Looking for meaningful and engaging ways to teach ancient trade routes as part of the Alberta Grade 5 Social Studies curriculum? This blog post is packed with teaching strategies, hands-on ideas, and a ready-to-use resource that brings ancient civilizations and global trade to life in your classroom. Where Ancient Trade
Exploring technology in ancient civilizations with Grade 5 students is a fantastic way to bring history to life! Kids often think of technology as smartphones and computers, but this unit helps them realize that technology has been shaping human life for thousands of years. From early farming tools to intricate
Teaching the geography of ancient civilizations to grade 5 students takes a little extra magic—and interactive activities are perfect for bringing history alive! Whether you’re guiding students through the world of the pharaohs or ancient Mesopotamia, these activities will help your class understand how geography shaped each civilization. Here are
The Alberta Grade 5 New Social Studies Curriculum emphasizes not only understanding key facts but also exploring how early societies influenced the development of modern civilizations. As we prepare to introduce students to ancient civilizations, it’s important to find ways to spark curiosity and engagement right from the start. Launching
Did you know that National Indigenous Peoples Day takes place on the summer solstice, June 21? According to the government of Canada website, it’s a special occasion to learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences, and histories of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Teaching our students
If you teach social studies in Canada, then chances are you need to cover The Famous Five. Keep reading for 3 important considerations when teaching students about Canada’s Famous Five Women and the Persons Case. 1) Who Were the Famous Five in Canada? The Famous Five include: Canada’s Famous Five
Did you just check your calendar in a panic, realizing that November is here and you need some Remembrance Day Activities ASAP? Don’t worry teacher friend, I’ve got your back. 1) Over the Top Game from the Canadian War Museum This FREE digital Remembrance Day activity is so cool! It’s
Are you wanting to boost engagement in your Social Studies class? Try incorporating these 5 picture books to teach Canadian History! Your upper elementary students are sure to love these mentor texts and learn a ton of new information about Canadian History! You will notice that the books below represent
Is your grade 4 Social Studies class about to dive into learning about Alberta’s geographical regions? If so, this blog post is for you! If you use any of the ideas that I share, please take a picture and tag me on Facebook or Instagram! I would love to see
It is no secret that I LOVE teaching Canadian geography. My passion as a teacher is to take things that I found boring as a kid and make them super engaging and fun! AND… anyone who knows me knows that I am all about incorporating meaningful literature into
Are you wanting to try Historical Fiction book clubs in your classroom? Check out these awesome books that your students will love! They are sorted by Guided Reading level so that you can easily find books that match the needs of your diverse learners. Note that some
Canadian History is one of my favourite things to teach. I truly believe in the merit of teaching our youngsters about the past. However, I do believe that history units should be focused more on big ideas and less on memorizing specific dates or names. Launching with Cross Curricular
Your upper elementary students will love solving these multiplication and division problems to escape from Mars.
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