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 Read Aloud Novel Suggestions

Click here to see the list that Megan sent out. Most of these aren't used for English classes but I recommend checking with your class before starting as some may have read these books before.

Online Tools (General)

Kahoot - Now allows students to do a challenge alone


​Screen Recording Tools on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)

Curio.ca - Free Canadian movies/documentaries/shows for all (but we also have a subscription when online learning ends)

SD42 Online Resources - contact megan_fulgueras@sd42.ca for username/password info


Virtual Field Trips on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)

Reel Canada - free films available for online screening (request access in advance)


New Curriculum

New BC Curriculum Guides
  • ​BC Ministry of Education Website

Teach BC
  • Search and use free resources created by BC teachers
  • Create an account and share resources with others
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Social Studies

Student Vote Canada
  • Lesson plans and videos to support lessons about the upcoming federal election

Residential Schools and Reconciliation
  • Guides for grades 5, 10, 11, and 12
  • Produced by the First Nations Education Steering Committee

​Short novel study idea: Fatty Legs, the story of a young girl in a residential school, is being offered as a read-aloud and as a free e-book. Click for info on a link here

Scholastic Go - Search for books, articles, pictures and other sources of information

English

English Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)

English First Peoples Guide
  • Information about EFP and resources to support EFP 10/11/12 including a comprehensive PDF guide
  • Produced by the First Nations Education Steering Committee

Short novel study idea: Fatty Legs, the story of a young girl in a residential school, is being offered as a read-aloud and as a free e-book. Click for info on a link here

WriteAbout Creative Writing Prompts


New York Times Writing Prompts

Jason Reynolds' Youth Ambassador Program (videos to connect to teens during online learning)

Capillaries - Poetry Links by English teacher Kyle McKillop (organized by theme)

Ricepaper Magazine - contents include short stories, poetry, and nonfiction works by Asian Canadian writers


Science

Science Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)

Science First Peoples Grades 5-9 Guide
  • Information about teaching Science using First Peoples' perspectives and knowledge
  • This guide can be adapted for any grade level
  • Produced by the First Nations Education Steering Committee

Science First Peoples Grades 10-12 Guide
  • Information about teaching Science using First Peoples' perspectives and knowledge
  • This guide can be adapted for any grade level
  • Produced by the First Nations Education Steering Committee

Scholastic Go - Search for books, articles, pictures and other sources of information

Math

Teaching Math in a First Peoples Context
  • Resource for grades 8 and 9 from the First Nations Education Steering Committee

Braining Camp - Online math manipulatives

Math Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)

NetMath - free access until July 1 (doesn't have BC content but you can choose lessons which apply to the concept students are studying and lessons/concepts can be customized for each student)

IXL - free access on a 90 day free trial for online learning (e-mail them to extend your 30 day free trial)

McGill Personal Finance Course - Registration begins May 1 (only opens at certain times each year)

Physical and Health Education

PHE Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)

Business

McGill Personal Finance Course - Registration begins May 1 (only opens at certain times each year)


Resource Selection

BCERAC
  • Reviews on this site are created by BC teachers with recommended grade levels and curriculum areas for resources
  • Create an account for full access to the searchable resource database

First Nations Education Steering Committee: Authentic Resource Guide
  • PDF Guide from 2016 containing authentic Indigenous resources for use in K-Grade 9 classrooms
  • A new searchable database is under construction and is also linked on this page

Social & Emotional Learning
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SEL Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)

WE Well Being - Supported by BC Ministry of Education

WE Schools @ Home - Supported by BC Ministry of Education (K - Grade 7 Focus)

EASE @ Home - Ministry of Education resources for parents

Mindfulness for Teens

Headspace App (2 week free trial)

Covid-19 Toolbox - resources for teens, parents, and educators

My Lockdown Diary - printable guided journal for those who want to process / record this time

A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through Coronavirus

Ministry of Education Resources - some have been linked above

Health and Wellness: Mindfulness Resources 
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