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Three Canadian Cities
In this three Canadian cities worksheet, students read information about Vancouver, Quebec City, and Toronto and complete a paragraph from the information they learned. Students then write about a city in their country using given...
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CLIL: A Lesson Plan
Students explore Vancouver. In this Vancouver geography and English language building lesson, students brainstorm what they know about Vancouver and predict what their text will cover. Students listen to the informational content of...
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Plastics: Field Trip - Vancouver Landfill
Students examine the amount of garbage that is produced by the City of Vancouver. In this landfill lesson, students participate in a field trip to the City of Vancouver Landfill. They look at what happens to garbage, recycling, and yard...
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Richmond Nature Park Field Trip
Students identify different plants and their uses by attending a field trip. For this Canadian plant lesson, students explore the great outdoors of Vancouver, B.C. and discuss the uses of plants by the Native Americans that once resided...
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Police Athletics: Beyond the Call
Students explore relationships between communities, athletes, and police. In this awareness and education resource lesson plan, students discuss physical activities, benefits of an active lifestyle, and the relationship between policing...
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The Relationships and Cultural Exchanges Between Native Americans and the Hudson's Bay Company at Fort Vancouver
Learners are introduced to the geography of the Columbia River basin and its history. Using the internet, they research the relationships between the Native Americans and the Hudson Bay Company. They also discuss the effects on the...
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True Settlers of the Pacific Northwest: Who was there with Dr. John Mcloughlin?
Students discover who was present when the city of Vancouver was founded. Using the internet, they research the various cultures of the area and which were present at the Hudson Bay Company. They discuss each person's role in how the...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Explorers of Canada
This site from Enchanted Learning has a listing and information on the major explorers of Canada. Many of these men came to Canada from France over different times. Pictures are provided along with links to additional information.
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: The Science of the Olympic Winter Games
A 16-part video series from the partnership of NBC and the National Science Foundation, on the "physics, biology, chemistry, and materials engineering behind the Olympic Winter Games." Exciting and engaging videos give new meaning to...
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Vancouver Aquarium/career as a Marine Biologist
Practical information about becoming a marine biologist. Site includes brief interviews with two professionals. Has listing of Canadian colleges with degrees in marine biology.
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Vancouver Travel and Tourism
This is a destination site for travel to Vancouver, British Columbia. Primarily a tourism portal, it does offer maps, videos, attractions, and some basic statistical facts.
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: Burrard Bridge Towards Yaletown
View from Burrard Bridge towards Yaletown (Vancouver)
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: Hmcs Discovery Naval Training Station
HMCS Discovery Naval Training Station (Vancouver)
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: Beluga Whale at Vancouver Aquarium
Beluga Whale at Vancouver Aquarium
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: Steam Powered Clock in Gastown
Steam-powered clock in Gastown (Vancouver)
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island Public Market (Vancouver)
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: Gassy Jack Statue in Gastown
Gassy Jack Statue in Gastown (Vancouver)
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: h.r. Mac Millan Space Centre
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre (Vancouver)
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: Bloedel Floral Conservatory
Bloedel Floral Conservatory (Vancouver)
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: Chinatown Cultural Centre
Chinatown Cultural Centre (Vancouver)
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A View on Cities: Vancouver: Van Dusen Botanical Garden
VanDusen Botanical Garden (Vancouver)