A few spaces are still available for both CONTACT 2010, a summer teachers’ conference to be held in Cornerbrook NL, August 10-13, 2010, and the Developing Successful Schools Institute (DSS), a conference for school leaders, to be held July 5-8, 2010 at Mount Alllison University in Sackville, N.B.

Closing Date: June 1, 2010

Parks Canada on-line Teacher Resources Center provides fun, educational classroom ready lesson plans, activities and information linked directly to PEI school curriculum in science, geography, social studies and history. The Teacher Resource Center can be found on the Parks Canada website:  http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/index_e.asp

The Faculty of Education at UPEI in collaboration with UNICEF Canada and the Canadian International Development Association (CIDA) presents Effective Lessons for Teaching in an Interdependent World

A Summer Course for Elementary and Secondary Teachers 8:30 am to 4:30 pm daily, July 5th - July 9th 2010.

WHY: Economic, social, environmental and technological transformations have greatly changed the global context, which requires students to become citizens who can engage in the increasingly interconnected world effectively, responsibly, and ethically. Bringing the global dimension into teaching practice can provide exciting new possibilities for educators, enrich existing curricula, and connect it to real life issues around the globe.

WHAT: This institute is designed to provide teachers with an introduction to global citizenship and inspiration so they can help students become informed and active citizens of Canada and the globe. Through an enhanced awareness of social and pedagogical inclusive learning environment as well as equitable treatment for all students, participants of this course will broaden their cultural and pedagogical perspectives. This, in turn, will prepare them to help students intellectually and morally examine the crucial issues in the world while developing an appreciation for human diversity and social justice. Lesson plans and background materials will be demonstrated and distributed. All teachers attending will receive a copy of the facilitator’s guide: Educating for Global Citizenship. The guide will provide teachers with sample lesson plans, as well as resources and links to further their examination of this issue and integrate global citizenship into their practice. The guide is provided at no charge.

FACILITATORS/INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Linyuan Guo, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, UPEI
Dina Desveaux, Global Classroom Programme Manager, UNICEF Canada
CREDITS: 3

REGISTRATION:
•   UPEI students follow regular course registration process.
•   Non-UPEI students. Registration form is available at this link: http://www.upei.ca/registrar/files/registrar/Unclassified%20Form%20Oct09.pdf
Please mail the form along with $100.00 non-refundable registration fee to UPEI Registrar’s Office or register in person at UPEI Registrar’s Office.

The University of Prince Edward Island’s L.M. Montgomery Centre will be hosting a conference: L.M. Montgomery and the Matter of Nature, June 23 - 27, 2010. More than 65 papers from presenters from a dozen countries will be presented. Teachers may be interested in attending some of the several workshops that will be available. For more information go to: http://www.lmmontgomery.ca/events/conference2010

This new media education course was written and field tested by Canadian media educators. The course is designed especially for grades 7-12 teachers who want to help their students develop an informed and critical understanding of the nature, impact and techniques of the mass media. The course and the interactive discussion forums that accompany the units will help teachers understand media theory then transform theory into practice as they develop lessons for their own students and teaching situations.

This course recognizes that although mass media have come to dominate many aspects of our society, children have few opportunities to develop media literacy skills in formal settings. A basic assumption of the course is that media literacy helps children develop an informed understanding of the nature of the mass media, its techniques, and effects. More specifically, it is education that aims to increase under-standing and enjoyment of how the media work, how they produce meaning, how they are organized and how they construct reality. The course aims to provide the means by which teachers and others can foster media literacy in children so that they can critically analyze and evaluate the form and content of media, create media, communicate using media, and understand their use and purpose. The course is offered by Athabasca University, a recognized Canadian public university with 30,000 online students. Teachers can take this 13 unit course as a six week summer session or study at their own pace during the year. The course is offered as EDUC 115 and CMNS 315. Course fees are average for online courses. Individualized study (work at your own pace) is available throughout the year. Registration opens 10 August 2010. The 2010 summer session runs July 5-August 15 (registration June 1-10 ) For more information, the course website at Athabasca University is found at www.athabascau.ca/platoscave/

Veterans Affairs Canada offers educators a wide selection of free, bilingual resources about Remembrance and Canada’s military history, from the South African War to today. Our resources are available in multiple formats. If high-quality printed copies are what you need, you can request many of our materials using our easy-to-use on-line ordering system (there are absolutely no shipping charges). And if you are looking for instant access to our materials in your library, our Veterans Affairs Canada Web site is the place to go. Let’s explore some of the resources that you might find useful to engage students. These can also be shared with other teachers in your school.

‘Remembrance’ is an important part of being a well-informed Canadian. How can we truly understand the country we have today without a knowledge of the sacrifices and achievements that have been made by our Veterans and current Canadian Forces members to protect the peace and freedom we enjoy?

That is where our wide selection of historical resources can come in. For a country that has an international reputation for peace, Canada has taken part in many wars and conflicts. Knowing what Canada did - and why - is important. Veterans Affairs Canada has a wide selection of historical publications like public information sheets and historical booklets, covering many chapters of our military heritage from the First World War to modern-day Canadian Forces efforts. Our concise public information sheets are ideal for providing an overview of a subject, helpful to teachers looking to give their students some historical background in an easy-to-digest manner. Our longer historical booklets (some of which are more than 50 pages in length) offer more in-depth information on a subject, making them very useful for research projects or other situations where a more detailed historical account is required. Check out the ‘History’ portion of our Web site to explore some of our resources. Most of our materials are available in HTML and downloadable PDF formats, and we offer our streaming video resources in Flash, Window Media and QuickTime formats. You can also order high-quality printed versions of many of our materials using our on-line ordering system.

Veterans Affairs Canada also produces high-quality resources created specifically for educators. Our comprehensive multimedia learning kits offer videos/DVDs, in-depth historical information, lesson plans and a variety of other resources like posters, music CDs, postcards and information sheets to give educators the tools with which to engage their students. We currently offer kits about the First World War, the Second World War and the Korean War. We also offer on-line learning modules for you and your school focusing on specific military events, such as D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, the Italian Campaign, the Battle of the Atlantic, and the Liberation of Belgium and the Battle of the Scheldt. And that is not all. ‘Heroes and Poppies - an Introduction to Remembrance’, the ‘60th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War Teacher’s Guide’ and the ‘50 Way to Remember’ information sheet offer a wealth of activities that educators can use as starting points to incorporate Remembrance into their teaching, while the ‘Candlelight Tribute Ceremony’ information sheet has instructions for organizing a ‘candlelight tribute’ that a school could conduct to show that we remember Canadians who have given their lives in service.

2010 is a milestone year for many significant events from Canada’s military history. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Navy, the 95th anniversary of the Newfoundland Regiment’s fighting at Gallipoli during the First World War, and the 65th anniversaries of the liberation of the Netherlands, the Murmansk Run, the liberation of Hong Kong prisoners of war and the end of the Second World War. Veterans Affairs Canada will be offering a variety of historical and educational resources with information on these events. 2010 also saw Canada play host to the world at the Vancouver Winter Olympics. You can explore our Olympics Web feature to learn about Canadians who both served Canada in a military uniform and competed for our country at the Olympics over the years. We offer a number of other interesting Web features, exploring subjects like the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the 55th anniversary of the Korean War armistice, and the Canadian Forces - in the service of peace. We have many other on-line resources, as well. For example, ‘Experience Vimy’ allows users to visit the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France without leaving their chairs. Students can use their computer mouse to swoop up and down and zoom in and out to view the memorial from many different angles. You can also read the names of the 11,285 Canadians who died in France during the First World War and who have no known grave which are inscribed on the base of the monument. ‘Heroes Remember’ is a database of videotaped interviews with Canadian Veterans, containing approximately 2,400 English clips and more than 560 French clips. With this tool, students can search for first-hand accounts from men and women who served in the navy, army, air force, Merchant Navy, or on the home front; stories related to significant chapters in our country’s military heritage; and even find interviews with Veterans from their own communities, regions or provinces. There are a variety of interesting components associated with this resource, such as a section focusing on the contributions of Chinese-Canadians during the Second World War. Through video clips and archival footage, the La force francophone Web feature provides first person accounts from French speaking Canadian men and women from all walks of life who served both at home and overseas during the Second World War. This feature honours these Francophones from across Canada by giving them the opportunity to tell their stories on a number of different themes. In the First World War Audio Archive Web component you can learn about Canada’s participation in the First World War by listening to audio recollections of Veterans, as they recall their life and times during the war years. As well, you can view a selection of Canadian artist William Redver Stark’s collection of First World War sketches, showcased in six thematic galleries. A visit to the medals section provides information on service medals awarded during the First World War. Finally, in the learning corner one can explore a variety of multimedia presentations. Veterans Affairs Canada’s array of educational and informational resources can help you meet your provincial curriculum goals while fostering students’ understanding of the sacrifices and achievements of those who have served in the cause of peace and freedom. Visit the ‘Youth & Educators’ section of the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site today and see what you may have been missing.

This year’s PEITF Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Belvedere Golf Club. Finger foods will be available after your round of golf with music by the Pedagogues. Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. For more information go to: http://www.peitf.com/peitf_golf_tournament.pdf

Parks Canada on-line Teacher Resources Center provides fun, educational classroom ready lesson plans, activities and information linked directly to PEI school curriculum in science, geography, social studies and history. The Teacher Resource Center can be found on the Parks Canada website:
http://www.pc.gc.ca/apprendre-learn/prof/index_e.asp

Yoga 11 is changing the lives of both teachers and students! Be one of the many teachers bringing this transformational practice to their schools. This four day intensive workshop leads to a 200 hr certification, which is required to teach yoga in the schools. Graduates will receive Yoga 11 and 12 lesson plans, and Yoga for autism and elementary programs as well as one year mentorship during implementation. "This program, created and lead by Jenny and Blair, has revitalized and prepared an inspired group to deliver the new PSP Yoga 11 curriculum. The joy and gratitude is palpable throughout the journey. This course has and will change many lives, having lasting effects within the education system." Sue Stevenson, Active Living Consultant Leader(s): Jenny Kierstead is a former Phys. Ed teacher and the founder of Breathing Space Yoga Studios. She contributed to the development of the Yoga 11 and 12 curriculums as well as the Elementary Yoga Program. She is also the co-creator of the Yoga for Autism. Blair Abbass was the first teacher to bring Yoga 11 to the Halifax Regional School Board. He is a contributing designer of the Yoga 11 and 12 curriculums in the area of meditation. August 9 -12th, 2010, 9:00am - 4:00 p.m.

August 12 - August 18, 2010

Herself a non-native speaker of English and the holder of a doctorate in education, Sylvia Helmer has extensive classroom experience at all levels, from kindergarten to university. She has taught mainstream subjects and ESL, both domestically and overseas, and has worked as a curriculum adaptation specialist for the Vancouver School District(VSD). On secondment from the VSD, Sylvia is currently teaching at UBC in the Faculty of Education. She is the co-author of the book, Look at Me When I Talk to You, ESL Learners in Non-ESL Classrooms. If you have questions about the course, please direct them to UPEI. For your information a link to the summer School Timetable for courses in the Faculty of Education at UPEI is provided here: https://secure.upei.ca/cls/dropbox/SummerTime.html

Your students have the chance to win a trip to see Stephen Hawking live and in person! Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics is sponsoring a video contest to challenge high school students to use their creative genius, and in 30 seconds or less, explain why "I Love Science" in a thought-provoking, creative and entertaining manner. The entry period for the contest is April 10 – May 10, 2010. The two Grand Prize winners will receive an all-expenses paid round-trip to Perimeter Institute in Waterloo, Ontario, and be part of the June 20th "Hawking at the Perimeter" television special, featuring Professor Stephen Hawking.

All Canadian students in grades 9 – 12 (CEGEP in Quebec), aged 14 – 19 enrolled full-time in a Canadian public, private or home school are eligible to enter. For full entry and contest details, please have your students visit the "I Love Science" website at:
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/Outreach/Students/I_love _science_video_contest/.

We thank you in advance for sharing this with your students, and have created a poster which may be printed and posted from:
http://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/images/outreach/ilovescience/ilovescience_poster.pdf.

If you have any questions about the contest, please feel free to contact us at:
lovescience@perimeterinstitute.ca.

The deadline for submissions is approaching for the most significant public awards event recognizing student writers on PEI-the Island Literary Awards. As the Prince Edward Island Writers’ Guild (PEIWG) prepares for the Island Literary Awards (ILAs), young writers are encouraged to participate. The 23rd Annual ILAs will take place in Charlottetown on September 19th, 2010. As in past years there will be cash awards, readings from winning authors, and a reception. The ILAs have two categories for young people, made up of the Bell Aliant Creative Writing Awards for Young People and the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Young Writers’ Awards. There are no entry fees for either of these two categories. There are also other ILA categories (for Fiction, Creative Nonfiction, Poetry and Writing for Children-please see the PEIWG website) and there is a $20 entry fee in these categories.

The deadline for submissions is May 28th. Please inform your students of the deadline and entry guidelines. Forms have been posted on the PEIWG website at www.peiwritersguild.com. Click on the ILA button.

STUDENT CATEGORIES

Creative Writing Awards for Young People: Students may write on the topic of their choice and enter one of four sub-categories: Early Elementary, Late Elementary, Junior High and Senior High. A maximum of five pages of poetry, or a ten-page short story, will constitute an entry. Longer submissions will not be accepted. Again, there is no entry fee. Prizes: $100 (First); $75 (Second); $50 (Third)-all to be awarded in each sub-category

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development Young Writers Award: Students attending intermediate school (grades 7-9 inclusive) may enter a story, a poem or a series of poems on a topic of their choice. A maximum of 10 pages will constitute an entry. There is no entry fee. Prizes: $75 (First); $50 (Second); $25 (Third)

The school with the highest number of student submissions will be recognized with a School Participation Award certificate at the Awards Ceremony. Submissions may be delivered to any public library across PEI, or mailed to The 23rd Annual Island Literary Awards, Attn : Trina O’Brien Leggott, Confederation Centre Public Library, PO Box 7000, Charlottetown, PE, C1A 8G8.

This is an update about Brita’s Eco-Challenge Student Grant Program, which will send three of Canada’s most promising young environmentalists on a life-changing educational expedition to the Canadian Arctic this August, with award-winning organization Students On Ice (SOI).

As part of its FilterForGood platform, Brita has brought back its Eco-Challenge Student Grant Program for a second year. The deadline has now been extended from April 30th to May 31st, giving students one more month to submit an Eco-Challenge entry to win one of three Brita-funded spots on the Students on Ice ship, valued at approximately $10,000 each. To learn more or to apply for an Eco-Challenge grant, students should visit www.FilterForGood.ca. Please spread the word about this incredible learning opportunity for high school students. Students now have until Monday, May 31st to tell us why and how they are environmental ambassadors and leaders in their school or community, and why they feel they would benefit from a trip to Canada’s Arctic. Brita will let grant recipients know by July 9 if they should start packing their bags. The ship leaves harbour on August 4, 2010.

A Transformational Day™, May 29th at the Delta Prince Edward, Charlottetown!

If you missed our last Breakthrough Experience™ Seminar held recently then you are still in luck because on May 29th Ken has been asked to do A Transformational Day™. A Transformational Day™ is your opportunity to learn in 1 day the secrets of moving past your struggles, taking control and directing your life where you want it to go.

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We will show you how, step by step, to uncover your personal power in any situation with The Demartini Method™. Dr. John Demartini has created a series of tools, based on scientific principles found in physics; chemistry and biology that create clarity in what you want and how to get it. And so here is what we have done. We have condensed the two day seminar’s essence into one day to enable those who are busy, but still see the value in developing themselves, to attend. We have made sure this life changing seminar is available for you.

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The first class will be conducted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in the Summerside area commencing at 6:00 p.m. The instructor will be Lloyd Mallard. To register, contact Joanne at Federation House 569-4157 or toll free within PEI: 1-800-903-4157.

This course is about how we think and learn and will explore current information about how our marvelous brain takes in, stores, retrieves, and uses information. New knowledge about how the brain works is tremendously valuable to educators. It allows us to design lesson plans, discover and implement instructional strategies and create classroom environments that work toward enhancing brain-compatible learning and teaching. This results in a difference between students who are only mildly interested in learning - simply going through the motions - and those who are fully engaged in learning.

The course fees for spring 2010 are $400. payable at the first class (includes all materials);
The course fee is tax deductible;
A minimum of 15 participants is required; and,
This course is recognized for credit (professional) by the PEI Teachers’ Certificate and Standards Board (3 semester hours).

A Day of Inspiration™ is a series of one-day events designed to empower youth. Suitable for all students in grades 8-12, it provides a chance to learn from leading visionaries in a fun and unique way. Since 2007, A Day of Inspiration™ has been providing excellent experiential learning opportunities in high energy environments that complement schools’ student empowerment initiatives. In these tough economic times, amidst the backdrop of global turmoil, schools require a cost effective solution when offering extracurricular activities that empower students to make a positive difference in their own lives, their communities and the world at large. On May 5th, 2010 your school is invited to login to the live-streamed webcast of A Day of Inspiration™, in what could be North America’s largest assembly ever! There is no registration fee per person. Your entire school can participate for just a fraction of the cost of hiring your own speaker or attending an offsite youth leadership conference. With this special offer, your entire school has the opportunity to attend this live, webcasted event on May 5th for only $237. You just need a high speed internet connection, a large screen projector and space to accommodate your participating students. At the May 5th event, you will find A Day of Inspiration™’s celebrated suite of carefully prepared talks, demonstrations and performances on a wide range of subjects to foster learning, inspiration and empowerment -- and to provoke stimulating dialogue. The theme of the May 5th event is empowering youth to make a difference. Speakers include Kimmie Weeks, Founder / Executive Director of Youth Action International and Dr. Samantha Nutt, Founder of War Child Canada and recently name to the Order of Ontario. For additional information, visit http://www.ADayOfInspiration.com, call 1.888.406.0777 or e-mail terri@adayofinspiration.com.

I.D.E.A.S.: Brain-Based Ways We Think and Learn

The first class will be conducted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 in the Summerside area commencing at 6:00 p.m. The instructor will be Lloyd Mallard. To register, contact Joanne at Federation House 569-4157 or toll free within PEI: 1-800-903-4157.

Course Description:

This course is about how we think and learn and will explore current information about how our marvelous brain takes in, stores, retrieves, and uses information. New knowledge about how the brain works is tremendously valuable to educators. It allows us to design lesson plans, discover and implement instructional strategies and create classroom environments that work toward enhancing brain-compatible learning and teaching. This results in a difference between students who are only mildly interested in learning - simply going through the motions - and those who are fully engaged in learning.

Please Note:

• The course fees for spring 2010 are $400. payable at the first class (includes all materials);
• The course fee is tax deductible;
• A minimum of 15 participants is required; and,
• This course is recognized for credit (professional) by the PEI Teachers’ Certificate and Standards Board (3 semester hours).

From October 31 to November 5, 2010, on Parliament Hill, get an insider’s view of Canada’s parliamentary system. Meet parliamentarians, and political, procedural and pedagogical experts. Explore key issues in parliamentary democracy. Develop and gather resources for teaching about parliament, governance, democracy and citizenship. Application deadline is April 30. www.parl.gc.ca/teachers

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Du 31 octobre au 5 novembre 2010, sur la colline du Parlement, observez de l'intérieur le système parlementaire canadien. Rencontrez des parlementaires et des spécialistes de la politique, de la procédure et de l'enseignement. Analysez des aspects clés de la démocratie parlementaire. Élaborerez des ressources didactiques sur le Parlement, la gouvernance, la démocratie et la citoyenneté. La date d’échéance est le 30 avril.  www.parl.gc.ca/profs

In addition to the newsletter check out this web link: http://globalclassroom.unicef.ca/pdf/humanitarian.pdf for the resource Humanitarian Emergencies for intermediate and secondary teachers who may be looking for supplementary teaching material for the devastating earthquake in Haiti and the connection to the global humanitarian effort that is occurring right now. UNICEF Canada’s Global Classroom programme is currently updating the resource. If you would like to pilot the new lessons please contact Kelly Quinlan by email at: kquinlan@unicef.ca.

PEI CITIZEN ADVOCACY - Would you like to volunteer as a friend for an adult with an intellectual disability? It is well known that graduating from high school can be the beginning of a life of isolation for Islanders with intellectual disabilities. Many lead lonely lives, without the very ordinary friendships which most of us rely on. PEI Citizen Advocacy is a non-profit organization which matches volunteers (advocates) with adults who have an intellectual disability (partners) on a one-on-one basis. The advocate becomes not only a friend but also a supporter who can stick up for their partner. Through their friendship the partner feels a greater sense of belonging to the community-at-large.

You may catch a movie together, have a coffee, visit a friend or go for a swim. It may be a couple of hours a month or a couple of hours a week. Volunteer advocates make a huge impact on the lives of those they are matched with. A partner recently said: "My advocate is a great friend. She gets me out in the community and helps me with any problems. Our friendship makes me feel happy". PEI Citizen Advocacy is presently looking for people interested in becoming advocates for six people from across PEI. If you are interested or would like to find out more about us we may be reached at our office at 566-3523 or at peica@eastlink.ca.

The Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (CMOS) has been invited to send one Canadian teacher to the American Meteorological Society’s (AMS) two-week summer oceanography workshop for teachers.

Find easy to use edu-kits on Acadian history available free of charge at the Musée Acadienne in Miscouche (902) 432-2880. The kits are bilingual and contain all equipment necessary for the smooth delivery of the activities including a well detailed lesson plans.

(Activity descriptions in French follows)

Grades 2 to 6 - "Building an Aboiteau and a Dyke"
This activity lasts 45 to 60 minutes. Students will learn how Acadians used the reclaimed marshlands around the Baie Française (Bay of Fundy) and le Bassin des Mines (Minas Basin), by building "aboiteaux" (Acadian sluices) and dykes to drain the land and to stop the sea from coming back on the land at high tide. Students will work in teams to discover how to build a dyke.

Grades 4 to 9 - "The Mysterious Mixed up Artifacts"
This activity lasts 45 to 60 minutes. Imagine life in 17th and 18th Century Acadia through its artifacts. Objects made by humans represent a complete gamut of activities; among them, the most fundamental are linked to our essential needs: eating, drinking and protecting ourselves from the elements. Even without written documentation, objects can speak eloquently about their users. Students will help uncover the past using systematic approach of the archaeologist: practicing focused observation, classification, comparison, in a team-work context. The degree of complexity for this activity varies according to the grade level.

Grades 6 to 10 - "Deportation: 1755"
Indoor activity that lasts 60 to 75 minutes. Role play the events of the Deportation from Grand-Pré. Students will begin the activity by viewing a short film. We ask that they pay close attention to the words, the sounds, the instruments, the mannerisms and the movements that they find important. This is followed by a role-play of the deportation with each student taking on the role of an Acadian individual who was deported. The goal of this activity is to provide students with a more personal comprehension of the events of the 1755 Deportation.

Grades 7 to 12 - "Evangeline"
This activity lasts 90 minutes. Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie was published by the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow in 1847. The poem became universally popular and was translated into French in the 1860s. The Acadians adopted Evangeline as a heroine. This role play will provide students with the opportunity to act out the story for themselves.

2e à 6e année - « Construire un aboîteau et une digue »
Activité qui dure 45 minutes. Les étudiants apprendront comment les Acadiens cultivaient les basses terres le long de la baie Française (Fundy) et du bassin des Mines (Minas Basin), en construisant des aboîteaux et des digues pour drainer le sol et empêcher l’inondation de la mer. Les étudiants travailleront en équipes pour construire une digue.

4e à 9e année - « Un mélange mystérieux d'artéfacts »
Activité à l'intérieur qui dure 45 à 60 minutes. À l'aide des artéfacts, imaginez la vie en Acadie au 17e et au 18e siècles. Les objets fabriqués par les humains témoignent de toute une gamme d'activités. Les artéfacts les plus importants sont liés aux activités essentielles comme manger, boire et se protéger des éléments. Même sans documentation écrite, les objets nous renseignent sur les personnes qui les utilisent. Les étudiants découvriront le passé, en se servant des démarches systématiques de l'archéologue : l'observation attentive, la classification et la comparaison dans le contexte du travail en équipe. Cette activité varie de complexité selon le niveau scolaire.

6e à 10e année - « La Déportation : 1755 »
Activité à l'intérieur qui dure 60 à 75 minutes. Un jeu de rôle basé sur la Déportation. Les étudiants commencent par regarder un petit film. On leur demande de prêter une attention particulière aux mots, aux sons, aux instruments, aux gestes et aux mouvements qu'ils trouvent significatifs. Ensuite le jeu de rôle sur la Déportation commence – chaque élève prend le rôle d’une personne qui a été déportée. Le but de cette activité est d'amener les étudiants vers une compréhension plus personnelle des événements de la Déportation de 1755.

7e à 12e année - « L'histoire d'Évangéline »
Activité qui dure 90 minutes. En 1847, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow a publié Evangeline, A Tale of Acadie. Ce poème est devenu populaire à travers le monde. Il a été traduit en français en 1865. Les Acadiens ont adopté Évangéline comme héroïne. Les étudiants feront un jeu de rôle pour mettre en scène l’histoire d’Évangéline.

Like you, we want to enhance the educational experience for students and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow. Experiences is a national mentorship program for girls aged 12 – 17 and young women aged 18 – 25, that aims to provide them with the leadership skills and confidence to consider elected office, whether that is school council next year or 24 Sussex Drive down the road! Mentors will introduce their mentees to the impact of politics on their lives, and what they as young girls and women can do to make a difference: from the importance of voting and playing a role in your community, to throwing your hat in the ring! Experiences will open doors for young women today and for years to come. We invite you to explore the mentorship opportunities available on our website and register at www.equalvoice.ca/experiences

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Cherchez-vous un moyen d’amener les filles et les jeunes femmes de vos classes à prendre une part active dans la société? Tout comme vous, nous souhaitons enrichir l’expérience éducationnelle des élèves et leur offrir des occasions d’apprendre et de grandir.Expériences est un programme de mentorat d’envergure nationale à l’intention des filles de 12 à 17 ans et des jeunes femmes de 18 à 25 ans. Le programme a comme objectif de permettre aux participantes de développer des compétences en leadership et d’acquérir une meilleure confiance en soi afin de les inciter à se porter candidates à des élections, que ce soit au conseil d’école l’année prochaine ou, rien de moins, qu’au 24, promenade Sussex! Les mentors amèneront les mentorées à réfléchir sur les répercussions de la politique dans leur vie et sur ce qu’elles, à titre de filles et de jeunes femmes, peuvent faire pour changer les choses : poser un geste important comme de voter, s’engager dans sa collectivité ou même se lancer en campagne électorale! Le programme Expériences élargira les possibilités qui se présentent aux jeunes femmes aujourd’hui et pour des années à venir. Nous vous invitons à découvrir notre programme de mentorat accessible sur notre site Web (www.equalvoice.ca/experiences) et à vous y inscrire.

2.   Reading Comprehension Strategy Instruction at Three Oaks Senior High School will be
      facilitated by Robyn McAulay, Elementary Language Arts Specialist, Department of
      Education and Early Childhood Development.

Remember to bring along an address for one of your favorite "teacher" websites, to the Three Oaks Senior High School or Westisle Composite High School. Enter the address on a ballot available during the professional learning day and deposit it in our ballot box for a chance to WIN terrific prizes! Collected websites will be categorized and e-mailed to teachers.

Cheryl Perry’s Session Language and Literacy Connections at West Royalty School has been cancelled.

(Montague Intermediate), and Mark Rooney (Stonepark Intermediate). Their brand of music has been on display at previous PEITF Conventions and will be sure to start your weekend off right with classic covers from the 60's up to the present. Get your staff together, enjoy some good food, beverages and music, and make it the first staff outing of the year! The band will take to the Ise's stage about 4:00.

• Do you have an interest in teaching overseas or elsewhere in Canada?
• Do you have a sense of adventure?
• Are you a flexible person who can adapt to change?
• Does the prospect of living and teaching in another community excite you?

Plan to attend an INFORMATION MEETING to learn about the exciting possibilities and how to arrange a teacher exchange.

Join Carol Wilkins, Co-ordinator of the Canadian Education Exchange Foundation, and members of the Exchange Teacher Organization of NB.       

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2008 Time: 11:00 am (Lunch will be provided)  Place: TBA (Based on location of majority of registrants)

L’AEFNB, en collaboration avec la Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA), la Nova Scotia Teachers Union (NSTU) et la Prince Edward Island Teachers’ Federation (PEITF), vous lance une invitation à participer au deuxième symposium regroupant les associations des enseignantes et des enseignants des provinces de l’Atlantique. Les attentes de ce symposium visent à favoriser les discussions et les échanges entre les partenaires du monde de l’éducation sur des préoccupations communes touchant les minorités francophones de la région atlantique, tout en plaçant l’emphase sur le partage des pistes de solution gagnantes qui permettent la réussite des élèves en milieu minoritaire.

Pour de plus amples informations ou pour vous procurer le formulaire d’inscription, veuillez communiquer avec Bob MacRae, 569-4157, 1-800-903-4157.