For those of you studying
The Statistics Canada Website has all sorts of interesting information on
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.
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