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  • NNELS: National Network of Public Library Service

    NNELS: National Network of Public Library Service – Search and download accessible books if you have a print disability (formats include Daisy, BRF electronic Braille). Requires sign-up with library card.


    Online Library Resources

    Online Library Resources – Check out thousands of digital resources by logging in via your library website with your library card. If you don’t already have a library card, many libraries have the option to sign up for one through their website.


    Knowledge Network

    Knowledge Network – Publicly funded education TV network’s video streaming site. Documentaries, dramas, and live TV including kids’ programming. Free and commercial free, requires email sign-up.


    ASSESSMENT

    • How is my child showing what they know/learn? Eg. Draw, tell, explain, describe, show, …
    • What does my child do well on this activity?
    • What does my child need more time with or working on?
    • How is my child feeling about this learning?
    • What questions do they have?


    STUDENT SELF REFLECTION

    Questions to ask your child about their learning.

    • What did you learn?
    • What did you do well? / What are you most pleased with?
    • How do you feel about what you have done? What makes you say that?
    • How did you figure that out?
    • What do you want to get better at?
    • What do you find challenging? Why might this be? What might you do about it?
    • What might help you get better?
    • Did you do your best today?
    • What are you going to do next time?

  • Curio.ca

    Curio.ca – Plate-forme de diffusion en continu de la CBC conçue pour compléter les programmes d'enseignement de la maternelle à la 12e année. Comprend des dossiers pédagogiques, des activités pratiques et des guides pour les enseignants. Disponible en anglais et en français.

    Tumblebooks

    Tumblebooks – Une collection de livres électroniques et audio, avec capacité audio, texte surligné et vidéos. Comprend des BD romans, des manuels de maths et des ouvrages de référence. Comprend aussi des titres en français et en espagnol. Il est nécessaire de s’abonner, mais de nombreuses bibliothèques publiques offrent un accès gratuit aux détenteurs d'une carte de bibliothèque.

    Audible

    Audible – Des livres audio gratuits pour les enfants, disponibles en anglais, en français et dans d'autres langues.

    eBooks Kids

    eBooks Kids – Plusieurs livres électroniques proposés en français, en espagnol et en anglais. Comprend des énigmes et des jeux pour stimuler l'apprentissage.

    Museevirtuel

    Museevirtuel – La plus importante source numérique d’histoires et d’expériences présentées par des musées et organismes patrimoniaux Canadiens.

    Apprendre à la maison

    Apprendre à la maison – Des ressources éducatives dont l’objectif est de favoriser l’apprentissage continu des élèves et de maintenir leur engagement pendant la période de fermeture des écoles.

    ICI Radio-Canada

    Zone Jeunesse

    ICI Radio-Canada

    Zone des petits

    Langages de BBC

    Langages de BBC– Vidéos, ressources et activités linguistiques en ligne pour enseigner et apprendre une variété de langues.

    On joue?

    On joue? – Le ministère de l’Éducation de la Colombie-Britannique a créé On joue? Activités pour les familles dans le but d’aider les familles et les personnes qui s’occupent d’un enfant à proposer aux enfants, dès le plus bas âge, des activités d’apprentissage par le jeu et l’amusement

  • General Teacher Resources

    Aboriginal Teacher Education Resources

    http://guides.library.ualberta.ca/aboriginal-teacher-education-program/teacher-resources

    Recommended Resources from Second Story Press

    http://secondstorypress.ca/list/first-nations-series-for-young-readers

    UBC Publication-Forests and Future Oceans Discussion and News

    Haida Forests-CHIN Virtual Museum

    Art

    Nuu-Chah-Nulth Ocean Animals: Created by Ahousaht First Nations artist Joseph Louie

    (Coloring book that provides Nuu-Chah Nulth art and animal descriptions)

    http://www.uuathluk.ca/web_sara_colouring_book.pdf

    Science

    Seasons Lesson on Aboriginal Moons and Connections to the Seasons

    My Seasonal Round: An Integrated Unit for Elementary Social Studies and Science

    (A unit plan that uses the seasonal round theme to integrate the topics of B.C. First Nations in Social Studies and habitat in Science)

    http://www.openschool.bc.ca/elementary/my_seasonal_round/index.html

    The Clam Garden Network: Information about traditional clam management on the Northwest Coast

    (Created by a group of First Nations, academics, researchers, and resource managers from Canada and U.S.A.)

    https://clamgarden.com/

    Teacher’s Guide: Nowhere Else on Earth: Standing Tall for the Great Bear Rainforest

    (A unit plan with learning activities and links. Chapter 3 integrates West Coast First Nations worldviews, concepts, and content)

    http://orcabook.com/nowhereelseonearth/guides/teachersguide.pdf

    Great Bear Book website

    (Access to books and teacher/student resources that focus on the Great Bear Rainforest)

    http://orcabook.com/greatbearbooks/

    Nuu-Chah-Nulth Ocean Animals created by Ahousaht First Nations artist Joseph Louie

    (Coloring book that provides Nuu-Chah Nulth art, language, and information about the animals)

    http://www.uuathluk.ca/web_sara_colouring_book.pdf

    Royal BC Museum Learning Portal: First Peoples

    http://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/themes/first-peoples/

    L.A.

    Elementary: English 

    Raven Tales- Oral Storytelling Lesson Outlines

    Raven_Tales_The_Teachings_MS_Language_Arts_Ray_Forsberg.pdf

    Seven Gifts for Cedar Teachers Guide

    Seven_Gifts_for_Cedar_Teachers_Guide.pdf

    Treaty Research Report

    http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1100100028653/1100100028654

    Tilly: A Story of Hope and Resilience" Novel Study Discussion and Activity Guide

     Tilly_Teacher_Guide.pdf

    Social Studies

    Ministry of Education: Aboriginal Education in British Columbia

    https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/abed/map.html

    Project of Heart: Illuminating the Hidden History of Indian Residential Schools of B.C. (eBook)

    http://www.bctf.ca/HiddenHistory/eBook.pdf

    Project of the Heart: Illuminating the Hidden History of Indian Residential Schools of B.C. (links)

    http://bctf.ca/uploadedFiles/Public/AboriginalEd/PoH/Project%20of%20Heart%20Resource%20Booklet.pdf

    Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples Blog: 14 Facts You May Not Know About Contributions of Indigenous Veterans

    http://www.ictinc.ca/blog/14-facts-you-may-not-know-about-contributions-of-indigenous-veterans

    Niitsitapiisinni: Our Way of Life (The Glenbow Museum Online Interactive Exhibit)

    http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/

    Galileo Educational Network: Nitsitapiisinni, Stories and Spaces: Exploring Kainai Plants and Culture

    http://galileo.org/kainai/

    An integrated unit for S.S. & Science that links to First Nations Season Rounds

    http://www.openschool.bc.ca/elementary/my_seasonal_round/index.html


  • Math

    First Nations Education Steering Committee

    http://www.fnesc.ca/resources/math-first-peoples/

    1. UBC Aboriginal Math K -12 Network

    The link list past  Math symposiums held at UBC.Great resources with names of speakers who have presented on how to integerate Indigenous knowledege into math through various projects, lessons and ideas. Has a Blog Roll to the follwing;

    a) Math catcher:Mathematics through storytelling

    b) Pacific Institute for the Mathematical Sciences

    c) The Year of Indigenous Education

    http://blogs.ubc.ca/aboriginalmathnetwork/

    2. Modules based on "traditional wisdom and practices" of the Yup'ik people of southwest Alaska. Students solve inquiry based problems that connect cultural knowledge to school mathematics in elementary grades. Various kits that relate to mathematical concepts and Indigenous knowledge.

    https://www.brusheducation.ca/catalog/math-in-a-cultural-context

    Building a Fish Rack - Kit

    Investigations into Proof, Properties, Perimeter, and Area
    Barbara L. Adams, Jerry Lipka
    In this module for grade six, formal mathematics are developed through hands-on activities related to building a fish rack for the salmon harvest.

    Science

    First Nations Education Steering Committee

    http://www.fnesc.ca/science-first-peoples/

    English

    First Nations Education Steering Committee

    http://www.fnesc.ca/learningfirstpeoples/efp/

    Social Studies 

    Nations of Canada Resources

    - http://www.muiniskw.org/pgCulture2b.htm

    Nations of Canada Resources

    http://www.muiniskw.org/pgCulture2b.htm

    Approaches of the Mikmak Medicine Wheel

    http://www.landoftheshuswap.com/people.html

    http://www.sfu.museum/time/en/enter/

    Veteran Affairs Canada:Native Soldiers Foreign Battlefields

    Rememberance Day

    https://www.veterans.gc.ca/public/pages/remembrance/those-who-served/aboriginal-veterans/native-soldiers/natives_e.pdf

  • Celebrities and others reading stories

    Celebrities and others reading stories — Large selection of stories.

    Audible

    Audible – Free audiobooks for children, available in English, French and other languages.

    CBC Kids

    CBC Kids – Videos, songs, games, and more.

    Curio.ca

    Curio.ca – CBC streaming platform curated and designed to complement K-12 curriculum. Includes educational packages, hands-on activities, and teacher guides. Available in both English and French.

    RBCM Learning Portal

    RBCM Learning Portal – Free multimedia educational resources about British Columbia’s natural and human history for learners of all ages. Much of the content aligns with K-12 curriculum, and some resources include classroom activities or lesson plans.

    BC Open Textbooks

    BC Open Textbooks – Read online or download free textbooks in a variety of file formats. No sign up required.

    Khan Academy

    Khan Academy – Online, self-paced learning lessons on a variety of subjects with video demonstrate and interactive components.

    Kahoot

    Kahoot – Create interactive games and quizzes for students, or students can create their own projects and games for others to play.

    Quizlet — A mobile and web-based study application that allows students to study information via learning tools and games.

    Quizlet — A mobile and web-based study application that allows students to study information via learning tools and games.

    Open Culture

    Open Culture - A guide to free educational media: online courses, audio books, textbooks, eBooks, language lessons, movies and more.

    TED ED

    TED ED – A variety of videos curated for their educational purposes. Many have questions, discussion topics, and a dig deeper section that connects you to other related content.

    PBS learning media

    PBS learning media – Free educational videos, interactives, lesson plans, and more. You can create your own lessons, quizzes and activities with any of the resources. It integrates fully with Google classroom.

    Storytime from Space

    Storytime from Space – Astronauts read stories.

    Open School BC

    Open School BC – Free online courses and eTextbooks for K-12 and adult learners.

  • Science World

    Science World – Science activities for students.

    CEMC courseware

    CEMC courseware – Math courses that include online teaching, interactive components, and lots of opportunities for practice. This is a great way for students who are not in class to continue learning.

    BBC Languages

    BBC Languages – Online language videos, resources and activities to learn a variety of languages. Also has a section on learning English as a foreign language.

    Prodigy Math

    Prodigy Math – An engaging math platform that uses a variety of interactive features and games to develop students’ math proficiency.

  • BBC Languages

    BBC Languages – Online language videos, resources and activities to learn a variety of languages. Also has a section on learning English as a foreign language.

    CEMC courseware

    CEMC courseware – Math courses that include online teaching, interactive components, and lots of opportunities for practice. This is a great way for students who are not in class to continue learning. The Grade 9/10/11 Courseware includes curriculum maps that explicitly show how the lessons connect to the various Canadian provincial curricula.

  • Caring for Each Other

    Caring for Each Other – Sesame Street is offering free games, videos and eBooks.

    eBooks Kids

    eBooks Kids – Several eBooks offered in French, Spanish and English. Includes riddles and games to engage learning.

    Prodigy Math

    Prodigy Math – An engaging math platform that uses a variety of interactive features and games to develop students’ math proficiency.

    ReadyRosie, Healthy at Home

    ReadyRosie, Healthy at Home — Free toolkit of short videos for infant to K children and their caregivers.

    GoNoodle

    GoNoodle - Movement and mindfulness videos created by child development experts.

    Knowledge Kids

    Knowledge Kids – Videos and games for children aged 2-8. Free and commercial free, no email required.

    Let’s Play

    Let’s Play – Activities for children and caregivers to play and learn together.

  • INQUIRY and EXPLORARTION


    Math

    • Math Resources – review, refresh and enhance foundational math concepts and engage in problem solving, reasoning, communicating and making connections.
    • BC Numeracy Network - Math for Families
    • Brainpop – Animated Educational Site for Kids - Science, Social Studies, English, Math, Arts & Music, Health, and Technology. Free access


    LITERACY

    • Scholastic Learn at Home – Learning involves projects, articles and stories, virtual field trips, reading and geography challenges, and more.
    • Scholastic Free Online Subscriptions - Access to digital subscriptions to interactive, curriculum-based digital content, and stream videos, read articles, and full-length books
    • Author Story Time Online - Your favorite children's book authors are now doing virtual storytimes! 
    • Storyline Online - videos featuring celebrated actors reading children's books alongside creatively produced illustrations.


    Duolingo

    Duolingo – A language-learning website and mobile app for 30+ languages. Includes a digital language-proficiency assessment, and bite-size lessons based on research.

    Newsela

    Newsela – Online reading platform that provides real world content from a variety of news sources. Every article can be accessed at 5 different reading levels. Includes integrated interactive features (videos, quizzes, and activities).

    Tumblebooks

    Tumblebooks – Curated collection of eBooks and audiobooks with audio capacity, highlighted text and videos. Includes graphic novels, math books and non-fiction books. Includes titles in French and Spanish. Subscription required, but many public libraries have free access for library card holders.

    YouCubed

    YouCubed – Math resource from Stanford University’s Graduate School of Education. Tasks are activities that can be filtered by grade, level of difficulty, concept, and topic.

    have not received this direction from the Ministry of Education. The decision to extend the school year would be made by them.

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