History around You
Learners research and share information on the evolution of their neighbourhood. Information can be posted on an interactive map if possible.
Activity Type: Research activities, Real world research
Learners research and share information on the evolution of their neighbourhood. Information can be posted on an interactive map if possible.
Activity Type: Research activities, Real world research
Students are led through the steps of developing a media kit. A textbook is referred to but relevant information can also be obtained through the University of Waterloo's University Communications website at https://uwaterloo.ca/university-communications/media-relations/faculty-and-staff/tools-and-resources
Activity Type: Essay assignments
Students prepare a press release based on best practices.
Activity Type: Essay assignments
Students will consider conflicting ad campaigns and write an official statement on behalf of the company. With a class group, this could be expanded so that students share their work with the whole class, a partner or a small group.
Activity Type: Case study analysis
Students research information about their own water supply and share information with their fellow learners. Students also comment on other students' posts.
Activity Type: Online Discussion, Real world research
Students watch a documentary and answer focus questions. Template for any activity in which students are asked to watch a video and reflect on the content.
Activity Type: Video resources
Learners are familiarized with the format of a research report in psychology. Learners are then guided through a careful reading of a research article.
Activity Type: Assigned readings
Learners share examples of messages where the phrasing made a difference, for better or for worse.
Activity Type: Online Discussion
Learners read several poems by John Donne and answer focus questions to further their understanding. A commentary on "Layers and Varieties of Love in Donne's Metaphysical Poetry" is also provided to help learners understand the focus questions more deeply.
Activity Type: Assigned readings, Reflective journals
Learners create a "Chaucerian" character of their own in a form of their choosing.
Activity Type: Essay assignments
Learners read and reflect on decolonizing practices for the classroom and identify strategies for future practice.
Activity Type: Assigned readings, Reflective journals
Learners view a video on perspectives of Indigenous and non-indigenous students, instructors and administrators who have experienced challenges in the classroom. The video also introduces strategies. Learners reflect on their own experiences and identify strategies.
Activity Type: Video resources, Reflective journals