Clik here to view.
Cross-curricular Learning at the Junior Level
Noting the similarities between the Ontario learning documents for the Junior Division allows teachers to create cross-curricular lessons. Cross-curricular lessons have enormous benefits for student...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Assessment Strategies for the Junior Level
Some sample assessment strategies that a teacher might use include: - Classroom observations - Anecdotal notes - Conferences - Checklists - Miscue analyses - Running records - Informal reading...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Understanding Gears by Design
As a student, I have always found that I learn best by doing. Creating an authentic product that students can feel proud of will give them the confidence to take on their own projects in the future....
View ArticleClik here to view.
Grade 5 Language Arts Activity - Teaching Alliteration and Onomatopoeia
This Grade 5 language arts activity has students pick an object and list examples of alliteration and onomatopoeia that describe their object. These words can be added to a word wall at the end of the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
2013 Update: Occasional Teaching in Ontario
My (paid) teaching journey began in September 2012 as an occasional teacher with two independent schools. I have enjoyed my time as an occasional teacher as I have been able to observe the varied...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Biology Plant Transpiration Lab Demo as a PEOE Activity
I am now a few weeks into my Senior Biology ABQ. I feel like teachables are equivalent to Pokemon for me. I 'gotta collect them all!'. This will be teachable number 5 (phys ed, history, general...
View ArticleClik here to view.
SBI3U Grade 11 Biology Neonicotinoid Pesticide Debate
Pesticide use has been an important issue that has led to countless debates around the world. Many pesticides have been banned due to their toxicity and possible links to cancer in humans (e.g. DDT...
View Article
