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The Changing Nature of Work, Employment, and Education in Canada.

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the effect caused by change of employment and education. In this statistics lesson, students analyze data and draw conclusions. This assignment tests students' ability to use data correctly.
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Public Lands: Hidden Histories

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students identify the economic, scientific, recreational, and spiritual values of public lands. They interpret First Nations quotes that demonstrate the unique relationship between First Nations and the land. Students identify important...
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Patterns of International Tourism in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students retrieve data on the number of international tourists to Canada, analyzing the seasonal patterns and long-term trends for each region in Canada. They retrieve statistical data from E-STAT; and explain the effect of seasonal...
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Media Smarts

Making Media for Democratic Citizenship

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils analyze global issues. In this video podcasting lesson plan, pupils research Internet and print sources regarding selected global development issues. Pupils plan and create video podcasts that feature their research findings.
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Nunavut, Our Communities

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students research the Online Atlas of Canada to locate the communities of Nunavut. Students examine the geographic area and characteristics of the communities.
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Saskatchewan and its Physical Geography

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students use an online atlas.
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Advanced HyperStudio in the English Classroom

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students create a HyperStudio presentation over the course of the author unit.
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Introduction to Genealogy

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars investigate their own family's genealogy by conducting oral interviews and doing Internet research. In a series of activities, students acquire inquiry and research skills, develop an appreciation of their heritage, and...
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Some Like it Cold: Canada's Northern Communities

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders examine cultures close to the arctic circle. In this geography lesson, 5th graders consider the impact of climate on cultural development of arctic communities. Students research a given community and present their findings...
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The Rivers and Lakes of Alberta

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Young scholars are introduced to the online Atlas of Canada and they identify the lakes and major rivers of Alberta.
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Worksheet
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CGC1P -- Unit 1 Lesson 2 Video Introduction

For Students 5th
In this listening worksheet, 5th graders fill-in the blanks and respond to questions. Students watch a video and fill-in the blanks and answer questions with information that they hear during the video.
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Rent and owner's major payments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students retrieve and map census data to determine the average rent and owners' payments made throughout Canada. They find out how many people are spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing.
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Test Your Research Skills: Spotlight on Canada

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Canada research worksheet, students are instructed to use the Internet or library to find answers to 15 questions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Worksheet
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Test Your Research Skills: Spotlight on Canada

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this ESL research on Canada worksheet, learners search the Internet or a research library to find answers to questions about Canada.
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Mapping the changes in Canada's population

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils find and analyze data found in the census. They compare the population from 1996 to 2001. They explore the type of data they can find in the Census of Population.
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Canadian Tourism Commission: Maps canada.travel

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive map is an excellent student and teacher resource. Select Places to Go to show regions, provinces or territories and capital cities. Hover over the area to get links to more detailed information. Get up to the minute...
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Canadian Heritage: Provincial and Territorial Symbols

For Students Pre-K - 1st
By following the hyperlinks on the image map of Canada, one can learn about the symbols of each province and territory, as well as connect with each of provincial and territorial web pages.
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Office of the Prime Minister: Capital Scramble

For Students 3rd - 8th
Drag the provinces and territories to their locations on the map of Canada in this interactive game. Then unscramble the letters to identify the capital cities of each of the provinces. A paper pencil version may be printed.
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Mc Gill University: History Trek: A Canadian History Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
You MUST visit this site!! It's kid friendly, with every aspect of Canada visited! Links to main topics include aboriginal people, government, places, wars, science & tech. There's an alphabetical search as well as a timeline. Highly...
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Lizard Point: Test Your Geography Knowledge Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this site to test your students, and your knowledge regarding the location of the provinces and territories of Canada.
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Bird Life International: Bird Links to the World: Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
There is a wealth of Canadian bird study links on this site. This page has general links for Canada. Clicking on each province or territory on a map takes you to links specific to that area.
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Commission for Labor Cooperation: Guide to Child Labour Laws in Canada [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Laws are in place in each Canadian province and territory to ensure that the safety and health ofemployed youths are protected.
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Nature Canada: Connect With Nature: Plant Watch

For Students 9th - 10th
PlantWatch is a Canadian program that uses volunteers to record data about a variety of plant species in each province and territory, and then submit their observations. Monitoring plants provides valuable information about the health of...
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Map of Canada

For Students 3rd - 8th
A brief summary of each of the Canadian provinces and territories including basic statistics, information about the province, as well as famous individuals from that province or territory.