A Soccer League of Their Own
Questions for online exploration (p.9)
1. Watch several promotional videos for the new NSL teams (found under the “Meet Our Clubs” heading):
2. Diana Matheson, the organizer of the NSL, feels optimistic about the success of the new league. Listen to her talk about what soccer fans can expect when the league begins:
3. Christine Sinclair is considered to be one of the greatest Canadian soccer players of all time. Watch these video tributes and view an infographic of her accomplishments:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLCC8YbHxaw (3:04)
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4gw-GcInoU (3:20)
Infographic:
4. Have a closer look at the new logos for the six NSL teams:
5. One of the hopes of the founders of the NSL is to inspire girls and women across Canada to be involved in sport. Check out this article and graph showing the percentage of girls participating in sport at different ages:
A Neighbourly Dispute Over Trade
Questions for Further Thought ( p. 18)
1. Prime Minister Trudeau called the new tariffs “entirely unjustified”. Watch this video explaining how the Canadian government will respond to the tariffs:
2. Explore this infographic about Canadian imports across the U.S.:
3. Canadian consumers are changing their shopping habits in response to the threat of widespread tariffs. Watch these videos about the “Buy Canadian” movement:
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6642251 [2:36]
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6638426 [2:49]
4. Not all Americans support President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canadian goods. Find out what some Americans have to say about the tariff threats:
- https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6636132 [1:29]
- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kH0kQfDfTkA [0:35]
5. Canada’s 13 premiers are planning ways to respond to the tariff threats. Hear some of their suggestions and see highlights of their visit to Washington D.C.:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t6GvuCpJmw [2:10]
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcX7cp9AqVg [1:47]
Table (p. 21)
Complete the table below to show the value of Canada–U.S. trade over the past 10 years. The following link will help:
A Primer on Trade and Tariffs
Before reading (p. 21)
Have students watch the following brief video that explains the potential impacts of trade disruptions caused by tariffs:
Questions for online exploration (p.26)
1. Explore these facts about the current Canada-U.S. trade relationship:
- https://economics.td.com/ca-us-trade-infographic-2025
- https://www.visualcapitalist.com/closest-trade-relationship-usa-canada/
2. Check out this infographic showing what Americans think of the tariffs proposed by President Trump:
3. Explore how both Canadian and American consumers could be affected by the tariffs:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KW18IgYXBdE [1:40]
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iha1K2CeIb8 [2:31]
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ef2c_jDOrM&t=66s
4. Learn about the pros and cons of President Trump’s tariffs:
5. Find out more about the helpful role the World Trade Organization (WTO) plays in facilitating trade between its member nations:
A Huge Ice Island is on the Move
Before reading (p. 32)
Project the first or second photo from the following link:
Questions for online exploration (p.37)
1. To get an idea of the size of Iceberg A23a, explore these photos and drone footage:
2. Find out more about where A23a is headed:
3. Watch this animation showing how A23a compares to some of the world’s largest icebergs:
4. Icebergs originating in Antarctica are named in a specific way. Find out more from this video:
5. Learn more about why icebergs are important to arctic ecosystems:
6. Antarctica is a unique continent that is only inhabited by scientists in research stations. Learn more about what scientists do in Antarctica and where they live:
Inquiry project
The Steps of an Inquiry Project (p. 45)
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://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVptfuj6_yk [2:45]
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLTOVoHbH5c [3:14]
Helpful Teacher Resources on Inquiry-based Learning (p. 48)
1. Check out Trevor MacKenzie’s website with links to podcasts, blogs, social media links, and other resources on Inquiry‑based learning:
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”
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