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Water for us
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 2
- 3
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Lessons to help young children become aware of th…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 2
- 3
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Lessons to help young children become aware of the scarcity of clean water, where water comes from, and the need to protect it. This is an updated lesson from the BCTF/CIDA Global Classroom Initiatives.
- Subject
- Arts Education
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Science
- Keywords
- environment
- health
- developing countries
- global
- climate change
- desertification
- deforestation
- Duration
- three 45 minute lessons
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiative 2008 Page 1
Water for Us
Developed by: Laurie MacDougall
Subjects: Language arts, science, social responsibility
Grade level: Grades 2–3
Brief overview
Lessons to help young children become aware
2 recommendations
298 downloads
Bag it up!
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Students will decorate grocery bags donated by a …
- Resource Type
- Activity
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Students will decorate grocery bags donated by a local grocery store with sustainability messages. These bags will be used in the grocery store on Earth Day. This is an updated lesson plan from the BCTF/CIDA Global Classroom Initiative.
- Subject
- Arts Education
- Fine Arts/Visual Arts
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Keywords
- environment
- Earth day
- climate change
- desertification
- deforestation
- recycling
- Duration
- Three or more class periods.
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiative Page 1
Bag it up!
Developed by: Heidi Chabot (adapted from www.earthdaybags.org)
Subject: Art
Grade levels: Kindergarten–Grade 7
Brief overview
Students will decorate grocery bags donated by a local
4 recommendations
460 downloads
Climate Change: Passing Gas
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- In this lesson, students engage in an experientia…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- In this lesson, students engage in an experiential learning activity, acting out the accumulation of gases in the Earth's atmosphere. Through this and related activities, the lesson reinforces understanding of the impact of human behaviour on climate change. This is an updated lesson from the BCTF/CIDA Global Classroom Initiatives.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- climate change
- global warming
- environment
- greenhouse gases
- earth
- atmosphere
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiatives Page 1
Climate Change: Passing Gas
Developed by: Angela Lee
Subjects: Social Studies
Science
Grade levels: Grades 4–7
Brief overview
In this lesson, students engage in an experiential learning
1 recommendation
282 downloads
Pond water organisms and malaria
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 8
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Students will make the connection between pond wa…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 8
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Students will make the connection between pond water organisms that they can observe under the microscope and the malaria plasmodium, which is a single-celled organism. They will then engage in co-operative and critical thinking activities to develop an action and future oriented plan. This is an updated lesson from the BCTF/CIDA Global Classroom Initiatives.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Science
- Biology
- Keywords
- microscope
- disease
- developing
- global
- health
- Duration
- three 80 minute lessons
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiatives Page 1
Pond water organisms and malaria
Developed by: Mike Sherlock
Subject: Science
Grade level: Grade 8
Brief overview
Students will make the connection between the pond water organisms that they can
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380 downloads
On a bicycle built for two
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- This collection of activities is designed to put …
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- This collection of activities is designed to put students in the position of experiencing an ordinary challenge faced by thousands of workers around the world so that they might develop empathy and desire t explore potential options. It also provokes discussion about the concept of foreign aid. This is an updated lesson from the BCTF/CIDA Global Classroom Initiatives.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- developing world
- global
- empathy
- foreign aid
- human rights
- education
- solidarity
- Duration
- Six lessons, approximately 60 minutes each. Lesson four is 2 - 2.5 hours
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiative 1
On a bicycle built for two
Developed by: by Janet Brewster
Subject Area: Social studies, science, and math
Intended Learners: Grades 5–7
Prior knowledge: Map reading, geography, exposure to other cultures, exposure
3 recommendations
333 downloads
Square pegs and round holes
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- This lesson is a simple, cross-cultural-contact s…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- This lesson is a simple, cross-cultural-contact simulation. Through experiencing and debriefing the potential that cross-cultural contact has for conflict and misunderstanding, students develop their perspective consciousness and recognize the need for tolerance, acceptance, communication, and compromise when interacting with people from diverse cultural backgrounds. This is an updated lesson from the BCTF/CIDA Global Classroom Initiatives.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- diversity
- peace
- inclusion
- culture
- global
- conflict
- human rights
- Duration
- 1.5 hours or two 45 minute sessions
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiatives Page 1
Square pegs and round holes
Developed by: Clay McLeod
Subjects: Social studies, language arts
Grades: This lesson can be used for students in Grades 1–7, although it is best
suited for intermediate students.
Brief
0 recommendations
256 downloads
I Speak for the Trees
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 2
- 3
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Students will engage with literature, websites, t…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 2
- 3
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Students will engage with literature, websites, the outdoors and discussions in order to deepen their connection with trees in their community, and they will develop an oral language presentation to share their knowledge. They will read or listen to stories to learn about problems other countries have with saving tress, and they will compare the problem of BC's pine beetle with the concerns others around the globe have for their forests. This lesson was updated from a BCTF/CIDA Global Classroom Initiatives lesson.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Science
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- deforestation
- environment
- conservation
- global
- pine beetle
- forests
- stewardship
- Duration
- six 45 minute blocks
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiative 2008 Page 1
I Speak for the Trees
Developed by: Laurie MacDougall
Subjects: Language Arts
Science
Social Studies
Grade level: Grades 2–3
Brief overview
Students will engage with literature
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World Fair
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 8
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Students will: - keep a reflective journal throu…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 8
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Students will: - keep a reflective journal throughout the unit - explore the state of the world and their perceptions thorough anticipation and music activities - explore the wealth disparity in the world by participating in a classroom simulation o examine human rights
- Psychology is incorporated into the curriculum addressing the question of Canada’s role in assisting the needs of world citizens.
- Concepts like debt relief and local activism are explored through letter writing and research activities.
- Grade 8 geography skills and numerous writing opportunities are incorporated into the unit.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Geography
- Keywords
- global classroom initiative
- economic rights
- human rights
- global education
- diversity
- citizenship
- Duration
- 8 lessons, ranging from 1 to 4 periods in length
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 24, 2017
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiative Page 1
WORLD FAIR?
A GLOBAL CLASSROOM UNIT ON ECONOMIC RIGHTS
Subject: Humanities
Grade levels: Grade 8 or 9 (regular, enriched, honours)
Could be adapted for senior grades
Prior knowledge: Basic Geography skills
Learning outcomes
1 recommendation
254 downloads
Active Citizenship Project Honouring Human Rights
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- In the process of “thinking globally but acting l…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- In the process of “thinking globally but acting locally,” students will learn what challenges face peoples in Afghanistan. Following the reading of The Breadwinner, students will review selected articles from The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and demonstrate that they understand the concepts of human rights and of human rights violations through identifying and exploring human rights violations as portrayed within the novel. Students will be introduced to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. They will demonstrate that they understand the concepts of the rights of the child and of the violation of those rights through identifying and exploring human rights violations as portrayed within the novel Parvana’s Journey. Students will then explore and research an organization or a charity of their choice. By collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to an organization or a charity, they will begin to assess the impact of their financial contribution
- Subject
- Revised Curriculum
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- Global Classroom initiative
- human rights
- social responsibility
- global education
- United Nations
- Rights of the Child
- violations
- charity
- critical thinking
- Learning Standards
- BC Performance Standards for Social Responsibility: exercising Democratic Rights and Responsibilities by showing a growing sense of altruism and optimism — a commitment to making the world a better place.
- Duration
- 9 class periods of 40 minutes each
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Oct 24, 2017
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiative Page 1
Active Citizenship Project Honouring Human Rights
Developed by: Joyce Bingham
Subject: Social Studies
Social Responsibility
Grade levels: Grade 7
Prior Knowledge/Experience
• students studied The Universal
1 recommendation
417 downloads
Walk a Mile in My Shoes
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Through participating in this lesson, students wi…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Through participating in this lesson, students will learn about the educational opportunities available to people living in a variety of developing and more economically developed countries. Through researching and presenting information, making comparisons with their own opportunities, critically examining their own perspectives, and reflecting on how it would feel to live in other locations, students will begin to develop empathy with people living in developing countries.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Keywords
- basic education
- gender equality
- developing world
- global
- solidarity
- Duration
- three 40 to 60 minute classes
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiative Page 1
Walk a Mile in My Shoes
Developed by: Michelle M. Davies
Subject: Social studies, personal planning, math
Grade level: Grad 6–7
Brief overview
Through participating in this lesson, students will learn
0 recommendations
264 downloads
What do I want to tell the world?
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- After viewing or reading Severn Suzuki's speech t…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- After viewing or reading Severn Suzuki's speech to the Plenary Session of the 1992 Earth Summit, students will talk about what they want to tell the world. Students will look at how a young person can make a difference and how every voice helps our environment.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- English Language Arts
- Keywords
- environment
- climate change
- desertification
- deforestation
- global
- solidarity
- Duration
- Two periods
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiative Page 1
What do I want to tell the world?
Developed by: Heidi Chabot
Subject: English language arts
Grade levels: Grades 3–7
Brief overview
After viewing or reading Severn Suzuki’s speech to the Plenary Session of the 1992 Earth
0 recommendations
326 downloads
Qu'est-ce que je veux dire au monde entier?
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- After watching Severn Suzuki's presentation to th…
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- After watching Severn Suzuki's presentation to the 1992 Earth Summit, students will discuss what they would like to tell the whole world. Students will see the impact a young person can have and how each voice can have a impact environmental issues.
- Subject
- Français arts langagiers
- Keywords
- environment
- climate change
- global warming
- desertification
- deforestation
- Earth Summit
- Duration
- 2 periods
- Language
- French
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiative Page 1
Qu'est-ce que je veux dire au monde entier?
Créé par: Heidi Chabot
Matière: Arts du langage
Niveau scolaire: 3e-7e année
Bref aperçu d’ensemble:
Après avoir vu ou lu le discours que Severn Suzuki a présenté à la séance
0 recommendations
235 downloads
Sac ecolo!
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Students will decorate shopping bags provided by …
- Resource Type
- Lesson Plan
- Grade Level
- K
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- Submitted By
- CASJ - one year ago
- Description
- Students will decorate shopping bags provided by a local grocery store with environmental messages. These bags will be used by the grocery store on Earth Day.
- Subject
- Arts Education
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Keywords
- recyling
- environment
- desertification
- deforestation
- Earth Day
- Duration
- 3 or more periods
- Language
- French
- Date Created
- Dec 22, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global classroom initiative Page 1
Sac écolo!
Créé par : Heidi Chabot (adaptation à partir de www.earthdaybags.org)
Matière : Art
Niveau scolaire : Maternelle-7e année
Bref aperçu d’ensemble :
Les élèves décoreront avec des messages
2 recommendations
2160 downloads
The Israel-Palestine Conflict: Searching for a Just Peace
- Resource Type
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- CASJ - 2 years ago
- Description
- The Israel-Palestine conflict is one of the most …
- Resource Type
- Unit Plan
- Grade Level
- 10
- 11
- 12
- Adult
- Submitted By
- CASJ - 2 years ago
- Description
- The Israel-Palestine conflict is one of the most controversial issues in our contemporary world. This unit approaches the conflict through the vehicle of narrative constructed through the judicious use of facts and perspectives. The unit materials include a broad spectrum of resources, lesson plans and student assignments that will produce multiple narratives based on individual perspectives. The unit, which was initiated by the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) Representative Assembly, closes with a critical thinking exercise that asks students to identify the obstacles to peace and write their own narrative about the conflict.
- Subject
- Cross-Curricular
- Social Justice
- Social Studies
- Geography
- History
- Keywords
- Palestine
- Israel
- peace
- war
- critical thinking
- human rights
- history
- perspective
- Duration
- 4 multi-day lessons
- Language
- English
- Date Created
- Jun 20, 2016
BCTF/CIDA Global Classroom Initiative 2005
TEACHING CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES:
A four-step classroom strategy for clear thinking on
controversial issues
by Pat Clarke
For the past decade, one of the most popular workshops offered by the B.C. Teachers’ Federation has
been “Teaching controversial issues
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- citizenship 1
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