Please note some of the resources listed on this page may require a username and password. For help or more information, contact your school鈥檚 teacher-librarian or email the district teacher-librarian.
Resource websites
- – Videos on a variety of topics with focus on Canadian content and creation. NFB Campus supports teachers using NFB films in instruction.
- Grade 6-12 range.
- Includes French content.
- – Contains teacher resources aimed at supporting educators at Indigenizing the curriculum.
- Grade 6-12 range.
- – Database of lesson plans and teacher resources compiled by the BC Teachers’ Federation.
- K-12 range.
- – A digital version of the “Project of Heart” book that outlines the history and impact of residential schools in Canada.
- Grade 5-12 range.
- – A digital version of the “Gladys We Never Knew” unit plan that teaches the story of a young girl from the Nlaka鈥檖amux Nation who was sent to residential school.
- Grade 5-12 range.
- – “Canadian Geographic’s” collection of four Indigenous atlases. Full text available online.
- Grade 9-12 range.
- Includes French content.
- – Database of primary resources collected by Simon Fraser University, the University of British Columbia, and University of Victoria.
- Grade 8-12 range.
- – Database of editorial cartoons published by Canadian newspapers since the 1950s.
- Grade 9-12 range.
- – Simon Fraser University’s digitized collections covering numerous topics.
- Grade 9-12 range.
- – Primary resources for teachers provided by the University of British Columbia.
- K-12 range.
- – A collection of science activities and experiments created by Science World.
- Grade K-12 range.
- – Access to digital copies of short stories and poems for use with students. Requires creating a teacher account.
- Grade 3-12 range.
- – Learn Indigenous words or listen to stories read in Indigenous languages.
- K-12 range.
- – Resources to support teaching through critical thinking challenges.
- Grade 4-12 range.
- – Lessons and resources for teaching digital citizenship and media awareness.
- K-12 range.
- – Resources for teaching about prejudice, human rights, and social justice.
- Grade 9-12 range.
- – Database of statics on the Canadian economy, society, environment, and more.
- Grade 11-12 range.
- – Encyclopedia focused on Canadian content.
- Grade 6-12 range.
- – Access to the Royal BC Museum’s learning portal fearing information on a variety of topics.
- Grade 6-12 range.
- – Resources and lessons about the Moose Hide Campaign aimed at engaging Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys in ending violence towards women and children.
- K-12 range.
- French content included.
Focused education websites
- – Access to a variety of EBSCO databases.
- K-12 range.
- – Database of book recommendations.
- – Searchable database of information on global issues.
- Grade 8-12 range.
- French content included.
- – Searchable database of information on Canadian topics.
- Grade 8-12 range.
- French content included.
- – Searchable database of information on science topics.
- Grade 8-12 range.
- French content included.
- – Searchable database of information on variety of topics, including some e-books.
- Grade 8-12 range.
- – Books, magazines, images, and videos on topics connected to nature.
- K-7 range.
- – Searchable database of information on British Columbia.
- Grade 6-12 range.
- – Online encyclopedia that includes reference tools and life skills tutorials.
- Grade 3-9 range.
- French content included.
- – Online encyclopedia for advanced users.
- Grade 3-9 range.
- French content included.
- – Searchable timelines of famous people and events, including tools to create custom timelines.
- Grade 3-5 range.
- – Online resource with read-aloud information, books, videos, and games.
- K-3 range.
- – Online encyclopedia that includes short articles, maps, images, videos, science projects, and more.
- Grade 3-6 range.
- French content included.
- – Online French encyclopedia that includes a French visual dictionary.
- Grade 3-9 range.
- French content included.
- – Online encyclopedia that includes articles and additional features such as a current events section.
- Grade 3-9 range.
- French content included.
- – Science and math content for students that include videos, activities, and lesson guides.
- Grade 6-9 range.
- – News articles on science topics.
- K-5 range.