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What in the World? Level 2 Issue 3

Anne Carson, Nobel Prize Winner

Before Reading (p. 4)

Show this video entitled “What does it take to get a Nobel Prize?”

Questions for online exploration (p. 9)

1. Learn more about Anne Carson, winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature:

2. Learn more about the books and works that helped Anne Carson win the Nobel Prize for Literature:

3. Listen to Anne Carson’s reaction to her Nobel Prize win:

4. Learn more about the history of the Nobel Prize:

5. Learn more about other Canadian Nobel laureates:

6. Explore the 2026 Ig Nobel Prize Winners:

The U.S. Midterm Election

Questions for online exploration (p. 19) 

1. Learn why the U.S. holds midterm elections and how they work:

2. Explore the latest polls and what they predict for the results of these elections:

3. Learn more about the three branches of the U.S. government and their roles:

4. Learn how U.S.-Canada relations might impact the midterm elections, and how the results of the elections could affect Canada:

5. Learn more about the key election issues for American voters:

6. Explore the details of the races to watch:

Maine: 

Georgia: 

Texas:

$$$ All About Finance $$$

Questions for online exploration (p. 33)

1. Learn more about stocks and how they work:

2. Understand the similarities and differences between stocks, bonds and ETFs:

3. Compare the three big stock market indices, the Dow, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite:

4. Participate in a class stock market game for the classroom:

5. Check out a variety of financial literacy games:

6.Learn more about the history of the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange): 

The Largest El Niño Ever?

Before Reading (p. 37)

Have students watch this short video about the predicted strength of the 2026-2027 El Niño: 

Questions for online exploration (p. 42)

1. Learn why experts predict that this El Niño will be the strongest ever:

2. Learn how this El Nino could impact weather patterns around the globe:

3. Find out what this El Niño will mean for Canada:

4. See how this El Nino will differ from previous El Niños:

5. How are the United Nations (UN) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) preparing to support already vulnerable populations that may be impacted by this El Niño?

Infographic (p. 46)

Resource Page for Students

Inquiry Project (p. 49)

Check out these short videos to learn how to check the credibility and reliability of websites:

How to evaluate sources for reliability: 

How to check if a website is credible: 

Helpful Teacher Resources on Inquiry-based Learning (p. 53)

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”

The Canadian Reader Issue 2

Beneath the Surface

Internet Connections (p. 12)

1. Read more about the importance of BMIs:

2. Learn more about the health of Canada’s rivers:

3. View these field guides of common BMIs:

4. See how an organization in California is surveying BMIs:

Teacher’s Corner (p. 12)

Pre-reading images: 

Sharing Witness

Internet Connections ( p. 20 )

1. Learn more about this news story:

2. Visit Carey Newman’s website:

Teacher's Corner ( p. 20 )

1. Witness Blanket Teacher’s Guide [Overview]: 

2. Reflection Wall Lesson Plan: 

3. Reflection Wall shapes:

4. Building Empathy Lesson Plan: 

Six Months in Space

Internet Connections (p. 30)

1. Learn more about this news story:

2. Meet the SpaceX Crew 13 and follow their mission:

3. Read about Mr. Kutryk’s life journey:

Explore the SpaceX Crew 13 mission insignia:

Teacher’s Corner (p. 30)

Images of Joshua Kutyrk: