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Lesson Plan Archive
This archive was constructed by the outstanding teaching staff at Walnut Grove Secondary. Use these resources to develop new lesson plans or as inspiration for new ways to approach teaching!
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A compilation of resources designed to support inquiry.
Ecology and Fauna
1. Basic Searches
World Book Student
Gale World Issues
2. Additional Searches
Global Biomes
Global Biomes II
Climate Change
Water Cycle
World Animal Index
3. Referencing
Cite your sources
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Sustainbility
1. Basic Searches
World Book Student
Gale World Issues
2. Additional Searches
United Nations
Water Cycle
3. Referencing
Cite your sources
Healthy Eating
1. Guidelines for Health
Canada Food Guide for Teens
Health Guide for Teenagers
2. Meal Guides
Healthy Food Guidelines
Recipes for Teens
3. Referencing
Cite your sources
Napoleon
Key Search Words - Napoleon, Epytian Campaign, Itlaian campaig, Ulm & Austrlitz, Battle of Trafalgar, Jena, Wargram, Salamanca, Leipzig, Defence of France, Waterloo, Prussian Campaign
Napoleon History and Timeline
Battles and Campaigns
Battles and Campaigns II
Example of Napoleon
Political Cartoons - Symbolism, Bias and Propaganda
Key Search Words - Symbolism, Bias, Propaganda
Bias Versus Propaganda
How to interpret a political cartoon
Interpreting - Part II
World War I - Propaganda
Thematic Poetry - Published
Key Search Words - Canadian Poets, Thematic Poetry
1) Basic Research
Links to Poetry Sites
Library Poetry Section
2) Using Canva
Canva.com
Example
The Enlightenment
Key Search Words - Reason and Religion, Natural Law, Humanism, Social Contract
1) Basic Research
Encyclopedia Britannica
World Book Encyclopedia
2) Additional Resources
Enlightenment Thinkers - Source 1
Enlightenment Thinkers - Women
French Revolution Newspaper
Key Search Words - French Revolution, Jacobins, Robespierre, Dante, Louis XVI, Marie Antionette
1) Basic Research
Encyclopedia Britannica
World Book Encyclopedia
2) Additional Resources
Getting Dressed in the 18th Century - Men
Getting Dressed in the 18th Century - Women
Fashion in the 18th Century - Link 1
Fashion in the 18th Cenutry - Link 2
French Revolution Other Sources (People and events)
3) Example of newspaper
Example
Canada Political Parties
Key Search Words - political platform, symbol, logo
1) Symbols and colours
Source 1 - Colours Chart
Source 2 - Symbols
Source 3 - Marketing Logos
2) Examples of political symbols
Source 1 - Political Logos
Source 2 - Political Party Logos and Meaning
Source 3 - Poltical Party History with Logos
3) What is a political platform?
Federal Party Platform Comparison
Canadian Poltical Parties' Backgrounds
Canada Bills to Law
Key Search Words - political platform, symbol, logo
1) How a Bill Becomes a Law
Bill to Law
Bill to Law Infographic
Bill to Law Video
2) Parliament in Action
In the House
Genetic Research
Key Search Words - political platform, symbol, logo
1) Primary Versus Secondary Sources
What is the difference?
2) Using Databases to Search
Gale Science in Action
3) Using Websources - What is a Reliable Source?
CRAAP Test
Example 1
4) Cite your sources
American Revolution Timeline
Key Search Words - Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Boston Tea Party, The Intollerable Acts, First Continental Congress, Boston Massacre, Declaration of Independence
1) What is a timeline?
2) Start with the basics -
World Book
Encyclopedia Britannica
3) Choosing a website -
American Revolution Timeline
American Revolution Facts
4) Gather notes with pupose
5) How to cite your sources
MLA Citation Maker
Research and Report
How to identify and locate key infomration in forming a report. How to reference sources and provide credibilty for a report.
1) Think about your search parameters
2) Start with the basics -
World Book
Encyclopedia Britannica
Canadian Encyclopedia
3) Evaluate sources
CRAAP Test
Checklist
4) Gather notes with pupose
5) Cite your sources
Inquiry Research
How to generate an inquiry question.
What databases to use and why.
How to create effective database searches.
1) Generating an inquiry question -
Starting with the basics
Generating the question
2) Start with the basics -
World Book
Encyclopedia Britannica
Canadian Encyclopedia
3) Choosing a database -
District Databases
3) How to search effectively
Power Searching
4) Gather notes with pupose
5) How to cite your sources
MLA Citation Maker
One Giant Step...Colonizing the Moon
How to brainstorm and take notes.
Designing with the end in mind.
Presenting to impress.
Moon Base Challenge -ppt.
1) Note-taking and brainstorming - what will it take to colonize the moon?
Note-taking Template
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3
Link 4
2) Design-thinking - designing a moon module base.
Design Project Overview
Design Template
More resources:
Link 1
Link 2
3) Building a model.
Moon Modules Layout
Limted Resources, Limited Time
Power Link
Sustainability
Transportation
Habitat
4) Presenting your design.
PowerPoint Design II
Researching the Holocaust
How to generate an inquiry question.
Using foundational sources.
Why data bases to use and why.
How to create effective database searches.
Using internet searches.
1) Generating an inquiry question -
Starting with the basics
Generating the question
2) Start with the basics -
World Book
Encyclopedia Britannica
Canadian Encyclopedia
3) Choosing a database -
District Databases
3) How to search effectively
Power Searching
4) Using web-based sources
Link 1
Link 2
Link 3
Link 4
5) Gather notes with pupose
6) How to cite your sources
MLA Citation Maker
Renaisance Artists and Scientists
1) Choose a Renaissance artist or scientist
Artist master list here
Second list here
Scientist master list here
2) Select a database - (World Book Student)
District Databases
3) How to search effectively
Power Searching
4) How to cite your sources
MLA Citation Maker
English Civil War
Key Search Words - Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, English Civil War, Rump Parliament, Long Parliament, Royalist, Roundhead
1) Start with a database:
World Book Student
Gale Power Search
2) Some helpful sites online:
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English Heritage - English Civil War
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Britannica - English Civil War
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Charles I
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Oliver Cromwell
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Roundheads Vs. Royalists (Cavaliers)
3) Use Canva.com to create your pamphlet:
Canva.com
4) How to cite your sources
MLA Citation Maker
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