Read what other teachers have said about past workshops:

“I loved the different lessons that were shared and how they could be adapted to all grade levels and appeal to all learners in the classroom. The GIS and website are fantastic! Can’t wait to try it with my students…Thanks, one of the most useful workshops I have been to. Awesome resources!”
Grade 8 Teacher, DPCDSB

“I liked the introduction to the GIS component and the offered follow-up teacher support. The walk-through of the book was also appreciated because it highlights the areas I’d like to further investigate. This is a resource I can make good use of.”
Secondary Geography Teacher, DPCDSB

“I love the workshop’s demonstrations on how to present the information to the students. Also, I like the local information as well as its historical background…I look forward to using the lesson plans with the students as well as the GIS maps from the website.”
Primary Teacher, DPCDSB

 “I found the entire session very informative. I enjoyed the hands-on activities and will use them with my students. The introduction to the GIS system and the whole computer session was extremely worthwhile as well.”
Grade 8 Science, DPCDSB

“The workshop is a great introduction to the Peel Water Story! I’m inspired to explore all these ideas on water. Definitely a much needed resource considering a lot of teachers don’t focus on ‘water systems’ that much. I look forward to reading the book and starting the activities!”
Intermediate Teacher, PDSB

“An outstanding document and an outstanding user friendly website. Very effectively communicated.”
Secondary Civics Teacher, PDSB

“I came with no knowledge of the Peel Water Story or GIS systems. The workshop created an excellent learning environment that was extremely teacher friendly. Time well spent.”
Secondary French and ESL, DPCDSB

“Manual is incredible. Computer material is set up very well for both staff and students.”
Secondary Geography Teacher, PDSB

“Get this out to more people! I will do my bit to encourage other teachers.”
Secondary Science Teacher, PDSB

 “I appreciate receiving resources that are useful and help deliver a more diverse program in the classroom. I also like the hands-on activities modeled in this workshop. It has given me ideas that I can adapt for my classroom.”
Grade 7 History/Geography Teacher, PDSB

“Excellent Presenter. Great information, activities and resources. I loved the lesson plans. The GIS is good for technology education.”
Grade 6 Teacher, PDSB
Lisgar Public School

“Looks like it will be easy to use and connect to lessons.”
Intermediate Teacher, PDSB

“It’s a wonderful resource I can use to tie in with weather and ecosystems in the grade 10 curriculum. I feel like I will sit down and enjoy reading through the resource book. The website has some wonderful possibilities.”
Secondary Science Teacher, DPCDSB
 
“GIS – Super resource to really enhance Geography 7 program.”
Grade 7 Teacher, PDSB

“I really think that having a complete multimedia package is really important. So often you review book after book, page after page that are simply put on the shelf. The CD-ROM and website allow many students to access the content at once.”
Junior Teacher, PDSB