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Multiplication

Why do we need mental math strategies when pen and paper is just as effective?

• Grade 4
• Grade 5

Map Skills and Atlantic Canada

This package will explain and demonstrate what longitude, latitude, time zones, coordinates, scale, relative location, absolute location, compass rose, physical feature and cultural feature are.

• Grade 6

Elements of a Story

This bundle of classes will provide students with a strong introduction into exploring the elements which make up a story – plot, setting, and characters. Students begin with a general overview of stories before looking more closely at the 3 main elements.

The classes all follow one another and can be used throughout one week.

The classes will require access to a printer, projector, computer, and the internet.

• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

Comparatives

This bundle of classes will provide students with a strong introduction and foundation to create comparatives from adjectives in all 4 language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking.

The classes all follow one another and can be used throughout one week.

The classes will require access to a printer, projector, computer, speakers, small whiteboards, and markers.

• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

Basic English Introductions and Expressions

This bundle of classes will provide students with a strong introduction and foundation in expressing basic information about themselves in English – their name, age, feelings, address, and telephone number. Primarily aimed at speaking and listening skills, reading, and writing will also be incorporated throughout the classes.

The classes all follow one another and can be used throughout one week.

The classes will require access to a printer, projector, computer, squishy ball / manipulative, the internet.

• Grade 9
• Grade 10
• Grade 11
• Grade 12

2 Digit Addition

This bundle is meant to be used to introduce 2-digit addition to grade 2 students for the first time. It focuses on representing numbers symbolically using manipulatives and images (Building Block of N9). Students should be capable of using multiple strategies to solve problems with answers up to 20 prior to beginning these lessons. Note: 2 digit subtraction should be taught at the same time or immediately following these strategies.

• Grade 2

Light

What is Light and how does it work?

• Grade 6

Reading Signposts

These 6 lessons introduce Signposts (Beers and Probst, 2012) that are commonly found in works of fiction and can be used to strengthen reading comprehension. The signposts are introduced using visual and digital texts that are accessible to students at a range of reading levels as well as to multilingual learners at various stages of English proficiency.

• Grade 6

Build a Birdhouse (Alternate)

This unit introduces students to concepts related to using basic and specialty hand tools, portable cordless power tools and stationary power tools.

• Grade 8

G9-10 PIF Full Year Online Modules

Full Year Online PIF Modules with extra supports

• Grade 9
• Grade 10

G6-8 PIF Full Year Online Modules

Full Year Online PIF Modules with extra supports

• Grade 6
• Grade 7
• Grade 8

French Appreciation

The goal is for students to be able to see themselves as bilingual (or plurilingual) learners. Language plays an important role in our Canadian identity, and students need to feel a sense of confidence in and an appreciation of learning an additional language.

• Grade 6