Educational activities
Biodiversity: Trees
The United Nations declared 2011 as the International Year of Forests. Furthermore, May 22nd was the International Day for Biological Diversity. We thus propose that teachers raise students’... Read more »
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How solid shapes are made
The following is a game you can play using recovered materials, which will allow 1st cycle elementary schoolchildren to unveil the mystery of how solids are formed, simply by building their very... Read more »
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Lenght: 60 min. preparation 15 min. playtime
Niveau: 1st cycle
Father’s day cards
Create an original Father’s Day card by cutting images out of magazines or newspapers. This activity can be adapted to elementary schoolchildren from all three cycles and even first and second year... Read more »
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Lenght: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Niveau: 1st cycle, 2nd cycle, 3rd cycle, High school
Fun frame
What better than a handmade frame to bring out children’s artwork? Frames can be customized using objects of a theme of your choice or as shown here, using puzzle pieces. Read more »
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Lenght: 1 hour
Niveau: 1st cycle, 2nd cycle, 3rd cycle, High school
Are you a good citizen? Part 3
Teachers may ask students to come up with questions and publish them in school newspaper or conduct surveys with other classes. You can even get children's families involved. It's not just about... Read more »
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Lenght: 1 period
Niveau: 3rd cycle
A bouquet for mom
Ask your pupils to recover styrofoam plates that can be used to make beautiful Mother’s Day cards. This activity is suitable for all elementary school levels. Read more »
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An aquarium classroom
Create huge hanging fish and turn your classroom into a virtual aquarium! This activity requires very little material and little time to complete, and yields fantastic results. Read more »
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Lenght: 2 hours
Niveau: 2nd cycle
Oware
This activity consists in creating a board game that comes to us from Africa. Play it to keep warm on cold winter days! Read more »
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Lenght: 3 hours
Niveau: 2nd cycle
Easter Basket
Take advantage of Easter to create a lovely decorative basket to store eggs or chocolate in. This activity is for 1st cycle elementary schoolchildren. Read more »
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Lenght: 2,5 hours
Niveau: 1st cycle
Are you a good citizen ? Part 2
Following a number of activities performed in class, it’s time for a test! Difficulties encountered while answering the questionnaire can be used to trigger interesting debates and opportunities... Read more »
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Lenght: 1 period
Niveau: 3rd cycle, High school
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