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“October 31 to November 4, 2016 is Media Literacy Week! This year’s theme is Makers & Creators and focuses on all the ways young Canadians can become more creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial by embracing media production, remixing, maker, and DIY culture and coding.”

Here is a sample video from the ‘Media Minute’ series – a unit of videos and lessons designed specifically for elementary students.

For Families:

Ideas for Families (Tips, Games, Videos, Tutorials)

For Teachers:

Ideas for Educators

Use, Understand & Create: A Digital Literacy Framework for Canadian Schools (“Teachers can access digital literacy classroom resources aligned with curriculum outcomes set out by their province or territory.”)

Digital and Media Literacy Fundamentals

Media Literacy 101 (Media Minute Videos and Lessons)

MediaSmarts Lessons and Resources (Search by topic/grade)

Fire Prevention Week

October 9 to 15, 2016

This year’s theme is “Don’t Wait, Check the Date! Replace smoke alarms every ten years.”

Here are some fun ways to learn about fire safety and the importance of smoke detectors:

Teach Fire Safety using resources from the National Fire Protection Association :

Sparky School House Interactive Site (Classroom portal for teachers. It includes music videos, lesson plans, eBooks and apps., Gr. K-5)
Letter to Parents
Lesson plan for grades 1-5 – Building a Stronger Community — The Importance of Working Smoke Alarms (PDF)
Sparky’s Fire Safety for Kids page has several activities that you can use in the classroom.
Local Event: Mission Fire/Rescue Service, Fire & Life Safety Fair, October 2, 2016 from 1-4 pm at Fire Station No. 1, located at 33330 – 7th Avenue, Mission. They will share important safety information on burn awareness and prevention along with interactive games and fun activities for the entire family.
Videos: