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The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science
  • About Us
    • Meet the Robertson Team
    • Contact
    • Publications
  • Inquiry
  • Math
    • Math Lessons
      • Early Years
      • Primary
      • Junior/Intermediate
    • Exploring Math through Inquiry
    • Family Math Nights
    • Book Reviews
  • Science
    • Science Inquiry
      • Early Years
      • Primary
      • Junior/Intermediate
    • Outdoor Education
  • Blog
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Environment

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The Robertson Program returns to Aroland First Nation to learn about their approach to land-based learning and student well-being

The Robertson team traveled this week to Johnny Therriault School at Aroland First Nation (three hours North East of Thunder Bay) to learn about their approach to land-based learning and... read more →
  • June 7, 2019
  • The Robertson Program
  • Aroland, Environment, FN

Grade 2 class release salmon alevin into river, concluding 3-month classroom inquiry

The Grade Two class at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study traveled to Greenwood Conservation Area to release the salmon alevin they had been caring for in their... read more →
  • May 14, 2019
  • The Robertson Program
  • Environment, Inquiry, Jackman ICS

Robertson Team visits Mine Centre School to discover more about their “camp”

Last week, the Robertson Program traveled to our friends at Mine Centre Public School to have another visit at their outdoor kindergarten classroom – or as they call it, “camp.”... read more →
  • December 10, 2018
  • The Robertson Program
  • Environment, Inquiry, OISE, RRDSB

Geometry and Spatial Reasoning in the Early Years: Connecting to Nature with the YRDSB

The Robertson Program has had the opportunity to work with the impressive numeracy team from the York Region District School Board to create a four-part PD series to deepen knowledge... read more →
  • May 17, 2018
  • The Robertson Program
  • Environment, Inquiry, Natural Curiosity, Professional Development, YRDSB

Raising awareness of drinking water advisories in First Nation communities

Exploring issues of social justice through mathematics and science inquiry By Beverly Caswell There are numerous boil-water advisories in effect across the country, most of which are in First Nation... read more →
  • February 21, 2017
  • The Robertson Program
  • Curve Lake, Environment, Equity, FN, Inquiry, Jackman ICS, KPRDSB, OISE, Professional Development, RRDSB, Seven Generations
Stick map exhibit at the Boston Museum of Science

Navigating ocean swells with stick maps

By Bev Caswell As one of the authors of Taking Shape: Activities to Develop Geometric and Spatial Thinking, I’ve been focusing on the role of spatial reasoning in our lives. ... read more →
  • October 3, 2016
  • The Robertson Program
  • Blog, Environment
Liz Osawamick and a teacher sharing ideas

Robertson visits Alderville First Nation and the Black Oak Savanna

On May 3, a team of educators from the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board,... read more →
  • May 17, 2016
  • The Robertson Program
  • Environment, Inquiry, KPRDSB

Liz Osamawick shares her Water Song with the Robertson Program

  We had the great pleasure to spend time with Liz Osawamick during our visit to Alderville First Nation’s Black Oak Savannah. Liz shared this song to honour Nibi, the sacred water, for its precious... read more →
  • May 6, 2016
  • The Robertson Program
  • Environment, FN, KPRDSB

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The Robertson Program for Inquiry-based Teaching in Mathematics and Science
at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study
45 Walmer Road
Toronto, Ontario
M5R 2X2

Email: robertson@utoronto.ca