On a sunny Manitoba morning, three lifelong educators gathered in the Circle Room in Migizzi Agamik, the Indigenous Student Centre at the University of Manitoba, to discuss big ideas in education, art, science and community. All have been valued contributors to the ReNewWorldIdeas project since its inception.
Read MoreFive teachers in two schools conducted an action research project that explored early years science with Indigenous Perspective. Focusing on land based education and sustainability they took their grade one to four classes outside to learn. This is a story of their process and what they learned from it.
Read MoreDesigned by Kale Bonham, the Indigenous Cinema Experience (ICE) package provides a syllabus, a list of accessible films and an example of student work. Place, history, culture and community are studied through inquiry driven, project based learning experiences.
Read MoreThis lesson invites students to experiment with engineering concepts while building and testing their own creations. Designed by professional engineer, Randy Herrmann, it challenges individuals and groups to test their ideas of design and construction. It can be adapted to suit any age group.
Read MoreThe Yards is an Urban Design experiment for high school students. By designing a public space built around medicine wheel teachings, students learn about local history and sustainability issues. Teachers Keith Fulford and Kale Bonham share a plan, curricular connections, timeline and links to on-line supports for this inquiry driven, project based course of study.
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