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Chapter 1
Page 10
biodegradable packaging
LoveToKnow Corp.
• description of biodegradable products and the future of the biodegradable packaging industry
http://greenliving.lovetoknow.com/Biodegradable_Packaging
William Reed Business Media
• information about biodegradable products and some companies that offer them
http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/Packaging/Biodegradable-packaging-moving-into-the-mainstream
Page 20
Refraction of light
MIStupid
• video shows how light refracts through a prism
http://mistupid.com/science/prism.htm
Page 37
Cardboard tubes for concrete footings
Sakrete
• Information on using cardboard tubes for concrete, including a visual
http://www.sakrete.com/products/detail.cfm/prod_alias/Form-TubesChapter 2 Student Book
Student Book (PDF)
Chapter 2
Page 61
Scale model of the solar system
Exploratorium
• Follow the steps to plan and build a scale model of the solar system. Decide on the diameter of the Sun for your scale model and learn what size the planets should be.
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/solar_system/index.html
Page 64
Size of actual Volkswagen Beetle
The Samba
• Specifications of Volkswagen Beetle. Zoom to enlarge the page.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/archives/lit/59bug/14.jpg
Building scale models
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Information about scale models
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scale_model
Page 68
Adjust a sewing pattern for another size
Sense & Sensibility Patterns
• Detailed steps to resize a pattern, including a list of required tools
http://sensibility.com/blog/tips/how-to-resize-a-pattern/
Marquise
• Learn how to enlarge a historical pattern
http://www.marquise.de/en/themes/resize/resize.shtml
Page 80
Online isometric drawing tool
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
• Practise using an online isometric drawing tool. Click on Instructions to learn what the buttons do.
Chapter 3 Student Book
Student Book (PDF)
Chapter 3
Page 112
Information on mulch
Savvy Gardener
• To learn about mulch
http://www.savvygardener.com/Features/mulch.html
Page 116
Use a “concrete calculator”
Concrete Network
• Select the tab for Slabs, Footings, or Columns and enter the approximate dimensions.
http://www.concretenetwork.com/concrete/howmuch/
Page 133
Information on venting a garage or shed
Yahoo! Inc.
• Learn how to vent a shed or garage
http://voices.yahoo.com/how-vent-shed-garage-26187.html?cat=6
Chapter 4 Student Book
Student Book (PDF)
Chapter 4
Page 159
Information on disc jockeys
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Learn about disc jockeys and the equipment and techniques they use
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_jockey
Page 169
Canadian Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Statistics Canada
• Select the goods and time period for which you want to see the CPI
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-tableaux/sum-som/l01/ind01/l3_3956_2178-eng.htm?hili_cpis01
Page 180
Oil production rates
Natural Resources Canada
• Percent of Canada’s oil produced in parts of Canada
http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/sources/crude/1524
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
• A list of countries and the number of barrels of oil each country produces daily. The list is in order of greatest to least production of oil.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2173rank.html
Page 181
Provincial population data
Statistics Canada
• A table of the population of each province and territory for each of the previous five years. The data are the number of people, in thousands.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/tables-tableaux/sum-som/l01/cst01/demo02a-eng.htm
Chapter 5 Student Book
Student Book (PDF)
Chapter 5
Page 210
Information on no-fee bank accounts
vBulletin Solutions Inc.
• Comparison of the no-fee chequing accounts offered by Canadian institutions
http://www.nofeebanking.ca/forum/content.php?2-best-no-fee-chequing-accounts-canada
Page 222
Employment Insurance
Service Canada
• Information on Employment Insurance and the types of Employment Insurance benefits
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/index.shtml
Page 233
Canada Savings Bonds (CSBs)
Government of Canada
• Click on The Canada Savings Bond for more information
http://www.csb.gc.ca/about/our-products/
Page 249
Research options for borrowing money
How To Do Things
• Suggestions for how to borrow money quickly
http://www.howtodothings.com/finance-and-money/a4053-how-to-borrow-money-quickly.html
Chapter 6 Student Book
Student Book (PDF)
Chapter 6
Page 272
Information on masonry
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Information on masonry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masonry
Page 280
Information about the length of the Trans-Canada Highway and its routes
Trans-Canada Highway
• Click on the links for Detailed Route Information, Mileage and Kilometres Between Cities, and other information.
http://transcanadahighway.com/general/index.htm
Page 297
Information on how the Wooden Roller Coaster was built, and to see a video of the ride
YouTube
• Video of construction of the Wooden Roller Coaster
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&NR=1&v=0guSx7FcKmY
YouTube
• Video of the Wooden Roller Coaster ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXaJgsMAuGI
Groundspeak Inc.
• Dimensions of the Wooden Roller Coaster
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM3TVN_PNE_Playlands_Wooden_Roller_Coaster_Vancouver_BC
Page 301
Information on logging
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Learn about logging methods and safety.
Chapter 7
Page 317
Learn more about cartographers
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Learn about cartography. Scroll down and read about topics of interest.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartography
Page 320
Information about theodolites and surveying
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• Find information about theodolites. Scroll down to learn about modern theodolites. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theodolite
Page 325
Information about becoming a cargo agent
United States Bureau of Labor Statistics
• Learn about the duties of a cargo agent. Click the tabs for more information.
http://www.bls.gov/ooh/office-and-administrative-support/cargo-and-freight-agents.htm#tab-2
Page 327
Learn about clinometers and how to use one
Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
• For more information about clinometers, click on inclinometer.
