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Chapter 1 | ||
Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources | ||
Background information on biodiversity, species at risk, and stewardship ( http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca ) |
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KidWings | ||
A virtual owl pellet dissection ( http://www.kidwings.com/index.htm ) |
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A Climate Change Plan for the Purposes of the Kyoto Protocol Implementation Act - 2007 | ||
Background information on climate change and the Kyoto Protocol. ( http://www.ec.gc.ca/doc/ed-es/p_123/s1_eng.htm ) |
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Chapter 2 | ||
Wildlife Research | ||
Information about the Ministry of Natural Resources’ wildlife research projects (monitoring wildlife populations) ( http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Wildlife/index.html ) |
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Monarch Butterflies of Mexico | ||
Facts about the annual migration of monarch butterflies (Relates to Activity 2-4 on page 76) ( http://www.study-mexico.com/English/4/monarch-butterflies.cfm ) |
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Species at Risk Public Registry | ||
Background information about species at risk (Relates to Investigation 2-A on page 79) ( http://www.sararegistry.gc.ca/ ) |
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Species at Risk Act – Law Enforcement – Canadian Wildlife Service – Environment Canada | ||
An explanation of the Species at Risk Act (Relates to Investigation 2-A on page 79) ( http://www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/enforce/law_5_e.cfm ) |
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Convention on Biological Diversity | ||
A convention dedicated to promoting sustainability ( http://www.cbd.int/ ) |
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Carbon Footprint – Carbon Footprint Calculator | ||
A site that calculates your carbon footprint, from a company that specializes in carbon management (Relates to Investigation 2-C on page 82) ( http://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx ) |
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Zerofootprint: Footprint Calculator | ||
An ecological footprint calculator geared towards students (Relates to Investigation 2-C on page 82) ( http://www.zerofootprintkids.com/kids_home.aspx ) |
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Ecological Footprint – Mountain Equipment Co-op | ||
A quiz designed to estimate your ecological footprint relative to other people in your country; geared toward the general public (Relates to Investigation 2-C on page 82) ( http://www.mec.ca/Apps/ecoCalc/ecoCalc.jsp ) |
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Carbon Footprint Calculator – What’s My Carbon Footprint? | ||
The Nature Conservancy’s carbon footprint calculator; also includes links to information about climate change, carbon offset programs, and climate-saving tips (Relates to Investigation 2-C on page 82) ( http://www.nature.org/initiatives/climatechange/calculator/ ) |
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Chapter 3 | ||
COSEWIC’s Assessment Process and Criteria | ||
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada’s guidelines for the assessment of wildlife species (Relates to Activity 3-4 on page 108) ( http://www.cosewic.gc.ca/eng/sct0/assessment_process_e.cfm#tbl2 ) |
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Chapter 4 | ||
Interactive Practice on Physical vs. Chemical Properties | ||
A review and interactive quiz on chemical and physical properties of matter ( http://www.teacherbridge.org/public/bhs/teachers/Dana/chemphys.html ) |
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Chapter 5 | ||
Atomic Theory | ||
An exploration of different models of the atom ( http://www.clickandlearn.org/Gr9_Sci/atoms/modelsoftheatom.html ) |
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WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements | ||
An interactive periodic table ( http://www.webelements.com/ ) |
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Periodic Table, Elements and Chemistry | ||
Another interactive periodic table ( http://www.chemicool.com/ ) |
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Chapter 6 | ||
All about ionic compounds | ||
Important things to know about ionic compounds ( http://misterguch.brinkster.net/ionic.html ) |
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CHEMystery: Atoms and Molecules: Molecular Compounds | ||
Naming conventions for and general information about molecular compounds ( http://library.thinkquest.org/3659/atommole/molecular.html ) |
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Chapter 7 | ||
NASA - Home | ||
A good starting place for all things space ( http://www.nasa.gov/ ) |
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International Dark-Sky Association | ||
The web site of IDA, an association dedicated to reducing light pollution (Relates to the Making a Difference feature on page 280) ( http://www.darksky.org/ ) |
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Lunar Phase Simulation | ||
A simulation of Earth's orbit, showing it is farther from the Sun in June, and closer in December ( http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/labs/moon/lunar_phase3.swf ) |
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Amazing Space – Myths: Solar System | ||
Twenty myths about the solar system and the reality behind each myth ( http://amazing-space.stsci.edu/resources/myths/solar_system.php ) |
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Retrograde Motion | ||
An applet that demonstrates retrograde motion ( http://www.astro.illinois.edu/projects/data/Retrograde/ ) |
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Retrograde | ||
Another retrograde motion applet ( http://www.astro.ubc.ca/~scharein/a310/SolSysEx/retro/Retrograde.html ) |
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Chapter 8 | ||
Heavens-Above Home Page | ||
Select your location under “Configuration” (select from map, from database, or edit manually by entering the latitude, longitude, and elevation of your location), and then click “submit.” Then click on 10-day predictions for the International Space Station (“ISS”) under “Satellites.” You will be provided with 24-h clock times when the space station is visible from your area. ( http://www.heavens-above.com/ ) |
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Center for Science Education at SSL UC Berkeley | ||
An excellent site for space resources from the UC Berkeley Space Sciences Laboratory ( http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/cms/ ) |
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Chapter 10 | ||
The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits | ||
An interactive site that explains circuit diagrams and offers related games (Relates to Inquiry Project Intervention) ( http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/ ) |
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Going Green – Environmental Issues and Global Warming News – Green Living Tips | ||
A guide to making environmentally-conscious choices (Relates to Inquiry Project Intervention) ( http://www.thedailygreen.com/ ) |
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Greywater Recycling | ||
Background information on recycling household wastewater (Relates to the Making a Difference feature on page 427) ( http://www.letsgogreen.com/greywater-recycling.html ) |
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Grey Water Recycling | ||
More information on the recycling of grey water (Relates to the Making a Difference feature on page 427) ( http://www.ecoshift.ca/Grey-Water-Recycling.html ) |
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CBC.ca | The National | Archive | Environment/Science | E-waste Dumping Ground | ||
A video and other information on E-waste (Relates to the Case Study on page 422) ( http://www.cbc.ca/national/blog/video/environmentscience/ewaste_dumping_ground.html ) |
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EnviroZine – Features – Mounting Concerns Over Electronic Waste | ||
An exploration of the E-waste problem (Relates to the Case Study on page 422) ( http://www.ec.gc.ca/envirozine/english/issues/33/feature1_e.cfm ) |
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Chapter 11 | ||
The Blobz Guide to Electric Circuits | ||
An interactive site that explains circuit diagrams and offers related games ( http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/ ) |
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Chapter 12 | ||
Molecular Expressions: Electricity and Magnetism – Interactive Java Tutorials: Faraday’s ... | ||
An interactive display of Faraday’s electromagnetic induction experiment (Relates to Activity 12-1 on page 483) ( http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/electromag/java/faraday2/ ) |
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ESFi: Electrical Safety Foundation International | ||
Current information on home and workplace safety guidelines related to electricity ( http://esfi.org/ ) |
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Hydro One Networks – In Your Community – New Projects – Smart Meters | ||
A primer on smart meters (Relates to Investigation 12-B) ( http://www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/community/projects/smart_meters/ ) |
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Green Power – A Consumer Guide to Green Power in Canada | ||
How to buy green power in Ontario (Relates to “An Issue to Analyze” on page 523) ( http://www.pollutionprobe.org/whatwedo/greenpower/consumerguide/ontario.htm ) |
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Unit 1 Chapter 1 Page 19: Environmental farm plans Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan | ||
http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/environment/efp/efp.htm | ||
Learn more about the Ontario Environmental Farm Plan from this Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs site. ( http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/environment/efp/efp.htm ) |
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Page 33: Fuel from waste EIA Renewable Energy – Landfill Gas Data and Information | ||
http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/landfillgas/landfillgas.html | ||
This Energy Information Administration site provides official energy statistics and other information from the U.S. Government on the use of landfill gas to produce energy. ( http://www.eia.doe.gov/cneaf/solar.renewables/page/landfillgas/landfillgas.html ) |
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Page 33: Fuel from waste Landfill Gas | ||
http://www.ec.gc.ca/nopp/lfg/en/issue6.cfm | ||
Find out about a landfill gas to energy project in Ontario on this Environment Canada site. ( http://www.ec.gc.ca/nopp/lfg/en/issue6.cfm ) |
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Chapter 2 Page 66: A running tally of Earth’s population World Population Check - Worldometers | ||
http://www.worldometers.info/population/ | ||
Visit this website regularly as you study Unit 2 to monitor the changes in Earth’s population over the period of a month. ( http://www.worldometers.info/population/ ) |
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Page 67: Ecological footprint Ecological Footprints | ||
http://www.royalsaskatchewanmuseum.ca/gallery/life_sciences/footprint_mx_2005.swf | ||
Calculate your ecological footprint with this interactive program. ( http://www.royalsaskatchewanmuseum.ca/gallery/life_sciences/footprint_mx_2005.swf ) |
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Page 75: Using satellites to track individual organisms Tracking Threatened Birds, Land and Marine Animals, and Fish by Satellite | ||
http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/Tracking/Birds/TundraSwans.html | ||
This site provides information on tracking tundra swans. ( http://www.spacetoday.org/Satellites/Tracking/Birds/TundraSwans.html ) |
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Page 75: Using satellites to track individual organisms Underwater World - Beluga | ||
http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/zone/underwater_sous-marin/beluga/beluga-eng.htm | ||
This Fisheries and Oceans Canada site provides information on tracking beluga whales. ( http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/zone/underwater_sous-marin/beluga/beluga-eng.htm ) |
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Page 75: Using satellites to track individual organisms International Crocodile Rescue – The Crocodile Hunter | ||
http://www.internationalcrocodilerescue.com.au/weipa_2004/crocs_in_space.html | ||
This International Crocodile Rescue site provides information on tracking crocodiles. ( http://www.internationalcrocodilerescue.com.au/weipa_2004/crocs_in_space.html ) |
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Page 75: Using satellites to track individual organisms Oikonos – Winged Ambassadors | ||
http://oikonos.org/race/ | ||
This site provides information about tracking albatrosses. ( http://oikonos.org/race/ ) |
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Chapter 3 Page 91:Canadian biodiversity Canadian Biodiversity Web Site | ||
http://canadianbiodiversity.mcgill.ca/ | ||
Read more about Canadian biodiversity. ( http://canadianbiodiversity.mcgill.ca/ ) |
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Page 91: Canadian biodiversity Centre for Marine Biodiversity | ||
http://www.marinebiodiversity.ca/ | ||
Read more about the marine biodiversity of Canada. ( http://www.marinebiodiversity.ca/ ) |
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Page 91: Canadian biodiversity CANADIAN ANIMALS – food, enemies, adaptations, homes, the young | ||
http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/ | ||
Read more about Canadian animals. ( http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/animals/ ) |
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Page 102: Protecting and preserving wetlands Ducks Unlimited Canada | Conserving Canada’s Wetlands | ||
http://www.ducks.ca | ||
Learn about wetlands and related wildlife, the impacts of wetland loss, and wetland conservation efforts. ( http://www.ducks.ca ) |
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Page 125: Science at Work What are Essential Skills? | ||
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht... | ||
Information can be found about the essential skills and their applications here at the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada site. ( http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht... ) |
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Unit 2 Chapter 4 Page 144: Separating mixtures Separating mixtures | ||
http://www.mikecurtis.org.uk/mixtures.htm | ||
This site provides examples of separation by physical methods. ( http://www.mikecurtis.org.uk/mixtures.htm ) |
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Page 154: Banning DDT Science.gc.ca - DDT – Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane | ||
http://www.science.gc.ca/Videos/Earthtones/DDT_-_Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane-WS34A4... | ||
Find out why DDT was banned in 1972, and why this decision was one of the most important steps in protecting wildlife and people from the effects of pesticides. ( http://www.science.gc.ca/Videos/Earthtones/DDT_-_Dichloro-diphenyl-trichloroethane-WS34A4... ) |
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Chapter 5 Page 182: Understanding the atom science TV: The Discovery of the Atomic Nucleus | ||
http://www.science.tv/watch/78de8a367c0228f169bf/The-Discovery-of-the-Atomic-Nucleus-(3-o... | ||
Watch this clip to find out what makes up the atomic nucleus. ( http://www.science.tv/watch/78de8a367c0228f169bf/The-Discovery-of-the-Atomic-Nucleus-(3-o... ) |
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Page 182: Understanding the atom Atomic Theory | ||
http://www.clickandlearn.org/Gr9_Sci/atoms/modelsoftheatom.html | ||
Explore various atomic models that have been developed during the course of history. ( http://www.clickandlearn.org/Gr9_Sci/atoms/modelsoftheatom.html ) |
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Page 196: Periodic table WebElements Periodic Table of the Elements | ||
http://www.webelements.com/ | ||
Explore an interactive periodic table, which gives extra information about each element. ( http://www.webelements.com/ ) |
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Chapter 6 Page 224: Sodium fluoride It’s Your Health – Fluorides and Human Health | ||
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/environ/fluor-eng.php | ||
Learn more about fluoride compounds and their benefits and risks. ( http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/environ/fluor-eng.php ) |
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Page 247: Modelling compounds Biomodel-3: Molecular Models for Secondary School | ||
http://biomodel.uah.es/en/model3/inicio.htm | ||
Examine 3-D models of proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and more. ( http://biomodel.uah.es/en/model3/inicio.htm ) |
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Page 247: Modelling compounds DNA Structure | ||
http://www.umass.edu/molvis/tutorials/dna/ | ||
View a 3-D model of DNA. ( http://www.umass.edu/molvis/tutorials/dna/ ) |
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Page 257: Science at Work What are Essential Skills? | ||
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Information can be found about the essential skills and their applications here at the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada site. ( http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht... ) |
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Unit 3 Chapter 7 Page 227: Constellations Astronomy & Space – National Research Council Canada | ||
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/education/astronomy/ | ||
Explore the National Research Council Canada’s site to view star charts, image galleries, and other topics related to astronomy and space. ( http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/education/astronomy/ ) |
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Page 279: Naming constellations International Astronomical Union | IAU | ||
http://www.iau.org/public_press/themes/naming/ | ||
Learn how the International Astronomical Union regulates the naming of celestial objects. ( http://www.iau.org/public_press/themes/naming/ ) |
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Page 281: Viewing constellations SkyNews Home Page | ||
http://www.skynews.ca | ||
Find out about celestial events, view photos of constellations, and get tips on telescopes from SkyNews, a Canadian astronomy magazine. ( http://www.skynews.ca ) |
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Page 300: Observing objects in the solar system NASA - Overview | ||
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/stardust/mission/index.html | ||
Read about the Stardust-NExT (Stardust-New Exploration of Tempel 1) mission. ( http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/stardust/mission/index.html ) |
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Chapter 8 Page 324: Landers NASA - Phoenix | ||
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/phoenix/main/ | ||
Get the latest news about the Phoenix Lander, which is exploring Mars. ( http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/phoenix/main/ ) |
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Page 336: The Sun’s energy output The Sun | Facts about the Sun | ||
http://www.extremescience.com/sun.htm | ||
Learn more about the source of the Sun’s energy—nuclear fusion ( http://www.extremescience.com/sun.htm ) |
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Page 336: The Sun’s energy output Sun, Sun Information, Facts, News, Photos—National Geographic | ||
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system/sun-article.html | ||
Learn more about the Sun. ( http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/space/solar-system/sun-article.html ) |
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Page 348: Black holes Into a Black Hole – National Research Council Canada) | ||
http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/education/astronomy/tapping/2004/2004-10-13.html | ||
Find out what it is like inside a black hole. ( http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/education/astronomy/tapping/2004/2004-10-13.html ) |
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Chapter 9 Page 374: Looking to the universe CSA – James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) | ||
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/media/backgrounders/2007/0604.asp | ||
Read about the Canadian Space Agency and its part in the design of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). ( http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/media/backgrounders/2007/0604.asp ) |
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Page 374: Looking to the universe NASA: Structure and Evolution of the Universe | ||
http://amser.org/AMSER--ResourceFrame.php?resourceId=4606 | ||
The Goddard Space Flight Center’s Astrophysics Science Division page provides information about the structure and evolution of the universe, and about NASA missions to explore the universe. ( http://amser.org/AMSER--ResourceFrame.php?resourceId=4606 ) |
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Page 374: Looking to the universe WMAP Introduction to Cosmology | ||
http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/ | ||
Read about the big bang theory on this NASA site dedicated to the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP). ( http://map.gsfc.nasa.gov/universe/ ) |
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Page 379: Dark matter Dark Matter - Introduction | ||
http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l1/dark_matter.html | ||
Learn more about dark matter on this NASA site. ( http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l1/dark_matter.html ) |
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Page 389: Science at Work What are Essential Skills? | ||
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht... | ||
Information can be found about the essential skills and their applications here at the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada site. ( http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht... ) |
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Unit 4 Chapter 10 Page 404: Charge and charge interactions Neutral vs. Charged Objects | ||
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/estatics/u8l1b.html | ||
Learn more about charged and uncharged particles, as well as charged and neutral objects in this tutorial. ( http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/estatics/u8l1b.html ) |
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Page 415: Methods of charging Charging by Induction | ||
http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/estatics/u8l2b.html | ||
Learn and discuss how charging by induction happens. ( http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/estatics/u8l2b.html ) |
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Page 420: Natural disaster—lightning Lightning Facts, Lightning Information, Lightning Videos, Lightning Photos – National Geographic | ||
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/lightning-profile... | ||
Read more about lightning. ( http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/lightning-profile... ) |
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Page 420: Natural disaster—lightning Lightning Facts, Lightning Photos, Lightning Simulation, Lightning Interactive – National Geographic | ||
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/lightning-interac... | ||
Explore what happens when lightning strikes. ( http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/lightning-interac... ) |
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Page 426: Uses of electrostatics PERMANENT (Projects to Employ Resources of the Moon and Asteroids Near Earth in the Near Term) – Industrial Processes – Electrostatic Separation | ||
http://www.permanent.com/i-esb.htm | ||
Read about separating mineral grains by electrostatic beneficiation. ( http://www.permanent.com/i-esb.htm ) |
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Page 426: Uses of electrostatics Electrostatic Separation | ||
http://www.mine-engineer.com/mining/minproc/elstat1.htm | ||
Read about separating peanut skins from peanuts and hulls from ground coffee using electrostatic separation. ( http://www.mine-engineer.com/mining/minproc/elstat1.htm ) |
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Chapter 11 Page 443: Fuel cell vehicles NOVA | scienceNOW | Fuel Cells | PBS | ||
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3210/01.html | ||
Watch a video, join a debate, ask questions, and check out what’s under the hood of a fuel cell vehicle. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3210/01.html ) |
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Page 452: Potential difference WaterAnalogy | ||
http://faraday.physics.utoronto.ca/IYearLab/Intros/DCI/Flash/WaterAnalogy.html | ||
Watch an animation comparing a DC circuit to the flow of water. ( http://faraday.physics.utoronto.ca/IYearLab/Intros/DCI/Flash/WaterAnalogy.html ) |
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Page 466: Superconductors What Are Superconductors? | ||
http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/212_fall2003.web.dir/Matthew_Titus/What%20Are%20Superconducto... | ||
Learn how superconductors can help minimize energy loss. ( http://ffden-2.phys.uaf.edu/212_fall2003.web.dir/Matthew_Titus/What%20Are%20Superconducto... ) |
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Chapter 12 Page 487: Generating electricity NationMaster – Encyclopedia: Aluminum wire | ||
http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Aluminum-wire | ||
This site gives a brief history on how aluminum wire has been used to transmit electricity. ( http://www.nationmaster.com/encyclopedia/Aluminum-wire ) |
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Page 493: Using energy efficiently Hydro One Networks: Appliance Calculator | ||
http://www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/efficiency/appliance_calculator/calc_main.htm | ||
Calculate the monthly cost of electricity. ( http://www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/efficiency/appliance_calculator/calc_main.htm ) |
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Page 493: Using energy efficiently Hydro One Networks – Energy Efficiency Tips and Tools – Appliances – Reading EnerGuide | ||
http://www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/efficiency/appliances/reading_energuide/ | ||
Learn how to read EnerGuide. ( http://www.hydroonenetworks.com/en/efficiency/appliances/reading_energuide/ ) |
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Page 493: Using energy efficiently Portal - ENERGY STAR Canada | ||
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/energystar-portal.cfm | ||
Explore ENERGY STAR-qualified products or equipment in Canada on the Office of Energy Efficiency site. ( http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residential/energystar-portal.cfm ) |
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Page 502: Nuclear power The Canadian Nuclear FAQ – Section A: CANDU Technology | ||
http://www.nuclearfaq.ca/cnf_sectionA.htm#_jmp0_ | ||
Learn about CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium) nuclear power. ( http://www.nuclearfaq.ca/cnf_sectionA.htm#_jmp0_ ) |
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Page 502: Wind power Wind and Hydropower Technologies Program: How Wind Turbines Work | ||
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/wind_how.html | ||
Discover how wind turbines work on the U.S. Department of Energy site. ( http://www1.eere.energy.gov/windandhydro/wind_how.html ) |
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Page 502: Wind power Map of Canadian Wind Farms - CanWEA | ||
http://www.canwea.ca/farms/wind-farms_e.php | ||
Read about wind farms in Canada on this Canadian Wind Energy Association site. ( http://www.canwea.ca/farms/wind-farms_e.php ) |
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Page 502: Wind power CanWEA: SmallWind: Ballpark Cost Calculator | ||
http://www.smallwindenergy.ca/calculator/home.php | ||
Calculate the cost of installing a small wind turbine. This is a Canadian Wind Energy Association site. ( http://www.smallwindenergy.ca/calculator/home.php ) |
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Page 511: Conserving electrical energy Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure: Energy Saving Tips | ||
http://www.mei.gov.on.ca.wsd6.korax.net/english/energy/conservation/?page=energy-saving-t... | ||
Download a copy of the Ontario Energy Efficiency Resource Guide. ( http://www.mei.gov.on.ca.wsd6.korax.net/english/energy/conservation/?page=energy-saving-t... ) |
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Page 521: Science at Work What Are Essential Skills? | ||
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht... | ||
Information can be found about the essential skills and their applications here at the Human Resources and Skills Development Canada site. ( http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/essential_skills/what_are_essential_skills.sht... ) |
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