What in the World? Level 2 Issue 6

Retooling Canada’s Auto Industry

Before Reading (p. 4)

Have students watch this summary and ask them to identify two questions they have about this new program:

Questions for online exploration (p. 9)

1. Watch as Prime Minister Carney explains the strategy to transform Canada’s auto industry:

2. Explore the Government of Canada site to learn about incentives, eligible vehicles, and answers to common questions about the Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP):

3. Learn more about the Canada-China agreement to allow more Chinese EVs to be sold in Canada:

4. Find out why some critics suggest that there may be cybersecurity concerns around Chinese EVs:

5. Compare the features of electric and hybrid vehicles:

Table (p. 10)

Complete the table below to show the number of vehicles produced in Canada in recent years. Use the following link to help you: 

Protests Against ICE Enforcement

Questions for online exploration (p. 22) 

1. Learn more about the anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis and across the United States:

2. Meet the two Minneapolis citizens who were shot and killed by ICE agents:

Renee Good: 

Alex Pretti: 

3. Learn more about the roles of ICE, U.S. Border Security, and the Department of Homeland Security: 

4. Learn more about President Trump’s changes to U.S. immigration policies:

5. Discover what President Trump’s policies mean for migrants:

6. Explore this animated map of immigration to the U.S.:

7. Learn more about Ellis Island and what immigrants experienced there when they arrived in the United States:

Artemis II Shoots for the Moon

Before Reading (p. 28)

Have students view the Artemis II mission overview video from NASA:

Questions for online exploration (p. 33)

1. Learn more about the Artemis II Mission:

2. Meet the crew of astronauts travelling on Artemis II:

3. Watch this interview with Jeremy Hansen, the first Canadian ever assigned to a crewed Moon mission:

4. Check out ten facts about the Artemis II mission from Jeremy Hansen:

5. Learn more about the Canadian connections to Artemis II:

6. Learn more about why the Artemis II mission has been delayed:

7. Learn more about the Moon's phases and its relationship with Earth:

The Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods

Questions for online exploration (p. 44)

1. Learn more about ultra-processed foods and how they have become so prevalent in our diets:

2. Learn more about the NOVA Food Classification Scale:

3. Many ultra-processed foods have addictive qualities which make them hard to resist:

4. Learn about the harmful effects that ultra-processed foods can have on our health:

5. The Government of Canada explains the benefits of limiting highly processed foods in our diet:

6. Explore these tips for cutting back on your consumption of ultra-processed foods:

Infographic (p. 46)

The Steps of an Inquiry Project (p. 50)

Check out Trevor MacKenzie’s website with links to podcasts, blogs, social media links, and other resources on Inquiry‑based learning: 

His book, Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice, offers a scaffolded approach to student inquiry: structured, controlled, guided, and free inquiry. It is a practical resource if inquiry-based learning is new to you.

John Spenser is another educator whose videos, blogs, and resources offer practical strategies and structures for engaging students in inquiry. Here are two to get you started:

“Helping Students Ask Better Questions by Creating a Culture of Inquiry”

“Using a Wonder Week to Spark Inquiry-based Learning”

Edutopia has a number of articles on student inquiry, including:

“What the heck is Inquiry-based Learning?”

“Resources and Downloads to Facilitate Inquiry-based Learning”