Resources for Teachers

Curriculum and Education Programs

Teacher Resources – Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre

Presents information on various aspects of NWT culture and heritage that can be incorporated into your school program.

Source: Government of Northwest Territories; Education, Culture and Employment

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Educational Resources

Classroom Connections: Letter to Teachers

The main curricular content areas addressed in Classroom Connections are art appreciation and social studies, but the suggested activities are designed to incorporate interdisciplinary, multi-modal aspects wherever possible.

Source: Government of Canada; Virtual Museum of Canada (VMC)

Educational and Fun Material (see "Educator")

This page offers a series of links to learning resources on such topics as environment, forestry, wildlife, etc, that can be used by teachers in their classrooms.

Source: Government of Northwest Territories; Environment and Natural Resources

NWT Public Library Services

Provides all residents of the Northwest Territories with quality library service that meets their educational, informational and recreational needs.

Source: Government of Northwest Territories; Education, Culture and Employment

NWT Teacher Induction Program – A Program for Beginning Teachers

A Teacher Induction Program involves those practices used to help new and beginning teachers become competent and effective professionals in the classroom.

Source: Government of Northwest Territories; Education, Culture and Employment

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Lesson Plans and Activities

Animal Booklets (Teetl'it Gwich'in dialect)

The Gwich'in Language Centre produced these short animal units in the Teetl'it Gwich'in dialect for Gwich'in language teachers to use in their classrooms in the Beaufort-Delta.

Source: Gwich'in Social and Cultural Institute

Where We Live, Who We Are (Grades 7 to 10) (PDF)

Created by Parks Canada, this learning activity is adapted to classes between grades 7-10, and explores the history of how different Aboriginal groups interacted with the environment in which they lived.

Source: Government of Canada; Parks Canada

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School Boards

Dehcho Divisional Education Council

The Dehcho Divisional Education Council, through partnership with the community, will respect the culture and achieve quality education.

Yellowknife Catholic Schools

The Yellowknife Catholic School's website provides parents, staff, and students with pages that offer the latest information on the schools and facilities.

Yellowknife Education District No. 1

YK1 offers a wide range of diverse and dynamic educational opportunities and numerous learning experiences to Yellowknife students.

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