partnering school, George …
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Igniting Curiosity Through Design Lab

Students rush into the Design Lab, as soon as the break bell rings, to maximize their time to work on code, edit photos, and design another 3D model. At Crowther Memorial Junior High School (CMJHS), students choose to continue their learning outside of their class …
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Inquiry into Canada: Are all “Eh”-sayers the same?

“Are all Canadians the same?” Our grade 5 students at Greentree Elementary are interviewing Canadians from across the country to find out. The first part of the inquiry process is a collaborative venture to answer the question, “How does a region affect the lives of …
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Explicit Instruction in Text Features

Powerful Learning is evident in a Grade 5 classroom at Wheatland Crossing School as the teacher provides explicit instruction in how to recognize text features. Text features help students across grade levels improve their comprehension of text. This happens when the students understand how the …
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Learning to Code with a Robotic Friend

I recently got the chance to introduce coding to a Grade 5 class at Wheatland Crossing School. A highly engaging introduction to coding is My Robotic Friends. There are no computers needed to for this lesson and is extremely helpful in getting students to understand …
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Thinking Critically for a Blast to the Past

Grade 6 Social Studies tasks students with learning about a culture that is not only different from the one they live in, but also one that is ancient and no longer in existence. Creating authentic learning experiences about ancient Athens might seem difficult, but, at …
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Top Five Reasons to Use Digital Portfolios

Educators are increasingly utilizing technology for assessment and it is enhancing learning and communication in- and outside of our classrooms. Several of our teachers at Golden Hills have been using digital tools to assess and communicate student learning, and have been impressed with the outcomes. …
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Sparking Thinking to Launch the Day

At the start of each day, broadcasting  the Question of the Week to all staff and students sets the stage for a thinking classroom. The question is revisited daily and students are encouraged to hear new perspectives, ask questions and potentially change their minds over the …
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