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Atlas of Canada - Learning Resources From basic cartography to an online project to an interactive glossary tool and much more, the Atlas of Canada is more than just maps.
Canada's Forests Did you know that forests cover 45% of the land mass of Canada? Check out our web site and find out more about Canada's forests.
Canada's Geographical Names Looking for the origin of Canada's populated places and physical features, the teachers' aids, GeoName query, or maybe some research projects done on the subject?
Canada's Minerals and Metals (Animated Video) Find out more about the surprising, innovative and informative world of Canada’s minerals and metals sector.
Canadian Mining Facts National and regional facts and figures on the Canadian mining industry.
Climate Change in Canada Posters A series of seven posters depicting the regional impacts on climate change in Canada.
Climate Change: Resources for Teachers With its diverse geography and climate zones, different parts of Canada will be affected by climate change in different ways.
Climate Change Teacher's Kit Climate Change fits in all subject areas! Whether it's through science, social studies or geography, students can learn and take action on climate change.
Family Fireworks Safety Learn how to safely handle and use fireworks.
Geological Survey of Canada Educational Materials If you are interested in scientific research, benefit from a wide range of educational materials available from the GSC.
Geoscape Canada Check out this collection of diagrams, maps, and photographs and explore Canada's geological issues.
Geoscience for the Next Generation Geological Survey of Canada outreach activities.
Map Making  
Our Hidden Treasures Explore how minerals and metals are used in our daily lives.
Renewable Energy - It's only natural! Interactive version - A fun way to learn more about the renewable energy sources on the web.
PDF version - If you would rather have this information printed out...!
Watching Over Our Planet from Space Take a guided tour of Canada from space and learn why healthy vegetation sometimes looks red instead of green!



Other Links

Canada's SchoolNet
Learning Resources - Statistics Canada
Educational Resources - Parks Canada
EnviroYouth - Environment Canada
KidsSpace - Canadian Space Agency

 

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