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Survey Description:  An investigative tool used to gather further data from stakeholders on a topic or an issue. How to design a survey

Reverse Mind Map Description:  Reverse mind mapping is a tool to use when you have an ‘information overload.’ It is called reverse mind mapping because rather than brainstorming connections and ideas stemming from one big idea, you start with many seemingly separate ideas/information and try to narrow them down into one big idea. In order

RAFT Strategy Description:  Students undertake a role and learn how to effectively communicate their ideas clearly to their chosen audience. An activity incorporating UDL by including choice and student voice. Learn more

Q-Chart Description:  This question creation chart provides students with a framework for developing a range questions, of different levels of complexity (higher order thinking). See an example

Plus Minus Interesting Description:  A critical thinking tool that determines student understanding of a concept. Students are instructed to write down the positives, negatives and interesting features of a topic, question or situation. Learn more (7-12) Learn more (K-6)

Placemat Description:  Allows students to think about, record, and share their ideas individually or in groups on a graphic organizer divided into quadrants. Learn more

One-Minute Paper Description:  A focused question that can be answered quickly, asking students to reflect on their understanding of a concept. This provides the teacher with feedback on students’ perceptions on key learnings. Learn More

Neighbourhood Walk Description:  Take your class outside on a walk to observe the local environment. This could include both the natural and built environment. You could ask your students to look for anything from flora and fauna to evidence of adaptations to climate change. The focus on local helps conceptualize broader issues at a scale

Learning Circles Description:  Building knowledge through collaborative projects. Highly interactive, participatory structure for organizing group work. Can take place face to face or online. Online can be a good way to overcome distance and still work collaboratively. How to Create Effective Groups for Learning Circles

KWHLAQ Chart Description:  An extended version of the KWL Chart, for students to think critically about where they currently are in their learning journey and where they want to go. Learn more