What in the World? Level 2 Issue 2 |
The Gordie Howe International Bridge
Before reading (p. 4)
1. Project the following photo, being careful not to reveal the name that appears in the text right below the photo:
2. Have students view this retrospective of Gordie Howe, Mr. Hockey:
Questions for online exploration (p.9)
1. Visit the official site of the Gordie Howe International Bridge:
2. Visit the official Canadian and U.S. government sites related to the Gordie Howe International Bridge:
- https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/pont-gh-bridge/pont-gh-bridge2-eng.html
- https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/ipd/project_profiles/mi_gordie_howe_int_bridge.aspx
3. Check out these photographs of bridge construction that show the magnitude of the project:
4. Explore these interesting facts about the Gordie Howe Bridge and meet some of the people involved in the project:
- https://www.yout-ube.com/watch?v=SZYR4pDOTb0 [2:37]
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/meet-the-bridge-builders-1.7113637
5. Watch as the last connecting beams are put in place and see the handshake midway between Canada and the U.S.:
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6419538 [1:18]
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6419609 [1:14]
6. As you see it, what will be the legacy of the Gordie Howe International Bridge?
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.4227287 [2:00]
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/murray-howe-gordie-howe-bridge-1.7280780 [8:19]
7. Learn more about Gordie Howe, 'Mr Hockey':
- https://www.nhl.com/player/gordie-howe-8448000
- https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gordie-howe
Table (p. 10)
Complete the table below to show the value of Canada – U.S. trade over the past 10 years. The following link will help:
Women's Hockey Gears Up for a New Season
Before reading (p. 12)
1. Project the league logo for the PWHL:
2. Next, share that the PWHL has just revealed the six team names for the league:
Questions for online exploration (p. 17)
1. Visit the PWHL's official website:
2. Learn more details about the PWHL:
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/pwhl-women-hockey-guide-1.6965776
- http://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2259609667987 [2:06]
3. Jayna Hefford, senior vice-president of PWHL operations and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, explains what the PWHL means for hockey and women’s sports in general:
4. Learn more about the six PWHL team names and how they were selected to reflect the location where the teams play:
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6504670 [1:09]
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6504434 [6:49]
- https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/poll-which-pwhl-team-has-the-best-new-name-and-logo-vote-for-your-favourite
5. The draft for the second season of the PWHL was held in June. Meet some of the newest PWHL members:
6. Visit the Hockey Hall of Fame website to learn about the pioneers of women's hockey:
A 'Fixed' Election in Venezuela
Before reading (p. 21)
Have students view this news report that was aired by PBS the night before the Venezuelan election:
Questions for online exploration (p.26)
1. Learn more about how Mr. Maduro was declared president of Venezuela in July:
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6463522 [1:56]
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6465452 [0:35-10:12]
2. Opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez claims he won the election and can prove it:
3. Find out more about the arrest warrant for Mr. Gonzalez issued by a Venezuelan judge in the aftermath of the election:
4. Learn why Spain granted political asylum to opposition leader Gonzalez:
5. Which countries support Mr. Maduro’s re-election and which ones question it?
6. Learn more about the country of Venezuela:
- https://knoema.com/atlas/Venezuela-Bolivarian-Republic-of
- https://www.worlddata.info/america/venezuela/index.php
NASA Astronauts Stranded in Space
Before reading (p. 30)
During the second viewing, students can take dot jot notes of the information relative to their two question words:
Questions for online exploration (p.35)
1. Watch the launch of the Boeing Starliner on June 5:
2. Find out what went wrong with this mission.
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6487740 [3:47]
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6509618 [8:11]
3. Why did NASA make the decision to have Starliner return to Earth without its crew?
4. How did this mission go from 8 days to 8 months?
5. What is the plan for returning astronauts Wilmore and Williams to Earth?
6. Explore the NASA and ISS sites:
7. Learn more about Boeing Starliner spacecraft:
8. Check out some of the everyday products that were developed using space exploration technology:
Inquiry project
The Steps of an Inquiry Project (p. 43)
Check out these short videos to learn how to check the credibility and reliability of websites:
How to evaluate sources for reliability:
- https://youtu.be/q1k8rcYUmbQ [3:48]
How to check if a website is credible:
- https://youtu.be/jt-IZ5M6XU8 [1:39]
Helpful Teacher Resources on Inquiry-based Learning (p. 46)
1. Check out Trevor MacKenzie’s website with links to podcasts, blogs, social media links, and other resources on Inquiry‑based learning:
• https://www.trevormackenzie.com
2. John Spenser is another educator whose videos, blogs, and resources offer practical strategies and structures for engaging students in inquiry. Here are two to get you started:
“Helping Students Ask Better Questions by Creating a Culture of Inquiry”
“Using a Wonder Week to Spark Inquiry-based Learning”
3. Edutopia has a number of articles on student inquiry, including:
“What the heck is Inquiry-based Learning?”
“Resources and Downloads to Facilitate Inquiry-based Learning”