These resources:
- demonstrate how an inquiry-based approach can be used to encourage critical thinking as students construct knowledge of environmental education concepts; and,
- provide a Guide that includes a series of junior (grade 4) and intermediate lessons (grade 7), as well as opportunities for field study, use of digital and mobile technologies, cross-curricular extensions and relevant print and web resources.
Inquiry Guide: Supporting Teachers in the Use of Inquiry with Lessons based on SSHG and Environmental Education
This Inquiry Guide is designed to support teachers by facilitating the implementation of the (2013) revised Social Studies, History and Geography Curriculum. It describes the social studies inquiry model for effective teaching and learning, and demonstrates how teachers can apply this model in their planning and delivery.
Several junior and intermediate level social studies and geography lessons linked to environmental education illustrate how an inquiry-based approach engages critical thinking and encourages knowledge construction as students develop conceptual understanding. The Guide also suggests opportunities for field studies, use of digital and mobile technologies, cross-curricular extensions and relevant print and web resources.
Documents
Grade 4 Lesson 1 Environmental
Grade 4 Lesson 2 Environmental
Inquiry Guide: Supporting Teachers in the Use of Inquiry with Lessons based on SSHG and Environmental Education
This Inquiry Guide is designed to support teachers by facilitating the implementation of the (2013) revised Social Studies, History and Geography Curriculum. It describes the social studies inquiry model for effective teaching and learning, and demonstrates how teachers can apply this model in their planning and delivery.
Several junior and intermediate level social studies and geography lessons linked to environmental education illustrate how an inquiry-based approach engages critical thinking and encourages knowledge construction as students develop conceptual understanding. The Guide also suggests opportunities for field studies, use of digital and mobile technologies, cross-curricular extensions and relevant print and web resources.
Documents