Vol. 123 - Junk Journaling Part 2
The Grade 5 class assembles their junk journals with historical artifacts.
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Vol. 122 📓 Junk Journaling - Part 1
A Grade 5 class explores the life of Canadian Immigrants by building a journal of artifacts.
Vol. 115 🏺 Ancient Civilization Remix
A multi-phase project that turned Grade 7 historians into collaborative artifact designers.
Vol. 113 🛶 What We Learn From the River
A powerful lesson in Grade 4 about land, history and reconciliation on the shores of the Fraser River.
Vol. 109 🪼 Aquarium Documentarians - Part 2
An award winning filmmaker drops by to inspire Grade 6 students.
Vol. 108 ⚾️ Beep Baseball Prototyping in Grade 6
Students design and test tougher Beep Baseballs for athletes who are blind.
Vol. 44. Perky Pupils Performed a Pack of Prodigious Podcasts 😝
Grade 7 students write, record and produce podcasts on Ancient Rome.
Vol. 43. 5 Portfolio Pointers From Teachers 🧑🏫
What we learned talking to teachers about student portfolios.
Vol. 42. Listen Carefully to In-Class Soundscapes 👂
Have you ever thought about what your school sounds like?
— Alyssa, Grade 6 Teacher
"Essentially you get a new, refreshed project that will engage students without having to overhaul your previous projects."
— Student, Elementary
"I wish I could’ve gone to the bathroom, but it was so fun I didn’t want to leave!"
— Caoimhe, Grade 7 Teacher
"The students were genuinely interested in the topic — I found they put more effort into their work as a result. They even asked if they could work on it in their spare time, which was amazing to see! "
— Student, Elementary
"I learned what you can do with creativity!"
— Renee, Grade 1 Teacher
"You CAN teach an old dog new tricks! I went from being stressed and overwhelmed to calm and patient (and dare I say almost confident?!). With each activity we do, I’m inspired to try and do and learn more."
— Student, Grade 6
"I loved this animation project so much that I’ve decided I want to be the head artist of Pixar studios when I grow up."
— Anna, Grade 6 Teacher
"Classroom projects have been enhanced and students are highly motivated and engaged when learning. Overall, I have witnessed the positive impact on our students' learning journeys."
— Teacher
"It’s like you have a friend coming to help you."
— Student, Grade 6
"I grew my presenting skills and now I have less social anxiety when presenting – all starting with this Classmate podcast project."
— Raychelyn, Grade 6 Teacher
"The students feel comfortable taking risks. Then, when they apply it to a project, they really push one another to find the best way to use the tool."
— Mike, Grade 5 Teacher
"I feel creative when we collaborate. It pushes me to embrace technology and get out of my comfort zone."
— Teacher
"Before, I saw technology as a tool… but now I see it more as a creative instrument that we need to learn how to play."
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