| All
Areas of Social |
none |
A
page dedicated to familiarizing people with the very special and unique
features of Canada - past and present. |
A
page dedicated to familiarizing people with the very special and unique
features of Canada - past and present. |
The
Canada Page |
Both |
| All
Areas of Social |
none |
A
Canadian resource in which students can research all aspects of Canada. |
A
Canadian resource in which students can research all aspects of Canada. |
The
Canadian Encylopedia |
Both |
| Decision
Making |
Decision-Making
Processes |
Information
on the Supreme Court of Canada as to its role and how it works. |
Information
on the Supreme Court of Canada as to its role and how it works. |
Supreme
Court of Canada |
Both |
| Decision
Making |
Federal
Government |
Information
of the Federal Government of Canada and how it works. Excellent diagrams
are included. |
Information
of the Federal Government of Canada and how it works. Excellent diagrams
are included. |
Canada
On Line |
Both |
| Decision
Making |
Federal
Government |
The
roles and responsibilities of the Governor General of Canada. Biographies
of past and present Governors General are included. |
The
roles and responsibilities of the Governor General of Canada. Biographies
of past and present Governors General are included. |
Governor
General of Canada |
Both |
| Decision
Making |
Federal
Government |
A
brief biography is given for each of the prime ministers of Canada representing
the past and present. |
A
brief biography is given for each of the prime ministers of Canada representing
the past and present. |
Canoe |
Both |
| Decision
Making |
Federal
Government |
Excellent
information about Confederation and Canada's government. |
Excellent
information about Confederation and Canada's government. |
Knight's
Canadian Info Collection |
Both |
| Decision
Making |
Rights,
Responsibilities |
This
is a copy of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child
excerpted from the United Nations Human Rights Documents. |
This
is a copy of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child
excerpted from the United Nations Human Rights Documents. |
Human
Rights |
Teacher |
| Decision
Making |
Rights,
Responsibilities |
The
rights and responsibilities of all citizens of Canada. |
The
rights and responsibilities of all citizens of Canada. |
Citizenship
and Immigration Canada |
Both |
| Decision
Making |
Women
in Government |
Five
women who fought the "Persons' Case" and won the vote for Canadian
women. |
Five
women who fought the "Persons' Case" and won the vote for Canadian
women. |
The
Famous 5 Collections |
Both |
| Heritage |
Confederation,
CPR, Treaties, Wars, Peace |
This
site gives a brief history of the Canadian Pacific Railway from its inception
until the present. A photo gallery is also included. |
This
site gives a brief history of the Canadian Pacific Railway from its inception
until the present. A photo gallery is also included. |
Canadian
Pacific Railway |
Both |
| Heritage |
Confederation,
CPR, Treaties, Wars, Peace |
This
site gives a brief history of Canada's role as world peacekeepers. It
includes a link to a site on Lester B. Pearson who won the Nobel Peace
Prize. |
This
site gives a brief history of Canada's role as world peacekeepers. It
includes a link to a site on Lester B. Pearson who won the Nobel Peace
Prize. |
Government
of Canada |
Teacher |
| Heritage |
Confederation,
CPR, Treaties, Wars, Peace |
This
site has an alphabetical list of links to sites on various topics. This
link has actual reproductions of Indian treaties from 1795 to 1908. |
This
site has an alphabetical list of links to sites on various topics. This
link has actual reproductions of Indian treaties from 1795 to 1908. |
Government
of Canada |
Both |
| Heritage |
Confederation,
CPR, Treaties, Wars, Peace |
An
excellent site for learning about the Confederation of Canada. It is written
for young people ages 9 to 13. |
An
excellent site for learning about the Confederation of Canada. It is written
for young people ages 9 to 13. |
National
Library of Canada |
Both |
| Heritage |
Indian
Peoples, Explorers, Fur Traders, Métis Peoples, Immigrants |
National
Library of Canada site about explorers for kids 9-12 years old (glossary,
maps, explorers' index) |
National
Library of Canada site about explorers for kids 9-12 years old (glossary,
maps, explorers' index) |
Passageways-True
Tales of Adventure for Young Explorers |
Both |
| Heritage |
Indian
Peoples, Explorers, Fur Traders, Métis Peoples, Immigrants |
This
site gives information on the Vikings and their coming to America |
This
site gives information on the Vikings and their coming to America |
Minnesota
State University EMuseum |
Both |
| Heritage |
Indian
Peoples, Explorers, Fur Traders, Métis Peoples, Immigrants |
This
site provides information on where the pioneers came from, where they
settled, how they used the land, the importance of water and village life.
Geared for grade 3, it can easily be adapted for grade 5. |
This
site provides information on where the pioneers came from, where they
settled, how they used the land, the importance of water and village life.
Geared for grade 3, it can easily be adapted for grade 5. |
Projects |
Both |
| Heritage |
Indian
Peoples, Explorers, Fur Traders, Métis Peoples, Immigrants |
This
site is about the fur trade in Canada and how it led to the exploration
of the country and the formation of the oldest and largest company in
Canadian history: Hudson's Bay Company. |
This
site is about the fur trade in Canada and how it led to the exploration
of the country and the formation of the oldest and largest company in
Canadian history: Hudson's Bay Company. |
Canadiana |
Both |
| Heritage |
Indian
Peoples, Explorers, Fur Traders, Métis Peoples, Immigrants |
Biographical
information about Canadian explorers is given. Explorers can be searched
by country and are in alphabetical order. |
Biographical
information about Canadian explorers is given. Explorers can be searched
by country and are in alphabetical order. |
Enchanted
Learning |
Both |
| Heritage |
Indian
Peoples, Explorers, Fur Traders, Métis Peoples, Immigrants |
Biographies
of Explorers can be found on this site. They are listed in alphabetical
order. Links to more information about the person are also given. |
Biographies
of Explorers can be found on this site. They are listed in alphabetical
order. Links to more information about the person are also given. |
Discoverers
Web |
Both |
| Heritage |
Indian
Peoples, Explorers, Fur Traders, Métis Peoples, Immigrants |
Useful
historical, cultural and political maps are shown. Individual native sites
maps and information are also found on this site. |
Useful
historical, cultural and political maps are shown. Individual native sites
maps and information are also found on this site. |
Native
American Indian Resources |
Both |
| Heritage |
Indian
Peoples, Explorers, Fur Traders, Métis Peoples, Immigrants |
This
PBS site includes transcripts from a 4 part broadcast about the Hudson's
Bay Company, maps, profiles of the pathfinders, a timeline, pictures and
a simple quiz. |
This
PBS site includes transcripts from a 4 part broadcast about the Hudson's
Bay Company, maps, profiles of the pathfinders, a timeline, pictures and
a simple quiz. |
Empire
of the Bay |
Both |
| Heritage |
Indian
Peoples, Explorers, Fur Traders, Métis Peoples, Immigrants |
Excellent
pictures, maps and information about New France. |
Excellent
pictures, maps and information about New France. |
Virtual
Museum of New France |
Both |
| Heritage |
Indian
Peoples, Explorers, Fur Traders, Métis Peoples, Immigrants |
This
site gives a visual and written history about many cultural areas of our
native peoples - from clothing to toys to musical instruments. |
This
site gives a visual and written history about many cultural areas of our
native peoples - from clothing to toys to musical instruments. |
Civilization |
Both |
| Heritage |
Learning
About the Past-Point of View |
This
site gives biographical information about women from Canada's past. All
the women are featured in "Her Story: Women from Canada's Past". |
This
site gives biographical information about women from Canada's past. All
the women are featured in "Her Story: Women from Canada's Past". |
Chardonnay |
Both |
| Heritage |
Learning
About the Past-Point of View |
Interview
with Elders tell of First Nations' traditions and histories in Canada. |
Interview
with Elders tell of First Nations' traditions and histories in Canada. |
Buffalo
Spirit |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
A
web quest in which a group of students plan a one week vacation for a
family of four. The family will be going to a specific region in Canada. |
A
web quest in which a group of students plan a one week vacation for a
family of four. The family will be going to a specific region in Canada. |
Ed
Web |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
This
site deals with the early exploration of Canada and moves into Canada
today. Excellent information is given and continues for several pages. |
This
site deals with the early exploration of Canada and moves into Canada
today. Excellent information is given and continues for several pages. |
Knight's
Canadian Info Collection |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
This
site gives an overview of the different types of climate for each of the
regions. It also includes average precipitation and temperature for each
of the major cities. |
This
site gives an overview of the different types of climate for each of the
regions. It also includes average precipitation and temperature for each
of the major cities. |
Calm
It |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
This
official site of the territory of Nunavut offers valuable information
on various topics. |
This
official site of the territory of Nunavut offers valuable information
on various topics. |
Nunavut |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
Some
information about the history of the regions of Canada, the provinces
in each region and their capital cities as well as their industries. |
Some
information about the history of the regions of Canada, the provinces
in each region and their capital cities as well as their industries. |
The
Canada Page |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
An
excellent collection of outline maps of the world, countries, provinces,
etc. |
An
excellent collection of outline maps of the world, countries, provinces,
etc. |
World
Atlas |
Teacher |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
This
site discusses what topographic maps are, what symbols are used on these
maps and how to read them. |
This
site discusses what topographic maps are, what symbols are used on these
maps and how to read them. |
University
of California Library |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
This
site offers information about many aspects of Canada - its geography,
symbols, animals, etc. |
This
site offers information about many aspects of Canada - its geography,
symbols, animals, etc. |
Enchanted
Learning |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
Some
information is given about each of the natural regions of Canada. Links
are supplied for additional information. |
Some
information is given about each of the natural regions of Canada. Links
are supplied for additional information. |
Get
2 Know Canada |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
Blank
maps of Canada, the provinces and territories are available for printing
on this site. Blank maps of other countries may also be found here. |
Blank
maps of Canada, the provinces and territories are available for printing
on this site. Blank maps of other countries may also be found here. |
Get
2 Know Canada |
Teacher |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
Based
on Census data, this site gives detailed statistics on the population
of Canada and the provinces and territories. Various components of population
are included. |
Based
on Census data, this site gives detailed statistics on the population
of Canada and the provinces and territories. Various components of population
are included. |
Statistics
Canada |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
Information
and facts on the ten Canadian provinces and three Canadian territories,
including government, geography, history and travel. |
Information
and facts on the ten Canadian provinces and three Canadian territories,
including government, geography, history and travel. |
Canada
On Line |
Teacher |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
Provides
links to current information about the provinces and territories. |
Provides
links to current information about the provinces and territories. |
Government
of Canada |
Both |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
This
site contains historical and up-to-date maps dealing with all aspects
of Canada. |
This
site contains historical and up-to-date maps dealing with all aspects
of Canada. |
Government
of Canada |
Teacher |
| Identity |
Canada
-location, climate, land forms, resources, vegetation, population |
A
good site with many maps of Canada including regions, ecozones, relief
maps, principal waterways, etc. |
A
good site with many maps of Canada including regions, ecozones, relief
maps, principal waterways, etc. |
Canada
Info Link |
Both |
| Identity |
Contemporary
Canadian People (heroes) |
This
site links to the biographies of some of the many Canadians, who either
were born in Canada or became Canadian citizens, and who made their mark
on the world. |
This
site links to the biographies of some of the many Canadians, who either
were born in Canada or became Canadian citizens, and who made their mark
on the world. |
Halton
Crime Stoppers |
Both |
| Identity |
National
and Regional Symbols |
Excellent
information about the symbols of Canada is found on this site. |
Excellent
information about the symbols of Canada is found on this site. |
Government
of Canada |
Teacher |
| Identity |
National
and Regional Symbols |
A
site which includes information on the symbols of Canada, the emblems
of the provinces and territories, the settlers, Canadian animals, the
Arctic and facts about the provinces and territories. Pictures to print
and colour are included. |
A
site which includes information on the symbols of Canada, the emblems
of the provinces and territories, the settlers, Canadian animals, the
Arctic and facts about the provinces and territories. Pictures to print
and colour are included. |
Made
in Canada |
Both |
| Identity |
National
and Regional Symbols |
This
site gives information about Canada and its symbols and individual provinces
and their symbols. |
This
site gives information about Canada and its symbols and individual provinces
and their symbols. |
Geobop |
Both |
| Interaction |
Exploration |
The
exploration of the Arctic and links to 15+ Arctic explorers. |
The
exploration of the Arctic and links to 15+ Arctic explorers. |
Exploration
of the Northwest Passage |
Teacher |
| Interdependence |
Agriculture,
Food Production |
This
site discusses farming in Canada - both past and present. |
This
site discusses farming in Canada - both past and present. |
Agriculture
for your Classroom |
Both |
| Interdependence |
Resources,
Industries, Technology |
This
site gives detailed information about the minerals and metals produced
in Canada. |
This
site gives detailed information about the minerals and metals produced
in Canada. |
Natural
Resources Canada |
Both |
