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How do solar photovoltaic cells convert photons to electric energy?

Students develop understanding of the process that converts photons to electric energy in photovoltaic cells. To begin, students rate the effectiveness of explanations of common daily tasks and processes. Students use these rating to co-develop the criteria for an effective explanation. Next, studen…
Subjects: Science
Grades: 10, 11, 12
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U-shaped discussion

With teacher tips, student recording sheets, and assessment materials, this six-page document shows how you can encourage students to participate in a thoughtful, constructive alternative to the traditional two-sided debate.
Subjects: Professional Learning, Not Subject Specific
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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Where does energy come from?

Students develop important questions about the resources used to generate electricity in Alberta. To begin, students develop the criteria for an important question. Students are then provided with images depicting the resources used to generate electricity in Alberta. After making observations about…
Subjects: Science
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3
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Critical thinking in elementary mathematics. What? Why? When? And How?

This four-page guide uses classroom examples to explain how you can invite students to make reasoned decisions about virtually every aspect of mathematics.
Subjects: Mathematics, Professional Learning
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
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Our most valuable resources

Students work in groups to rank the three most valuable resources of their assigned province or territory, based on the personal, economic and environmental impact of each resource. Each group then presents and justifies their ranking to the class.
Subjects: Social Studies
Grades: 4, 5, 6
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How did internment change the communities?

Note: These “ready-to-post” learning materials are intended for students to use during independent and/or online learning. In this two-part challenge, students will explore what changed and what stayed same for Ukrainian Canadians before and after World War I.
Subjects: Social Studies, History
Grades: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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