This free trial of a notation authoring tool allows you to print sheet music from your desktop.
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The Canadian Society for Education through Art
The national association for art education in Canada promotes advancement and high standards in art education. Links to art education publications are provided on this site.
National Gallery of Canada
The National Gallery of Canada offers a wide selection of lesson plans which provide teachers with in-class activities, a great selection of artwork images to show students, and information about artworks and artists in their collection.
Science Teachers Association of Ontario (STAO)
STAO, founded in 1890, continues to be the professional voice of Science Educators in Ontario.
This web site has been created for both science teachers and students. It contains links about the organization, upcoming conferences, selected articles from their periodicals (the Crucible and Elements), and links to other science related sites and organizations.
Daily Physical Activity in Schools Grades 7-8
Planning and scheduling, use of facilities, activities, safety, and resources.
The ABCs of DPA
ABC Cards for DPA. Great for occasional teachers to print out and take with them in their “bag of tricks.” Cards show letters with associated activities.
Eat Right Ontario
This site, prepared by the Dieticians of Canada, contains information about eating right at school, nutrition information, and other resources. It also contains information that pertains to teachers.
Mathematical Processes
This ministry document provides an in-depth explanation of the seven mathematical processes students need to learn and apply in order to meet the expectations in the curriculum. Each process is elucidated with examples in the following areas: role of the student; instructional strategies; sample questions; and sample feedback. There is also an explanation on how to connect the seven processes with the provincial achievement chart.
Leading Math Success Mathematical Literacy Grades 7-12 (2004)
This report by the Expert Panel on Student Success in Ontario emphasizes mathematical literacy for all students. The panel expresses concern that Ontario adolescents are at risk of graduating from high school without the necessary math skills to reach their full potential in the twenty-first century. The report focuses on instructional and assessment strategies that will benefit all students. It also stresses the importance of targeted support for struggling students.
Leading Math Success Mathematical Literacy Grades 7-12, 2004
Learning Mathematics vs. Following Rules (2007)
This four page article is from the Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat’s ‘Research into Practice series.’ The main question asked in the article is, how can teachers help students acquire a deep understanding in mathematics? The author posits that we should be encouraging students at the primary level to use their own methods to solve problems rather than simply teaching algorithms. He goes on to suggest some strategies for encouraging children to find their own solutions.