LibGuides: Learning from Home Resources: 6

Math

Big Idea (Concept)	Resource	Resources to Support
General Math Resources		Numeracy Tasks from Dr. Liljedahl Waterloo University - Math Problem of the Week (For Grade 3+) Rich Tasks Suggested by SD57 Math Enhancement Team
Very small (thousandths) to very large (Billions) numbers		To Infinity and Beyond: The Prime Radicals From Zero to Hero: mathXplosion Series Did You Know?: Recycling Old Tires How Many Grains of Sand Are There in the Sahara?
Very small (thousandths) to very large (Billions) numbers		Decimal Place Value Comparing Decimals
Computational Fluency		Multiplication Division
Increasing and decreasing patterns, using expressions, tables, and graphs as functional relationships		Patterns Linear Equations
One-step equations with whole-number coefficients and solutions		Equations
Volume, area, and perimeter		The Perfect Square: mathXplosion Series Arches: Look Kool Radical Reflections Working On My Tangram Math (Episode 11): Coyote's Crazy Smart Science Show Same But Different: mathXplosion The Cubic Rube: The Prime Radicals
		Activity: Triangle Hunt
		Area and Perimeter of Complex Shapes Area of a Triangle Area of a Parallelogram Area of a Trapezoid Metric System: Units of volume Volume: How we measure it Classification of triangles
Combinations of transformations		Introduction to geometric transformation
Combinations of transformations		Radical Reflections Tiling
Probability and Combinations		Probability: Look Kool This with That and That: mathXplosion Matching Socks: mathXplosion
Probability and Combinations		Basic Theoretical Probability
Angles		What's Your Angle? Go Fly A Kite! Playing the Angles! A Cute Look at Angles
		Small Number and the Skateboard Park
		Classifying Angles Measuring Angles
Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers		Cooking Up Fractions: Mixed Numbers Birch Forest with Sally Milne: Landscape as Muse Get In on the Fraction Action
		Fraction
		Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Ratios and percents		Ratios and Rates Finding a percent
Financial Literacy		Loonies, Toonies, Credit & Debit: Financial Literacy for Canadian Teens

English Language Arts

Big Idea (Concept)	Resource	Resources to Support
Strategies for reading and writing		Spies, School and Reference Tools Word Parts Viral Hoaxes: Why Do We Believe Them?
Oral Communication		Communication Spoilers: I Can Communicate Now That's Good Listening: I Can Communicate Now That's Good Speaking: I Can Communicate

Science

Big Idea (Concept)	Resource	Resources to Support
The basic structures and functions of body systems: excretory reproductive hormonal nervous		Cerebrum, The (Video)
		Living Colour Be Afraid: The Science of Fear The Science of Racism
		Digestion: Systems of the Body Inhalants and Organ Damage Inhalant Abuse Poop The Puberty Workshop and Curriculum Carbs You, Your Body and Puberty Highs, Lows, and In-Betweens of Puberty Systems of the Body: The Nervous System The Infant Brain Impact of Inhalants on the Brain Totally True Facts About Alcohol Exercise and the Brain Divisions of the Nervous System Anatomy of the Teenage Brain The Developing Teenage Brain Optical Illusions Stimulant Abuse Brain Chemistry
Mixtures - Hetero and Homogenous, Separation and First Peoples knowledge of separation and extraction methods		Traditional Raspberry Pemmican Foods That Are Colourful Composting in Schools
Newton's three laws of motion		Forces and Motion Gravity Force Lab
Newton's three laws of motion		Bernoulli’s Principle and Newton’s Third Law Volleyball (Newton’s Laws of Motion: Inertia, Acceleration, Action/Reaction) Sledge Hockey (Newton’s Third Law of Motion) Freestyling Skiing (Acceleration)
Effects of balanced and unbalanced forces in daily physical activities		The Inuit Thought of It: Amazing Arctic Innovations
		A Balancing Act Forces Acting on Structures: External and Internal Forces The Four Forces of Flight Review of Four Forces Involved in Flight
Force of gravity		Ladders Physical Science: Roller Coasters
		Science with Tim: What is a Gravity Assist?
		Gravity Force Lab
		Projectiles Track and Field (Centre of Gravity) High Jump (The Centre of Mass) Giga Rollercoasters: How Tall is Too Tall? IFly and Gravity Cake A River Propelled by Gravity
The overall scale, structure, and age of the universe		The Big Bang: A Story of Creation Understanding the Galaxy Expanding Our Insight Seeing the Universe Stars: Long Lost Relatives Stellar Nurseries Cosmic Perspective Host City
		Universe
		Ask an Astronomer
The position, motion, and components of our solar system in our galaxy		ABC’s and 1, 2, 3’s section Everyone Uses Math A Garden Full of Sizes Goldilocks and the Three Bear
		NASA Solar System Exploration - Planets Ask an Astronomer Gravity and Orbits
		Chris Hadfield: Social Media Astronaut Ursa Major: How It Came to Be The Milky Way: A Source of Intrigue
		Cool Facts About the Moon! What To Know About the Solar Eclipse What Are Asteroids, and Why Do We Study Them? Why Scientists Are Still Buzzing About Mars Destination Mars: Mock Survival Missions

Social Studies

Big Idea (Concept)	Resource	Resources to Support
The urbanization and migration of people		Indigenous in the City
The urbanization and migration of people		Displaced Lives Refugees in Urban Areas Migrant Crisis: Medical Needs of Child Refugees Iraq’s Humanitarian Crisis North Korea Defector China – Li River Philippines: Laoag City Taiwan: Kaohsiung China: Tianjin Migrant Crisis: Where Do They Go?
Global poverty and inequality issues, including class structure and gender		Fatty Legs
		Black Lives Matter: Protests in Toronto Calling for Solidarity & Action Facing Injustice: The Relocation of Japanese Canadians Understanding Refugees in Canada Lanai, Hawaii Indigenous Experience The Rights of the Child Unfinished Business of Girls’ Rights The Growing Income Gap Kids and Social Responsibility UN Climate Change Conference: Global Warming Impacting Indigenous Farmers
		Teen Photographer Portrays Homeless A Brief History of the Black Lives Matter Movement Systemic Racism: Does It Exist in Canada? Run as One: The Journey of the Front Runners #StandForCanada Youth Challenge: Grade 5 Students at Pleasantville Public School Throwaway Citizens
		Finding Heart – National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (Video) Shi-shi-etko short film (audio in Halq’eméylem, English subtitles)
Roles of individuals, governmental organizations, and NGOs, including groups representing Indigenous peoples		Autumn Peltier: Water Warrior Activist Northern Youth Gathering Tragedy in Nepal: Doctors Without Borders Helping Children in Egypt’s Garbage Villages Improving Working Standards in Bangladesh Providing Aid to Syria Sewing Seeds of Hope: Sister Helps to Mend Young Lives in Uganda K’naan’s Relief Effort Tracking Climate Change and Canada’s Polar Bears Improving Water Access Around the World Craig and Marc Kielburger: Free the Children Biting Into Change: Local Food 100 Girls: Kids Giving Back
		Kindness of Strangers: Volunteerism in Canada
Different systems of government		Kim’s Korea: Inside North Korea The Mystery of Who’s the Boss Saudi Women Get Vote Canada’s Type of Government and its Officials
Different systems of government		Young voters disappointed after Liberals bail on electoral reform Democracy Hacks: Proportional Representation
Economic policies and resource management, including effects on Indigenous peoples		To the Mainland Voice of a New Generation of Scientist: Sarika Cullis-Suzuki Tragedy in Nepal: One Year After Nepal Earthquake Trade Organizations, Agreements and Tariffs Canada’s Fossil Fuel Use and Energy Consumption Elephants Ring of Fire Study The Right to Be Cold Protecting the World’s Oceans Federal Election 2015: Trans Pacific Partnership
International cooperation and responses to global issues		Filtering a Plastic Ocean Dr. W.H.O. Getting to Zero Trash on Carti Sugdup Climate Change in Canada: Greta Leads a Sea of Voices Greta Thunberg: A Controversial Voice Autumn Peltier: The Right to Clean Water A Plastic Ocean Paris Climate Deal Reached Somaliland: Drought Threatens Millions Excessive Packaging: Impact on Landfills (iReduce) Poaching: The Last Remaining Northern White Rhinos Power Play: Canada’s Climate Impact
International cooperation and responses to global issues		A Brief History of the Black Lives Matter Movement
Regional and international conflict		Coastal GasLink Pipeline Giants of Africa: Reconciliation Child Soldiers Evolution of ISIS Biosphere Trust, Clayoquot Sound Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq The Debate on Killer Robots Paris Under Attack: How Warfare is Evolving
Media technologies and coverage of current events		Viral Hoaxes: Why Do We Believe Them? Cyber Security: The Deep, Dark Web Through My Lens The Impact of Imperfect Produce: Ugly Fruit and Vegetables
		Fake Out (News Literacy Game)
		Black Panther: For Black Youth, More Than a Superhero Movie Marvel’s Newest Superhero Snowguard is an Inuit Teen Film About Deadly Shooting Aims to Make Life Safer for Indigenous Kids