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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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Niagara Falls Reading Comprehension Passage

For Students 5th - 7th
In this reading comprehension worksheet, student read a short passage about Niagara Falls before answering 6 multiple choice comprehension questions.
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American Indians

For Students 5th - 6th
In this American Indians worksheet, students read a 2 page article on American Indians, answer 6 statements as true or false and fill in 8 blanks in 8 facts referring back to American Indians.
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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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Hi - I Am!

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders examine the 13 members of the Canadian Parliament. They research regional issues and concerns and how they are addressed in the Parliamentary system, and present it to the class in the form of a Powerpoint presentation or...
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Mapping the changes in Canada's population

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students 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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Canada's other ice show

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students increase consciousness of the history of Canadian success in figure skating and appreciate the pioneers of figure skating in Canada; to examine their accomplishments in their historical context.
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Be Ready, Be Safe

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a variety of activities as they explore the Canadian Red Cross emergency preparedness program for youth, ages 12-13.
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Canada Word Unscramble

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Canada word unscramble instructional activity, students determine 20 words associated with Canada. They write them on the blank lines that are to the left of the words.
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Maine

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Maine reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
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Archives of Ontario

The Archives of Ontario Celebrates Our Agricultural Past

For Students 9th - 10th
The province of Ontario has a rich agricultural heritage. This virtual exhibit celebrates farming in the province. Explore everything from settling the land and the building of communities around farming. Get a snapshot of farming life...
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Ontario: Yours to Discover

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete travel and destination guide to Ontario and all its regions. Maintained by the Government of Ontario.
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Ontario Ghost Towns

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Ontario's ghost towns through this interactive website! Learn the stories of the many ghost towns in the province through both narrative and photos. Maps are also provided.
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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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Ontario Association for Mathematics Education

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Ontario Association for Mathematics Education supports math teachers in Ontario. It offers a variety of conferences around the province through its chapters. A number of resources can be downloaded or ordered from its site.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ontario, 1903

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1903 of the Ontario province south of Lake Nipissing and the Ottawa and French Rivers. The map shows county boundaries, major cities and towns, railways, rivers, lakes, and islands of the Great Lakes.
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Archives of Ontario

Images of Black History: Exploring the Alvin Mc Curdy Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Alvin McCurdy was a carpenter from Essex County, Ontario; however, he is probably best known for his work as a historian, genealogist, and collector of black history material. McCurdy collected thousands of documents and photographs...
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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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Primer on Climate Change and Human Health [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to climate change in Canada. This site offers both a national look and then looks at the implications of climate change on specific regions and provinces.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ontario, 1914

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1914 of the province of Ontario with an inset map of the western part of the province. The map shows the Canadian capital of Ottawa, the province capital of Toronto, county boundaries, major cities and towns, railways with...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ontario, 1904

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1904 of Ontario showing major cities and towns, railways, rivers, lakes, and the frontier with Quebec. An inset map shows the northwestern portion of the province along Lake Superior. "Ontario is the most important Province of...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ontario, 1909

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1909 of the province of Ontario with an inset map of the northwestern part of the province. The map shows the Canadian capital of Ottawa, the province capital of Toronto, major cities and towns, existing and proposed railways,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ontario (Northern Part), 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the northern part of the province of Ontario. The map shows the capital of Ottawa, major cities and towns, existing and proposed railways, county boundaries, forest reserve boundaries, national park boundaries, Indian...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Ontario (Southern Part), 1920

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from 1920 of the southern part of the province of Ontario. The map shows the capital of Ottawa, provincial capital of Toronto, major cities and towns, existing and proposed railways, county boundaries, forest reserve boundaries,...