General Outcome 5.1 Physical Geography of Canada
Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how the physical geography and natural resources of Canada affect quality of life of all Canadians
Geographical Regions, landforms, bodies of water
* What are the major geographical regions, landforms and bodies of water in Canada?
* How do landforms, bodies of water and natural resources affect the quality of life in Canada?http://content.blackgold.ca/ict/Divison2/5.1/physicalgeography.htm
Photos of Canada
http://content.blackgold.ca/ict/Divison2/5.1/photos.htm
Other Websites for Social Studies
Web Site ReferencesWhat Does Canada Look Like?
Title:Information ForestryHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains the newsletter Information Forestry from the Pacific Forestry Centre. The April 2005 newsletter has information about a Canadian Forestry Service database that tracks tree planting activities that convert nonforested land into forested land.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text and click on topics in the left-hand-side menu to access additional information.URL:http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/news/55
Title:Glenmore ReservoirHost:Wikipedia, the Free EncyclopediaDescription:The Web site contains information about the Glenmore Reservoir on the Elbow River in Calgary, Alberta.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text and click on highlighted terms within the text to access additional information.URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenmore_Reservoir
Title:Canadian Landscapes Photo CollectionHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains over 1000 images of landscapes and landforms.Navigation Tips:Click on Search by Province/Territory/Keyword or on Search by Physiographic Region/Keyword to access information about a specific region. Click on Canadian Landscapes Fact Sheets to access information about the entire collection.URL:http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/landscapes/index_e.php
Title:The Canadian Atlas Online
Host:Canadian Geographic
Description:The Web site contains a database of maps about Canada.
Navigation Tips:Click on links to access maps on various themes.
URL:http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas/intro.aspx?lang=en
Canada's Regional Treasures
Title:Alberta's Francophone Heritage: French Placenames all overHost:Heritage Community FoundationDescription:The Web site contains information about French place names in Alberta.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text.URL:http://www.abheritage.ca/francophone/audio/french_placenames.html
Title:Origins of Canada's Geographical NamesHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about the names of provinces, territories, capital cities, major centres and Aboriginal community names. It also provides articles on interesting place names across the country.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted text or click on a topic in the left-hand-side menu to access information.URL:http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/education/index_e.php
Title:Aboriginal Place NamesHost:Indian and Northern Affairs CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about the origins of Aboriginal place names.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text.URL:http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/is/info106-eng.asp
Title:Knight's Canadian Info Collection Presents (Unusual and Unique) Canadian Place NamesHost:Knight's Canadian Info CollectionDescription:The Web site contains a list of unusual Canadian place names, grouped by province and territory.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to view the names. Click on Click Hereto access information about how Canada's provinces and territories got their names. Click on the Click box at the bottom of the screen to access other parts of the Web site.URL:http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/places.html
Title:Physical Maps of Canada plusHost:CanadaInfoLink.caDescription:The Web site contains a map of the physiographical regions of Canada, a map of the regions, relief maps, ecozone maps as well as a pie graph and chart displaying the percentage breakdown of Canada's physical makeup.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted text and maps to access information.URL:http://www.canadainfolink.ca/physical.htm
Title:Canadian Landscapes Photo CollectionHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains over 1000 images of landscapes and landforms.Navigation Tips:Click on Search by Province/Territory/Keyword or on Search by Physiographic Region/Keyword to access information about a specific region. Click on Canadian Landscapes Fact Sheets to access information about the entire collection.URL:http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/landscapes/index_e.phpA Land of Riches
Title:The Canadian EncyclopediaHost:Historica Foundation of CanadaDescription:The Web site contains the complete text of The Canadian Encyclopedia.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on topics in the Subject Index to access information.URL:http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCESubjects&Params=A1
Title:Labour Force 15 Years and Over by Industry Divisions and Major Groups (Based on the 1980 Standard Industrial Classification), for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1986–1996 Censuses (20% Sample Data)Host:Statistics CanadaDescription:The Web site contains 1996 census information about Canada's workforce.Navigation Tips:Click on HTML or PDF beside Canada or any province or territory name to view statistical information.URL:http://www.statcan.ca/english/census96/mar17/occupa/indus2.htm
Title:Statistics Canada: Summary tables
Host:Statistics Canada
Description:The Web site contains a list of summary tables with overviews of major social and economic trends in Canada. The site also provides brief analytical articles on more recent developments.
Navigation Tips:Click on highlighted headings, such as Environment, Geography, Labour and Primary Industries, to access information.
URL:http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/
Title:Students and EducatorsHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about Canada’s natural resources.
Navigation Tips:Click on a link to access information, lesson plans and other classroom resources.
URL:http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/studelev/index-eng.php
Title:Canada for KidsHost:Kathi MitchellDescription:The Web site contains a database with links about Canada with resources for students and teachers.Navigation Tips:Scroll down the screen and click on links to access information.URL:http://www.kathimitchell.com/Canada/canada.htm
Title:Canadian Geographic Kids!Host:The Royal Canadian Geographic SocietyDescription:The Web site contains information, contests, maps, quizzes, links and interactive resources for young students.Navigation Tips:Click on topics in the left-hand-side menu or scroll down and click on highlighted headings to access information.URL:http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/Canada's Worst Natural Event
Title:Top Weather Events of the 20th CenturyHost:Environment CanadaDescription:The Web site contains a chronological description of the top weather events in Canada in the 20th century.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text or click on the dates near the top of the screen to access specific decades. Click on Top Ten Weather Stories in the left-hand-side menu to access weather stories for the past year.URL:http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/media/top10/century_e.html
Title:CBC Digital Archives: 1987 Edmonton tornadoHost:CBC ArchivesDescription:The Web site contains information about tornadoes and a video and facts about the 1987 Edmonton tornado.Navigation Tips:Click on the play button below the video screen to view the video. Click on the Did You Know? tab to access additional information. Scroll down to access audio and video clips for additional information about tornadoes in Canada.URL:http://archives.cbc.ca/environment/extreme_weather/clips/11760/
Title:Extreme WeatherHost:CBC ArchivesDescription:The Web site contains television and radio clips about Canada's extreme weather events as well as educational activities related to each topic.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on the images or highlighted titles above them to access information.URL:http://archives.cbc.ca/IDT-1-70-8/disasters_tragedies/extreme_weather/
Title:Canadian Hurricane Centre:
Host:Environment Canada
Description:The Web site contains information about hurricanes.
Navigation Tips:Click on links to access information.
URL:http://www.ec.gc.ca/ouragans-hurricanes/default.asp?lang=En&n=DA74FE64-1
Title:Google Image SearchHost:GoogleDescription:The Web site is an image search engine.Navigation Tips:Type in keywords, such as Canadian storms or severe Canadian weather, and click Search Images to access thumbnail images. Click on each thumbnail to view in a larger format. Click on Video above the Search Images box to access Google video search engine. Type in keywords and click Search to access related video clips.URL:http://www.images.google.comWhere to Put the People?
Title:Lost Towns along Lost Rivers: The Town of LeasideHost:Toronto Green CommunityDescription:The Web site contains information about the preplanned town of Leaside, Ontario.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text.URL:http://www.lostrivers.ca/points/LeasideTown.htm
Title:Air Photos 101—Principles of Aerial Photography: Historical Photos of EdmontonHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains historical aerial photographs of Edmonton.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access the aerial photographs and click on each one to view it in larger format. Click on Sample Air Photos in the left-hand-side menu to launch an interactive map of Canada and then click on various locations in Alberta to view aerial photographs of each location. Or, scroll down and click on place names on the chart to access the aerial photographs.URL:http://airphotos.nrcan.gc.ca/photos101/edmonton_e.php
Title:Travel Alberta
Host:Travel Alberta
Description:The Web site contains information about tourism in Alberta and has a map of Alberta's primary tourism regions and destinations including major towns/cities and primary roads.
Navigation Tips:Click on Maps and then click on a city or town or an icon to view additional information. The maps can also be viewed as a satellite view or as a combination map/satellite view.
URL:http://www.travelalberta.com/en/Pages/default.aspx?mrkt=Canada
Contributing to Our LifestylesNo Web site references identified.Protecting Our Heritage Title:World Heritage: Canada's Tentative List for World Heritage SitesHost:Parks CanadaDescription:The Web site contains names of new Canadian sites for inscription on the World Heritage List as well as names of Canada's existing World Heritage sites, background information about the UNESCO World Heritage sites and criteria for inclusion on the World Heritage List.Navigation Tips:To access information, enter a keyword in the search box on the left-hand side of the screen or scroll down and click on a topic in the left-hand-side menu.URL:http://www.pc.gc.ca/progs/spm-whs/index_E.asp
Title:Parks CanadaHost:Parks CanadaDescription:The Web site provides information about Canada's national parks, national historical sites and National Marine Conservation Areas. The Web site also contains links to the Youth Zone Adventure and Parks Canada's 3-D Tours.Navigation Tips:Scroll down, choose a topic and click on Enter or Learn More to access information. Click on any of the topics under Quick Links or Educational Resources in the left-hand-side menu to access additional information.URL:http://www.pc.gc.ca/index_e.asp
Title:Dear Librarian: Writing a Persuasive LetterHost:ReadWriteThink.orgDescription:The Web site contains a lesson on writing a persuasive letter and includes templates and a Letter Generator.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text. Click on highlighted topics in the left-hand-side menu or under Instructional Plan to access additional information and tools for writing a persuasive letter.URL:http://readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=875Thank You, CanadaTitle:Discover Canada through National Maps and Facts: Tourist AttractionsHost:The Atlas of CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about nature-based and cultural tourist attractions found in Canada.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted text to access information.URL:http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/peopleandsociety/
tourismattractions#ecotourism
Title:Canadian Landscapes Photo CollectionHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains over 1000 photographs and descriptions of Canadian landscapes and landforms as well as brief geological explanations of how the features developed.Navigation Tips:Click on Search by Province/Territory/Keyword or on Search by Physiographic Region/Keyword to do a search or click on Canadian Landscapes Fact Sheets on the right-hand side of the screen to access information about the entire collection.URL:http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/landscapes/index_e.php
Title:The Canada Page: Regions of CanadaHost:Stephanie CarvinDescription:The Web site contains information about five Canadian regions—Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast and the North—as well as a political and a relief map of Canada.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text. Click on headings in the left-hand-side menu to access additional information. Click on Map of Canada near the centre of the screen to access the maps.URL:http://www.thecanadapage.org/Regions.htm
Title:Canada’s 75 BestHost:The Royal Canadian Geographic SocietyDescription:The Web site contains a list of Canada’s 75 best places in five regions. Maps, images and links to local tourism sites and attractions for each region are included.Navigation Tips:Click on a region to access images and information.URL:http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/travel/express_yourself/75_best/best.aspGrade 5 – Overarching Critical Inquiry – Canada's Diverse HeritageCritical ChallengeWeb Site ReferencesBe an Anthropologist/Archaeologist
Title:First People. Native American Legends: The First Totem PoleHost:Paul BurkeDescription:The Web site contains the text of a Kwakiutl legend about the first totem pole.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text as well as links to other legends.URL:http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/The-First-Totem-Pole-Kwakiutl.html
Title:Kwakiutl PotlatchHost:Canadian Heritage GalleryDescription:The Web site contains an image of a Kwakiutl potlatch ceremony.Navigation Tips:Click on the image to view it in larger format. Click on Galleries in the top-left-hand corner of the screen and then click on First Nations to access additional images of First Nations people.URL:http://www.canadianheritage.org/reproductions/23257.htm
Title:Welcome to the Mi'kmaq Portraits CollectionHost:Nova Scotia MuseumDescription:The Web site contains portraits and illustrations of the Mi'kmaq of Atlantic CanadaNavigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text and images. Scroll over the menu bar and click on a topic from the dropdown menu to access information.URL:http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mikmaq/
Title:Aboriginal Art, Culture and Other Traditions of the Aboriginal PeopleHost:Virtual Museum of Canada, Canadian Heritage Information NetworkDescription:The Web site contains a collection of Aboriginal art, images and stories, as well as links to games, a Teachers' Centre and other museums.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted terms to access information. Click on headings on the right-hand side of the screen to access games, Teachers' Centre and other museums.URL:http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/English/Teacher/aboriginal_people.htmlComparing Aboriginal Groups
Title:Aboriginal Art, Culture and Other Traditions of the Aboriginal PeopleHost:Teachers Centre, Virtual Museum of CanadaDescription:The Web site contains a collection of Aboriginal art, images and stories, as well as links to games, and other museums.
Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted terms and links to access information.
URL:http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/English/Teacher/aboriginal_people.htmlCreating a Commemorative Box
No Web site references identified.Leaving Their Mark
Title:LearnAlberta.caHost:Alberta EducationDescription:The Web site contains links to resources by grade. The Online Reference Centre contains links to reference materials, including World Book Online, Early Canadiana Online, The Canadian Encyclopedia, Grolier Online Passport and eLibrary Curriculum Edition.Navigation Tips:Enter a search term in the Search LearnAlberta.ca resources box or click on the Online Reference Centre box and then select a resource by clicking on it.URL:http://www.learnalberta.ca
Title:Origins of Canada's Geographical NamesHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about names of Canada's provinces, territories, capital cities, major centres and Aboriginal communities. It also provides a variety of articles on interesting and curious names across the country.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on the highlighted terms or search by clicking on a selection under GeoNames Query on the left-hand side of the screen.URL:http://www.geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/education/index_e.php
Title:Aboriginal Place NamesHost:Indian and Northern Affairs CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about the origins of Aboriginal place names.
Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access information.URL:http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/is/info106-eng.asp
Title:The Kids' Site of Canadian SettlementHost:Library and Archives CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information and activities related to early settlement communities in Canada for students in grades 4–6.Navigation Tips:Click on Explore the Communities and then select a specific settlement community. Click on the topics in the left-hand-side menu for additional resources, links, activities and games.URL:http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/settlement/kids/index-e.html
Title:Knight's Canadian Info Collection Presents: How Canada's Provinces/Territories and Capital Cities Got their NamesHost:Knight's Canadian Info CollectionDescription:The Web site contains information about the origins of various Canadian place names.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access information or click on a highlighted place name for direct access.URL:http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/cities.html
Title:List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal originHost:Wikipedia, the Free EncyclopediaDescription:The Web site contains information about numerous Canadian place names of Aboriginal origin.Navigation Tips:Click on highlighted terms within the text or scroll down and click on a specific place name to access information.URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_place_names_in_Canada_of_Aboriginal_origin
Title:300 NamesHost:Friends of Geographical Names of Alberta SocietyDescription:The Web site contains an alphabetical list of approximately 300 of the most prominent place names in Alberta, including names of current cities and towns, select villages, hamlets and localities, and geographical features.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on a place name to access information.URL:http://www.placenamesofalberta.ca/300_names_page.html Greatest LegaciesTitle:The Symbols of CanadaHost:Canadian HeritageDescription:The Web site contains an image of the coat of arms of Canada and an explanation of the meaning of each of the symbols.Navigation Tips:Click on links to access information.
URL:http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1268758078468
Title:History of Immigration to CanadaHost:About, Inc., A part of The New York Times CompanyDescription:The Web site contains information about of the symbols of Canada.
Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted terms to access information.URL:http://canadaonline.about.com/od/historyofimmigration/
History_of_Immigration_to_Canada.htm
Title:Noodle ToolsHost:Noodle Tools, Inc.Description:The Web site contains tools that help elementary students compile and format a bibliography.Navigation Tips:Click on NoodleBib MLA Starter under Free Tools and register with a user name and a password. Log in and click on NoodleBib MLA Starter. Then, click on Start New List in the top-left-hand corner of the screen to begin and follow on-screen instructions.URL:http://NoodleTools.com
Title:Research HelperHost:Sandra HughesDescription:The Web site contains brief information about citing sources and provides examples of citations.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access citation samples. Click on Research Steps near the top of the screen to access information about the main steps in the research process.URL:http://www3.sympatico.ca/sandra.hughes/sandra.hughes/research/citing.html
Title:HeraldryHost:Wikipedia, the Free EncyclopediaDescription:The Web site contains an article about the origins of heraldry, the rule of tincture and the components in a coat of arms.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete article or click on highlighted terms within the text or in the Contents box to go directly to a topic.URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraldry
Web Site ReferencesWhat Does Canada Look Like?
Title:Information ForestryHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains the newsletter Information Forestry from the Pacific Forestry Centre. The April 2005 newsletter has information about a Canadian Forestry Service database that tracks tree planting activities that convert nonforested land into forested land.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text and click on topics in the left-hand-side menu to access additional information.URL:http://cfs.nrcan.gc.ca/news/55
Title:Glenmore ReservoirHost:Wikipedia, the Free EncyclopediaDescription:The Web site contains information about the Glenmore Reservoir on the Elbow River in Calgary, Alberta.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text and click on highlighted terms within the text to access additional information.URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenmore_Reservoir
Title:Canadian Landscapes Photo CollectionHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains over 1000 images of landscapes and landforms.Navigation Tips:Click on Search by Province/Territory/Keyword or on Search by Physiographic Region/Keyword to access information about a specific region. Click on Canadian Landscapes Fact Sheets to access information about the entire collection.URL:http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/landscapes/index_e.php
Title:The Canadian Atlas Online
Host:Canadian Geographic
Description:The Web site contains a database of maps about Canada.
Navigation Tips:Click on links to access maps on various themes.
URL:http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas/intro.aspx?lang=en
Canada's Regional Treasures
Title:Alberta's Francophone Heritage: French Placenames all overHost:Heritage Community FoundationDescription:The Web site contains information about French place names in Alberta.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text.URL:http://www.abheritage.ca/francophone/audio/french_placenames.html
Title:Origins of Canada's Geographical NamesHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about the names of provinces, territories, capital cities, major centres and Aboriginal community names. It also provides articles on interesting place names across the country.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted text or click on a topic in the left-hand-side menu to access information.URL:http://geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/education/index_e.php
Title:Aboriginal Place NamesHost:Indian and Northern Affairs CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about the origins of Aboriginal place names.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text.URL:http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/is/info106-eng.asp
Title:Knight's Canadian Info Collection Presents (Unusual and Unique) Canadian Place NamesHost:Knight's Canadian Info CollectionDescription:The Web site contains a list of unusual Canadian place names, grouped by province and territory.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to view the names. Click on Click Hereto access information about how Canada's provinces and territories got their names. Click on the Click box at the bottom of the screen to access other parts of the Web site.URL:http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/places.html
Title:Physical Maps of Canada plusHost:CanadaInfoLink.caDescription:The Web site contains a map of the physiographical regions of Canada, a map of the regions, relief maps, ecozone maps as well as a pie graph and chart displaying the percentage breakdown of Canada's physical makeup.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted text and maps to access information.URL:http://www.canadainfolink.ca/physical.htm
Title:Canadian Landscapes Photo CollectionHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains over 1000 images of landscapes and landforms.Navigation Tips:Click on Search by Province/Territory/Keyword or on Search by Physiographic Region/Keyword to access information about a specific region. Click on Canadian Landscapes Fact Sheets to access information about the entire collection.URL:http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/landscapes/index_e.phpA Land of Riches
Title:The Canadian EncyclopediaHost:Historica Foundation of CanadaDescription:The Web site contains the complete text of The Canadian Encyclopedia.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on topics in the Subject Index to access information.URL:http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCESubjects&Params=A1
Title:Labour Force 15 Years and Over by Industry Divisions and Major Groups (Based on the 1980 Standard Industrial Classification), for Canada, Provinces and Territories, 1986–1996 Censuses (20% Sample Data)Host:Statistics CanadaDescription:The Web site contains 1996 census information about Canada's workforce.Navigation Tips:Click on HTML or PDF beside Canada or any province or territory name to view statistical information.URL:http://www.statcan.ca/english/census96/mar17/occupa/indus2.htm
Title:Statistics Canada: Summary tables
Host:Statistics Canada
Description:The Web site contains a list of summary tables with overviews of major social and economic trends in Canada. The site also provides brief analytical articles on more recent developments.
Navigation Tips:Click on highlighted headings, such as Environment, Geography, Labour and Primary Industries, to access information.
URL:http://www40.statcan.gc.ca/l01/cst01/
Title:Students and EducatorsHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about Canada’s natural resources.
Navigation Tips:Click on a link to access information, lesson plans and other classroom resources.
URL:http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/studelev/index-eng.php
Title:Canada for KidsHost:Kathi MitchellDescription:The Web site contains a database with links about Canada with resources for students and teachers.Navigation Tips:Scroll down the screen and click on links to access information.URL:http://www.kathimitchell.com/Canada/canada.htm
Title:Canadian Geographic Kids!Host:The Royal Canadian Geographic SocietyDescription:The Web site contains information, contests, maps, quizzes, links and interactive resources for young students.Navigation Tips:Click on topics in the left-hand-side menu or scroll down and click on highlighted headings to access information.URL:http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/Canada's Worst Natural Event
Title:Top Weather Events of the 20th CenturyHost:Environment CanadaDescription:The Web site contains a chronological description of the top weather events in Canada in the 20th century.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text or click on the dates near the top of the screen to access specific decades. Click on Top Ten Weather Stories in the left-hand-side menu to access weather stories for the past year.URL:http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/media/top10/century_e.html
Title:CBC Digital Archives: 1987 Edmonton tornadoHost:CBC ArchivesDescription:The Web site contains information about tornadoes and a video and facts about the 1987 Edmonton tornado.Navigation Tips:Click on the play button below the video screen to view the video. Click on the Did You Know? tab to access additional information. Scroll down to access audio and video clips for additional information about tornadoes in Canada.URL:http://archives.cbc.ca/environment/extreme_weather/clips/11760/
Title:Extreme WeatherHost:CBC ArchivesDescription:The Web site contains television and radio clips about Canada's extreme weather events as well as educational activities related to each topic.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on the images or highlighted titles above them to access information.URL:http://archives.cbc.ca/IDT-1-70-8/disasters_tragedies/extreme_weather/
Title:Canadian Hurricane Centre:
Host:Environment Canada
Description:The Web site contains information about hurricanes.
Navigation Tips:Click on links to access information.
URL:http://www.ec.gc.ca/ouragans-hurricanes/default.asp?lang=En&n=DA74FE64-1
Title:Google Image SearchHost:GoogleDescription:The Web site is an image search engine.Navigation Tips:Type in keywords, such as Canadian storms or severe Canadian weather, and click Search Images to access thumbnail images. Click on each thumbnail to view in a larger format. Click on Video above the Search Images box to access Google video search engine. Type in keywords and click Search to access related video clips.URL:http://www.images.google.comWhere to Put the People?
Title:Lost Towns along Lost Rivers: The Town of LeasideHost:Toronto Green CommunityDescription:The Web site contains information about the preplanned town of Leaside, Ontario.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text.URL:http://www.lostrivers.ca/points/LeasideTown.htm
Title:Air Photos 101—Principles of Aerial Photography: Historical Photos of EdmontonHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains historical aerial photographs of Edmonton.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access the aerial photographs and click on each one to view it in larger format. Click on Sample Air Photos in the left-hand-side menu to launch an interactive map of Canada and then click on various locations in Alberta to view aerial photographs of each location. Or, scroll down and click on place names on the chart to access the aerial photographs.URL:http://airphotos.nrcan.gc.ca/photos101/edmonton_e.php
Title:Travel Alberta
Host:Travel Alberta
Description:The Web site contains information about tourism in Alberta and has a map of Alberta's primary tourism regions and destinations including major towns/cities and primary roads.
Navigation Tips:Click on Maps and then click on a city or town or an icon to view additional information. The maps can also be viewed as a satellite view or as a combination map/satellite view.
URL:http://www.travelalberta.com/en/Pages/default.aspx?mrkt=Canada
Contributing to Our LifestylesNo Web site references identified.Protecting Our Heritage Title:World Heritage: Canada's Tentative List for World Heritage SitesHost:Parks CanadaDescription:The Web site contains names of new Canadian sites for inscription on the World Heritage List as well as names of Canada's existing World Heritage sites, background information about the UNESCO World Heritage sites and criteria for inclusion on the World Heritage List.Navigation Tips:To access information, enter a keyword in the search box on the left-hand side of the screen or scroll down and click on a topic in the left-hand-side menu.URL:http://www.pc.gc.ca/progs/spm-whs/index_E.asp
Title:Parks CanadaHost:Parks CanadaDescription:The Web site provides information about Canada's national parks, national historical sites and National Marine Conservation Areas. The Web site also contains links to the Youth Zone Adventure and Parks Canada's 3-D Tours.Navigation Tips:Scroll down, choose a topic and click on Enter or Learn More to access information. Click on any of the topics under Quick Links or Educational Resources in the left-hand-side menu to access additional information.URL:http://www.pc.gc.ca/index_e.asp
Title:Dear Librarian: Writing a Persuasive LetterHost:ReadWriteThink.orgDescription:The Web site contains a lesson on writing a persuasive letter and includes templates and a Letter Generator.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text. Click on highlighted topics in the left-hand-side menu or under Instructional Plan to access additional information and tools for writing a persuasive letter.URL:http://readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=875Thank You, CanadaTitle:Discover Canada through National Maps and Facts: Tourist AttractionsHost:The Atlas of CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about nature-based and cultural tourist attractions found in Canada.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted text to access information.URL:http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/peopleandsociety/
tourismattractions#ecotourism
Title:Canadian Landscapes Photo CollectionHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains over 1000 photographs and descriptions of Canadian landscapes and landforms as well as brief geological explanations of how the features developed.Navigation Tips:Click on Search by Province/Territory/Keyword or on Search by Physiographic Region/Keyword to do a search or click on Canadian Landscapes Fact Sheets on the right-hand side of the screen to access information about the entire collection.URL:http://gsc.nrcan.gc.ca/landscapes/index_e.php
Title:The Canada Page: Regions of CanadaHost:Stephanie CarvinDescription:The Web site contains information about five Canadian regions—Atlantic, Central, Prairie, West Coast and the North—as well as a political and a relief map of Canada.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text. Click on headings in the left-hand-side menu to access additional information. Click on Map of Canada near the centre of the screen to access the maps.URL:http://www.thecanadapage.org/Regions.htm
Title:Canada’s 75 BestHost:The Royal Canadian Geographic SocietyDescription:The Web site contains a list of Canada’s 75 best places in five regions. Maps, images and links to local tourism sites and attractions for each region are included.Navigation Tips:Click on a region to access images and information.URL:http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/travel/express_yourself/75_best/best.aspGrade 5 – Overarching Critical Inquiry – Canada's Diverse HeritageCritical ChallengeWeb Site ReferencesBe an Anthropologist/Archaeologist
Title:First People. Native American Legends: The First Totem PoleHost:Paul BurkeDescription:The Web site contains the text of a Kwakiutl legend about the first totem pole.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text as well as links to other legends.URL:http://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/The-First-Totem-Pole-Kwakiutl.html
Title:Kwakiutl PotlatchHost:Canadian Heritage GalleryDescription:The Web site contains an image of a Kwakiutl potlatch ceremony.Navigation Tips:Click on the image to view it in larger format. Click on Galleries in the top-left-hand corner of the screen and then click on First Nations to access additional images of First Nations people.URL:http://www.canadianheritage.org/reproductions/23257.htm
Title:Welcome to the Mi'kmaq Portraits CollectionHost:Nova Scotia MuseumDescription:The Web site contains portraits and illustrations of the Mi'kmaq of Atlantic CanadaNavigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete text and images. Scroll over the menu bar and click on a topic from the dropdown menu to access information.URL:http://museum.gov.ns.ca/mikmaq/
Title:Aboriginal Art, Culture and Other Traditions of the Aboriginal PeopleHost:Virtual Museum of Canada, Canadian Heritage Information NetworkDescription:The Web site contains a collection of Aboriginal art, images and stories, as well as links to games, a Teachers' Centre and other museums.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted terms to access information. Click on headings on the right-hand side of the screen to access games, Teachers' Centre and other museums.URL:http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/English/Teacher/aboriginal_people.htmlComparing Aboriginal Groups
Title:Aboriginal Art, Culture and Other Traditions of the Aboriginal PeopleHost:Teachers Centre, Virtual Museum of CanadaDescription:The Web site contains a collection of Aboriginal art, images and stories, as well as links to games, and other museums.
Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted terms and links to access information.
URL:http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/English/Teacher/aboriginal_people.htmlCreating a Commemorative Box
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Title:LearnAlberta.caHost:Alberta EducationDescription:The Web site contains links to resources by grade. The Online Reference Centre contains links to reference materials, including World Book Online, Early Canadiana Online, The Canadian Encyclopedia, Grolier Online Passport and eLibrary Curriculum Edition.Navigation Tips:Enter a search term in the Search LearnAlberta.ca resources box or click on the Online Reference Centre box and then select a resource by clicking on it.URL:http://www.learnalberta.ca
Title:Origins of Canada's Geographical NamesHost:Natural Resources CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about names of Canada's provinces, territories, capital cities, major centres and Aboriginal communities. It also provides a variety of articles on interesting and curious names across the country.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on the highlighted terms or search by clicking on a selection under GeoNames Query on the left-hand side of the screen.URL:http://www.geonames.nrcan.gc.ca/education/index_e.php
Title:Aboriginal Place NamesHost:Indian and Northern Affairs CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information about the origins of Aboriginal place names.
Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access information.URL:http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/mr/is/info106-eng.asp
Title:The Kids' Site of Canadian SettlementHost:Library and Archives CanadaDescription:The Web site contains information and activities related to early settlement communities in Canada for students in grades 4–6.Navigation Tips:Click on Explore the Communities and then select a specific settlement community. Click on the topics in the left-hand-side menu for additional resources, links, activities and games.URL:http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/settlement/kids/index-e.html
Title:Knight's Canadian Info Collection Presents: How Canada's Provinces/Territories and Capital Cities Got their NamesHost:Knight's Canadian Info CollectionDescription:The Web site contains information about the origins of various Canadian place names.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access information or click on a highlighted place name for direct access.URL:http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/cities.html
Title:List of place names in Canada of Aboriginal originHost:Wikipedia, the Free EncyclopediaDescription:The Web site contains information about numerous Canadian place names of Aboriginal origin.Navigation Tips:Click on highlighted terms within the text or scroll down and click on a specific place name to access information.URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_place_names_in_Canada_of_Aboriginal_origin
Title:300 NamesHost:Friends of Geographical Names of Alberta SocietyDescription:The Web site contains an alphabetical list of approximately 300 of the most prominent place names in Alberta, including names of current cities and towns, select villages, hamlets and localities, and geographical features.Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on a place name to access information.URL:http://www.placenamesofalberta.ca/300_names_page.html Greatest LegaciesTitle:The Symbols of CanadaHost:Canadian HeritageDescription:The Web site contains an image of the coat of arms of Canada and an explanation of the meaning of each of the symbols.Navigation Tips:Click on links to access information.
URL:http://www.pch.gc.ca/eng/1268758078468
Title:History of Immigration to CanadaHost:About, Inc., A part of The New York Times CompanyDescription:The Web site contains information about of the symbols of Canada.
Navigation Tips:Scroll down and click on highlighted terms to access information.URL:http://canadaonline.about.com/od/historyofimmigration/
History_of_Immigration_to_Canada.htm
Title:Noodle ToolsHost:Noodle Tools, Inc.Description:The Web site contains tools that help elementary students compile and format a bibliography.Navigation Tips:Click on NoodleBib MLA Starter under Free Tools and register with a user name and a password. Log in and click on NoodleBib MLA Starter. Then, click on Start New List in the top-left-hand corner of the screen to begin and follow on-screen instructions.URL:http://NoodleTools.com
Title:Research HelperHost:Sandra HughesDescription:The Web site contains brief information about citing sources and provides examples of citations.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access citation samples. Click on Research Steps near the top of the screen to access information about the main steps in the research process.URL:http://www3.sympatico.ca/sandra.hughes/sandra.hughes/research/citing.html
Title:HeraldryHost:Wikipedia, the Free EncyclopediaDescription:The Web site contains an article about the origins of heraldry, the rule of tincture and the components in a coat of arms.Navigation Tips:Scroll down to access complete article or click on highlighted terms within the text or in the Contents box to go directly to a topic.URL:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heraldry