Patrick's Teaching Resources
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About the store
- 10 years of teaching experience with PDSB.
- Taught in the UK (familiar with UK curriculum).
- Specialist AQ in Special Education, Primary/Junior Mathematics.
- Completed 8 AQ's.
- Led March Break Camps and Summer School.
- Counting On You Literacy / Numeracy Programs.
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Grade 8 History - 1850-1910 (16 Lessons) Entire Unit
This an extensive unit for anyone teaching Grade 8 History. Topics include: - Confederation - Numbered Treaties - Indian Act / role of residential schools - Expansion of Canada West - Red River Resistance / North-West Rebellion - Underground Railroad / Fugitive Slave Act - Canadian Pacific Railway / role of Chinese workers / Black porters - North-West Mounted Police / RCMP - Second Industrial Revolution / forming of Unions - Social progress / role of Women and more! (Lessons come with inquiry ta
7th - 10th
Canadian History, Social Studies
Grade 7 - Structures and Forces Unit Test
This is a great comprehensive unit test that discusses the following: - What is a structure? Force? Load? - Types of structures (Natural vs. Man-Made) Solid, Shell, Frame, Combination - Live, Dead, Dynamic load - Point/Plane of Application - Internal Forces (Tension, Compression, Torsion, Shear) - External Forces (Wind, Water etc.) - Mass vs. Gravity - Function vs. Form And More!
6th - 8th
Science
Orange Shirt Day (PPT)
An informative PowerPoint on Orange Shirt Day and what it means. This was used in assembly to highlight the impact of First Nations' attending residential schools. Appropriate for all grades.
5th - 8th
Informational Text, Native Americans, Social Studies
Refugee Quiz - Chapter 7-9
This is a great comprehensive quiz on the novel "Refugee" by Alan Gratz. This quiz focuses on Chapter 7-9 and includes: Multiple Choice, Short Answers, and Matching. The quiz looks at the three protagonists: Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud, as well as historical events (i.e., Holocaust, Cuban riots, Syrian Civil War). Answer Key has been provided. **This is one of several tests used for comprehension*** There are also chapter questions and quizzes for the following: - Chapter 1-3 Questions + Quiz - C
7th - 10th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Writing
Grade 8 - Systems in Action Unit Test
This is a comprehensive unit test on everything covered for Systems. Some of the content includes: - What are systems? (Physical, Social, Natural) and subsystems - Input, Output, Process, Component, Purpose - Six Simple Machines (lever, pulley, wedge, screw, inclined ramp, wheel and axle) - Calculating work and Mechanical Advantage - 3 Classes of levers And more!
7th - 9th
Science
Grade 7 - Pure Substances and Mixtures Test (with answer key)
This Grade 7 test covers most of the unit on Pure Substances and Mixtures (with the exception of separation mixtures that will be on the next test). It includes: - Pure substances, mechanical mixtures, solutions - Homogeneous vs. Heterogenous - Solute and solvent scenarios - Particle Theory of Matter - What is matter Features multiple choice, true and false, short answers, etc.
6th - 9th
Chemistry, Science
Flight (End of Unit Project) - Creating your own Airline (Great for Inquiry)
For anyone teaching the unit on Flight for science, this is a GREAT end of unit project that can be done in groups. (Group sizes can vary). Students work together to create an Airline company and must include the following criteria: - Company name / Slogan / Logo / Mission Statement - Safety Policy and procedures (can include COVID-19) - Main headquarters / cities / countries you operate out of - Types of aircraft your airline offers (fleet size, seating capacity, pilots, flight attendants) - Fe
6th - 8th
Other (Science), Science
A Long Walk To Water Chapter 1-10 Quiz
This is a great resource to use in order to assess knowledge and understanding of the book thus far. The quiz features several multiple choice, true and false, and short answer questions. *Answer key is included.* The quiz looks at characters, major themes, plot, and important quotations.
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Reading
Grade 8 Geography Inquiry Project
For anyone teaching Grade 8 Geography and looking to do an inquiry project with students! This project should be done in groups of 2-4 and should take roughly 3-4 weeks to complete. The project asks students to choose a country of their choice and compare it to Canada. They must conduct research and complete the following: - Birth Rate, Death Rate, Fertility Rate, Life Expectancy, HDI (Human Development Index) - Population Pyramid and explain if it is increasing, decreasing, or stabilizing - Loc
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Geography
Blackfish Documentary - Life Systems Interactions in the Environment
For anyone teaching science, this is a great documentary about the mistreatment of Orca whales at SeaWorld, and focuses on captivity of animals. Great resource for debates, as well as can be tied cross-curricular with language arts.
6th - 9th
English Language Arts, Science
Refugee Quiz - Chapter 4-6
This is a great comprehensive quiz on the novel "Refugee" by Alan Gratz. This quiz focuses on Chapter 4-6 and includes: Multiple Choice, Short Answers, and Matching. The quiz looks at the three protagonists: Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud, as well as historical events (i.e., Holocaust, Cuban riots, Syrian Civil War). Answer Key has been provided. **This is one of several tests used for comprehension*** There are also chapter questions and quizzes for the following: - Chapter 1-3 Questions + Quiz - C
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Informational Text, Writing
Refugee Quiz - Chapter 1-3
This is a great comprehensive quiz on the novel "Refugee" by Alan Gratz. This quiz focuses on Chapter 1-3 and includes: Multiple Choice, Short Answers, and Matching. The quiz looks at the three protagonists: Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud, as well as historical events (i.e., Holocaust, Cuban riots, Syrian Civil War). Answer Key has been provided. **This is one of several tests used for comprehension*** There are also chapter questions and quizzes for the following: - Chapter 1-3 Questions + Quiz - C
7th - 10th
English Language Arts, Literature, Reading
Grade 8 - Geography Inquiry Project
Excellent project for those teaching Grade 8 Geography! This project is meant to be done in groups (2-4) and should take students at least 3-4 weeks to complete. There are multiple components to it, including: - Calculating population density of the country of your choice - Life expectancy / birth rate / death rate / fertility rate - Economic / political / environmental aspects of your country - Where is it located on a map - Connection to Canada (distinguish between developed and developing cou
7th - 10th
Environment, Geography
Refugee Quiz - Chapter 13-15
This is a great comprehensive quiz on the novel "Refugee" by Alan Gratz. This quiz focuses on Chapter 13-15 and includes: Multiple Choice, Short Answers, and Matching. The quiz looks at the three protagonists: Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud, as well as historical events (i.e., Holocaust, Cuban riots, Syrian Civil War). Answer Key has been provided. **This is one of several tests used for comprehension*** There are also chapter questions and quizzes for the following: - Chapter 1-3 Questions + Quiz -
7th - 10th
Balanced Literacy, English Language Arts, Literature
Grade 8 History Test - Pathway to Confederation / Expansion of Canada
This is a great test for Grade 8 History that covers major topics of Confederation and the Dominion of Canada. Key terms include: · Confederation · Political Deadlock · Manifest Destiny · Reciprocity Treaty · British North America Act · Underground Railroad · Harriet Tubman · Sir John A. Macdonald · Rupert’s Land · Charlottetown, Quebec, London Conference · July 1st, 1867 · American Civil War · Abolitionist · Conductor · Canadian Pacific Railway · First four provinces to join Confederation · L
7th - 10th
Canadian History, Social Studies
Biome Research Project
For anyone teaching Grade 6, 7, or 8 science, this is a great interactive project focusing on Life Systems and Ecosystems. The nature of the project consists of: - Collaboration - Research - Informative Slides - Hands-on product Students work in small groups (2-4) to select an existing biome (e.g., Arctic Tundra, Rainforest, Desert) and research relevant key terms and concepts covered in this unit: - Producers, Consumers, Decomposers, - Biotic / Abiotic Factors - Food Chain / Food Web - Environm
6th - 9th
Biology, Science
A Long Walk To Water Chapter 11-18 Quiz
This is a great resource to test the knowledge and understanding of the book, "A Long Walk To Water" by Linda Sue Park. This quiz covers the second-half of the book, chapter 11-18 and includes information about the characters, themes, and important quotations. The test has multiple choice, true and false, and short answer questions.
6th - 9th
Close Reading, English Language Arts, Literature
Grade 8 - Fluids Test (Science)
Great summative assessment for Grade 8 Fluids. Features multiple choice, true and false, short answers, and case study questions.
7th - 10th
Chemistry, Science
Grade 7 - Pure Substances and Mixtures Test
Great summative assessment for those teaching Grade 7 science - Pure Substances and Mixtures.
6th - 9th
Chemistry, Science
Introduction to Mental Health (PPT)
This is a great introduction to a unit on mental health. The slides talk about the importance of mental health, the stigma surrounding it, and the various types of mental health disorders such as: PTSD, depression, anxiety, OCD/ADHD etc.
4th - 12th
Character Education, For All Subjects, Health
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About the store
Experience
- 10 years of teaching experience with PDSB.
- Taught in the UK (familiar with UK curriculum).
- Specialist AQ in Special Education, Primary/Junior Mathematics.
- Completed 8 AQ's.
- Led March Break Camps and Summer School.
- Counting On You Literacy / Numeracy Programs.
Teaching style
I put emphasis on collaborative learning done in small groups of 4-5 students. This allows for self-regulated learning as well as communication between peers. The classroom must be one that is inclusive and safe for all students to share their ideas and opinions with the rest of the class.
I am someone who acts as a facilitator, teaching students through inquiry-based projects and guided instruction. I find students learn best through problem-based learning with multiple entry points for learner's of all abilities.
My own education history
I graduated McMaster University in 2013 with a B.A. Honours in English and Religious Studies, and a minor in Sociology.
I then attended teacher's college at the University of Western Ontario. I graduated in 2014 with a BEd.
Additional biographical information
I have a passion for learning about other cultures, and enjoy travelling to new places.
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