Lesson Plan
Media Smarts

Media Awareness Network: Hoax? Scholarly Research? Opinion?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
When researching on the Internet, how critical of an observer are you? This site provides three group exercises to help you determine if a website is a hoax, scholarly research, or personal opinion.
Activity
Other

Archives Pei: Heritage Fair Projects a Guide to Sources [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive resource for students and teachers for planning and researching a project for a heritage fair. While it is intended for Prince Edward Island residents, it offers excellent tips, web links and books for guidance.
Lesson Plan
Media Smarts

Media Awareness Network

For Students 9th - 10th
The Media Awareness Network (MNet) "promotes media and Internet education by producing online programs and resources". MNet provide resources pertaining to blog & news, media issues, research, educational games, and special initiatives.
Activity
University of Calgary

The Children's Literature Web Guide

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This resource is a children's literature web guide.
Handout
University of Manitoba

University of Manitoba: Exploring Occupations

For Students 9th - 10th
The Career Centre at the University of Manitoba offers information and resources on 200 occupations, plus the admonition that "Information about the world of work is everywhere."