Learn more about the Ontario Environmental Farm Plan from this Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs site. (
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/environment/efp/efp.htm
)
Page 33: Fuel from waste EIA Renewable Energy – Landfill Gas Data and Information
This Energy Information Administration site provides official energy statistics and other information from the U.S. Government on the use of landfill gas to produce energy. (
http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/landfillgas/landfillgas.html
)
Find out about a landfill gas to energy project in Ontario on this Environment Canada site. (
http://energyottawa.com/green_power/index.cfm?dsp=template&act=view3&template_id=183&lang...
)
Chapter 2
Page 66: A running tally of Earth’s population World Population Check - Worldometers
Visit this website regularly as you study Unit 2 to monitor the changes in Earth’s population over the period of a month. (
http://www.worldometers.info/population/
)
Calculate your ecological footprint with this interactive program. (
http://www.royalsaskatchewanmuseum.ca/gallery/life_sciences/footprint_mx_2005.swf
)
Page 75: Using satellites to track individual organisms Tracking Threatened Birds, Land and Marine Animals, and Fish by Satellite
This Fisheries and Oceans Canada site provides information on tracking beluga whales. (
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/zone/underwater_sous-marin/beluga/beluga-eng.htm
)
Page 75: Using satellites to track individual organisms International Crocodile Rescue – The Crocodile Hunter
This International Crocodile Rescue site provides information on tracking crocodiles. (
http://www.internationalcrocodilerescue.com.au/weipa_2004/crocs_in_space.html
)
Page 75: Using satellites to track individual organisms Oikonos – Winged Ambassadors
Information can be found about the essential skills and their applications here at the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada site. (
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht...
)
Find out why DDT was banned in 1972, and why this decision was one of the most important steps in protecting wildlife and people from the effects of pesticides. (
http://www.science.gc.ca/Videos/Earthtones/DDT_-_Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane-WS34A4...
)
Chapter 5
Page 182: Understanding the atom science TV: The Discovery of the Atomic Nucleus
Watch this clip to find out what makes up the atomic nucleus. (
http://www.science.tv/watch/78de8a367c0228f169bf/The-Discovery-of-the-Atomic-Nucleus-(3-o...
)
Explore various atomic models that have been developed during the course of history. (
http://www.clickandlearn.org/Gr9_Sci/atoms/modelsoftheatom.html
)
Page 196: Periodic table WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements
Information can be found about the essential skills and their applications here at the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada site. (
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht...
)
Unit 3
Chapter 7
Page 227: Constellations Astronomy & Space – National Research Council Canada
Explore the National Research Council Canada’s site to view star charts, image galleries, and other topics related to astronomy and space. (
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/education/astronomy/
)
Page 279: Naming constellations International Astronomical Union | IAU
Find out about celestial events, view photos of constellations, and get tips on telescopes from SkyNews, a Canadian astronomy magazine. (
http://www.skynews.ca
)
Page 300: Observing objects in the solar system NASA - Overview
Read about the Canadian Space Agency and its part in the design of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). (
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/media/backgrounders/2007/0604.asp
)
Page 374: Looking to the universe NASA: Structure and Evolution of the Universe
The Goddard Space Flight Center’s Astrophysics Science Division page provides information about the structure and evolution of the universe, and about NASA missions to explore the universe. (
http://amser.org/AMSER--ResourceFrame.php?resourceId=4606
)
Page 374: Looking to the universe WMAP Introduction to Cosmology
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http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht...
)
Unit 4
Chapter 10
Page 404: Charge and charge interactions Neutral vs. Charged Objects
Learn more about charged and uncharged particles, as well as charged and neutral objects in this tutorial. (
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/estatics/u8l1b.html
)
Page 415: Methods of charging Charging by Induction
Explore what happens when lightning strikes. (
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/lightning-interac...
)
Page 426: Uses of electrostatics PERMANENT (Projects to Employ Resources of the Moon and Asteroids Near Earth in the Near Term) – Industrial Processes – Electrostatic Separation
Read about separating peanut skins from peanuts and hulls from ground coffee using electrostatic separation. (
http://www.mine-engineer.com/mining/minproc/elstat1.htm
)
Watch a video, join a debate, ask questions, and check out what’s under the hood of a fuel cell vehicle. (
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3210/01.html
)
Learn how superconductors can help minimize energy loss. (
http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/212_fall2003.web.dir/Matthew_Titus/What%20Are%20Superconducto...
)
Explore ENERGY STAR-qualified products or equipment in Canada on the Office of Energy Efficiency site. (
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/energystar-portal.cfm
)
Page 502: Nuclear power The Canadian Nuclear FAQ – Section A: CANDU Technology
Calculate the cost of installing a small wind turbine. This is a Canadian Wind Energy Association site. (
http://www.smallwindenergy.ca/calculator/home.php
)
Page 511: Conserving electrical energy Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure: Energy Saving Tips
Download a copy of the Ontario Energy Efficiency Resource Guide. (
http://www.mei.gov.on.ca.wsd6.korax.net/english/energy/conservation/?page=energy-saving-t...
)
Page 521: Science at Work What Are Essential Skills?
Information can be found about the essential skills and their applications here at the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada site. (
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht...
)
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