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Grade 5 Social Studies Lesson Plan: How Canada’s Government Works

The Canadian Teacher

August 26, 2026

Grade 5 Social Studies Lesson Plan: How Canada’s Government Works

60-minute Grade 5 Social Studies lesson on the three levels of Canadian government (federal, provincial, municipal)

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Grade 4 Social Studies Lesson Plan: Introducing Medieval Europe

August 21, 2026

Grade 4 Social Studies Lesson Plan: Introducing Medieval Europe

60-minute Grade 4 Social Studies lesson on Medieval Europe society and its influence on Canada

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Grade 6 Science Lesson Plan: Introducing Biodiversity

August 14, 2026

Grade 6 Science Lesson Plan: Introducing Biodiversity

60-minute Grade 6 Science lesson introducing biodiversity through a local Canadian ecosystem study

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Grade 5 Science Lesson Plan: Investigating Simple Machines

August 7, 2026

Grade 5 Science Lesson Plan: Investigating Simple Machines

60-minute Grade 5 Science lesson on identifying and classifying six simple machines (lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, screw)

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Grade 4 Language Arts Lesson Plan: Introducing Persuasive Writing

July 29, 2026

Grade 4 Language Arts Lesson Plan: Introducing Persuasive Writing

60-minute Grade 4 Language Arts lesson introducing persuasive writing

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Grade 3 Language Arts Lesson Plan: Story Mapping with Picture Books

July 22, 2026

Grade 3 Language Arts Lesson Plan: Story Mapping with Picture Books

60-minute Grade 3 Language Arts lesson

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Grade 8 Math Lesson: Solving Linear Equations Through Balance Models

July 6, 2026

Grade 8 Math Lesson: Solving Linear Equations Through Balance Models

Grade 8 Math Lesson: Solving Linear Equations Through Balance Models. Pan-balance visual approach to solving for unknowns

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Grade 7 Math Lesson: Integer Operations with Two-Colour Counters

July 1, 2026

Grade 7 Math Lesson: Integer Operations with Two-Colour Counters

Grade 7 Math Lesson: Integer Operations with Two-Colour Counters. Concrete counter model bridging to algebraic notation

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Grade 6 Math Lesson: Order of Operations Through Real-World Problems

June 24, 2026

Grade 6 Math Lesson: Order of Operations Through Real-World Problems

Grade 6 Math Lesson: Order of Operations Through Real-World Problems. BEDMAS introduction with relatable Canadian word problems

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Grade 5 Math Lesson: Multiplying Multi-Digit Numbers with Area Models

June 19, 2026

Grade 5 Math Lesson: Multiplying Multi-Digit Numbers with Area Models

Grade 5 Math Lesson: Multiplying Multi-Digit Numbers with Area Models. Area model strategy as a stepping stone to the standard algorithm

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