DRIVING QUESTION: Genetically Modified Organisms – Right or Wrong? PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to work on a project on Genetically Modified Organisms and their implications by watching a video clip: “Super Humans Genetic Mutations”. Students will then work in partners to study the pros and cons...
DRIVING QUESTION: Can we create our own arcade games for a school games room? PROJECT DESCRIPTION: After a field trip to a local arcade where students will examine arcade games and hopefully be able to see inside one, students will likely realize that they don’t know what a...
DRIVING QUESTION: Can we live without oil? PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Some pre-teaching will need to happen so students are aware of the resources in Canada prior to starting the project. Students will then zero on the resource of oil and discuss the reality of our dollar-store disposable society as...
DRIVING QUESTION: How can we manage the earth in a God-honouring way? PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Barnston Island is a small island near to our school. The students will explore the possibility of developing the island and how that would affect water, land, plants, animals and humans. Presently the island...
DRIVING QUESTION: What would the world look like with no fresh water? PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Working with small groups, students will turn our classroom into a Water Gallery to demonstrate the wonders of water through a water story. The story will include elements of the wonders of water, the...
DRIVING QUESTION: How does our solar system impact daily life on earth? PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Students will begin by exploring myths and legends that relate to our solar system. In small groups they will research a specific part of our solar system and analyze its impact on human culture...
DRIVING QUESTION: How can I save my green space? PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Students will choose a topic of interest that can be connected to saving or preserving green space. It can be at home, school or in their neighbourhood. Students must identify the problem or issue, then evaluate its...
DRIVING QUESTION: Should fishermen care about the moon phases? PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Students will learn about moon phases and tides and explore its effects to living things. They will then take a field trip to a local fish market and learn about the different types of fresh fish and...
DRIVING QUESTION: Are blackberry bushes a problem? PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project will start with a blackberry feast. Students will then break into research groups to answer a variety of questions. What are invasive species? What are native species? How do blackberry bushes spread? How can blackberry bushes be...
DRIVING QUESTION: How can you encourage better health among your peers? PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Students will be introduced to this project through the story of Zombie Apocalypse. Through lessons and activities, they will learn about the immune system, bacteria, viruses and vaccines, pandemics and epidemics. They will then compile...