SSENC in St. John’s Newfoundland

SSENC in St. John’s Newfoundland

Reflections on the SSENC Event: Fostering Collaboration and Resources for Newfoundland Educators We had the pleasure of welcoming educators from Newfoundland to an event hosted by the Social Studies Educators Network of Canada (SSENC). This gathering was more than...
Heritage Fair Classroom Kit

Heritage Fair Classroom Kit

Heritage Fair Classroom Kit Are your students getting ready to do their Heritage Fair project? Have you wanted to do a Heritage Fair in your classroom, but you’re not sure how to get started? Sign up today to receive a Heritage Fair Classroom Kit from Canada’s History...
Red Cross: Free Training and Lessons

Red Cross: Free Training and Lessons

Red Cross: Free Training and Lessons Help students think critically about the wars they are witnessing around the world. Canadian Red Cross Armed conflicts around the world continue to draw the attention of many concerned Canadians. Without the tools or outlets for...
President’s Message

President’s Message

President’s Message Rachel Collishaw Most of us became history or social studies teachers because we believe in engaging our students in difficult conversations. We want students to know about humanity’s past and present, while still feeling hope for the future....
Thinking Historically Together

Thinking Historically Together

Reflections from the Thinking Historically for Canada’s Future AGM Shelley Kirkvold Thinking Historically for Canada’s FutureDr. Carla Peck • University of Alberta • Engaged Citizenship In June, members of SSENC attended the annual general meeting (AGM) of Thinking...
Anything Else Would Just be Teach…

Anything Else Would Just be Teach…

Anything Else Would Just be Teaching Complacency Shannon D.M. Moore Against a numbing indifference, despair or withdrawal into the private orbits of the isolated self, there is a need to support educational institutions that enable students to exhibit civic courage,...