Thirteen Cookies

by | Feb 24, 2026

Ask students to research the Thirteen Colonies at the time of the war. Have them note: Which colonies were considered loyalist? Which were considered in rebellion?

The Seven Year’s War

by | Feb 24, 2026

Have students research and explore the Seven Years’ War (French and Indian War). Ask them: How did it impact the coming war and hostilities between Upper Canada, Lower Canada and the United States? How did it shape the relationship between the Six Nations people and...

Grades 4-6: Prescribed Burns

by | Feb 24, 2026

Were you surprised to hear about the “prescribed burns” in Toronto’s High Park on page 31? Watch this video for an idea of what it looks like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdUkL4q-WOQ. Research how fires help urban forests as well as other types of...

Grades 4-6: CO2 and Climate Change

by | Feb 24, 2026

Trees help absorb CO2, the gas that causes global warming (pg. 26). Research how humans produce CO2. How can we cut down on the production of this gas and help fight climate change?

Life in the Desert in the 6th Century

by | Feb 23, 2026

The camel and the merchant travel every day through the desert. Have students work with an adult to research life in the desert, drawing on internet resources and the library. What is the desert like in the daytime? What is it like at night? How do people live, travel...