{"id":35816,"date":"2021-10-01T18:31:44","date_gmt":"2021-10-02T01:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/archive_241212\/?page_id=35816"},"modified":"2024-01-26T16:42:57","modified_gmt":"2024-01-27T00:42:57","slug":"teacher-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newwestschools.ca\/archive_241212\/resources\/district-library-resources\/teacher-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Teacher Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Teacher Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of the resources on this page require a username and password to access them. Please email your school\u2019s teacher-librarian for this information or the District Teacher-Librarian, Brenda Kwok<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of the digital resources on this page contain French material. In addition, users are able to translate articles in the World Book and Gale databases into French using the tools in the Settings area. The presence of this symbol \"\"<\/sub> indicates French material.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Resources Websites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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National Film Board<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The NFB contains video on a variety of topics with a focus on Canadian content and creation. NFB Campus provides teacher supports for using NFB films with students.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 6-12<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First Nations Education Steering Committee<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The FNESC website contains teacher resources aimed at supporting educators at Indigenizing the curriculum.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teach BC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teach BC is a database of lesson plans and teacher resources compiled by the BCTF.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-12<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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ShareEdBC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ShareEd BC is a database of lesson plans.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SD 40 Indigenous Education Resources Website<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This website contains numerous Indigenous Education resources. Must be logged into the staff portal to access the site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Project of Heart Ebook<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital version of the Project of Heart<\/em> book which outlines the history and impact of residential schools in Canada.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 5-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gladys We Never Knew<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital version of the Gladys We Never Knew<\/em> unit plan, which teaches the story of a young girl from the Nlaka\u2019pamux Nation who was sent to residential school.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 5-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canadian Geographic\u2019s<\/em> collection of four Indigenous atlases. Full text is available online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 9-12<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Points to the Past<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Database of primary resources (maps, photos, newspaper clippings, etc.) collected by SFU, UBC and UVIC.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 8-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SFU Editorial Cartoons Collection<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Database of editorial cartoons published by Canadian newspapers since the 1950\u2019s.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 9-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SFU Digital Library Collections<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SFU\u2019s Digitized collections covering numerous topics.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 9-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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UBC Primary Sources for Educators<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Primary resources for teachers provided by UBC.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Science World<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A collection of Science activities and experiments created by Science World.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CommonLit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provides access to digital copies of short stories and poems that can be used with students. Requires the creation of a teacher account.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 3-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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First Voices<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn Indigenous words or listen to stories read in Indigenous languages.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Critical Thinking Consortium<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources to support teaching through critical thinking challenges.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 4-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teaching Historical Thinking<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This webpage gives pointers on teaching the aspects of historical thinking.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Media Smarts<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lessons and resources for teaching digital citizenship and media awareness.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Voices into Action<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contains resources for teaching about prejudice, human rights and social justice.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 9-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Statistics Canada<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official website of Statistics Canada.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 11-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Canadian Encyclopedia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encyclopedia focused on Canadian content.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Royal BC Museum<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access to the Learning Portal<\/em> on the Royal BC Museum website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Moose Hide Campaign<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources and Lessons about the Moose Hide Campaign<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Focused Ed Websites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Canoe Kids<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Magazines for various ages with Indigenous themes.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Consumer Health Complete<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searchable database of health information.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 8-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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EBSCO Directory of Databases<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Provides access to a variety of EBSCO databases such as the Literary, Science or History Reference Centres.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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EBSCO HOST Novelist Plus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Database of book recommendations.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gale Global Issues in Context<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searchable database of information on Global Issues.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 8-12<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gale Canada in Context<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searchable database of information on Canadian topics.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 8-12<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gale Science in Context<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searchable database of information on Science topics.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 8-12<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Gale Power Search<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searchable database of information on a variety of topics. Includes some ebooks.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 8-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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National Geographic Kids<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Books, magazines, images and videos on topics connected to nature.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-7<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Know BC<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searchable database of information on British Columbia.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 6-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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World Book Discover<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online encyclopedia that includes reference tools and life skills tutorials.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 3-9<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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World Book Advanced<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online encyclopedia for advanced users.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 3-9<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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World Book Timelines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Searchable timelines of famous people and events. Students can also create their own timelines.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 3-5<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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World Book Early Learning<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online resource that contains read aloud  information, books, videos and games.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-3<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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World Book Kids<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online encyclopedia that includes short articles and additional features such as maps, images, videos, Science projects and more.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 3-6<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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World Book L\u2019Encyclopedie Decouverte<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online encyclopedia in French. Includes a French visual dictionary.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 3-9<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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World Book Student<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online encyclopedia that includes articles and additional features such as a current events section.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 3-9<\/a>\"\"<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teens 101<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teaching resources on a variety of mental health topics. Includes video and lesson plans.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 9-12<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tigtag Jr.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Science content for primary students. Includes videos, activities and lesson guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-2<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tigtag<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Science content for intermediate students. Includes videos, activities and lesson guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 3-5<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Twig Science<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Science content for gr. 6-9 students. Includes videos, activities and lesson guide.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: 6-9<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Twig Science Reporter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

News articles on Science related topics.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grade range: K-5<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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