Communities in Canada: Ontario Grade 3 and 6 Social Studies Comparison
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by margie-bros-admin-user
2M ago
I’m so glad you’re here! You may have noticed that there are two “Communities in Canada” units in the 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum, and be wondering why. In this blog post, we’ll explore the theme of “Communities in Canada” in both Grade 3 and Grade 6 so we are clear on the focus of each of those units. Similarities: Historical Perspective: Both Grade 3 and Grade 6 units share a common emphasis on historical exploration, encouraging students to understand the evolution of communities over time. Grade 3 focuses on the specific period of 1780-1815, while Grade 6 broadens the scope ..read more
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Exploring Differences with Read-Alouds
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by margie-bros-admin-user
5M ago
While you can’t really tell from this picture, I was born with cerebral palsy.  I could do almost everything any of my friends and classmates did…unless it required any degree of balance.  My feet pointed inward, and it was often a battle to remain upright and walking.  During Kindergarten I had to wear leg braces (instruments of torture), and my poor mother spent every morning wrestling me into them while I screamed and squirmed.   Like any child with a visible difference, I felt like an outcast in the classroom.  My neighbourhood friends were used to my gai ..read more
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Community Mapping: A Grade 5 Social Studies Activity
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by margie-bros-admin-user
5M ago
What is Community Mapping? Community Mapping is an activity that results in a map drawn to show the features of a specific community (area). In a small town the map might show the entire area. In a large city, the map is more likely to show only the local neighbourhood. A community map shows the assets as well as any issues the community has. How is a Community Map Created?   Put students in small groups of 4 or 5 students per group. Give each group a “Community Profile” page that either you, as the teacher, have created, or that the class has generated. Take your class on a walk arou ..read more
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Tips for Teaching the Concepts of Social Studies Thinking
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by margie-bros-admin-user
6M ago
Understanding Social Studies Thinking Concepts: A Guide for Teachers Based on Ontario’s Social Studies Curriculum If you’re not sure how to teach the “Concepts of Social Studies Thinking” to your junior-level class, you’re not alone. The key thing to remember is that Social Studies is more than just remembering dates and facts! Students need to make sense of the world around them, and we can get our students truly excited and involved in this through the use of the concepts of social studies thinking! The Ontario Social Studies Curriculum outlines six key thinking concepts that are key to eff ..read more
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Political and Physical Regions of Canada
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by margie-bros-admin-user
6M ago
Does the thought of teaching your Ontario Grade 4 students about the political and physical regions of Canada fill you with dread? I used to think so as well (and Grade 4 is my very favourite grade to teach!), but I deep-dove into the curriculum itself and calmed myself the heck down. What tourist spots can your students learn about? The 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum has two strands for Grades 1-6. Strand A is Heritage and Identity, focusing more on social studies’s “history” side. Strand B is People and Environments, and it’s more geography-related. Let’s explore the Political and Ph ..read more
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Teaching Canadian Government in Elementary School
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by kelsey.m.romine@gmail.com
1y ago
  Looking for some new ideas to teach Canadian government in your Grade 4-6 social studies class?  Believe it or not, it can be engaging for both you and your students!   Check out these 3 ideas for bringing Canadian government alive in your classroom! Newspaper Article Sort  Find newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, and any other current print resources that have information relevant to any level of government.  (If it’s an election year, you will have more than enough material delivered by the candidates and their campaign teams right to your door!)  Check ..read more
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Teaching with Chat Stations: A Low-Prep, Active Instructional Strategy
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by kelsey.m.romine@gmail.com
1y ago
The next time you’re looking for a quick and easy way to introduce a new topic or subject, consider using the Chat Stations teaching strategy!  Chat stations require very little effort on your part to set up, with the added bonus of getting your students up and moving as they learn. This teaching strategy allows students to work in small groups, rotating around the classroom to examine photographs, objects, and/or prompting questions.  Students talk with each other about the chat station topic, documenting their ideas, responses and questions on a communal recording sh ..read more
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3 Tips for Teaching Ontario Grade 3/4 Social Studies (Strand B) Easily
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1y ago
I've spent most of my career as an Ontario teacher in split-grade classrooms, and I'm always looking for strategies and activities to make teaching two curriculums easier.   It doesn't have to be a messy, time-consuming process....at least for social studies! Grade 3/4 Strand B:  People and Environments Strand B is generally the "geography and government" strand.  The main focus is on how humans and the environment affect one another, and what role government plays in maintaining a balance between the two. This strand includes the following units for each grade: Grade 3 ..read more
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Big Ideas in Ontario Grade 3/4 Strand A Social Studies
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2y ago
 Teaching a Grade 3/4 split in Ontario can be extra challenging, simply because it is also a division split.  That said, it is actually my favourite split grade (well, except perhaps for the whole EQAO thing).  Since social studies is my favourite subject, I thought it was time to talk about how to approach Strand A:  Heritage and Identity. In Ontario the Strand A units are: Grade 3:  Communities in Canada, 1780-1850 Grade 4:  Early Societies to 1500 Students from both grades are being asked to explore life in early communities, albeit from different time perio ..read more
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Welcome to Coach's Corner!
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2y ago
Hi!  My name is Margie, and I'm excited to be entering the blogging world.  I am a teacher in southwestern Ontario in Canada, and usually can be found teaching in the Grade 3 to 5 range.  This year, however, I am fortunate to be working within my school board as a "Numeracy Facilitator" in Grades 1-6 classes.  I will be supporting and working alongside classroom teachers as they implement engaging and thoughtful three-part math lessons.  At the moment I'm working between two schools, each of which has amazing teachers who have welcomed me into their classrooms.  D ..read more
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