Canada Study

For those of you studying Canada, this site may be of interest to you: http://www.statcan.ca/english/edu/index.htm

The Statistics Canada Website has all sorts of interesting information on Canada, using tables, animated graphs, puzzles, etc. It is well worth checking out . There are learning resources for teachers, students, a kids zone, resources organized by school subjects, and more!

For example: Here’s a great Canada Quiz using statistics provided in summary tables (for about Gr. 6-9). It is great practice for using tables to locate information, and using some of those skills and processes mentioned in Social Studies(interpreting graphs, tables, applying critical thinking skills).

http://www.statcan.ca/english/edu/canquiz/cquiz1.htm

Want to learn more about your particular town or city? Check out the 2001 Community Profiles: http://www12.statcan.ca/english/profil01/CP01/Index.cfm?Lang=E

It may be worth it to browse the site and check out some of the statistics with your children. It could lead to more independent researching as well.