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Grade 4 students will explore the geographic, cultural, linguistic, economic and historical characteristics that define quality of life in Alberta. They will appreciate how these characteristics reflect people’s interaction with the land and how physical geography and natural resources affect quality of life. Through this exploration, students will also examine how major events and people shaped the evolution of Alberta.
Overview: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how elements of physical geography, climate, geology and paleontology are integral to the landscapes and environment of Alberta.
Adventures in Energy
http://www.adventuresinenergy.org
Adventures in Energy provides an exciting overview of where oil and gas comes from, the industry's use of cutting-edge technologies and environmental practices to find and develop these resources, and the many innovative products made from oil and natural gas that you use everyday. Listen to or read the information at this site.
Alberta Naturally
http://www.abheritage.ca/abnature/map.htm
Choose a natural region and click the map to view more information!
Alberta's Petroleum
http://www.edukits.ca/petroleum/students_webquest.htm
This historical WebQuest focuses on a real historical event that took place in the province of Alberta; the construction of pipelines to transport oil and gas. You will experience what these communities and it's people experienced during and after pipeline construction. It also features various learning materials for an in-depth community study of Leduc during the oil discovery era.
Alberta's 6 Bio-Regions
http://raysweb.net/specialplaces/pages/places.html
Click on the map to visit one of the six bio-regions.
Flowers of the Tall Grass Prairie
http://www.naturenorth.com/summer/wildflwr/wldflF.html
Meadow blazingstar, narrow-leaved sunflower, purple prairie-clover, Indian bread root, Culver's root. Learn about these flowers and more at this site.
Fossil Building
http://www.wonderville.ca/v1/home.html
Another wonderful 'Wonderville' site where you can learn about fossils!
Make a Map of Alberta
http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/albertamap/page.html
Click on a place; when it appears, drag it into position. Double-click on a piece to remove it. Move pieces slowly.Perfect for those just learning about places in Alberta!(And when you're ready, you can try it without the names underneath!)
On the Prairie
http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/prairie
Seasons on the Prairie
http://www.bellmuseum.org/distancelearning/prairie/prairie_qtvr.html#
Explore the prairie through the seasons in these QuickTime VR panoramas!
Start a Mine!
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/scho-ecol/mine/start_e.htm
Have you ever read about staking rushes or gold rushes and wanted to be a prospector? Have you ever wondered how a mineral deposit is found? Start a Mine will take you through the mining cycle - from claim staking, through operations to closure and site rehabilitation. Although the site is based on mining in Ontario, students can still go through the mining experience and compare minerals found in the two provinces.
What's It Like Where You Live?
http://www.mbgnet.net
Learn about the different ecosystems and biomes of the world as you learn about Alberta.
Overview: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the role of stories, history and culture in strengthening communities and contributing to identity and a sense of belonging.
Aboriginal Origin and Settlement
http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/origin/grade4/student_4.htm
This Edukit was developed to allow you discover and explore all kinds of interesting and fun facts about Aboriginal culture in Alberta and across Canada. You will learn about many important Aboriginal communities in Alberta such as Dene, Blackfoot, and Cree communities, as well as the origin and culture of the Métis people.
Alberta: How the West Was Young
http://www.abheritage.ca/alberta
Explore aspects of Alberta’s early history through images, text and CKUA Radio Network’s Heritage Trails. In each section, you can click the "read" icon to read the transcripts, and the "listen" icon to hear the Heritage Trails in RealAudio.
Alberta's Francophone Heritage
http://www.edukits.ca/francophone/en/elementary/index.html
French speaking people traveled and lived in Alberta from the earliest days of European exploration. We recognize them and the French speaking people who followed as the Francophone Albertan community. The Francophone community now has two main populations. There are those who came from the French –Canadian areas of Eastern Canada and from other Francophone regions of the world. The other has Métis heritage; those whose heritage combines European and First Nations culture. Explore the multimedia information at this site to learn more about Alberta's Francophone people.
Alex Decoteau
http://www.edukits.ca/decoteau
Just who was Alex Decoteau? This Alberta Heritage web site will enhance your learning and understanding of the life
and times of Alex Decoteau, Canada's first police officer of Aboriginal ancestry and an Olympic athlete. Click on Student Resources from this main page.
Early Alberta Newspaper Collection
http://www.ourfutureourpast.ca/newspapr
What an intriguing site! The Early Alberta Newspaper collection will contain all Alberta newspapers. Both dailies and non-dailies (weeklies, etc.) are in our collection. The majority of the newspapers have been scanned from microfilm and microfiche. Currently, the collection is organized by place and by the date of the microfilm roll. For dailies, you can get within three months of the date you're looking for. For weeklies and irregular frequency newspapers, selecting a roll will usually get you within a few years of the date you're looking for.
Edmonton Oiler's History
http://www.oilersheritage.com/timeline.html
View the rich history of Alberta and the Edmonton Oilers through a timeline and images.
Elders' Voices
http://www.abheritage.ca/eldersvoices/timeline/timeline.php
The Elders are the knowledge keepers in many Aboriginal communities throughout
the land. They hold the stories, histories and way of life for their communities
of today and tomorrow. From generation to generation these gifts are passed down
through a series of lessons. Learn about the history of the Aboriginal people of Alberta through text, images, and video.
Four Directions Teachings
http://www.fourdirectionsteachings.com/index.html
Four Directions Teachings celebrates Indigenous oral traditions by honoring the process of listening with intent as each elder or traditional teacher shares a teaching from their perspective on the richness and value of cultural traditions from their nation. Cree, Blackfoot, Ojibway, Mohawk, and Micmaq traditions are shared. In honor of the timelessness of Indigenous oral traditions, audio narration is provided throughout the site, complimented by beautifully animated visuals. Subtitles can also be turned on in either English or French.
Head Smashed In
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/archaeology/sites/northamerica/headsmashedin.html
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a kill site located in southwestern Alberta, in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Aboriginal people would use the cliffs to drive herds of buffalo off to their demise. Head-Smashed-In is a site that had been used on and off for the last 5,700 years. This site is very important in that it gives a very extensive explanation of an ancient way of life.
History Now
http://www.albertasource.ca/aoe/ui/indexx.aspx?callpage=54
Check out the history of Alberta by day month or event. Excellent support for the Grade 4 curriculum!
Kidmonton
http://www.edmontonhistory.ca
Learn about Edmonton's past by visiting Kidmonton which offers interactive games and puzzles, stories, and a Klondike adventure.
Log Cabin Scavenger Hunt
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/settlement/kids/021013-1601-e.html
So what did those settlers use in their log cabins? Play this scavenger hunt to learn about the tools of the settlers in the late 1800s.
Nehiyaw Ma Tow We Na: Games of the Plains Cree
http://www.manataka.org/page103.html
Ever wondered how to play 'snow snake'? Now you can watch a short video of this game and learn how to play this and many other Plains Cree games.
Origin and Settlement
http://www.edukits.ca/aboriginal/origin/grade4/student_4.htm
Use this site to discover and explore all kinds of interesting and fun facts about Aboriginal
culture in Alberta and across Canada. You will learn about many important
Aboriginal communities in Alberta such as Dene, Blackfoot, and Cree communities,
as well as the origin and culture of the Métis people.
Plains People Scavenger Hunt
http://ake.epsb.ca/plainsindians
This link will take you to an online scavenger hunt where links are provided to search for the answers to specific questions. See how much you can learn about Alberta's Plains People!
Sarcee Reserve: An Indian Community
http://www.oomroom.ca/sarcee/index2.html
This interactive educational web site was designed to support the Alberta Social Studies curriculum and guides students through all aspects of living in a Sarcee community.
Sod House Living
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/settlement/kids/021013-1603-e.html
What do you do when you have no trees or stones to build your house? What's a sod house like to live in? Take the quiz and learn lots about sod house living!
NEW! Tracking the Buffalo
http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/kids/buffalo
This activity explores the role of the buffalo in the lives of the aboriginal people of the northern plains. An interactive activity, 'You be the Historian', encourages students to find out what stories the pictures on the buffalo hide tell. Informational sections include: More about buffalo hide painting, Meet the artist, Key to the buffalo hide painting, What did Indians make from the buffalo, Origin Stories of Plains Indians, Map of the Plains Indians, and a bibliography for further reading. The Activities for Teachers helps you make a hide painting, discover what you can make from a buffalo, and provides some worksheets.
Overview: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how Alberta has grown and changed culturally, economically and socially since 1905.
Alberta Inventors and Inventions
http://www.abheritage.ca/abinvents
Visit this dynamic resource and explore a century of innovation in Alberta. This site offers students and learners of all ages a broad portrait of Alberta's
inventive spirit, a drive that has helped to shape the province's development
and fuels current and ongoing research and development.
Calgary in the 1950s
http://www.glenbow.org/50s/index.htm
Welcome to Calgary in the 1950s. Take a look at life and values in a booming city during the age of optimism, through the lens of photographer Jack De Lorme.
http://www.education.gov.ab.ca/k_12/curriculum/bySubject/social/soc4to9.pdf
Grade 5 students will examine how ways of life of peoples in Canada are integral to Canadian culture and identity. They will explore the geographic vastness of Canada, and relationships between the land, places and people. As they reflect upon the stories of diverse Aboriginal, French, British and immigrant experiences in Canada over time, students will develop a sense of place and an
awareness of how these multiple stories contribute to the students’ sense of citizenship and identity.
Overview: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect quality of life of all Canadians.
Across Canada
http://www.pch.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/atc-ac/index_e.cfm
Excellent information about Canada.
NEW! Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears
http://beyondpenguins.nsdl.org
Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears is an online magazine integrating science, literacy, and the polar regions. Through this web site, students can explore the Arctic and Antarctica by listening to podcasts, reading a blog, or listening to stories. Stories for Students are available in three formats: text only, text with images, or as an electronic book (audio and images). The stories are organized by reading level for K-1, 2-3, or 4-5.
Canada Map Quiz
http://www.canadainfolink.ca/Canada Map Quiz.htm
Match the province shapes and their names.
Canada: National Climate Data
http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/Welcome_e.html?
Canada's Forests
http://www.pfc.forestry.ca/canforest/index_e.html
Tour across Canada to see the different forests.
NEW! Canada's Polar Life
http://www.arctic.uoguelph.ca/cpl/index.htm
This highly recommended site examines Canada's Arctic environments and the organisms that occur in them. Perfect for older students and with some support for the younger ones, would yeild a wealth of information.
Canada's Treasure Trek
http://www.tvokids.com/framesets/play.html?game=9&
Not only is this game fun but you have to pay attention to information given and know your stuff about Canada!
Canadian Landscapes Photo Collection
http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/landscapes/index_e.php
This site offers a comprehensive collection of more than 1000 photos of Canadian Landscapes and landforms illustraing the great diversity of Canadian scenery.
NEW! GeoDome
http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/cgKidsAtlas/geodome.asp
Canada is so big that places across the country are really different from each other in lots of ways. Vancouver and Montréal definitely don't have the same weather, and the animals you would find on Prince Edward Island are very different from the ones you would find in Saskatchewan. The geography of Canada plays a big part in our lives, wherever we live in it!
Interactive Map of Canada
http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/canquiz.html
Another excellent quiz to review names of the provinces and territories.
Make a Map of Canada
http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/canada/page.html
Click on a province; when it appears, drag it into position. Double-click on a piece to remove it. Move pieces slowly.Perfect for those just learning about the provinces in Canada!(And when you're ready, you can try it without the hints and try it timed!)
Make a Map of Capitals
http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/capitals/page.html
Click on a capital city; when it appears, drag it into position. Double-click on a piece to remove it. Move pieces slowly. Perfect for students just learning about capital cities in Canada!(And when you're ready, you can try it without the hints and try it timed!)
Provinces and Capital Cities
http://www.canadainfolink.ca/quiz.htm
Try this quick quiz to find out how much you know about Canada!
Overview: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the people and the stories of Canada and their ways of life over time, and appreciate the diversity of Canada’s heritage.
Aboriginal Cultures and Traditions Storytelling
http://cado.ayn.ca
Storytelling has always been a vital part of the cultural identity of the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. Stories were told to teach lessons, give warnings, and keep history alive. The Aboriginal Cultures and Traditions Storytelling web site includes First Nation, Metis, and Inuit stories that can be listened to and read.
Build a Longhouse
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/settlement/kids/021013-1606-e.html
Longhouses are houses that have a long, narrow, rectangular shape. They have been built by many different cultures around the world. See if you can build a longhouse that won't fall down!
Crossroads of Culture
http://www.civilisations.ca/tresors/immigration/index_e.html
Since the 1960s, the Canadian Museum of Civilization has been collecting immigrant artifacts and documenting cultural traditions. These are artifacts brought over by immigrants, items created by immigrants and their descendants with Canadian materials, and items that continue to be useful and functional in immigrants' homes. The Museum also collects historical, social, familial and cultural documents in order to contextualize those artifacts.
Culture Club
http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/cgKidsAtlas/culture.asp
Society is who we are. It’s where we live and how we live. It’s where we come from and how we mix with other people. Society is our history shown in our culture. It’s how many people live in Canada. Society is you and me.
The Famous Five Now working!
http://www.abheritage.ca/famous5/timeline.html
Four Directions Teachings
http://www.fourdirectionsteachings.com/index.html
Four Directions Teachings celebrates Indigenous oral traditions by honoring the process of listening with intent as each elder or traditional teacher shares a teaching from their perspective on the richness and value of cultural traditions from their nation. Cree, Blackfoot, Ojibway, Mohawk, and Micmaq traditions are shared. In honor of the timelessness of Indigenous oral traditions, audio narration is provided throughout the site, complimented by beautifully animated visuals. Subtitles can also be turned on in either English or French.
NEW! From the Warpath to the Plains of Abraham
http://1759.ccbn-nbc.gc.ca
When you surf on the site, you will revisit the siege of Quebec and the battle of the Plains of Abraham right in the shoes of a French soldier, British soldier, Canadian militiaman, and Amerindian. Four nations, four different ways of comprehending a war that could be qualified nowadas as the first world armed conflict.
Gateway to Aboriginal Heritage
http://www.civilisations.ca/tresors/ethno/index_e.html
The Canadian Museum of Civilization presents an extraordinary resource documenting the histories and cultures of the Aboriginal Peoples in Canada. Explore a selection of material drawn from the Museum's artifact and archival collections. Historical and contemporary objects, images, and documents vividly express the cultural diversity as well as the creativity, resourcefulness, and endurance of this country's First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples.
Historical Photos
Images Canada
http://www.imagescanada.ca/r1-116-e.php?trail=trail16Plains Natives - Postcard Views of Indigenous Peoples http://library.usask.ca/spcoll/postcardsindigenous
Homes of the Past: The Archaeology of an Iroquoian Longhouse
http://www.rom.on.ca/schools/longhouse/longhouse1.php
A brief introduction to Iroquoian architecture based on archaeological evidence.
Iroquois Language and Songs
http://www.ohwejagehka.com
Ohwejagehka: Ha`degaenage: is a nonprofit organization based on Six Nations of the Grand River in Ontario Canada that was established to help preserve and nurture the Iroquoian languages and songs. There are a few links to songs and the beginnings of a dictionary of words for each of the nations.
The Last Best West
http://www.civilisations.ca/hist/advertis/adindexe.html
Advertising for immigrants to western Canada from 1870 to 1930... The site presents images of western Canada that appeared in posters put out by the government and the big transportation companies. Also on view are colourful government pamphlet covers; newspaper advertisements for immigrants; promotional photographs and notices. Photographs of touring exhibition wagons, and displays of prairie wheat at large agricultural shows and small country fairs, are also included.
Lifelines: Canada's East Coast Fisheries
http://www.civilisations.ca/hist/lifelines/liintroe.html
Lifelines aims to foster an understanding of the importance of the fisheries to Atlantic Canadians and the rest of the country. It links different time periods, ethnic communities, fish harvesting, modes of life and uses of technology.
Memories of Mail Order
http://www.civilisations.ca/cpm/catalog/cat2209e.html
Many people have fond and vivid memories of mail-order catalogues. Some remember the modest clothing, fabric, or other items their families ordered. Just about everyone remembers the expensive and glamorous things, such as gowns, dining sets, fancy dolls, and bicycles, that they wished they could order but could not afford. Mail-order catalogues brought a world of goods into the homes of Canadians in even the remotest regions and created many dreams from coast to coast. Select a title to see and hear memories of catalogue orders, real and wished for. Images from historic catalogues and photographs accompany each excerpt.
The Mi'kmaq A Coastal People
http://www.geocities.com/bigorrin/mikmaq_kids.htm
Learn all about the Mi'kmaq people, and view examples of their clothing, houses, game equipment, etc.
Northern People, Northern Knowledge
http://www.civilisations.ca/hist/cae/introflashe.html
Picture a group of thirty rugged men of many sorts and disciplines and from many different countries, gathered together with their two leaders for the first time, in the tiny coastal village of Nome, Alaska. It was July of 1913. They had no inkling of a world war starting the next year. They simply looked ahead to exploration and research in the icy wilderness of Canada's Arctic for the next three years. Much of the story of this first major Canadian scientific expedition to the Arctic is yet untold. Much of the fascinating story has remained buried in Expedition diaries until now. Through this virtual exhibition you can explore first-hand the rugged lands and meet the people of the Canadian Arctic.
Pasageways: True Tales of Adventure for Young Explorers
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/2/3/index-e.html
Most of the explorers featured on this site published accounts of their travels. Many of these original accounts are held at the National Library of Canada, and contain some of the images seen at this site which provides an excellent history of explorers who came to Canada.
Pierre Boucher
http://www.civilisations.ca/vmnf/boucher/2.0/2.0.1.htm
Who was Pierre Boucher? Where did he come from? What town in Québec is named after him? Why did he come to New France? What was life like for the first French who came to Canada? To find the answers to these questions, you must read several documents. You will also travel back to the XVIIth century with your guide, a young 13 year- old French immigrant. You will start in France and from there, you will go to New France, on the shores of the St. Lawrence River.
Pioneer Life in Upper Canada
http://www.projects.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/pioneer
NEW! Saskatchewan Stories
http://www.saskstories.ca
Using Macromedia Flash, Saskatchewan Learning delivers an educational resource using stories, interactive maps, archival drawings and photos, and streaming video.
NEW! Time Machine
http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/cgKidsAtlas/time.asp
Canada has been around for a lot longer than you and me! In the beginning of the 1500s, French explorer Jacques Cartier called it “kanata,” meaning “village” in Odawa. But even before Europeans came, First Nations groups populated Canada for thousands of years! Then, as time moved on, Vikings, Irish, Portuguese, French and English explorers came. Each of these different groups helped shape the country we call home to what it is today!
Overview: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the events and factors that have changed the ways of life in Canada over time and appreciate the impact of these changes on citizenship and identity.
ArtVenture: A Collector's Challenge
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/education/art/index-e.html
This is the education component to “A Collector’s Passion,” a virtual exhibit of the Peter Winkworth collection of 18th- and 19th-century Canadian art. This invaluable collection is a source of rich historical art through which we can learn about life in Canada before the wide-spread use of the camera. This site has been organized into three main themes, which are closely linked to social studies curricula across Canada. Here, students will learn about how people lived, worked and played in Canada in the early 19th century while working in the role of a virtual art collector. There is a Teacher link at this site which provides guidance in how to use the web site to ensure students get the best experience possible.
Backcheck: A Hockey Retrospective
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/hockey/index-e.html
Explore the origins of hockey in Canada from its possible beginning as a winter version of a pre-lacrosse game, invented by First Nations tribes hundreds of years ago to its place in modern day Canada. The site includes a chronological presentation of hockey stories from English and French language newspapers, providing a valuable resource for online hockey research. The site also includes feature articles, rare items from the collection of Library and Archives Canada, as well as a guide to hockey resources at Library and Archives Canada.
Bon Appétit!
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/cuisine/index-e.html
In Canada, in addition to the flood of cookbooks that have come onto the market in recent years, culinary historians have started to write about the influence that food has had on Canadian culture and history. Bon appétit! Compiled from the Library and Archives Canada collection, the exhibition portrays the evolution of cooking in Canada. It begins with an introduction to the foods and cooking methods of Canada's indigenous peoples; and continues through to the culinary traditions of the early settlers, noting the coming of science to the kitchen at the beginning of the 20th century. It concludes with the multicultural heritage that is an integral part of how food is enjoyed today.
Cool Canada
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/cool/index-e.html
This site uses digitized collection material from Library and Archives Canada to highlight lots of fascinating people, places, inventions, achievements and events that make Canada cool. Project themes include Incredible Inventions, Canadian Giants, Interesting People, Fascinating Places and Amazing Events and Phenomena. Some of the unique materials that have been digitized include UFO documents, patents of invention, documentary artworks and photographs.
Canadian Olympic Site
http://www.olympic.ca
Get ready for Beijing 2008 by visiting this comprehensive site to find out about events and athletes.
Exploring Canadian Identity
http://www.ataoc.ca/start/identity/identity.html
What makes us unique as Canadians? This excellent site might require some guidance but well worth the time to explore and thoughtfulness that it will take to get the most from the activities here.
Let's Go Shopping 1948!
http://www.civilisations.ca/cpm/catalog/cat5100e.html
For over one hundred years, mail-order catalogues have been used to sell things to Canadians. Before many people lived in cities and could easily travel to stores, most people bought their clothing, toys, kitchen appliances, furniture, and even homes from these catalogues. Your grandparents or great-grandparents may well be able to tell you about the fun they had dreaming about the things they would buy from the Eaton's catalogue, if only they had magic powers and all the money in the world!
In this Webquest, you will have the chance to go shopping! You will learn about a family that lived long ago, and you and your classmates will decide what you will buy from the latest Eaton's catalogue: the Eaton's Fall and Winter 1948-49 catalogue. You will have to balance your wishes with your needs, and, as a family, decide what you can afford to buy.
Roch Carrier and The Hockey Sweater
http://www.civilisations.ca/cpm/catalog/cat2208e.html
Roch Carrier's story, The Hockey Sweater, is a tale of childhood, hockey, and a very disappointing mail-order mix-up. Discover the story behind this account of life in the small village of Sainte-Justine, Quebec, in 1946. What was it like to be a fan of Maurice Richard and the Montréal Canadiens in the winter of 1946, and why did Roch Carrier write about this period of his life?
Select The Hockey Sweater to hear a shortened version of this famous story and see illustrations from the book. Select the other titles to listen to Roch Carrier speak about life and hockey in rural Quebec, his admiration for Maurice "Rocket" Richard, the importance of the Eaton's catalogue in his family's life, and how he came to write The Hockey Sweater.
Grade 6 students will examine how participation in the democratic process is a means for governments and citizens to effect change in their communities. They will explore how democratic principles and ideals are reflected in the structure and functions of their local and provincial governments. Students will examine how ancient Athens and the Iroquois Confederacy have influenced Canada’s democratic processes.
Overview: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the dynamic relationship between governments and citizens as they engage in the democratic process.
Alberta's Political History
http://www.abheritage.ca/abpolitics/events/timeline_n.html
1870 to 2001... Learn all about Alberta's political history.
Canadian Labour History
http://www.civilisations.ca/hist/labour/lab01e.html
Social progress is the weight of laws designed to alleviate human suffering. In Canada, the Labour movement has been in the forefront of groups seeking such legislation, right from its earliest days. Pensions, health insurance, the shorter workday, a living wage, the right to organize - all these were fought for by workers in unions or trying to form unions. This web site traces the history of Canadian Labour from 1850 to 1999 with the aim of showing how it served its members while forcing broader reforms on our nation.
NEW! Citizen Voices - Breaking Down Solitudes
http://www.citizenvoices.gg.ca
Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, connects to students through online chats, forums, and blogs discussing various topics of interest belonging to the Governor General's mandate - culture, belonging, youth, women, etc. This site offers a great way for students to dialogue with others around the country. For those who register with the site, there will occasionally be special chats with the Governor General.
NEW! City Hall Virtual Tour
www.edmonton.ca/cityhallschool
A new and exciting teaching tool has just been launched by the City of Edmonton - a virtual tour of Edmonton City Hall. this includes a full guided tour of City Hall with an interactive set of 360o views of the building, along with explanations of key pieces of artwork and interesting points throughout the building. Visit Council Chambers, the Mayor's Office, the City Room and much more. This is a great tool to assist students learning about their local government. Look for the Virtual Tour link in the top corner when you get to the site.
Confederation for Kids
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/confederation/kids/index-e.html
This site was written for young people ages 9 to 13 who are learning about how Canada came to be a country. It is also for anyone else who wants to learn more about Confederation.
A History of the Vote in Canada
http://www.civilisations.ca/hist/elections/el_000_e.html
Canada has built itself an electoral system that it can proudly hold up as a model of democracy. It took many years of often labourious progress to achieve what we have today. This site highlights some of the milestones along the way.
Prime Minister's Site for Kids
http://www.collectionscanada.ca/primeministers/kids/index-e.html
This website looks at the job of prime minister. It also looks at the personal lives of the people who have been prime minister.
SElections: The Elections Canada Trivia Game
http://www.civilisations.ca/hist/elections/el_043_e.html
Learn about the history of the vote in Canada by trying to answer as many of the 15 questions as possible.
Virtual Visit: Step Inside the Legislature
http://www.virtualvisit.learnalberta.ca
This Virtual Visit takes you into the Alberta Legislature to explore and learn about this unique building. It is an interactive and immersive online tour experience that provides a realistic, three-dimensional environment replicating the layout, scale, and features of the Alberta Legislature. In other words, the Virtual Visit allows you to look and move around as if you were inside the building. Choose a character and begin your tour! *Check computer requirements at this site if you have problems.
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Ancient Greece
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/gcontent.htm
What would it have been like if you had lived in ancient Sparta or in ancient Athens? The year is 430 BC. Poliphus and his family from Athens and Sparcus and his family from Sparta are thinking about the future. They each have different points of view.! Follow the story of the war between Athens and Sparta as seen by these two families.
Ancient Greece Cartoon Classics
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ancientgreece
Learn about Olympia, Cornith, and Athens, visit the ancient Olympics, read the story of Mytilene or find out what the theatre was like 2350 years ago. Check out translations of original Greek texts, photographs, and even a taste of ancient
music!
Ancient Greeks
http://www.angliacampus.com/public/pri/history/greeks
Discover all aspect of the ancient Greeks.
Athens Thinks Twice
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ancientgreece/classics/mytilene/intro.shtml
The citizens of Athens often had difficult decisions to make. Debates in the government assembly could decide on matters of life and death! In this story read how they decided to punish the city of Mytilene...and how they realised they'd made a terrible mistake.
Build a Column
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This activity uses Flash animation to help you learn about classical columns. You must take the part of an ancient Greek architect and build a classical Greek column. You will learn about Doric, Corinthian and Ionic columns.
Games of Olympia
http://www.ancient-greece.co.uk/festivals/story/olympics.html
The festival at Olympia in honour of Zeus was the most important athletic event in the Greek world. Follow the Olympic events over the five days of the festival at this website.
Greek Pot Painter
http://www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/greecepot.htm
Design your own Greek pot from Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery.
Who Wants to Be an Early Greek Millionaire?
http://www.teachingandlearningresources.co.uk/milliongreece.html
Play this online game and test your knowledge!
NEW! Winged Sandals
http://www.wingedsandals.com
Take the tour with Hermes the messenger god, through a magical place filled with awesome gods, daring heroes and fabulous monsters. Winged Sandals has animated stories and interactive games and an online version of the Delphic Oracle all presented with a focus on entertaining and engaging a young audience.
Buzztracker: World News, Mapped
http://www.buzztracker.org/index.html
Great for current events! Buzztracker is software that visualizes frequencies and relationships between locations in the Google world news directory. Buzztracker tries to show you how interconnected the world is: big events in one area ripple to other areas across the globe. Connections between cities thousands of miles apart become apparent at a glance. Buzztracker currently only tracks English-language news sources. This tool would be best used by older students (and adults!).
Kids Newsroom
http://www.kidsnewsroom.org
It would be wonderful to find a Canadian version of this resource but this site offers kids a look at weekly news issues happening around the world.
NEW! Map My Ride
www.mapmyride.com
MapMyRide allows you to plan out hiking or biking routes and keep track of distances.You can create your own route or search for a publicly posted one. MapMyRide also works with GPS units, so you can import or export routes. Plan out a neighbourhood walk, print it out, and follow it!
Map Zone
http://mapzone.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/pagesHomeworkHelp/mapability
A wonderfully comprehensive site about learning to read and use maps designed for kids. A must visit!
Maps: Tools for Adventure
http://www.mywonderfulworld.org/toolsforadventure
Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of maps! Maps are a part of every great adventure. They help you find your way, share information, look at patterns, and solve problems. What can YOU do with maps? This companion website to the traveling exhibit from The Children's Museum of Indianapolis introduces kids to the essentials of mapping and geospatial representation.
Maps, Maps, Maps!
http://www.cgkids.ca/cgkids/maps.asp
Find any kind of map you might want at this Canadian Geographic site for kids.
World Atlas of Maps
http://www.worldatlas.com
Find out about the countries of the world at this comprehensive site.
InfoNation Basic
http://cyberschoolbus.un.org/infonation3/basic.asp
An excellent tool for gathering information about two or more countries and comparing the results.
Geography4Kids
http://www.geography4kids.com
Learn about geography through videos, drawings, photos, and hyperlinked text. Take a quiz when you think you know it all! You can also use a Google search tool to search for information you need within the site. Just type in a keyword or phrase and click the search button.
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