Friday 8 March 2013

The Illustrated History Challenge

YOU COULD WIN A $1000 RESP & A TRIP FOR TWO TO OTTAWA, PLUS GET PUBLISHED ONLINE BY KAYAK: CANADA’S HISTORY MAGAZINE FOR KIDS!

To help strengthen both literacy skills and Canadian historical knowledge by encouraging Canadian kids between the ages of 7–14 to create their own illustrated story based on any element of Canada’s past they find of interest. Deadline: June 9, 2013

More info: http://www.canadashistory.ca/Awards/Student-Awards/Kayak-Kids-Illustrated-History-Challenge.aspx
 

Exploring Curriculum Change

From the BC Heritage Fair Society:
The Ministry of Education has recently presented a new curriculum document, Exploring Curriculum Design, that if adopted, would give greater flexibility for teachers to undertake Heritage Fairs. Moreover, the Ministry's proposals place historical thinking at the centre of a renewed vision for social studies, concepts that are very supportive of the Fair model.

Find out more at http://www.bcheritagefairs.ca/exploring-curriculum-change