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Introducing The Cariboo Gold Rush

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars demonstrate appreciation of contributions of Aboriginal peoples, the French, and the British to the development of Canada and explain how supply and demand are affected by population and the availability of resources. They...
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That Was Then, This is Now

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars read about the effect of strict fur trading laws on the lives of the Inuit people in Canada, then use print and digital resources to compare past and present-day ways of life of several indigenous peoples around the world.
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Boundaries and People

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students map watersheds to find their boundaries.  In this watershed activity students map and then give their "watershed address."  Students show the trail from stream, larger stream to oceans.  Students describe the...
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Spirit Bear Speaks

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students read an online article about Canadian efforts to preserve Great Bear Rain Forest. They create ecotourism brochures on the forest and write and essay.
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Political Puzzles

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners investigate how different liberal democracies around the world organize their governments and decide major policies. They compare their findings to the American political system, using examples of current political issues.
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Cry Until You Laugh

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students write about the relationship between comedy and personal pain in their journals. After reading an article, they examine the Humber College school of comedy. They brainstorm difficult events in their own lives and create...
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Keystone Science School: Sustainable Automobiles

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students explore how to choose the correct car for them based on their needs.
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National Worm Survey

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students participate in the National Worm Survey. In this National Worm Survey lesson, students generate data on earthworms. Students submit their data to the online database Worm Watch.