Working With an Expert, and Rewriting History

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Working With an Expert - "Like a live Google"

During our pre-assessment seminars, four of my Gr. 12 students came forward with an exciting enthusiasm for military strategy and technological development. I felt that, with this much enthusiasm and pre-knowledge, we had to go deeper. I connected these four students with a 16th Century military and political expert, Scott McIntyre. He has conferenced twice in person with these four, and is also corresponding via e-mail to act as a consultant to their project and a resource. He has his Masters in War Studies from University College London, King’s College, Department of War Studies.

What Kids Should Know About Remembrance Day

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What Kids Should Know About Remembrance Day

he observance of this holiday actually started following World War I, the war to end all wars, and the bloodiest battle in history (to that point), which cost the lives of approximately 16 million people from countries around the world and left many impoverished and ruined. On November 11th at 11:00am, the Armistice was signed, putting an end to the war. One year later, King George V of England declared the day to be one of observance, dedicated to the memory of those who fought and died in this horrific war.

The History of Halloween

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Teach your kids the history of Halloween

It is once again the time of year when leaves begin to fall, fruits and veggies hang ripe on the vine, the air gets crisp, and ghosts and ghouls prepare to rise from the grave.  That’s right, Halloween is once again upon us, and with it comes the seasonal traditions of dressing up the kids [...]

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