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What might sustainable solar-powered housing look like?

Students learn about the features and characteristics of sustainable solar-powered homes. To begin the lesson, students examine images of houses to determine the distinguishing features and characteristics of sustainable solar-powered housing. Students use these ideas to co-develop the criteria for …
Subjects: Science
Grades: 10, 11, 12
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Reconstructing the scene of the crime

Students review background information (accessed online) about the railway coach explosion that killed the Doukhobor leader Peter Verigin and eight other passengers in British Columbia in 1924. Students then gather evidence from primary and secondary source documents to draw a diagram of the Verigin…
Subjects: Social Studies, History
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Explaining the significance of historical events

Students learn about the concept of significance and how it can be used to learn more about local histories. Students use criteria for significance to help explain the importance of person, event, place, or idea. In addition, students learn how to use criteria to explain who should know about an imp…
Subjects: Social Studies, History
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Micro- or utility-scale solar generation: which is best for Alberta?

Students learn about the advantages and challenges of micro- and utility-scale solar energy electricity generation. To begin the lesson, students examine examples from communication, agriculture, finance, government, and utilities to understand the characteristics of micro- and utility-scale project…
Subjects: Science
Grades: 10, 11, 12
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Persuasive writing

Students use literary devices to convince or persuade readers. They develop an understanding of the importance of identifying common literary devices used to persuade readers; recognizing the effect of devices on readers; and using literary devices in persuasive writing. This tutorial includes instr…
Subjects: Civics, Science, English/Language Arts, Geography
Grades: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Developing critically thoughtful e-learning communities of practice

Philip Balcaen and Janine Hirtz discuss strategies for developing successful professional communities of practice through online and face-to-face learning based on critical thinking.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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