The Ethical and Responsible Use of Information and Communication Technology - A Guideline for all Stakeholders in Catholic Education
Audience:	Grade 7-12
Descriptor:	The Ethical and Responsible Use of Information and Communication Technology – A Guideline for all Stakeholders in Catholic Education will provide intermediate and secondary teachers with lessons to deal with this very current and critical topic. The Grade 7-12 resource provides a uniquely Catholic, faith-based perspective which will help teachers as they assist their students in making sense of the digital technologies. Technology is a powerful tool and youth need the guidance and modeling of knowledgeable adults so they can critically examine and assess the value, impact and potentially constructive educational benefits of such technology. The introduction, scenarios, lesson framework and overviews provide teachers with those foundational skills which are viewed through the Catholic social teachings. Ethical & Responsible Use of Information & Communication Technology Guideline by Catholic Curriculum Corporation - Western Region is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5 Canada License
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Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Elementary Religious Education - A Research Report
Audience:	Grade K-8
Descriptor:	The Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Elementary Religious Education - A Research Report provides a reference for curriculum consultants, coordinators and/or future writers to use when addressing assessment, evaluation and reporting of the current Religious Education programs in Catholic schools in Ontario. The resource reviews a range of data sources, poses leading questions, essential learnings and recommendations based on the research. The resource also examines assessment, evaluation and reporting found in each unit, Kindergarten to Grade 8 Born of the Spirit and We Are Strong Together series in light of current Backward Design for curriculum planning and assessment language from the Ministry.
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Called to Change the World
Audience:	Grade 7, 10-12
Descriptor:	Whatever you do - you do unto me is a rich Catholic resource which was developed in partnership by the Catholic Curriculum Corporation and Free The Children. It provides teachers with practical lessons for Grades 7, 10 and 11/12. The lessons, grounded in the Catholic Social Teachings, make the link from the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations and the Expectations of the Religious Education and Family Life Education documents to the work of Free The Children. The lessons provide engaging activities for learning, leading, serving and changing the world. A DVD resource, an integral part of the classroom resource, has been provided to each CCC member board with permission to duplicate.
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Robust Thinking Tasks and the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations
Audience:	Grade 1-8
Descriptor:	The Robust Thinking Tasks and the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations provide elementary teachers with current information around the Ministry of Education`s challenge to create rich Robust Thinking Tasks for students. This resource uses the Ontario Graduate Expectations as the `big ideas` upon which teachers can invite students to explore their opinions, values, thoughts and experiences, examining them through a suggested mentor text. The OCGE`s provide the Catholic lens by which students will come to a deeper understanding of the texts and their meaning.
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Integrating Science and Technology and Catholic Curriculum Maps

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Grade 1-8

Descriptor:

The Integrating Science and Technology and Catholic Curriculum Maps, Understanding Life Systems resource provides practical examples for teachers in using the Catholic Curriculum Corporation's Catholic Curriculum Maps, to support the implementation of the Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Science and Technology strand, Understanding Life Systems from a uniquely Catholic perspective. Each grade has a Unit At-A-Glance chart outlining the Catholic World View, Topic, Unit Guiding Question, Unit Culminating Task, Essential Understandings and Unit Overview. This is followed by a series of Subtask and Lessons and some supporting BLM. An assessment rubric is also provided for each Culminating Task.

Grade	Title	Download
1-8	Introduction
1	Needs & Characteristics of Living Things
2	Growth and Changes in Animals
3	Growth and Changes in Plants
4	Habitats and Communities
5	Human Organ Systems
6	Biodiversity
7	Interactions in the Environment
8	Cells

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Integrating Mathematics and Information & Communication Technology
Audience:	Grade K-8
Descriptor:	The ICT Numeracy Activities resource provides a wide range of numeracy activities and resources for Kindergarten to Grade 8 based on the Data Management & Probability and the Geometry & Spatial Sense strands. The lessons focus on the integration of ministry licensed computer software to meet expectations. It has a user-friendly presentation of lessons, activity templates, student instruction BLM and other resources to assist teachers in their planning, teaching and assessment of mathematics, while incorporating technology as a tool to support the mathematical understanding.
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader, Specific selections of Ministry Licensed Software
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Grade	Title	Download
K-8	Introduction
K	Data Management and Probability Strand
K	Geometry and Spatial Sense Strand
1	Data Management and Probability Strand
1	Geometry and Spatial Sense Strand
2	Data Management and Probability Strand
2	Geometry and Spatial Sense Strand
3	Data Management and Probability Strand
3	Geometry and Spatial Sense Strand
4	Data Management and Probability Strand
4	Geometry and Spatial Sense Strand
5	Data Management and Probability Strand
5	Geometry and Spatial Sense Strand
6	Data Management and Probability Strand
6	Geometry and Spatial Sense Strand
7	Data Management and Probability Strand
7	Geometry and Spatial Sense Strand
8	Data Management and Probability Strand
8	Geometry and Spatial Sense Strand

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Supplemental Resources to Support Grade 7-8 Family Life Programs

Audience:

Grade 7-8

Descriptor:

This resource, version 1.0, is the result of a dynamic partnership between CARFLEO, Institute for Catholic Education (ICE), Central Curriculum Corporation (CCC), Eastern Ontario Catholic Curriculum Cooperative (EOCCC) and Northern Ontario Catholic Curriculum Cooperative (NOCCC). It has been developed and reviewed by Catholic teachers, consultants and the Education Commission of the Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops to support Grade Seven and Eight teachers who wish to offer a more contemporary perspective on topics that are addressed in their family life program. It is NOT a replacement for Fully Alive or any other Family Life resource.

Grade	Title	Download
7-8	Introductory Letter from Bishop Durocher
7-8	Parent Letter Template
7	Part 1-Grade 7 Manual includes: Bullying Prevention Dating and Relationships Family Structures Suicide Prevention
8	Part 2-Grade 8 Manual includes: Addictions and Substance Abuse Bullying Prevention Family Structures Dangers of Pornography Dating and Relationships Same Sex Attraction STI’s and the Risks of Contraception Stress and Grief Suicide Prevention

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A Framework for Kindergarten in Catholic Schools in God's Image - A Primary Foundation
Audience:	Grade K
Descriptor:	This resource, A Framework for Kindergarten in Catholic Schools - In God`s Image A Primary Foundation is a document which highlights the appropriateness and continued currency of the In God`s Image for four and five year old students. The framework demonstrates how the activities found In God`s Image are relevant and can be used to meet many of the Kindergarten expectations, as outlined by the Ministry of Education. A Framework for Kindergarten in Catholic Schools is a rich resource including such topics as: Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Entry to School, Building a Welcoming Learning Environment, Monthly Planning Themes, Literacy and Numeracy, Assessment and Evaluation and many other valuable resources for Catholic Kindergarten teachers.
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader
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Canada: A People`s History - The Catholic Perspective Guide to the CBC Video Series 2002
Audience:	Grade 6-8
Descriptor:	This `Catholic Perspective` is a support document for the teacher`s guide to the CBC Video Series `Canada: A People`s History`. It integrates the students` learning of Canadian history with gospel values found in Jesus` teachings. Each lesson focuses on one aspect of the video, either through the historical people that are involved or through a specific or general event. The support document references the appropriate Ontario Graduate Expectations and gospel values, provides guidelines for each video lesson (Orientation, Before Viewing, During Viewing, and After Viewing) and black line masters for student response.
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader
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Catholic Curriculum Maps - Foundational Support for Catholic Teachers 2006
Audience:	Grade K-8
Descriptor:	The Catholic Curriculum Maps Grade K-8 is a rich resource which helps teachers plan and implement a distinctive Catholic curriculum. Mandated to teach the provincial curriculum, Catholic teachers use the CCC Curriculum Maps to help them make the Catholic content visible. A Catholic Theme and Essential Questions identified from the Religious Education and Family Life Education programs help to provide the Catholic lens by which all other subject areas can be viewed in light of the Catholic social teachings. The Maps are a rich planning tool for Catholic teachers and a guide for student reflection and response.
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Gifts of Love - A Collection of Prayer Services 2003
Audience:	Grade K-12
Descriptor:	This resource assists educators in fostering a spiritual experience within the Catholic school community. Catholic Education is committed to the ongoing formation of the soul. It is hoped that this resource may help facilitate the communal process of transformation which is the mission of Catholic Education. Reflecting special times within the school and liturgical calendar a number of prayers services have been created for your use.
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Information and Communication Technology Literacy Activities 2005
Audience:	Grade K-8
Descriptor:	To assist teachers in using ICT within their Language program to improve student literacy. The use of computer-based instructional strategies supports and enriches student learning in the areas of reading, writing and oral and visual communication, as well as the development of ICT competencies. For each grade, the following components are provided: Grade-Specific Title Page, Activity Overview Chart, Writing Activities, Reading Activities, Oral & Visual Communication Activities.
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader, Specific selections of Ministry Licensed Software
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Sacramental Preparation for Students with Special Needs - A Guide for Catholic Educators
Audience:	Grade K-12
Descriptor:	This resource will assist educators in providing appropriate preparation for the sacraments to students with special needs, foster an attitude of inclusion, raise the awareness of educators in regards to available resources, and provide support to educators and parish priests for sacramental preparation at the school level for students with special needs.
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Writing Catholic Curriculum Course 2006
Audience:	Grade K-12
Descriptor:	This resource is intended to assist writers who will be working on writing projects/units. It provides a framework for writers to plan and review the work of infusing the Catholic world view into the content of their writing, as well as providing background information, resources and reflective readings. The appendices contain many practical resources for planning and classroom use.
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader
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Catholic Curriculum Maps Foundational Support for Catholic Teachers
Audience:	Grade 9-12
Descriptor:	Halton Catholic District School Board generously has shared the work done in the development of the Catholic Curriculum Core Maps Grade 9-12. This is a continuation of the Core Maps developed with the CCC for the elementary panel. Mandated to teach the provincial curriculum, Catholic teachers use the CCC Curriculum Maps to help them make the Catholic content visible. A Catholic Theme and Essential Questions for each grade help to provide the Catholic lens by which all other subject areas can be viewed in light of the Catholic social teachings. The Maps are a rich planning tool for Catholic teachers and a guide for student reflection and response. Again, thank you Halton CDSB for sharing this resource which is an integral part of their board's Focus on Faith framework.
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader
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Rich Performance Tasks for Secondary Religion Courses

Audience:

Grade 9-12

Descriptor:

Student engagement is always a challenge at secondary, especially in Religious Education Courses. Assessment and evaluation practices continue to evolve in light of ongoing research. The focus of this resource addresses both of these issues by assisting students in Grades 9-12 Religion classes to make a bridge not only between the concepts they are learning in class, but to authentically make connections between what they are learning and their own lives . The tasks are designed to not only focus and engage the students, but will also build community and respect in the classroom in light of the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations and the Ontario Catholic Secondary Curriculum Policy Document for Religious Education.

Grade	Title	Download
9	Be With Me: Journeying with Jesus
10	Christ and Culture: What it means to be a Catholic Church Member
11	Faith and Culture: World Religions
12	Church and Culture: Kingdom of God

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Secondary Resources
Audience:	Grade 9-10
Descriptor:	The CCC has produced a number of electronic resources related to the following secondary courses: • CGC1P Geography of Canada, Gr. 9 Applied • CHC2P Canadian History WW I, Gr. 10 Applied • CHV2O Civics, Gr. 10 Open • ENG1D English, Gr. 9 Academic • ENG1P English, Gr. 9 Applied • ENG2D English, Gr. 10 Academic • ENG2P English, Gr. 10 Applied • GLC2O Career Studies, Gr. 10 Open • HRE1O Religious Education, Gr. 9 Open • MFM1P Foundations of Mathematics, Gr. 9 Applied • SNC1P Science, Gr. 9 Applied http://resources.elearningontario.ca
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Engaging the Soul through the ARTS
Audience:	Grade 1-8
Descriptor:	Engaging the Soul through the ARTS will provide elementary teachers with concrete lessons on how to bring the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations to life in the Arts. Mentor texts, similar to those in the 2009 CCC Robust Thinking and the Ontario Graduate Expectations, are used to link the overall expectations of the Arts and the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations. Teachers are provided with activities by which students are invited to create, present, reflect and respond, while exploring form and cultural perspectives. Primary, junior and intermediate teachers can use this rich Catholic resource to engage their students in Dance, Drama, Music and Visual Arts lessons - an invitation to Engage the Soul through the ARTS!
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Curriculum Links Between The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 1-8: Health and Physical Education, Interim Edition, 2010 (Revised) and the Fully Alive Program and Other Catholic Education Resources
Audience:	Grade 1-8
Descriptor:	Educators will find that this document provides an outstanding alignment of expectations, as well as a clear articulation of Catholic educational resources. You can also locate this document on the ICE website here.
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader
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Ethical and Responsible Use of Information and Communication Technology Part II Elementary
Audience:	Grade 1-6
Descriptor:	Ethical and Responsible Use of ICT Part II provides a uniquely Catholic, faith-based perspective which will help teachers assist their young students in making sense of digital technologies. The resource is divided into three main sections: Teaching about Digital Citizenship, Copyright and Intellectual Property and Our Global Village. With an introduction, teachers will find foundational skills viewed through the Catholic social teachings and the Catholic Graduate Expectations which are embedded in case studies, sample learning goals and success criteria, activities, resources and BLMs. Primary and junior Catholic teachers have a rich teaching resource at their fingertips!
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader
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Leprosy in the World Today: Answering the Call to Care
Audience:	Grade 7-12
Descriptor:	Leprosy in the World Today: Answering the Call to Care is resource developed by the CCC in partnership with The Leprosy Mission Canada organization. Answering the Call to Care is a classroom resource which provides teachers with practical lessons for elementary and secondary students. The lessons, grounded in the Catholic Social Teachings, make the link from the Ontario Catholic Graduate Expectations and the expectations of the Religious Education and Family Life and cross-curricular connections, to the work of The Leprosy Mission Canada. The lessons provide faith-filled activities for learning about Leprosy in the world today and answering the call to assist those who are affected by the disease. A DVD and new website has been developed for students as an integral part of the resource. Visit www.answeringthecall.ca
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader
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Listen and Hear My Voice - ICT Media Literacy Resource
Audience:	Grade K-8
Descriptor:	Listen and Hear My Voice approaches Media Literacy by identifying the critical learning and guiding questions which find their underpinnings in the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations. This new resource provides a uniquely Catholic, faith-based perspective which will help teachers address a variety of literacy and cross-curricular expectations through the use of ministry licensed software. Teachers will have a range of ICT activities which will engage students to think critically about the influence of media in their lives and provide them with skills to respond in a manner that is congruent with their faith.
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader
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Secondary Critical Thinking Tasks and the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations
Audience:	Grade 9-12
Descriptor:	Secondary Critical Thinking Tasks and the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations provides lessons for secondary school teachers. The resource invites students to think critically about what they see and hear within the context of the OCSGEs and our Catholic social teachings. With this lens students will view and reflect upon various mentor artifacts. Based on the focus of the expectation, the mentor artifact and learning goal, secondary students are asked to respond to the critical thinking tasks in light of gospel values.
Requirements:	Acrobat Reader
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