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Tariffs: Careers

Research and present how tariffs might impact different careers. Simulate international trade negotiations, advocating for different careers in the doing. Run a mock import/export business and...

Tariffs: English

Develop persuasive writing skills by arguing for or against a possible Canadian trade war response. Practice persuasive and formal writing skills by responding to a...

Tariffs: Science

Explore how tariffs on imported goods might impact biodiversity (eg. fruits, plants, exotic pets, etc.) in Canada. Analyze how trade wars might impact food chains...

Tariffs: Social Studies

*Choose ONE option* Assign students different countries that represent unique trade interests and use class discussion or debate as a tool to share the complexities...

Canada, we have a problem.

Canada, we have a problem. A few actually. What’s at issue? US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods. Which sounds boring until you...

Activity: Understanding Tariffs and the Possible Ramifications of a Trade War...

Grade Level: 9-12Subject: Social Studies, Economics, Civics, Business Studies, Careers, English, Science, Art/Visual StorytellingDuration: 60 minutes Complete activity after watching the five-part Nature Labs lesson...

The Week That Was (Feb 3-7)

And what a week it was. The tariffs came! And then they were paused! Our economy was on the brink! And then it wasn’t! What exactly...

Study of more than 600 animal and plant species finds genetic...

Bias: none Source: The Guardian File Type: Study/Article Overview: Study of more than 600 animal and plant species finds genetic diversity has declined globally Web Link: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/30/study-of-more-than-600-animal-and-plant-species-finds-genetic-diversity-has-declined-globally

5 Job Search Trends for 2025

Bias: none Source: Forbes File Type: Article Overview: 5 Job Search Trends For 2025 Web Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/shodewan/2025/01/22/5-job-search-trends-for-2025/

The Week That Was (Jan 27-31)

Before you sprint into the fun that will be your weekend (the last weekend before Canadian economic ruin?), let’s take a look at what...