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Click on the following links to download different sizes of grid paper.

Master 2 Grid Paper has 1 cm boxes.

• Use Master 3 0.5 Centimetre Grid Paper when you want smaller boxes.

• Use Master 4 Quarter Inch Grid Paper when you are working with imperial measurements.

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page 7 Information about expiry dates

Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Provides information on what the various dates on food products mean. http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/tipcon/date.shtml

http://www.cbc.ca/news/story/2009/03/26/f-bestbefore.html

page 19 Information on current exchange rates

x-rates.com
Under Currency, choose the currency you want to learn about and click on it. Check what that currency is worth in currencies around the world.
http://www.x-rates.com/


x-rates.com
From the Menu, choose Currency Calculator.
• Choose what type of currency you want to convert.

• Choose what you want to convert it into.

• Click Calculate.
http://www.x-rates.com

page 25 Information about the advantages and disadvantages of online shopping

ABC Video
Excerpts from a news program explain how to take advantage of online savings.
http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/video?id=7815309

Wikipedia
Using the Contents list, skip to Advantages, then Disadvantages.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_shopping

Online Business Journey Blog
Consider this author’s list of the main advantages and disadvantages of shopping online.
http://online-business-journey.com/blog/internet/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-shopping-online/

page 31 Use an online distance converter

World Wide Metric
Use the Length Conversion Calculator.

• Choose the length you wish to convert.

• Key that length into the appropriate box.

• Click on Calculate.

The length will be converted into all other measures. Provides SI to SI, SI to imperial, imperial to imperial, and imperial to SI conversions. Separate converters on this site provide pressure, temperature, mass (weight), and volume conversions.
http://www.worldwidemetric.com/measurements.html

Student Book

Chapter 2 Student Book

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Word Puzzle

Chapter 2 Crossword Puzzle

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Chapter 2 Web Links

page 67 Learn more about sheet metal workers

Skills Canada
Check out what sheet metal workers do, necessary traits and talents, related occupations, and where to get training.
http://www.skillscanada.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=39&Itemid=60

Government of Canada
Get information on job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&province=10&action=final&display=summary&noc=7261

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Identify the essential skills needed by sheet metal workers.
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/apprenticeship/sheet_metal_worker_fs.shtml

page 103 Learn more about masons

Skills Canada
Check out what brick masons do, necessary traits and talents, related occupations, and where to get training. http://www.skillscanada.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=52

apprenticesearch.com
• Learn about what brick and stone masons do, the necessary skills, training, and wage rates.

• Test yourself to see whether or not the job would suit you.

• Check out related jobs.
http://www.apprenticesearch.com/AboutTrades/GetTradeDetails?tradeId=3&TradeName=brick-and-stone-mason

Government of Canada
Get information on job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en&noc=7281&province=10&titleKeyword=mason&action=final&display=complete

page 104 Learn more about surveyor’s wheels

Wikipedia
Check out the information on surveyor’s wheels.

• How do you use them?

• How do they work?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surveyor's_wheel

page 105 Learn more about electricians

Skills Canada
Find out what electricians do, necessary traits and talents, related occupations, and where to get training.
http://www.skillscanada.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=34&Itemid=56

apprenticesearch.com
• Learn about the job, the necessary skills, training, and wage rates.

• Test yourself to see whether or not the job would suit you.

• Check out related jobs.
http://www.apprenticesearch.com/AboutTrades/GetTradeDetails?tradeId=270&TradeName=electrician-domestic-rural-

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Check out the essential skills needed by construction electricians
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/apprenticeship/construction_electrician_fs.shtml

Government of Canada
Get information on job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=7241&province=10&titleKeyword=electrician&action=final&display=outlook

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page 117 Explore the relationship between the area of a triangle and the area of the related rectangle

GeoGebra
• Manipulate the triangle in the applet to develop a formula for calculating the area of a triangle.

• Use the hints provided.
http://206.110.20.132/~dhabecker/geogebrahtml/area_of_triangle/index.html

Interactivate
• Can you determine the area of each triangle given?

• If not, click on Give Hint.
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/TriangleExplorer/

page 118 Learn more about glaziers

Government of Canada
Get information on job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=7292&province=10&titleKeyword=glazier&action=final&display=complete

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Check out the essential skills needed by glaziers.
http://www10.hrsdc.gc.ca/es/english/ShowProfile.aspx?v=215

page 125 Learn more about sprinkler system installers

Government of Canada
Get information on job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=7252&province=10&action=final&titleKeyword=sprinkler%20system%20installers

Skills Canada
This job is closely related to plumbing. Check out what plumbers do, necessary traits and talents, related occupations, and where to get training.
http://www.skillscanada.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=58

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Check out the essential skills needed by sprinkler system installers.
http://www10.hrsdc.gc.ca/es/english/ShowProfile.aspx?v=205

page 127 Learn more about what it takes to work on roofing

Government of Canada
Get information on job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=7291&province=10&action=final&titleKeyword=roofer

Skills Canada
This job is closely related to carpentry. Check out what carpenters do, necessary traits and talents, related occupations, and where to get training.
http://www.skillscanada.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=33&Itemid=55

apprenticesearch.com
This trades-related web site provides general information about what roofers do, a list of job-related skills, how to prepare for a job, the types of positions available, and the wage rates.
http://www.apprenticesearch.com/AboutTrades/GetTradeDetails?tradeId=52&TradeName=roofer

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Check out the essential skills needed by roofers.
http://www10.hrsdc.gc.ca/es/english/ShowProfile.aspx?v=318

page 138 Learn more about tiling

Government of Canada
Get information on job postings for tilesetters, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=7283&province=10&action=final&titleKeyword=tile

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Get general information about tilesetters, the essential skills necessary for the job, employment prospects, wages and salaries, and where to get training.
http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/standard.aspx?ppid=120&lcode=eng&prov=10&gaid=11251&occ=7283&job=&search_key=1&search_ppid=119&search_type=&employer_potential=&search_criteria=province_id;10;geo_area_id;11251;search_key;1;noc_title;Tilesetter

page 142 Learn more about floor covering installers

Government of Canada
Get information on job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en&noc=7295&province=10&action=final&titleKeyword=floor%20covering%20installers

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Get general information about floor covering installers, the essential skills necessary for the job, employment prospects, wages and salaries, and where to get training.
http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/standard.aspx?ppid=120&lcode=eng&prov=10&gaid=11251&occ=7295&job=&search_key=1&search_ppid=119&search_type=&employer_potential=&search_criteria=province_id;10;geo_area_id;11251;search_key;1;noc_title;floor%20covering%20installer

page 145 Explore composite shapes

Math Interactives
• Explore the separate shapes that go together to make various composite shapes.

• Develop and solve a related equation.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/index.html?l=0&ID1=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP&ID2=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP.AREA&lesson=html/object_interactives/composite_figures/use_it.html

The Learning Pod
Watch videos on how to calculate the area of different composite shapes. This material was developed in the United Kingdom where “breadth” is the term used for “width”.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by9-_95Zn08

page 154 Learn more about installing drywall and drywall installers

eHow™ Home
Watch videos showing how to cut and install drywall.
http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4600180_drywall-work.html

Government of Canada
Get information on job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=7284&province=10&action=final&titleKeyword=drywalling

apprenticesearch.com
• Learn about the job, the necessary skills, training, and wage rates.

• Test yourself to see whether or not the job would suit you.

• Check out related jobs.
http://www.apprenticesearch.com/AboutTrades/GetTradeDetails?tradeId=100&TradeName=drywall-finisher-and-plasterer

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Get general information about plasterers, drywall installers, finishers, and lathers. Check out the essential skills necessary for these jobs, employment prospects, wages and salaries, and where to get training.
http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/standard.aspx?ppid=120&lcode=eng&prov=10&gaid=11251&occ=7284&job=&search_key=1&search_ppid=119&search_type=&employer_potential=&search_criteria=province_id;10;geo_area_id;11251;search_key;1;noc_title;drywall%20installer

page 160 Explore the surface area and nets of 3-D shapes

Math Interactives
• First, watch as a shape gradually opens to reveal its net. Choose the correct net from a group of three.

• Click on Explore to explore how changing the height, width, or length of a shape can affect the volume.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/index.html?l=0&ID1=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP&ID2=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP.SURF&lesson=html/object_interactives/surfaceArea/use_it.html

Math Interactives
• Learn about composite shapes and their nets.

• Click on Interactive to explore how to alter the size of a given solid in order to meet a target volume and surface area.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/index.html?l=0&ID1=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP&ID2=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP.SURF&lesson=html/video_interactives/areavolume/areaVolumeSmall.html

Annenberg Learners
Play interactive games as you explore the surface area of various 3-D shapes. http://www.learner.org/interactives/geometry/area.html

page 169 Play games that involve area and perimeter

Jan Gombert
• Click on Shape Up to play a game with perimeter and area.

• Click on Find Rex to play a game with area.
http://jangombert.com/

Interactivate
Determine the perimeter of irregular shapes. Compare the perimeter to the area.
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/PerimeterExplorer/?version=1.5.0_10&browser=MSIE&vendor=Sun_Microsystems_Inc

Interactivate
Determine the area of irregular shapes. Compare the area to the perimeter.
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/AreaExplorer/

Funbrain
• Choose the difficulty level.

• Decide whether you want to work with perimeter, area, or both.

• Click Start Digging!
http://www.funbrain.com/poly/index.html

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Chapter 4 Student Book

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page 179 Learn more about drilling technicians

Government of Canada
Obtain information on geological and mineral technologists and technicians. Check out job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=2212&province=10&titleKeyword=drilling%20technician&action=final&display=complete

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Get general information about geological and mineral technologists and technicians, the essential skills necessary for the job, employment prospects, wages and salaries, and where to get training.
http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/standard.aspx?ppid=120&lcode=eng&prov=10&gaid=11251&occ=2212&job=&search_key=1&search_ppid=119&search_type=&employer_potential=&search_criteria=province_id;10;geo_area_id;11251;search_key;1;noc_title;drilling%20technician

page 185 Find out how to calculate overtime in various provinces

WorkRights.ca
Read the general information, then click on your province or territory to find out where you stand.
http://www.workrights.ca/content.php?doc=22

page 189 Learn more about the types of jobs done by roughnecks

Government of Canada
Obtain information on various types of labourers in the oil- and gas-drilling industry. Identify job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=8615&province=10&action=final&titleKeyword=roughneck

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Check out the skills needed for various types of labourers in the oil- and gas-drilling industry.
http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/standard.aspx?ppid=120&lcode=eng&prov=10&gaid=11251&occ=8615&job=&search_key=1&search_ppid=119&search_type=&employer_potential=&search_criteria=province_id;10;geo_area_id;11251;search_key;1;noc_title;roughneck

page 191 Find current income tax, EI, and CPP rates

Canada Revenue Agency
• Download T4032 for the current year.

– For EI rates, choose province of employment is other than Quebec.

– For CPP rates, identify whether the contributions are Weekly, Biweekly, Semimonthly, or Monthly.

– For Federal, Provincial and Territorial Income Tax deductions, identify your province or territory.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/pyrll/t4032/menu-eng.html

page 192 Calculate tax, CPP, EI, and other deductions online

Canada Revenue Agency
Read the disclaimer, then try the payroll deductions online calculator. This calculator works for employees who are employed for a full year only.
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/esrvc-srvce/tx/bsnss/pdoc-eng.html

TaxTips.ca
Follow the online directions to use the Canadian Tax Calculator.
http://www. tax tips.ca/ calculators / taxcalculator .htm

page 211 Learn more about swampers

Alberta Occupational Profiles
Check out what swampers do, the working conditions, necessary training, salary range, and related occupations.
http://alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/Content/RequestAction.asp?aspAction=GetHTMLProfile&format=html&occPro_ID=71018376&SNT_ID=25

Government of Canada
Obtain information about various types of labourers in the oil- and gas-drilling industry. Identify job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=8615&province=10&titleKeyword=swamper&action=final&display=complete

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Get general information about the main duties and general educational requirements for labourer jobs in the oil and gas industry.
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/ProfileQuickSearch.aspx?val=8&val1=8615&val65=*

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page 227 Learn more about how to use a mitre box

Wikipedia
Find out what a mitre box looks like and how to use one.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitre_box

Rona
Check out mitre boxes and other similar tools for people who make a lot of angle cuts.
http://www.rona.ca/content/mitre-saws_tools_buyer-guides_pointers

YouTube
Watch a video showing how to use a mitre box.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMpRSLpqkh4

page 229 Practise estimating the size of angles

Learn Alberta
Estimate the angle a cannon must turn in order to hit a target. How many tries to you need?
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mec/flash/index.html?url=Data/5/A/A5A2.swf

Innovations Learning
Test your angle knowledge. Decide what angle to shoot a laser in order to hit a spaceship.
http://www.innovationslearning.co.uk/subjects/maths/activities/year6/angles/game.asp

page 231 Learn more about Gros Morne National Park

Parks Canada
Explore Gros Morne National Park. Check out the exciting things you can do: fish, kayak, mountain-bike.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/index.aspx\

page 235 Learn more about using a set square

mathsteacher.com
Experiment with different uses for set squares.
http://www.mathsteacher.com.au/year8/ch10_geomcons/07_setsquare/set.htm#set

page 237 Use dynamic geometry software to construct an angle

Math Open Reference
• Experiment with moving the legs of an interactive angle to see how many different angles you can produce. Classify each type of angle.

• Cursor down to Types of angle. Use the interactive applet to review the definition of each type.
http://www.mathopenref.com/angle.html

mathsteacher.com
Follow the instructions to learn strategies for constructing angles of 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120° using a compass and a ruler.
http://www.mathsteacher.com.au/year8/ch10_geomcons/05_angles/const.htm

Math Open Reference
Use instructions and a video to learn how to construct a 45° angle using a compass and a ruler.
http://www.mathopenref.com/constangle45.html

Ask Dr. Math
Follow Dr. Math’s steps and visuals to construct a 45° angle using a compass and a ruler.
http://mathforum.org/library/drmath/view/55019.html

page 239 Learn more about the Mi’kmaq tale of the Great Bear and other legends related to the Great Bear star system

EarthSky
Check out the science and legends behind the Great Bear star system.
http://earthsky.org/favorite-star-patterns/big-and-little-dippers-highlight-northern-sky

Cape Breton ’s Magazine
Learn the Mi’kmaq legend of the Celestial Bear.
http://capebretonsmagazine.com/modules/publisher/item.php?itemid=71

Astro-Tom.com
Cursor through Constellations and Mythology to the section on Ursa Major (The Great Bear). Learn the stories the early Greeks and Romans told about this star system.
http://www.astro-tom.com/getting_started/mythology.htm

page 242 Learn more about welding

Government of Canada
Obtain information on welders and related machine operators. Identify job postings, job outlooks, main duties, education and training, wages, and job skills and requirements for Newfoundland and Labrador.
To obtain relevant information for other provinces, click on Choose a Location and select another province or territory. http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=7265&province=10&titleKeyword=welder&action=final&display=complete

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Check out the essential skills needed by welders.
http://www10.hrsdc.gc.ca/es/english/ShowProfile.aspx?v=218

Wow Jobs
Check out welding jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador.
http://www.wowjobs.ca/BrowseJobsCategoryCity.aspx?q=Welding&p=NL&pc=Construction

Extreme How-To
Learn the welding basics.
http://www.extremehowto.com/xh/article.asp?article_id=60352

page 244 Learn more about the symbols on a compass rose and how to use them

Wikipedia
Find out about the use, history, and different forms of a compass rose.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compass_rose

Education Place
Practise using a compass rose by clicking on the arrow. Click on the speaker to listen to the directions. Check your answers.
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/socsci/books/applications/imaps/maps/g1_u3/index.html#top

page 247 Explore parallel lines using dynamic geometry software

ies.co
Explore the size of resultant angles when a transversal crosses parallel lines.
http://www.ies.co.jp/math/products/geo1/applets/kakuhei/kakuhei.html

Key Math
Investigate the properties of angles formed by a transversal crossing two parallel lines.
http://www.keymath.com/x3314.xml

page 249 Explore complementary angles and supplementary angles

Learn Alberta
• Classify pairs of angles as either complementary or not complementary.

• Evaluate the measure of the second angle in a pair of complementary angles.

• Click on Next Topic.

• Classify pairs of angles as either supplementary or not supplementary.

• Evaluate the measure of the second angle in a pair of supplementary angles.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mec/flash/index.html?url=Data/5/B/A5B2.swf

page 264 Learn more about ceramic tile cutters

Ceramic Tile Installation Guide
Read about and watch a video on how to cut ceramic tile.
http://www.floorstransformed.com/cuttile.html

page 273 Learn more about Cabot Tower

Parks Canada
The Cabot Tower is on Signal Hill, one of Canada’s national historic sites.

• Read about Signal Hill to find out when and why the Cabot Tower was built.

• Check out the picture gallery.
http://www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/nl/signalhill/natcul.aspx

page 275 Learn more about the Long Studio on Fogo Island

artscorp
• See a picture of the Long Studio and learn why it was built that way.

• Learn about the other studios on Fogo Island.
http://artscorpfogoisland.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Backgrounder_Studio-Architecture_June1.pdf

Saunders Architecture
See a series of views of the Fogo Island studios.
http://www.saunders.no/work/item/30-fogo-studios

Fogo Island Arts Corporation
Learn more about the plans for Fogo Island.
http://www.artscorpfogoisland.ca/

page 277 Learn more about the tools carpenters use

myCarpentry.com
• Check out the six essential carpenters’ tools. Find out why a carpenter’s square is on this list.

• Check out the different types of squares.

• Click on Carpentry Math to find out what formulas carpenters use.
http://www.mycarpentry.com/carpentry-tools.html

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Chapter 6 Student Book

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page 295 Explore the Pythagorean relationship

Learn Alberta Mathematics Glossary
• Review the Pythagorean Theorem.

• Use the demonstration applet to explore how changing the length of any leg of a right triangle affects the other leg and the hypotenuse.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/memg/index.html?term=Division03/Pythagorean_Theorem/index.html

Tokai University Press
Use the applet to test that the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/geo/pytha2/pytha2.html

Math Continuum
Review right triangles and their parts.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mec/flash/index.html?url=Data/6/B/A6B2.swf

page 298 Explore the Pythagorean relationship

IES
Use the applet to test that the square on the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/geo/pythasvn/pythasvn.html

page 304 Learn more about the Pythagorean triple.

Learn Alberta Mathematics Glossary
Learn about the Pythagorean triple.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/memg/index.html?term=Division03/Pythagorean_Triple/index.html

myCarpentry.com
Learn how carpenters use the 3-4-5 triangle.
http://www.mycarpentry.com/carpentry-math.html

The Math Forum: Math to Build On
The Egyptians used a 3-4-5 triangle to get their buildings square. Find out why.
http://mathforum.org/~sarah/hamilton/ham.rttriangles.html

page 311 Download plans for a simple workbench

HammerZone.com
Follow the steps to make your own workbench.
http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/workshop/bench/below20.html

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Chapter 7 Web Links

page 330 Learn more about landscapers

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Find out about the essential skills needed by landscape and horticultural technicians and specialists.
http://www10.hrsdc.gc.ca/ES/English/ShowProfileOccupation.aspx?v=361&ID=114711&v1=landscaper&v2=&v3=

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Check out the landscaping jobs available in Newfoundland and Labrador.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/cic/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=2225&province=10&action=final&titleKeyword=

eHow™ Home
• Find out how a landscaper spends a day.

• Follow the links under Related Topics to learn more about the job and the type of training needed.
http://www.ehow.com/how-does_4574267_landscaper-spend-workday.html

page 333 Learn more about interior designers

Careers in Interior Design
• Fill out a questionnaire to see if you have an aptitude for a job in interior design.

• Explore the web site to learn more about careers in this area and how to get the needed training.
http://www.careersininteriordesign.com/

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Check out the essential skills needed by interior designers.
http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/standard.aspx?ppid=82&lcode=eng&prov=1&gaid=1&occ=5242&job=&search_key=1&search_ppid=60&search_type=&employer_potential=&search_criteria=province_id;1;geo_area_id;1;search_key;1;noc_title;interior%20designer;

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Check out information about interior designers and the related jobs available in Newfoundland and Labrador.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/cic/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=5242&province=10&titleKeyword=interior%20designer&action=final&display=complete

page 337 Explore the tangent ratio using dynamic geometry software

Learn Alberta
• Explore the tan ratio.

• Click on Use It. Play tan ratio golf to review the terms related to tan ratio.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/index.html?l=0&ID1=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP&ID2=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP.TRI&lesson=html/object_interactives/trigonometry/explore_it.html

Learn Alberta
The tan ratio helps planes land safely. Find out how.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/index.html?l=0&ID1=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP&ID2=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP.TRIG&lesson=html/video_interactives/trigonometry/trigonometrySmall.html

page 341 Learn more about surveying and surveyors

Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Check out the essential skills needed by land surveyors.
http://www10.hrsdc.gc.ca/es/english/ShowProfile.aspx?v=304

Canadian Council of Land Surveyors
• Watch videos showing surveyors at work.

• Learn how to get into the career.
http://www.setyourboundaries.ca/

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Check out information about land survey technologists and technicians and the related jobs available in Newfoundland and Labrador.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/cic/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en&noc=2254&province=10&action=final&titleKeyword=surveyor

page 349 Explore the sine ratio and the cosine ratio using dynamic geometry software

Learn Alberta
Explore the sine and cosine ratio.
http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mejhm/index.html?l=0&ID1=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP&ID2=AB.MATH.JR.SHAP.TRI&lesson=html/object_interactives/trigonometry/explore_it.html

Mr. Perez Online Math Tutor
Alter the length of the sides of a right triangle to see how this changes the tan, sine, and cosine ratios.
http://www.mrperezonlinemathtutor.com/CARFILES/Trigonometry_Ratios_by_Mr_Perez.html

page 350 Learn more about framers

Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Check out information about carpenters and the types of jobs available in Newfoundland and Labrador.
http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/cic/report-eng.do?area=11251&lang=en_CA&noc=7271&province=10&action=final&titleKeyword=framer

eHow™ Money
• Find out how a framer spends a day.

• Follow the links under Related Topics to learn more about the job and the type of training needed.
http://www.ehow.com/list_6659237_job-duties-framer.html

page 366 Learn more about linemen

Wow Jobs
Check out the jobs available in Canada.
http://www.wowjobs.ca/BrowseResults.aspx?q=Journeyman+Lineman&s=r&l=

Alexander Publications
Find the training available in North America.
http://www.alexanderpublications.com/lineman_schools.html

National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
Get a job description. Learn about training centres in the United States.
http://www.njatc.org/training/apprenticeship/outside.aspx

page 380 Learn about building a zipline

Outdoor Fun Store Co.
• Download a zipline information worksheet that will help you plan your zipline.

• See a simple zipline in action.

• List the materials needed.
http://www.outdoorfunstore.com/zipline.asp

Zip Line Rider
• See how ziplines are used around the world.

• Play a zipline rider game.
http://www.ziplinerider.com/