Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: The Dickson Store
Follow the growth of a small town local store in Dickson, Alberta. The many roles played by it are included in the exhibit.
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World Web: Calgary: The Wild West Becomes a Modern Metropolis
Great reference article on Calgary in Alberta, Canada that once was called a 'cowtown' but is now a cosmopolitan city. Offers information on history, economy, climate, transportation, and special attractions.
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Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Digital Stories
A selection of good-quality videos that teach about riparian areas are available here. The videos promote an understanding of riparian shorelines and explain the importance of preserving these areas.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Heritage: Canadian Policy
John Diefenbaker's stand on immigration is brielfy outlined. Also highlighted is the Immigration Act of 1952.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Mathematics Glossary: Circle
Get a visual and animated definition of the term "circle" from LearnAlberta.ca's Mathematics Glossary, as well as examples of circles in the real world.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Exploring Angles Within a Triangle
This multimedia site offers a video [1:29] of how angles are important in the construction of bikes. Visit the interactive exercises to continue this beginner's guide to understanding angles in a triangle. Printable extended exercises...
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: Canon of John Lydgate Project: Vikings and King Edmund
Two brief excerpts from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle (the Parker version, in both English and Old English) that relate the Viking incursion into East Anglia and the slaying of King Edmund, later venerated as a saint and martyr.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Photosynthesis
In this encyclopedia entry, you will find concise text explaining photosynthesis supplemented by a very detailed diagram of the process.
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Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Riparian Soils [Pdf]
Riparian soils occur along the edges of a lake, stream or river. Pictures and diagrams in this fact sheet explain the importance of and composition of riparian soils.
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Exploring Linear Equations
This multimedia site offers a video of how the zoo determines the cost to feed the animals through linear equations. Visit the interactive exercises to continue this beginner's guide to understanding linear equations. Printable extended...
University of Alberta
Atlas of Alberta Railways: The Railway Labourers: The Navvies
Many immigrants died during the building of Canada's railway. How they were recruited, their housing, food, pay, etc. are detailed here.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Canadian Northern Railway
This is a brief history of of the development the Canadian Northern Railway that was built in western Canada, and completed in 1915. The site also provides primary source resources in the the form of photographs, excerpts, figures and maps.
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Coal Branch
The early railways depended on coal to fire their locomotives. Vast deposits of coal were located along the eastern slopes of the Canadian Rockies. One of the richest mining areas on the main line of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway,...
University of Alberta
University of Alberta: The Crow's Nest Line
This is a history of the construction and significance of a railway through the Crowsnest Pass that connected a part of British Columbia that was cut off from the rest of Canada. Included are maps, photographs and primary source documents.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Aboriginal Health and Wellness: Teacher Zone
This Edukit provides educators with background information, instructional plans and specific outcomes in the area of Aboriginal Health and Wellness. Lessons are separated into two sections--elementary and senior--however, the information...
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Alberta Environment: Wetlands: Webbed Feet Not Required (Teacher Guide) [Pdf]
This extensive teaching guide is designed for Grade Five. It includes activities and projects for students, as well as investigations for a wetlands field trip excursion. Additional blackline masters and a poster are available online.
University of Alberta
Alberta Law Foundation: German Internment During the First and Second World Wars
The history of German internment camps established in Canada during the world wars is profiled! Why were they created? What did Canadians fear? How did Canadians of German descent feel? This is a very informative article.
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Constructing the Alaska Highway
The construction of the Alaska Highway through northern Canada and Alaska is profiled in this interactive web site. Road maps, cost of construction,reason for building, photos..and more are included to create a clear image of this...
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Philip Mc Rae: From Distraction to Addiction?
To better understand the scope of physical, mental and social consequences of digital technologies in areas such as exercise, homework, identity formation, distraction, cognition, learning, technology compulsions, nutrition and sleep...
Government of Alberta
Aop: Feed Mill Production Worker
Complete job description for feed mill production worker that provides duties, skills and knowledge, preparation, wages and outlook (in Alberta, Canada.)
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Galileo Educational Network: History of Cowboy Culture
Learn about life as a cowboy - meet some cowboy poets, read cowboy stories and find out about what a cowboy's life is like. This is a site put together from the work of elementary students at Alberta schools.
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Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives: Historic Gallery
This photo gallery and museum contains archival images and photographs of the communities in the Jasper-Yellowhead regions in western Alberta.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: One Room Country Schools
This informative site looks at the country schools in the foothills of Alberta. Look at the photos and read the stories that provide insight into this time period.
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