Free Resources

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Action Schools! BC Resources - a best practices model designed to assist schools in creating individualized action plans to promote healthy living. Seven, free downloadable teacher resources dealing with physical activity and healthy eating. gr K–9

Alphabet Zoo - a downloadable 50 page fun filled primary activity book of blankline masters in pdf format, by Pacific Edge Publishing. Part of the Alphabet Zoo set. gr. K–3 (5.2 mb)

Atlas of Canada Online - a free bilingual resource providing a summary of geographic information related to the country’s physical, economic, environmental, social and cultural make-up. The Atlas allows users to zoom in and out of maps, find statistics and read about a broad range of subjects. Maps, texts, graphics and data are all available at no cost, for use in the classroom or may be printed. The reference map series would be of particular interest to teachers as there are many reference maps designed for convenient printing, in colour or black and white, as outline maps for use in scholastic exercises.

Cape Farewell Climate Change Resources for Schools - a collection of downloadable and online resources which combine science, art and other subject areas in the curriculum to educate young people on climate change and inspire them to engage creatively with the challenge. gr. K–12

Choose Your Voice - an award-winning curriculum-based teacher's tool that empowers students to speak out against racism, antisemitism, bullying and discrimination of all forms. The Teacher's Guide includes 4 lesson plans, 28 Fact Sheets for research that profile many different minority groups hat have faced discrimination in Canada, rubrics and graphic organizers. There is also a 22-minute DVD with interviews of Rwandan genocide survivors, First Nations representatives, Holocaust survivors and others. A bilingual version is also available. The files may be downloaded at no cost and curriculum links are on the website. Gr. 6 to10. gr 6–10 years

Food Force - an educational video game presented by the United Nations World Food Programme. The project was developed specifically to help children learn about the fight against world hunger. Food Force is available in 15 languages and is a free download from its dedicated website. ages 8–16 years

Free resources and teacher created worksheets for Science, Life Skills, Social Studies and Language Arts from Pacific Edge Publishing. gr. K–12

Growing Up Organic Workbook - a reference for school garden activities designed to increase youth awareness and access to local organic foods. The book offers step-by-step instructions for building school food gardens, delivering curriculum-connected garden-based workshops, developing summer camp programming, organizing field trips to organic farms, and more.

Handbook of Language and Literacy Development : A Roadmap from 0 to 60 Months - an evidence-based reference and guide for researchers, parents and caregivers to the milestones for children’s development in the areas of: Auditory, Narrative, Reading, Speech-Language, Spelling and Writing, Social-Emotional, Vision, Computer Use, Children’s Literature and Numeracy. ages 0–60 months

Planning a Theme Based Unit -  handy downloadable resource in pdf format by Pacific Edge Publishing to assist teachers in planning theme based units. gr. 2–4 (1.6 mb)

Quagmire - a simulation game for wetland decision making from Clean Nova Scotia. Each student plays a role in the debate. This resource meets outcomes in science, social studies, English and geography curriculum.(English and French) gr. 5–8 and gr. 9–12

Sharks and Our Oceans Teacher's Kit - these free lesson plans include a variety of resources, including a presentation, group activities, homework assignments, and posters. The kit covers topics that are outlined in the BC Provincial Government's Grade 10 Science curriculum. However, it can be used for a range of high school subjects. gr. 5–8 and gr. 9–12

Teaching Hunger: The Blog - the blog is an initiative of the UN World Food Programme for teachers and students interested in hunger issues. It also features classroom activities, fun educational games, hunger resources and statistics and is constantly updated with relevant stories and features to reflect what is happening in the world.

TIMESAVERS for TEACHERS - a downloadable package in pdf format of 30 attractive, often used forms, worksheets and practical tools for teachers. A real time saver. www.TimesaversForTeachers.com

Trout Unlimited Canada’s Yellow Fish Road™ - a program to educate the public about the impacts of pollution entering urban storm drains. Yellow Fish Road™ volunteers paint yellow fish symbols beside storm drains and distribute fish-shaped brochures to nearby households. These activities remind people to properly use and safely dispose of hazardous household chemicals, rather than allowing these to enter curbside storm drains. Partner organizations in some areas loan out complete painting kits, while we can provide stencils and door hangers for those in other areas. Check out our website for a list of partners and to download our Program Guide.