Welcome to my blog!
When creating this section, I wanted a way to organize activities and materials that I really enjoyed using, or that I found really helpful in the scheme of a unit. Some of the resources and activities I mention are made by me, but others were taught to me by partner teachers and people I really respect. I wanted to include them because sometimes a folder of ideas gets over crowded whereas you can organize a blog with key tags and incorporate images and explanation at the same time.
Creating Audio Guides
In working with students, and especially EAL students, I have noticed that pronunciation and unseen words can sometimes cause the biggest problems for accessing content and material.
G7 Middle Ages Unit
I must confess that I love teaching and talking about the Middle Ages. In no way do I claim to be an expert, but every year that I’ve had the pleasure of teaching a unit or even mere aspects of Medieval society is always a pleasure.
G7: Urban Environments Unit Overhaul
It is my second year teaching the grade 7 course at BHA and our department is in the middle of a curriculum review. Previously, we’ve opened the year with a general geography unit that follows the five themes of geography as dictated by American curriculum, and while I appreciate the structure the themes provide, the unit did not inspire awe and enthusiasm. I was ready for…