English Language Day is a great opportunity to remind students of the global influence of the English language — from travel and video games to music and literature… it has the power to bring people together! Why celebrate it on April 23? It’s a tribute to William Shakespeare, an iconic figure who left a lasting impact on the English language.
Discover activity ideas that are perfect for the occasion!
Inspired by the song “Upside Down” by musical artist Jack Johnson, this activity guide enables teachers to support their students in an exploration focused on curiosity, imagination, and self-expression through an interdisciplinary approach combining music, language, the arts, and introspection.
Remembrance Day ceremonies are held across Canada on November 11, as they are every year, to honour the 1918 armistice.
Each year, many hurricanes (or cyclones) occur on our planet, especially between June 1st and November 30th. Some of them make landfall on coastal regions, sometimes leaving behind both victims and damaged areas. Here are some activities to do in class, to understand this weather phenomenon and its consequences.
On October 3, 2022, Quebec voters will be called upon to choose their next government and renew the 125 seats in the National Assembly. What are the key issues in this election? What strategies do the major political parties use to win over voters?
After a reign of more than 70 years, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8, 2022. Here are some activities that will help students learn more about the major events in her life, the duties of her representatives in Canada, as well as some information on Canadian currency and Charles III, the new King of the United Kingdom.
On the second Sunday in May, many families gather to celebrate an important day: Mother’s Day. Here are some activities that will help you learn a little more about the origins of this holiday and its importance in today’s society!
This guide in the “A Meeting With….” series provides resources and activity ideas for learning about important people. Today we’re looking at Samian an artist member of the Abitibiwinni First Nation who promote the beauty of his culture.
This guide in the “A Meeting With….” series provides resources and activity ideas for learning about important people. Today we’re looking at Eliezer Sherbatov, a hockey player from Montreal who began his career in Quebec and until recently played for the Mariupol team in Ukraine.
The third Monday of January is known as Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK Day). In 2022, it was on January 17th. Martin Luther King Jr. is known for his non-violent activism against racial discrimination in the 1960s.
Like many Canadian athletes, Marie-Philip Poulin, captain of the women’s ice hockey team, is competing at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Here is a simple and modular activity that combines reading comprehension and digital creation to discover our athletes and their journey.
This guide from the series “A Meeting With…” offers resources and ideas for educational activities aimed at learning more about the journey of important characters. Here, we are interested in Steve Jobs, the successes of the Apple company and this key concept for the businessman: “Failure is part of success”.
Karim Ouellet was a Quebec artist born in Senegal who has passed away recently. His unique musical contribution along with his texts have changed the face of Quebec’s poetry. Singer, songwriter and composer, he was first noticed during the 2009 edition of Festival international de la chanson de Granby.
Upon an invitation from the National Football League (NFL), a group of Quebec engineers created a helmet that absorbs the energy generated by the impacts to redistribute it. Let’s take this news to learn more about the history and culture surrounding American football, discuss the science of injury prevention in sports, and discover other inventions created by other Quebecers!
In the following activities, we learn about Mark Zuckerberg and imagine the back cover of his biography. And since we’re talking about applications that are used by young and old people alike, we look at the app design process while keeping in mind the importance of an inclusive design.
With the sanitary measures that are still changing, many fans wondered if the new hockey season would take place as planned. It is therefore with great pleasure that they will be able to cheer on their favourite team on site or at home! And this is all we needed to get started on activities related to the hockey theme!
Fall colours are one of the precious delights offered every year for our enjoyment. Here are a few activities which can help students realize how the fall season and its beauty contribute to enhance the value of our territory.
On April 1986, Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear plant exploded and caused what was going to be the most important civil nuclear catastrophe in history.
Remember that this is only one Christmas in a life with so many others. If everyone puts in the effort, we will be able to go back to life as usual sooner. But why should we avoid gatherings over the holidays this season? Answers in this guide.
Accepting the emotions you are feeling might be the key to feeling better. During these exceptional times, what would you like to do to ensure a healthy balance in your life? Remember, it’s okay not to be okay.
