Saskatoon teacher recognized for giving history life

Elizabeth Phipps, Grade 2/3 teacher at Fairhaven Elementary School, in Saskatoon, has been recognized by Canada’s History Society for her innovative teaching approach. Phipps is one of seven recipients of the society’s 2012 Governor General’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching Canadian History. Her unique approach for learning about Saskatchewan’s history includes tables covered with brown paper to represent land and ribbons of blue for rivers, role playing, creation of artifacts and building communities based on traditional First Nations’ life, Metis culture and the harsh realities of the European sod busters. Phipps will join the other winners on Dec. 10 to be recognized by Governor General David Johnston,