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Changing One Corner of the World at a Time - Book and Guide Duo

$30.00
by Apprentissage Illimité

Can four friends save their school cafeteria—and make a difference?

Changing one Corner of the World at a Time introduces young readers ages 9–12 (Grades 4–6) to responsible consumption, sustainable business practices and community engagement.

When Samuel's school cafeteria faces closure, Lisa, Théo and Natalie step in! Students want less plastic, more local food and greater transparency about where their money goes. Can the friends convince everyone to embrace change?

Through this inspiring story, children discover how consumer choices can influence businesses, support their community and protect the environment.

Because changing the world starts with changing your little corner of it!

  • What's Included in the Duo

    • One storybook and one teacher's guide
    • Audio version included with QR code
    • Story summary and teaching strategies
    • Detailed lesson plans (before, during, and after reading)
    • Ready-to-photocopy handouts with answer keys
    • Multiple activity variations for differentiated learning
    • Discussion questions and vocabulary lists
    • Cross-curricular activity suggestions

  • Key Topics Covered

    • Ethical and Responsible Consumer Choices
    • Environmental Sustainability and Reducing Waste
    • Understanding Profits and Their Social Impact
    • Balancing Costs, Prices and Social Responsibility
    • Community Engagement and Collective Action

  • Resource Details

    • Grade Level: Grades 4-6 (Ages 9-12)
    • Curriculum Alignment: Ontario Mathematics Curriculum & Financial Literacy Expectations and Alberta Financial Literacy Curriculum
    • Subject Areas: Financial Literacy, Mathematics, Literacy, Social Studies, Citizenship
    • Teaching Time: 8-10+ hours of curriculum-aligned activities
    • Format: 35-page comprehensive teacher's guide
    • Photocopiable: Yes - student handouts with answer keys
    • Language: English (French version also available)

  • Teaching Tips

    • Use as a complete unit or select specific activities
    • Perfect for literacy and math centers
    • Ideal for small group or whole class instruction
    • Works well for differentiated learning
    • Multiple versions of math handouts (whole numbers, decimals, order of operations)
    • Can extend with creative writing projects
    • Audio version support available for diverse learners

  • Perfect For

    • Elementary teachers (Grades 4-6)
    • Financial literacy instruction
    • Cross-curricular units
    • Math workshops and centers
    • Literacy development
    • Differentiated instruction

ISBNs:
Book 978-1-77222-857-1
Guide 978-1-77222-869-4