Detecting the Truth - "Fakes, Forgeries and Trickery"

Detecting the Truth - "Fakes, Forgeries and Trickery"

Forger, forger, pants on fire! The world of fakes, doubles and forgeries is a very tricky one. Even the words that we use to describe different kinds of fakes are deceitful. What's the difference between a forgery and a fake? Well, a forged document is created to fool people into thinking it's the real thing. A faked document is the real thing but it has been altered in some way to fool people into thinking that nothing has been done to it. And that's just the beginning!

This website will let you discover why and how people have changed documents, paintings, maps, books, stamps and money throughout history. It will also show you the techniques and tools that experts such as conservators, archivists and librarians at the Library and Archives of Canada use to spot a fake.

Let the sleuthing begin!

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/forgery/index-e.html

Life of a "Rock Star"

Life of a Rock Star

In this unit of four activities, students will learn about geology and the important role that the Geological Survey of Canada (GSC) has had in shaping Canada. Students will gain an understanding of what surveyors and geologists do. They will learn about Canada's natural resources and will have the opportunity to examine primary-source material. The suggested activities can be adapted to specific class and/or curriculum needs.

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rock/index-e.html

A Nation's Chronicle: The Canada Gazette

A Nation's Chronicle: The Canada Gazette

Welcome to A Nation's Chronicle: The Canada Gazette. Often referred to as "the official newspaper of the Government of Canada," the Canada Gazette has been an important instrument in the Canadian democratic process for more than 160 years.

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/canada-gazette/index-e.html

MathPlanet

MathPlanet is a great resource for junior high and high school math:

https://www.mathplanet.com/

SOS! Canadian Disasters

SOS! Canadian Disasters

In this lesson plan students will define what is a Canadian Disaster. They will seek out criteria for making that kind of determination and then look at 15 actual Canadian Disasters to see why they were classified as major disasters.

http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/sos/index-e.html

Free Charlotte-Mason-Style Homeschool Planner

This free planner from Mom Wife Homeschool Life is divided into 12-week terms. It contains weekly planning sheets, pages for your daily schedule, and goal-setting forms.  If you haven't found your ideal planner yet, check it out here and see if it works for you!

https://www.momwifehomeschoollife.com/free-charlotte-mason-homeschool-planner

Check out Civix.ca!

Civix.ca - A great resource for lessons on citizenship and government!

Freebie: Guinea Pig Themed Printable Math Pack

If your little ones need a little more math practice, or maybe they just love math, this adorable Guinea Pig themed printable math pack is sure to brighten their day! 

https://inallyoudo.net/guinea-pig-prek-math-pack/