Read Aloud Novel Suggestions
Click here to see the list that Megan sent out. Most of these aren't used for English classes but I recommend checking with your class before starting as some may have read these books before.
Online Tools (General)
Kahoot - Now allows students to do a challenge alone
Screen Recording Tools on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
Curio.ca - Free Canadian movies/documentaries/shows for all (but we also have a subscription when online learning ends)
SD42 Online Resources - contact [email protected] for username/password info
Virtual Field Trips on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
Reel Canada - free films available for online screening (request access in advance)
New Curriculum
New BC Curriculum Guides
Teach BC
Social Studies
Student Vote Canada
Residential Schools and Reconciliation
Short novel study idea: Fatty Legs, the story of a young girl in a residential school, is being offered as a read-aloud and as a free e-book. Click for info on a link here
Scholastic Go - Search for books, articles, pictures and other sources of information
English
English Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
English First Peoples Guide
WriteAbout Creative Writing Prompts
New York Times Writing Prompts
Jason Reynolds' Youth Ambassador Program (videos to connect to teens during online learning)
Capillaries - Poetry Links by English teacher Kyle McKillop (organized by theme)
Ricepaper Magazine - contents include short stories, poetry, and nonfiction works by Asian Canadian writers
Science
Science Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
Science First Peoples Grades 5-9 Guide
Science First Peoples Grades 10-12 Guide
Scholastic Go - Search for books, articles, pictures and other sources of information
Math
Teaching Math in a First Peoples Context
Braining Camp - Online math manipulatives
Math Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
NetMath - free access until July 1 (doesn't have BC content but you can choose lessons which apply to the concept students are studying and lessons/concepts can be customized for each student)
IXL - free access on a 90 day free trial for online learning (e-mail them to extend your 30 day free trial)
McGill Personal Finance Course - Registration begins May 1 (only opens at certain times each year)
Physical and Health Education
PHE Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
Business
McGill Personal Finance Course - Registration begins May 1 (only opens at certain times each year)
Resource Selection
BCERAC
First Nations Education Steering Committee: Authentic Resource Guide
Social & Emotional Learning
SEL Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
WE Well Being - Supported by BC Ministry of Education
WE Schools @ Home - Supported by BC Ministry of Education (K - Grade 7 Focus)
EASE @ Home - Ministry of Education resources for parents
Mindfulness for Teens
Headspace App (2 week free trial)
Covid-19 Toolbox - resources for teens, parents, and educators
My Lockdown Diary - printable guided journal for those who want to process / record this time
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through Coronavirus
Ministry of Education Resources - some have been linked above
Health and Wellness: Mindfulness Resources
Click here to see the list that Megan sent out. Most of these aren't used for English classes but I recommend checking with your class before starting as some may have read these books before.
Online Tools (General)
Kahoot - Now allows students to do a challenge alone
Screen Recording Tools on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
Curio.ca - Free Canadian movies/documentaries/shows for all (but we also have a subscription when online learning ends)
SD42 Online Resources - contact [email protected] for username/password info
Virtual Field Trips on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
Reel Canada - free films available for online screening (request access in advance)
New Curriculum
New BC Curriculum Guides
- BC Ministry of Education Website
Teach BC
- Search and use free resources created by BC teachers
- Create an account and share resources with others
Social Studies
Student Vote Canada
- Lesson plans and videos to support lessons about the upcoming federal election
Residential Schools and Reconciliation
- Guides for grades 5, 10, 11, and 12
- Produced by the First Nations Education Steering Committee
Short novel study idea: Fatty Legs, the story of a young girl in a residential school, is being offered as a read-aloud and as a free e-book. Click for info on a link here
Scholastic Go - Search for books, articles, pictures and other sources of information
English
English Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
English First Peoples Guide
- Information about EFP and resources to support EFP 10/11/12 including a comprehensive PDF guide
- Produced by the First Nations Education Steering Committee
WriteAbout Creative Writing Prompts
New York Times Writing Prompts
Jason Reynolds' Youth Ambassador Program (videos to connect to teens during online learning)
Capillaries - Poetry Links by English teacher Kyle McKillop (organized by theme)
Ricepaper Magazine - contents include short stories, poetry, and nonfiction works by Asian Canadian writers
Science
Science Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
Science First Peoples Grades 5-9 Guide
- Information about teaching Science using First Peoples' perspectives and knowledge
- This guide can be adapted for any grade level
- Produced by the First Nations Education Steering Committee
Science First Peoples Grades 10-12 Guide
- Information about teaching Science using First Peoples' perspectives and knowledge
- This guide can be adapted for any grade level
- Produced by the First Nations Education Steering Committee
Scholastic Go - Search for books, articles, pictures and other sources of information
Math
Teaching Math in a First Peoples Context
- Resource for grades 8 and 9 from the First Nations Education Steering Committee
Braining Camp - Online math manipulatives
Math Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
NetMath - free access until July 1 (doesn't have BC content but you can choose lessons which apply to the concept students are studying and lessons/concepts can be customized for each student)
IXL - free access on a 90 day free trial for online learning (e-mail them to extend your 30 day free trial)
McGill Personal Finance Course - Registration begins May 1 (only opens at certain times each year)
Physical and Health Education
PHE Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
Business
McGill Personal Finance Course - Registration begins May 1 (only opens at certain times each year)
Resource Selection
BCERAC
- Reviews on this site are created by BC teachers with recommended grade levels and curriculum areas for resources
- Create an account for full access to the searchable resource database
First Nations Education Steering Committee: Authentic Resource Guide
- PDF Guide from 2016 containing authentic Indigenous resources for use in K-Grade 9 classrooms
- A new searchable database is under construction and is also linked on this page
Social & Emotional Learning
SEL Resources on Spark - prepared by SD42 helping teachers (login required)
WE Well Being - Supported by BC Ministry of Education
WE Schools @ Home - Supported by BC Ministry of Education (K - Grade 7 Focus)
EASE @ Home - Ministry of Education resources for parents
Mindfulness for Teens
Headspace App (2 week free trial)
Covid-19 Toolbox - resources for teens, parents, and educators
My Lockdown Diary - printable guided journal for those who want to process / record this time
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Through Coronavirus
Ministry of Education Resources - some have been linked above
Health and Wellness: Mindfulness Resources
