Vol. 79 🕵️ Helping Students Become Analysis Experts
3 ways we've started projects with a class analysis and discussion.
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We're teaming up with amazing educators to create a vibrant space where fun, experimentation, and play are at the heart of learning.
Vol. 72 🦦 Aquarium Field Research Part 2: The Big Day!
After weeks of preparation, the Grade 6 students interview their animals at the Vancouver Aquarium.
Vol. 71 🪴 A Split Class Terrarium Collaboration
Grade 1 & 2 students build micro-climates in a jar and observe the water cycle in real time.
Vol. 69 🤖🥊 It’s Robot Fighting Time!
Cross-curricular Battlebots inspired design lessons in Grades 5, 6 & 7.
Vol. 65 💭 Road Trip Wisdom From Our First Pro-D Day
Inspiring connections, creative exchanges and our first time as conference presenters!
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Dreams to Life
Vol. 48. A Smashing Good Time!💥
Science content, writing skills and a Canva collage walk into a bar..
Vol. 47. Zesty Zookeepers and Yoga Yaks in the Yukon! 🐂🏔️
Grade 4 Students let their imaginations run wild with digital collages.
Vol. 46. From There to Here 🛬
Grade 5 Students produce family immigration interview stories!
Vol. 45. What Would You Like to Read? 🌸
The cherry blossoms are blooming and we're ready to grow with them. Let us know what you love about the Classroom Chronicles!
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.
— Alyssa Kunz, 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 Townsend, 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 Foran, 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 Csomor, 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 Beliveau, 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 Penney, 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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