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Useful Links: Teaching and Learning about Canada A Saskatchewan web site for kids of all ages. An annotated directory of Internet resources on Canadian Studies. Canadian Genealogy and History Links Exchanges Canada
http://www.exchanges.gc.ca/about_Us.asp?Language=0&MenuID=1 Exchanges Canada gives young Canadians the chance to meet new friends from across the country and experience Canada's languages and cultures. The program can bring groups of young Canadians together in one location, or encourage participants to invite new friends to visit their community. Exchanges Canada also provides information on hundreds of exchange programs and activities throughout Canada and abroad.
Through online learning resources from Statistics Canada, students can find free information for school projects and homework assignments on just about everything that is Canadian. Explore Canada's land, people, economy and culture. 1-800-263-1136 Canada and the world To learn about Canada’s role in the world: Canadian Achievements Students can use the Internet to check out Canadians in the world and learn about Canadian achievements in international relations, business, culture and sports. Computers for Schools Program Computers for Schools is a program that collects and upgrades donated computers. The computers are then distributed free-of-charge to Canadian schools and libraries so that young people can gain information-technology skills. http://cfs-ope.ic.gc.ca/Default.asp?lang=en 1-888-636-9899 Canadian Symbols The symbols of Canada are important to our identity as Canadians. Visit Canadian Heritage http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/index_e.cfm to learn about the national flag and other symbols. The Web site also provides a wealth of information about Canada's heroes, whose achievements have made Canada and the world a better place. http://www.canadianheritage.gc.ca/progs/cpsc-ccsp/sc-cs/index_e.cfm 1-866-811-0055 Canada’s Digital Collections is home to hundreds of Web sites produced by young people celebrating Canadian history, culture, geography, science, and technology. http://collections.ic.gc.ca/E/view.html 1-800-465-7766
Have your children ever wanted to see Canada from outer space? Make their own map? Take a virtual tour of the Arctic? NRCat’s Scratching Post has plenty of activities to help you learn about Canada's geography, forests, minerals, metals, energy, geology, and more. http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/kids/index_e.html Ecology, Conservation and Heritage Canada’s national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas are special places to learn about our heritage. Now you can visit them online and find information on Canada's ecology and our shared heritage. http://www.pc.gc.ca/index_e.asp 1-888-773-8888 Trying to find a good Canadian book for the child in your life? Read Up On It is the Library and Archives of Canada's annual guide to Canadian children's literature. The Library and Archives of Canada also offers information to help your children with their projects on genealogy or Canadian history. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/read-up-on-it/index-e.html 1-877-896-9481 NFB Kids Looking for Canadian resources to stimulate your kids to read, write and create art? Call the National Film Board of Canada for videos for kids of all ages, or visit NFB Kids where you'll find lots of fun activities. 1-800-267-7710 Visit Kid’s Stop (http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ach/lr/ks/index-eng.asp) to learn more about First Nations and Inuit communities. You'll find historical and contemporary information, hear Aboriginal languages, learn about famous Aboriginal people, and more. Teachers can also order free classroom materials at http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ach/lr/ks/12050_e.html. 1-800-567-9604
http://www.space.gc.ca/asc/eng/kidspace/kidspace.asp The Virtual Museum of Canada is your family's online gateway to a wide variety of Canadian museums. Learn about hundreds of attractions across Canada, experience multimedia productions, see fascinating museum treasures, play interactive games and explore many other learning resources. http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/English/index_noflash.html 1-800-520-2446 |
