grade 10
art 10
arts dramatiques 10f
core french 10
drama 10
english language arts 10
Hamlet: Through Thematic Lenses. Unit Plan. (J. Davison, J. Tibbets, A. Bakes, and R. Wheadon, Class of 2014)
Hamlet remains one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays; it has become a rich source for cultural references and motifs.This unit introduces students to Shakespearean language and focuses on developing understanding of thematic connections throughout the play. By searching for specific clusters of themes within each act -- whether death, decay, exile, or madness -- this unit allows students to narrow their focus and find a lens that resonates with them. We’ve built this unit based on the principles of reader-response: how each student responds to the play is to be valued and, by focusing on broad themes, we hoped to build in space for students to come to their own conclusions and to make their own connections.
Please note: This unit is designed for a fairly advanced and mature English 10 class. It would also work with some adaptations for English 11 or 12.
Hamlet remains one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays; it has become a rich source for cultural references and motifs.This unit introduces students to Shakespearean language and focuses on developing understanding of thematic connections throughout the play. By searching for specific clusters of themes within each act -- whether death, decay, exile, or madness -- this unit allows students to narrow their focus and find a lens that resonates with them. We’ve built this unit based on the principles of reader-response: how each student responds to the play is to be valued and, by focusing on broad themes, we hoped to build in space for students to come to their own conclusions and to make their own connections.
Please note: This unit is designed for a fairly advanced and mature English 10 class. It would also work with some adaptations for English 11 or 12.
Matched: A Study of Dystopia. Unit Plan. (J. Chater, Class of 2014)
The purpose of this unit is to have the students experience the dystopian genre and what it consists of as a category of literature. This includes dystopian fiction as a commentary on social issues, character analysis, and an inquiry and exploration of bigger ideas. The unit attempts to allow the students to think and reflect about what we, as individuals, have control over in our own lives. Throughout all the lessons, we discuss common characteristics of a dystopian, including propaganda as a means of controlling society, citizens conforming to uniform expectations, citizens having fear of the outside world, and restriction of freedom and independence. This unit also captures the essence of the dystopian protagonist by having students recognize her skepticism of the controlling society and showing her perspective on the negative aspects of the dystopian world. The unit is divided into eight weeks and begins with an introduction to dystopian fiction as a form of literature. By incorporating creative activities, a formal debate, several writing prompts, and cross-curricular assignments, students will explore every aspect of the genre collaboratively in a classroom community.
Lesson Plans:
Assignments and Rubrics:
The purpose of this unit is to have the students experience the dystopian genre and what it consists of as a category of literature. This includes dystopian fiction as a commentary on social issues, character analysis, and an inquiry and exploration of bigger ideas. The unit attempts to allow the students to think and reflect about what we, as individuals, have control over in our own lives. Throughout all the lessons, we discuss common characteristics of a dystopian, including propaganda as a means of controlling society, citizens conforming to uniform expectations, citizens having fear of the outside world, and restriction of freedom and independence. This unit also captures the essence of the dystopian protagonist by having students recognize her skepticism of the controlling society and showing her perspective on the negative aspects of the dystopian world. The unit is divided into eight weeks and begins with an introduction to dystopian fiction as a form of literature. By incorporating creative activities, a formal debate, several writing prompts, and cross-curricular assignments, students will explore every aspect of the genre collaboratively in a classroom community.
Lesson Plans:
- Intro to Dystopian Literature
- Intro to "Matched" & Reading Logs
- Deciding What's Important
- Propaganda
- Debate
- Let's Make a Microcard
- Cursive
- Puzzle
- Artifact
- ELA 10 Advanced Lesson Plans
Assignments and Rubrics:
- Memoir Activity Rubric
- Propaganda Rubric
- Journal Prompts - 1 & 2
- Journal Questions
- Final Assignment - Plan & Rubric
exploring technology 10 (ext)
francais arts langagiers 10f
geology 10
math 10
math 10 at-work
math 10 foundations
science 10
Banana Experiment. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Handout
Graphic Organizer
Cycles of Life. Quiz. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Includes Nitrogen Cycle and Carbon Cycle.
Ecology Review. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Elephants as Keystone Species. Article & Questions. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Ecology Project & Rubric. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Covers Biospheres and Ecological Footprint.
Nitrogen Cycle. Blank Diagram. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Measuring Practice. Handout. Motion/Physics Unit. (K. Simonson)
Handout
Graphic Organizer
Cycles of Life. Quiz. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Includes Nitrogen Cycle and Carbon Cycle.
Ecology Review. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Elephants as Keystone Species. Article & Questions. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Ecology Project & Rubric. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Covers Biospheres and Ecological Footprint.
Nitrogen Cycle. Blank Diagram. Ecology Unit. (K. Simonson)
Measuring Practice. Handout. Motion/Physics Unit. (K. Simonson)
sciences 10f
Analysis of a Scientific Article. Group Activity, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Students analyse one of several science articles that pertain to the Ecology Unit:
Ecology Online Resources. Internet Links, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Biomagnification. Class Activity, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Students play the parts of various pieces of a marine food chain to experience first-hand the effects of Biomagnification of Mecury absorbed by Plankton.
Biomagnification and Biotic Capacity. PPT Notes, Ecology Unit. (E. McIntyre CPA & A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
PPT Notes introducing key terms and concepts regarding Biomagnification and Biotic Capacity
Think-Tac-Toe. Comprehension Check, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
A differentiated activity where students must answer ecology questions to make a line on the tic-tac-toe board.
Forever Plastic. CBC Documentary and Worksheet, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Students must fill out the worksheet while watching the CBC Doc Zone Documentary on what happens to plastic once it is thrown out, even if it is placed in the appropriate recycling bin.
Global Dimming. BBC Documentary and Worksheet, Ecology or Weather Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Students must fill out the worksheet while watching the BBC Documentary on the phenomenon known as Global Dimming.
The Carbon Cycle. Internet Activity and Worksheet, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Interactive Carbon Cycle "game" that students must complete while filling out the worksheet.
The Nitrogen Cycle. Textbook Worksheet, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Worksheet to be completed after reading from Omnisciences 10 textbook
Soil and Succession. Introductory Worksheet, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Introducing the importance of Soil to all ecosystems, and the concept Succession of Ecosystems
Students analyse one of several science articles that pertain to the Ecology Unit:
Ecology Online Resources. Internet Links, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Biomagnification. Class Activity, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Students play the parts of various pieces of a marine food chain to experience first-hand the effects of Biomagnification of Mecury absorbed by Plankton.
Biomagnification and Biotic Capacity. PPT Notes, Ecology Unit. (E. McIntyre CPA & A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
PPT Notes introducing key terms and concepts regarding Biomagnification and Biotic Capacity
Think-Tac-Toe. Comprehension Check, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
A differentiated activity where students must answer ecology questions to make a line on the tic-tac-toe board.
Forever Plastic. CBC Documentary and Worksheet, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Students must fill out the worksheet while watching the CBC Doc Zone Documentary on what happens to plastic once it is thrown out, even if it is placed in the appropriate recycling bin.
Global Dimming. BBC Documentary and Worksheet, Ecology or Weather Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Students must fill out the worksheet while watching the BBC Documentary on the phenomenon known as Global Dimming.
The Carbon Cycle. Internet Activity and Worksheet, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Interactive Carbon Cycle "game" that students must complete while filling out the worksheet.
The Nitrogen Cycle. Textbook Worksheet, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Worksheet to be completed after reading from Omnisciences 10 textbook
Soil and Succession. Introductory Worksheet, Ecology Unit. (A. Fraser, Class of 2014)
Introducing the importance of Soil to all ecosystems, and the concept Succession of Ecosystems
