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Preparing Students to Address the Growing Environmental and Sustainability Challenges

Posted on June 24, 2010 by bleeck

“In 2008, Premier Ed Stelmach mandated Education Minister Dave Hancock to lead an initiative that would create a long-term vision for education in Alberta.” A Committee was struck and the result was a report titled “Inspiring Education” …a vision for … Continue reading →

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Multiculturalism: Government led Educational Initiatives

Posted on June 16, 2010 by bleeck

The governments Citizenship and Immigration website is a great place to begin when putting together lessons or finding grants for new school programs. Also, when you’re planning for your 2011 program, remember the Mathieu Da Costa Challenge. Mathieu Da Costa … Continue reading →

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Alberta Legislative Assembly: Virtual Visits

Posted on April 15, 2010 by bleeck

The Alberta Legislature has an ongoing school program aimed at illuminating the history and traditions of the province as well as the development of public policy. New this year is the launch of their virtual visit. Read more: Alberta Legislative … Continue reading →

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Podcasts from the CBC

Posted on April 1, 2010 by bleeck

Ever wish you could have your students listen to a CBC report or news story? Want to focus on perspectives from across Canada? Well, the CBC has lots of those in its archives. CBC Podcasts: http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/index.html Here are some examples: … Continue reading →

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Rocketfuel Productions, Edmonton, produces Educational Game-World

Posted on March 2, 2010 by bleeck

“Seek your own Proof” is a new online game-world created by the Edmonton company “Rocketfuel Productions” in conjunction with Discovery Communications. A few years ago, we set out to create a new kind of brand experience for connected young minds. … Continue reading →

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Photo Archives – Historical Evidence of Children’s Role in Society

Posted on February 25, 2010 by bleeck

Primary documents can be valuable additions to the curriculum, and going with the old adage “a picture is worth a thousand words” let me remind you of the value of photo archives. Here are but a few of the outstanding … Continue reading →

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Young Environmental Stewards Grants

Posted on February 25, 2010 by bleeck

Alberta Eco-Trust provides grants to communities as well as to young people. “The Young Environmental Stewards (YES) Grant Program was created to help Alberta’s young environmental leaders turn their dreams for a cleaner, healthier future into a reality. YES grants … Continue reading →

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Student Reporters at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics

Posted on February 18, 2010 by bleeck

Twenty student-reporters from all across Canada are now in Vancouver as part of Historica-Dominion At The Games. They are attending events and festivities, as well as chronicling history in the making. Also check out “Canada at the Winter Olympic Games“, … Continue reading →

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