February Highlights

 
 
 

Our featured collections this month help students connect and engage with the world around them. Encourage students to explore the meaning behind events, think critically about issues, and consider the role they play as a citizen of Canada and the world.

If you’re not yet using Edwin, you can use these resources and more with an Edwin Free Trial. 

 
 
Featured
Black History Month
Black History Month

Edwin’s Featured Collections for February begin by recognizing Black History Month, a time when people across Canada consciously honour the legacies of Black Canadians and their communities. In this Collection, students explore contributions of Black Canadians throughout history and today. This Collection also offers an opportunity for students and teachers to reflect on how they can celebrate Black culture and voices in their community. Copy Collection

Black Canadian Communities
Black Canadian Communities

The Learning Objects in this Collection were developed as part of a new Edwin series: See Us, Learn Us: Teaching about the Black Canadian Experience. This collection explores Black communities across Canada, some of which existed prior to Confederation. Students learn about Black Canadian history, investigate Black Canadian contributions to their communities, and propose new ways to recognize and honour Black Canadian legacies. Copy Collection

The Winter Olympic Games
The Winter Olympic Games

The Winter Olympics are a chance for people and nations to come together to celebrate sporting excellence. February 4th to 20th marks the 24th installation of the Olympic Winter Games, bringing athletes from around the world to Beijing, China, to exhibit feats of physical and mental strength. This Collection explores the Winter Olympics with a focus on the many values they promote, including respect, pride, and solidarity. Copy Collection

Design Thinking Collection
Design Thinking Collection

Design thinking is a method of empathetic problem solving. Using this iterative process, designers ensure they create products that address real needs of their users. This Collection introduces the five phases of design thinking. Students learn to empathize with their target user, define the problem they are solving for, generate ideas for solutions, mock up possible solutions, and test their prototypes. Copy Collection

😀 Bonus Student Choice Board!

 

Celebrating Black History

Students are invited to look into the past to get a better understanding of the present by exploring these informative resources that offer a variety of open-ended activities.

📥 Download PDF

📥 Download PDF (Catholic)

 
 
 

Not on Edwin yet?
Explore these topics and more in your classroom with an Edwin FREE Trial:

 
 
Edwin Classroom