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Halifax Regional Municipality

For Students 9th - 10th
Almost everything you'd want to know about Halifax can be found here. There is information for residents, visitors, businesses, and government.
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African Canadian Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for information on African Canadian culture, music, dance, film, literature and visual art? This website from Toronto's York University's Centre for the Study of Black Cultures in Canada provides a flood of valuable information....
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Finding Elmo' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In 'Finding Elmo' by Canadian author Monique Polak, fifteen-year-old Tim tries to find a much-loved parrot stolen from his father's pet business. This teacher's guide includes a book summary and ideas for discussions and learning...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: 'Dog Walker' Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 7th
In Dog Walker by Canadian author Karen Spafford-Fitz, Turk starts a dog walking business to make money and so his friends can meet girls. But then he must decide how to deal with a local bully who wants to be part of it. This teacher's...
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: No More Pranks Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In "No More Pranks" by Monique Polak, Pete is adept at pulling pranks and often gets into trouble over them. Sent to live with his uncle who operates a kayaking business, Pete and his new friend Rosalie put Pete's skills to use as they...
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White Pine Pictures

White Pine Pictures: Something From Nothing: The Schumiatcher Saga

For Students 9th - 10th
The Shumiatcher family, Russian Jews who emigrated to Canada in the early 1900's, grew to become successful business owners and professionals. This site outlines their history and details the making of a television documentary.
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Orca Book Publishers

Orca Book Publishers: Tough Trails: Teaching Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In Tough Trails by Irene Morck, Ambrose's horse is injured and has to be sold for its meat. Against his uncle's wishes, Ambrose buys an old packhorse to ride for his uncle's trail business, and is redeemed when the horse saves a young...
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Klondike Kate

For Students 3rd - 8th
Biographical information on "Klondike Kate" Ryan who played a role in Canadian history by becoming the first female gold inspector during the Klondike gold rush. She was also a nurse, political figure, and business woman.
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City of Stratford: The City of Stratford

For Students 6th - 8th
Stratford, Ontario is home to the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Links provide information on the community, its businesses and attractions.
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Managing Ontario's Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Studies how the land and resources will be used in Ontario. Click on different sections to learn how natural resources will be managed.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.rp Currency Exchange

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students use ratio and rate to answer this performance task: Joe was planning a business trip to Canada, so he went to the bank to exchange $200 U.S. dollars for Canadian dollars (at a rate of $1.02 CDN per $1 US). On the way home from...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Suffrage Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on major contributors to suffrage, links to prohibition, and names of early organizations to back the movement. It contains links to related websites, as well as some excellent videos.
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City of Timmins: Timmins, Ontario

For Students 9th - 10th
Timmins, Ontario, is located in the Canadian Shield in Northern Ontario. Timmin's economy depends on forestry and mining. It is known as "The City with the Heart of God" due to the many exploration companies working in the area. Links...