Virtual Teacher's Tool - Mary Trout Diaries
The diaries of Mary Williams Trout contain information relevant to grades 2, 3, 7, and 8. This tool is intended as a time-saver for teachers, including opportunities for Integrated Studies, with suggestions for projects, activities, and class discussions, using the content of the diaries as a jumping off point to a broader theme or topic in Canadian society. The project suggestions are designed to require further research on the part of the student to encourage students to use a variety of resources. The curriculum points included in this guide are referenced from curriculum documents available at the Ontario Ministry of Education website.
The curriculum streams covered in this tool are:
Grade 2: Heritage and Citizenship - Traditions and Celebrations
Grade 2: Science and Technology - Properties of Liquids and Solids
Grade 2: Science and Technology - Air and Water in the Environment
Grade 3: Science and Technology - Growth and Changes in Plant
Grade 3: Science and Technology - Soils in the Environment
Grade 3: Canada and World Connections - Urban and Rural Communities
Grade 7: Science and Technology - Interactions in the Environment
Grade 7: Geography - Natural Resources
Grade 8: History - Canada: A Changing Society
Download the Virtual Teacher's Tool (.pdf - 56 KB).
Click here to view the diaries.
The content in Mary Williams Trout: Diaries of a Small Town Lady is authorized for educational purposes. Teachers can use, modify, reproduce and distribute without having to request additional permission for non-commercial purposes.
