Stick Around Soundwaves

Joseph Filiplic

Hey there! Welcome to Stick Around Soundwaves, a podcast where we break down big ideas in education and the world around us without making it feel like homework. I’m Mr. Filiplic, a teacher who loves coding, social studies, and helping people figure things out. Whether you're a student, a fellow teacher, or just someone who’s curious, this is a space to explore, question, and learn together. So, stick around and let’s learn something!

  1. 2D AGO

    Season 2, Episode 27: How Canada Remembers the First World War

    I’m sure you’ve heard of John McCrae’s poem, “In Flanders Fields.” Take a moment to look it up. Outcome: The sacrifices and heroism of the Canadian military forces who fought and died in the First World War are honoured through commemorative days, including Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans Day, and war memorials, such as the Canadian National War Memorial and the Newfoundland National War Memorial.

    9 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Season 2, Episode 26: Diverse Voices in the First World War

    In this episode, we’re turning the spotlight on some of the diverse communities that contributed to Canada’s war effort during the First World War Outcome: Canada’s diverse communities contributed to Canada’s war effort in the First World War, for example: Black Canadians in the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Indigenous soldiers, Sikh Canadian soldiers, Francophone soldiers in the Royal 22e Régiment

    10 min

  3. FEB 3

    Season 2, Episode 25: Canada’s Most Famous Battles of the First World War

    You ever see any military exercises in the sky above you? Look up one day because it is something to see! Outcome: Canadian military forces made significant contributions to the First World War, including accomplishments on the battlefields of Vimy Ridge, Beaumont-Hamel, Ypres (Second Battle and Passchendaele), Gallipoli

    12 min

  4. JAN 31

    Season 2, Episode 24: Canada in the First World War

    The Grade 7s are going to like this one because WWI is one of the topics they always ask about but have never had a curriculum dealing with it… until now. Outcome: During the First World War, Britain had control of Canada’s foreign affairs and sent Canadian military forces (Canadian Expeditionary Force and Canadian Corps) to fight as distinct units for the first time.

    10 min

  5. JAN 26

    Season 2, Episode 23: Canada’s Early Military Development

    The Canadian War Museum in Ottawa is well worth a visit if you ever find yourself in the Ottawa area. I think you will be impressed, especially with the LeBreton Gallery. Outcome: The early development of Canada’s military forces was supported by policy, e.g., the Militia Acts of 1855 and 1904, increased independence, e.g., withdrawal of the British Army (1871) and establishment of the Royal Canadian Navy (1910), increased participation in international... Read More

    9 min

  6. JAN 24

    Season 2, Episode 22: The Evolution of the RCMP

    Let’s play a quick game. I say Canada, and you say (think)… I do this at the beginning of the year with my Grade 7s and I get a whole list of things. Outcome: National police forces in Canada evolved into the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, or RCMP, that oversees national security across Canada today.

    11 min

  7. JAN 20

    Season 2, Episode 21: Law and Order in the West

    I used to watch Law and Order religiously. I will die on this hill by saying its opening theme is one of the best in tv history. Outcome: The North-West Mounted Police, or NWMP, was established (1873) to enforce laws and defend territory as the Dominion of Canada expanded west.

    12 min

  8. JAN 16

    Season 2, Episode 20: Canada’s Armed Forces 

    It’s a new Guiding Question, a new part of the curriculum – How can defence of peace and security play a role in the development of a nation?  Outcome: Armed forces, including national police forces and military forces, support peace and security in Canada and around the world.

    11 min
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Hey there! Welcome to Stick Around Soundwaves, a podcast where we break down big ideas in education and the world around us without making it feel like homework. I’m Mr. Filiplic, a teacher who loves coding, social studies, and helping people figure things out. Whether you're a student, a fellow teacher, or just someone who’s curious, this is a space to explore, question, and learn together. So, stick around and let’s learn something!

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  • Creator
    Joseph Filiplic
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Stick Around Soundwaves
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