Teacher Information

The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

It has been over 30 years since the murder of 14 young women at Polytechnique Montréal (December 6, 1989). This act of violent misogyny shook our country and led Parliament to designate December 6 as The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Here are just some of the learning resources available to students in the province:

On December 6, we remember:

  • Geneviève Bergeron
  • Hélène Colgan
  • Nathalie Croteau
  • Barbara Daigneault
  • Anne-Marie Edward
  • Maud Haviernick
  • Maryse Laganière
  • Maryse Leclair
  • Anne-Marie Lemay
  • Sonia Pelletier
  • Michèle Richard
  • Annie St-Arneault
  • Annie Turcotte
  • Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz

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The student text Fighting for Equity includes the case study “Addressing Gender Inequity” which focuses on the ways that Canadians have responded to end gender inequities in Canada, including Gender-Based Violence

Gender-Based Violence Learning Experience

Gender-Based Violence Resources

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has developed curricula and related resources for grades primary to 12 to help students learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to gender-based violence and other harms. More information about ongoing work can be found on the Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Bystander Intervention Education page.

Halifax Explosion

On the morning of December 6th, 1917, the steamship Mont-Blanc, inbound from the Atlantic with war material for France, entered the Halifax Harbour Narrows. The Norwegian ship Imo left Bedford Basin, outbound for New York to load supplies for occupied Belgium. In homes, schools, and factories lining the shores, people started a new day in a busy wartime port. When Imo crossed The Narrows and struck Mont-Blanc’s bow, worlds collided. 

Halifax Explosion resources

Social Studies 7: World War I: Impact on the Maritimes and accompanying case study. These resources include a story of Viola Desmond’s experiences during the Halifax Explosion from her sister, Wanda Robson. As well as a poem by Dr Afua Cooper, and two artworks – Tuft’s Cove by Alan Syliboy and The Hope and Survual Memorial Quilt Project.

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Afua Cooper commemorates the Halifax Explosion through verse and highlights the experiences of the Black Haligonians in this disaster. Her powerful words are magnified in this book with dramatic historical photographs and eloquent art.

Halifax Explosion Resources

curriculum resources

Most resources can be used cross curriculum and have a benefit to all disciplines. Look for additional online resources in the specific course/grade level listings.

Gender-Based Violence Resources and Bystander Intervention Education

Literacy Resources

Updated 3-6 English Language Arts

Additional Resources and updates over the summer of 2025

Effective Literacy Practices in All Subjects

Additional Resources

Numeracy Resources

Online Resources

Video Resources

Career Pathways

Career Pathways

  • Community-Based Learning Website Community-based learning gives students the opportunity to learn both inside the classroom and out in the community.
  • Now’s the time to try! Explore a variety of options for students to engage in skilled trades and related learning.
  • Career Education Resources and links for Career Pathways courses and programs including Options and Opportunities, Community- Based Learning, Co-operative Education, and NS High Skills Major.
  • Career Pathways Overview is a snapshot of high school courses and programs offered through Career Pathways.
Science Resources

Science Safety

Pasco Greenhouse Sensor Kits

Agriculture in the Classroom – Chick Hatch Program

The Department of Agriculture’s - Agriculture in the Classroom program and Chief Veterinary Officer have developed a short training program on biosecurity and handling procedures for teachers planning a chick hatch in their classroom. 

Social Studies resources

Heritage Days

Heritage Day Help – Opportunity for Grades 3-9

Nova Scotia Heritage Day, celebrated each February, is an annual opportunity to reflect on our rich history and to honour the remarkable people, places, and events that have shaped the province’s unique heritage and diverse cultural story. Since it began in 2015, Heritage Day has celebrated a different honouree each year.

Send Us Your Nominations

Students in grades 3–9 are invited to help shape future Nova Scotia Heritage Day celebrations by submitting nominations—individually, in small groups, or as a class! Nominate a person, place, or event that you believe deserves to be honoured, and tell us why it is significant to Nova Scotia’s heritage.

Please find the NS Heritage Day: Teacher Handbook (francais). This activity aligns well with a number of curriculum outcomes; connections are made in the teacher handbook.

Nominations can be submitted anytime before March 31, 2026. For questions, please contact HeritageDay@novascotia.ca.

We can’t wait to see the inspiring people, places, and events you choose to celebrate!

2025 Madeline Nora Bernard

2024 William Hall

Gaelic Culture and Heritage: Teacher Resource Site

  • This eLearning course is designed to be a resource for teachers as they engage students in learning about Gaelic Culture and Heritage.
Health and Physical Education

Physically Activity Framework Resource 

Sexual Health

From the Ground Up

A health promotion and harm reduction curriculum resource to address youth substance use, gaming, and gambling.

Substance Use and Addition

Gender-Based Violence Resources and Bystander Intervention Education

Comprehensive Sexual Health Education

Personal Safety

Arts

Arts Education Challenge for Credit

Artist in the Schools

IB

IB Diploma Programme Information

Advanced Placement

preprimary

Pre-Primary Resources

Technology Education

Integrated ICT Outcomes for P-8

updated Curriculum

English Curriculum Pilot

New Courses

Updated Curriculum 

The following courses have new or updated curriculum documents for the 2025-2026 year:

Updated 3-6 English Language Arts

Updated Health Education/English Language Arts Outcomes

teaching resources

The following links, and resources can help teachers in all subjects and grade levels

Assessment

Assessment and Instruction

These documents are intended to support teacher planning for assessment, instruction, feedback, and communication of student learning.

Assessment Policy

Student assessment and evaluation are core components of Nova Scotia’s public education system.

Professional Learning

Teaching Difficult History: A Guide for Teachers

Teaching Sensitive Subject Matter

Teaching Controversial Texts

Code of Conduct

  • Code of Conduct resource

Inclusive Education

  • Inclusive Education provides information on provincial and regional/CSAP supports for the professional learning (January 2021 sessions).

Provincial Directive on Cell Phone Use

Classroom Resources

Short and Long Term Resources

All Classroom Resources used in the classroom must be chosen intentionally.  It is the teacher’s responsibility to ensure resources are free from bias.

Developmentally Appropriate Resource Selection

Small-group Instruction

Authorized List of Resources

  • Curriculum Resources: This site provides information on new resources that have been distributed to classrooms and new additions to the Authorized List of Resources that teachers may choose to order for their classes. It will be updated quarterly.

Multilingual Students

eresources

GNSPES

Resource accessible through GNSPES to support technology integration

P-8 Online Resources

Coaching Moodle

Additional Resources

Rick Hansen Foundation School Program

  • Rick Hansen Foundation School Program website supports learning about accessibility, inclusion, and active citizenship with a range of educational resources to support learning from grades primary to 12.

Updated November 20, 2025 | Pour des informations en français cliquez ici