Archives: Resources
Digestive Pathways: Nutrient Flow
This bundles guides teaching of the digestive process in the human body. It includes a pre-activity where students will create a food journal to analyse their own wellness and food habits. A power point in included with embedded videos explaining the entire digestive process through all four stages. Finally, there are a variety of activities to help cement understanding and allow students different ways to display their knowledge. These include both labs and in-class activities that will touch on a variety of learning styles.
- Grade 11
Voices of Change - Exploring History and Society
This unit explores the historical forces of Confederation, migration, and the rise of labour unions, focusing on the voices of those advocating for change—whether political, social, or economic—during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Students will gain insight into the complex relationships that shaped local and national identities in Canada.
- Grade 8
Legacies of Struggle: Slavery, Culture, and Resilience in Early New Brunswick
This bundle of lessons explores themes of historical injustice, cultural encounters, and resilience in the context of New Brunswick’s colonial history. The materials address slavery and abolition in the province, the plight of Indigenous peoples, and the hardships faced by Irish immigrants during the Great Famine. Each lesson provides insight into various aspects of society and governance in 18th and 19th century New Brunswick, highlighting pivotal moments in the region’s history and the figures involved.
- Grade 7
Navigating Cultural and Environmental Landscapes
This teaching plan explores Miramichi’s multicultural history, highlighting migrant communities such as Lebanese, Jewish, Chinese, and Swedish groups connected to the Davison Lumber Company. Students will examine the work of the Miramichi Regional Multicultural Association in promoting cultural understanding and unity. The plan also introduces the concept of environmental racism, using Canadian examples like the Peace and Friendship Treaty and the case of Queen v. Joshua Bernard, with a focus on local instances. Finally, it explores cultural renewal efforts by figures such as Michael Dunne and organizations like the Highland Society and the North American Indian Brotherhood, linking cultural identity with environmental justice.
- Grade 6
Indigenous Music Exploration
By immersing students in the study of Canadian Indigenous and Wabanaki music, this lesson plan aims to foster a deep understanding of belonging, community, and the importance of cultural heritage. Through this exploration, students will gain valuable insights into their own identities and the diverse world around them.
- Grade 10
ELA 10 Course Package
English Language Arts 10 invites students to examine how perspective shapes meaning through reading, writing, and discussion. In the first section, learners explore narrative voice, literary perspective, and media literacy. Next, through book clubs, they intentionally select and engage with texts across genres to deepen understanding of relationships and voice. Finally, students turn to nonfiction—studying authorial purpose and crafting their own work—to explore identity, discovery, and aspiration.
- Grade 10
ELA 11 Course Package
English Language Arts 11 nurtures students’ voice, critical thinking, and literary awareness. In Section 1, learners explore how storytelling, language, and identity intersect to shape how they see themselves and their communities. Section 2 uses memoirs and book club discussion to deepen students’ insight into relationships and shared experience. In Section 3, students analyze literary craft, move from reading to writing with purpose, and culminate their learning in a final inquiry presentation.
- Grade 11
Lab Safety
This three-part lesson helps students understand the importance of lab safety through hands-on and collaborative activities. Students identify potential hazards, learn to use personal protective equipment, and practice applying safety rules in realistic lab scenarios. By creating posters, analyzing case studies, and observing demonstrations, students connect safety practices to real-world scientific investigation. The lessons encourage responsibility, communication, and critical thinking in science learning environments.
- Grade 6
- Grade 7
- Grade 8
World Music 120 Resources
These materials support teachers in guiding students to explore the cultural and creative dimensions of global music. Resources like the Ethnomusic Portrait, Listening Logs, and Suggestions for Learning provide frameworks for listening, reflection, and analysis aligned with the World Music 120 curriculum outcomes.
- Grade 11
- Grade 12
English Language Arts 12 Course Package
English Language Arts 12 is a semester-long course that invites students to deepen their understanding of themselves and others through storytelling, while also strengthening critical, creative, and multimodal communication. Students explore personal and universal narratives by engaging with literature and visual media, then broaden their lens to examine how stories connect across genres and voices. In the final section, learners move from inquiry to expression—crafting research-based arguments and producing multimedia presentations that explore shared humanity. The course emphasizes purposeful writing, audience awareness, and meaningful interaction with a diversity of texts.
- Grade 12
Political Science 120 Course Package
Political Science 120 challenges students to think deeply about governance, power, and their roles as citizens. Over three units, learners explore the foundations of political thought and ideology, unpack how Canadian political systems operate in both national and international contexts, and engage with how individuals and groups can influence public life. They examine rights, responsibilities, and civic participation, and practice modeling responsible citizenship in their communities. Through critical inquiry, students develop a richer understanding of democracy, public policy, and their place within the political landscape.
- Grade 12
Nutrition 120 Course Package
Nutrition 120 guides students in making informed, positive food choices in a changing world. Learners examine how culture and personal experience shape eating habits, understand nutrients and their role in health, and explore the relationship between diet and chronic conditions. They also navigate food safety regulations, the impact of marketing, sustainability issues, and career paths in nutrition. The course empowers students to develop a healthy, personalized approach to eating and to see their food choices in a broader social and ecological context.
- Grade 12