The ERAC Resource Collection is Now Live!
ERAC delivers more value to members with the new online, searchable collection of BC-evaluated resources. So, if you're looking for new resources to use in your classroom, ERAC's online searchable resource collection is the place for you! Scan the public pages of the Resource Collection or click on each title and login to view the complete detailed evaluation.
ERAC's collection is comprised of BC teacher evaluated learning materials for classrooms, at both the elementary and secondary levels. At the secondary level, in addition to novels, videos, literacy resources, it includes novels, videos, literacy resources and BC Ministry recommended collections for certain curricula such as:
- English Language Arts 8-12
- Physical Education 8-10
- Home Economics 8-12
- Applications of Physics 11 & 12
- Science & Technology 11
Need some current resources for your Family Studies course? Check this out:
Mommy, Daddy, Wait For Me: The Struggles of Teen Parents
Copyright 2009 Grades 10-12 Home Economics
The daunting reality of unprepared teens facing the task of becoming parents - while they are still children themselves - is thoughtfully explored in this powerful 24 min. video. The adjustments during pregnancy through to the parenting challenges of toddlers are covered through the perspective of five teenage mothers and two teen fathers. Latino and Caucasian teens are featured. These teens discuss their imagined futures with their current reality, their struggles with finances and personal isolation. Appropriate for use in Family Studies 10-12.
Wondering what's been evaluated and recommended by the Ministry for Applications of Physics? Here's one of the many items you'll find:
Holt Physics - Solutions Manual
Copyright 2009 Grades 11-12 Science
This comprehensive multi-component resource package addresses the prescribed learning outcomes for Applications of Physics 11 and 12. It consists of a hardcover Student Edition, a hardcover Teacher's Edition, and various softcover companion resources including a Study Guide, Laboratory Experiments, Laboratory Experiments Teacher Edition, Data Sheets for In-Text Labs, Section Quizzes, Chapter Tests with Answer Key, and a Solutions Manual.
Need a teacher resource to help develop students' basketball skills? Check this out:
Hoops & Hoopla by Andy Raithby
Copyright 2007 Grades 8-10 Physical Education
This 67-page resource provides over 40 shooting games and challenges, as well as dribbling drills and games which can be used to supplement the direct teaching of basketball skills. A table of contents, references and numerous diagrams help to make this resource easy to use.