History

Re-write history (literally)

History isn't just about memorizing dates. It's about understanding people, choices, and consequences. In this course, students don't just read about history—they step inside it.

Using Large Language Models (LLMs) as a creative partner, students research a specific period in Canadian history and develop a historical fiction narrative. They must ensure their characters' lives, challenges, and environments are historically accurate, requiring deep engagement with primary and secondary sources.

Historical Thinking Concepts

The course is structured around the "Big Six" historical thinking concepts:

  • Historical Significance
  • Evidence
  • Continuity and Change
  • Cause and Consequence
  • Historical Perspective
  • The Ethical Dimension

By applying these concepts to their story, students learn to think like historians. They analyze *why* events happened, whose voices are missing, and how the past shapes the present.

From Research to Narrative

Each module focuses on a different era, from WWI to the present day. Students:

  • Learn to trust their ability to navigate the modern media landscap
  • Use a wide variety of sources that reflect their interests
  • Draft narrative chapters that reflect their findings
  • Critique and refine their work with teacher feedback

The final project is a complete novella that demonstrates not just creative writing skill, but a rigorous understanding of Canadian history.

Try the App

We've created a custom app to guide you through the course. You can try out up to three submissions of any of our apps by creating a free account, and you can unlock all of the apps (up until the end of the first unit) by registering. There's no commitment or schedule.

Try out the history app here

Open Materials

We believe that education should be accessible. That's why we've made our curriculum resources freely available to browse without a paywall.

Explore the course content, view assignments, and get a feel for our asynchronous learning model before committing to registration.

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How it Works

Step 1: Free Open Materials

As part of our philosophy, our learning materials are freely available to everyone.

  • Access all course content and exam tasks any time.
  • Try out 3 days of any course completely risk-free.
  • Experience our learning style before you pay a cent.
Free Always open

Step 2: App Access & Registration

Ready to start officially? Your registration fee unlocks all interactive educational applications used to facilitate your chosen course.

  • Try out course apps up to the end of the first unit (approx. 4 weeks).
  • Sequentially complete up to 3 OSSD credits per year.
  • Take as long as you want by extending your registration.
$50 Annual

Step 3: Assessment Credits

Pay-as-you-go as you complete each unit. An Assessment Credit guarantees that an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT) will review your work and provide detailed feedback.

  • Required to submit assignments for each unit.
  • Your first credit adds you to our Ministry of Education enrolment register.
  • Most courses consist of 4 units plus an exam (5 credits total).
$50 Per unit/exam

Optional: Teacher Time

Want direct instruction? You can purchase Teacher Time credits whenever you need to talk to an educator.

  • Book a 30-minute 1-on-1 video conference with an OCT teacher.
  • Review complex concepts or ask specific questions.
  • Available as needed throughout any course
$50 Per 30-min session

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