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Give Me Back My School: A Back to Basics Approach to Ecological Restoration
Ninth graders research local geography to create successful, ecological school landscaping. They determine soil type, average weather patterns and temperature graphs and use the information to select ideal plants and plant maintenance...
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May Day Activities
May Day activities can help students learn about the history of this holiday, and the traditions associated with it.
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Recognizing Trade Definitions and Concepts
Learners differentiate between imports and exports and examine data related to international trade. They view and discuss a PowerPoint presentation about international trade, define key vocabulary terms, answer discussion questions, and...
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A New, Capital Idea#141
Students design a pamphlet which explains where a capital for a new country, which is comprised of the New England region, should be located. They include the reasons for their decision based on where physical and human features are...
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Mi país
Students research Spanish-speaking countries on the Internet and make a presentation.
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Future Conditional
Pupils examine how toxic pollutants affect environmental and human health. They define key terms, watch a video, and answer discussion questions.
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Agriculture in the Classroom Sask: Early Days: Homesteaders
A broad view of life as a pioneer or homesteader in the prairie lands of the United States or Canada in the 19th century. Learn about the work and play of pioneer families, and how their towns developed.
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Upper Canada Village
Ever want to know what life in Canada was like back in the 1860's? Well, look no further than this site! Information can be found on topics such as: daily life, communication, manufacturing, religion and more. Also be sure to check out...
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Mission Farms & Farmers
The vital role of agriculture in the growth and development of Mission, B.C. is profiled. Industries related to agriculture as well as local farms are celebrated in this exhibit.
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Government of Canada: Agriculture and Agri Food Canada
Web site of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, a department in the federal government of Canada. Links to programs and services, laws, import/export regulations, consumer information, and a great deal more.
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Agri Food Trade Service: Agriculture, Food and Beverage Industry Tipsheets
Here's a collection of "fact sheets" offering details on Canada's various industries: Brewery, Dairy, Distillery, Fish and Seafood, Egg, Fruit, Grains and Oilseeds, Honey, Poultry, Red Meat, and more.
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The Role of the Federated Woman's Institute in Rural Canada [Pdf]
The founding and growth of the Federated Woman's Institutes throughout Canada is profiled. Improving women's conditions in rural areas, early ergonomics child safety,'well baby' programs, funding school programs, and many other community...
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Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Agriculture plays an important part of Manitoba's history, economy, environment and future. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum offers visits to its site in rural Manitoba, and through this website explains important aspects of farming in...
Other
Harvesting: Early Harvesting Methods
A fascinating look at the early methods used for harvesting corn.
My Science Site
Water Works! One Resource Many Users [Pdf]
This resource takes a closer look at water withdrawal and instream use in Canada and compares it to other countries. Incorporates subject areas such as science, social studies, language arts, history, geography, math and environmental...
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Five Prairie Gaints: Inglis Grain Elevator National Historic Site
This is the website of the Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site. Here, information is provided on five prairie grain elevators found in Inglis, Manitoba, Canada.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Lacombe and North Western Railway
This is a brief history of a railway started by a group of businessmen and farmers that was to serve the agricultural area from Lancome to Rimbey. Included are maps and primary source documents.
Government of Canada
Responsible Pesticide Use
This site promotes responsible pesticide use in the home and the outside environment.
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Etc: Maps Etc: Canada, Railways and Economic Regions, 1911
A map from 1911 of Canada showing the principal economic regions, railway network, and shipping routes in the Great Lakes and Hudson Bay. The map is color-coded to show the industrial districts, agricultural lands, grazing lands, and...
Nature Canada
Nature Canada: Suffield National Wildlife Area: Mammals at Risk
Ord's Kangaroo Rat and Western Harvest Mouse are two prairie mammals that are being affected by the erosion of their habitats. The proposed drilling of gas wells in Alberta and the loss of prairie grasslands to agriculture are factors...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Attack on Quebec, 1690
A facsimile of a map showing the British attack on Quebec in 1690. The map shows the St. Lawrence River, the fortifications of the city, including the coverage and range of cannons, the 34 vessels of the British fleet and the British...