CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS
ARTS - Visual Arts
Louvre Museum - explore over 35,000 works of art, including some of the world's most beautiful art work such as Leonardo de Vinci's Mona Lisa and Alexandras of Antioch's Venus de Milo.
McMicheal Art Collection- Canadian Art Collection exhibiting 6,000 artworks by Tom Thomson, the Group of Seven, their contemporaries, First Nations, Inuit and other artists.
Royal Ontario Museum - one of the world's largest museum with a diverse collection of world cultures and natural history.
Art Gallery of Ontario - more than 66,000 works from the first century to the present including an extensive collection of Canadian, European and African art as well as comtempory art.
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CANADA AND WORLD STUDIES
Geography
Canadian National Parks - the national parks, historic sites and marine conservation areas of Canada.
Canadian Provinces and Territories -official government website on the provinces and territories.
CIA World Fact Book - Facts about 165 countries on lands, people, government, economy, weather, water, etc.
Cultural Profiles -overview of the life and customs of various countries.
Ecozones of Canada- ecosystem overview, landforms and climate, plants, wildlife, and human activities.
Environment Canada Weather site - weather forecast and current weather conditions for all major Canadian cities, weather warning, weather maps, hurricane information, air quality forecasts, etc.
Flags of All Countries
Lonely Planet - destination guide includes history, economy, culture, events, attractions, etc.
Maps - for printing and copying.
Maps - countries of the World.
Species at Risk - information about plants and animals at risk in Canada.
Weather Network - current weather conditions for Canadian, U.S. and International cities, weather maps, satellite and radar maps, etc.
World Heritage Sites - cultural and natural heritage sites around the world.
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History
BBC History Site - ancient history, family history, wars, etc.
Canadian Biographical Dictionary - biographies of Canadians who died between 1000 - 1930.
Canadian Prime Ministers - biographies and quick facts on Canadian prime ministers.
Canadian Symbols - arms of Canada, national flag, other national emblems, arts and culture, citizenship and identity, diversity and multiculturalism, international, sport and youth.
Canadian War Museum - Canada's rich military history from earliest time to presents, experiences of people on the battlefields and at home.
Encyclopedia Mythica - encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and religion.
National Geographic - featuring animals, history, maps, people and places, world maps and more.
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Law
Canadian Justice System -information about the justice system, government programs, law, etc.
Ontario Human Rights Commission - looks into situations where discriminatory behaviour exists.
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Social Sciences
Canadian Social Trends - discusses the social, economic and demographic changes affecting Canadians.
Health Canada - health, disease and injury prevention from major health organizations.
Health - helping Canadians maintain and improve their health, while respecting individual choices and circumstances.
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ENGLISH
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations - a collection of passages, phrases and proverbs.
Canadian Poetry Archive - selected poems from 19th. and early 20th. century English and French-language Canadian poets. The database is searchable by poet, title, keyword and date.
Glossary of Literary Terms -
Media Awareness Network - resources and support in media and information.
The Greatest Films - information about specific film genres.
Novelguide - analysis of classic and contemporary novels.
Online English Grammar - reference and guide for English grammar, writing, punctuation.
Shakespeare and His Time - information about Shakespeare's time.
Teen reads - information about new books, favorite authors, series and characters.
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HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
CBC Archives-Sports - our history through CBC radio and television.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Syndrome - describe a range of disabilities that may affect people whose mothers drank alcohol while they were pregnant.
MADD: Mothers Against Drunk Driving - its mission is to stop drunk driving, to support victims of this violent crime and to prevent underage drinking.
TeensHealth - information on teens health.
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MATHEMATICS
Teaching Math with the Internet - high school level geometry, calculus and algebra.
Web Math - over 100 instant-answer, self help, math solvers, ready to provide you with instant help on your math problem.
Ask a Teacher -
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RELIGION
Catechism of the Catholic Church - the essential and fundamentals of Catholic doctrine, as regards both faith and morals.
Catholic Answers - provide answers to most area of concern.
Catholic Encyclopedia - authoritative information on Catholic interests, action and doctrine.
Catholic Prayers - list of different prayers.
Ethical issues - BBC world service, guide to religion and ethics.
Patron Saints - biographical information on Saints.
Saints - facts and information on Saints.
The Vatican - access to Vatican library, museums, publishing house, papal archive, etc.
World Religions - BBC information about world religions (customs, history, people, rites and rituals, holy days.
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SCIENCE
Cell Structure - interactive animations to explain the cell structures and their functions
Cells Alive - film and images of living cells and organisms
Environment Canada Weather Site -
Health Canada - and major health organizations
Health - all aspects of health including disease prevention, the health care system and more
How Stuff Works - information from different area of interest (health, science, entertainment, computers, electronics)
NASA - features and news from NASA for students grade 9-12
Periodic Table - information on elements including historical background, uses, compounds, electronic and physical properties and more
Science - Canada's greatest scientists and their achievements
Species at Risk - information about plants and animals at risk in Canada
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