Author Archives: Caleb Domsy

OISE Branch of the Toronto Seed Library Now Open

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Caleb Domsy

In partnership with the Toronto Seed Library the OISE Library has opened a branch seed library complete with a variety of organic seeds, a repurposed card catalog, and topical books from our collection. The spring planting season may be over, but … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: Animal Cell Model

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Caleb Domsy

Anton van Leewenhoek first stumbled upon animal cells swimming around in pond water over 300 years ago. Use this model to introduce the idea of the animal cell to students still in the intermediate grades, or present it as a … Continue reading →

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OISE Book Display – Social Justice in Education

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Caleb Domsy

With the start of the new year many of us have made resolutions to better ourselves and our communities. This book display encourages you to integrate social justice into your professional life. Social justice in education is both an applied … Continue reading →

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Featured Activity Kit: The Law Game

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Caleb Domsy

The Law Game (340.078 S741L) was developed by school teacher Bob Spearman as an end-of-unit activity for secondary school students. Best played in groups, the students get to act as both lawyers and lawbreakers. The game contains elements of both criminal and tort law, the three main sections are Procedures, Cases, and Vocabulary. … Continue reading →

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New titles on transnational adoption in same-sex families

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Caleb Domsy

Tara Goldstein, a professor at OISE, has just released an incredible set of resources for exploring anti-oppression pedagogy. Her scripts have been written such that they can be performed by an assortment of readers and actors. Harriet’s House is a … Continue reading →

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