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Longhouse Inquiry -Linking Math with SSHG Gr 3

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Using a rich mathematics investigation students participate in an inquiry which is focused on the social studies th [Read More]
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Peel Art Gallery Museum & Archives Interactive Map

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This video shows how primary source materials from local art galleries, museums and archives support SSHG inquiry l [Read More]
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Peel Art Gallery Museum & Archives Land Use Etobicoke Creek

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This video shows how primary sources (Fire Insurance Plans) can be used to inquire about “change over time” as [Read More]
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Longhouse Inquiry -Linking Math with SSHG Gr 3

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Using a rich mathematics investigation students participate in an inquiry which is focused on the social studies th [Read More]
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Conducting a Field Study-Collecting Data Outside – Part 3

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In this final part of the of the field study students are conducting a community walk collecting data from their lo [Read More]
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Conducting a Field Study using Primary Source Materials – Part 2

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In part one students use books and other materials to begin building concepts. [Read More]
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Conducting a Field Study with Primary Students- Part 1

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Follow this three part series to see how you can lead an inquiry focusing on the land use and the local community. [Read More]
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Exploring Water with World Photos

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Students use photographs to ask questions and analyse the relationship between environment and ways of life in comm [Read More]
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Exploring the Need for Water – Gr. 2

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Teachers discuss the use of photographs as primary source materials to develop historical thinking (cause and cons [Read More]

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