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Classroom Resources for Teachers

Virtual programs brings a part of the Museum to you! Designed to be explored wherever you are — you will find the activities engaging and fun.


Hall of Fame 
Get to know talented Canadians who
helped shape Canada — and the world! Discover the stories of remarkable men
and women who rose above challenges
and obstacles to make great strides in Science and Engineering.


Weather Wise
(Modules for Grades 4 to 7)
 
With downloadable activity sheets and excercises, and the use of the Internet, students increase their awareness of the consequences of global warming by exploring common elements of weather, the greenhouse effect, and climate change. Emphasis is placed on what we can all do to slow down the production of greenhouse gases and the resulting environmental damage.


Cycle-ology
Available in December 2007

(Modules for Grades 4 to 6)
 
Students study a variety of scientific concepts through a single common object — the bicycle. Discover how this wheeled device has been modified over time in response to consumer demand, as well as new technologies. Students see how bicycle use has evolved from simple recreation to effective mode of transportation and ultimate fitness machine.


How to View and Print the Exploration Guides
Separate modules of our Exploration Guides are provided as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. If you do not have Acrobat® Reader, please click on the following icon to download it from the Adobe® Web site.

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Questions about virtual school programs should be sent to virt_prog@technomuses.ca