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Apprenticesearch.com
Government of Canada
Government of Ontario
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Council of Ministers of Education Canada
Curious Canuck
Canadian Education Association
Cityof Mississauga Youth Centre
Learning.ca
The Learning Partnership
Ontario University and College Application Process
Canadiana - The Canadian Resource Page
The Internet Public Library
OWLkids Online
Royal Ontario Museum
Summer Work Student Exchange
Canada's SchoolNet
NASA Shuttle Web
The Brampton Library
The Mississauga Library
Peel Children's Water Festival
Apprenticesearch.com
http://www.apprenticesearch.com
6-SS
Apprenticesearch.com is your source for exploring a career in the trades. Take an employability test to find out what jobs best suit you. Search the jobs bank, open to residents of Halton and Peel, to access employment and apprenticeship opportunities. Sponsored by Human Resources Development Canada, this site also provides information about the education and training required for trades.
Government of Canada
http://canada.gc.ca
6-SS
Your connection to Canada's federal government. There's information about Canada, its government and its services. Direct links provide instant access government departments and agencies that have Internet facilities.
Government of Ontario
http://www.gov.on.ca
6-SS
Your source to discover Ontario. It provides information on government ministries and programs, travel locations, provincial business and a ton of useful facts. A great research tool.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
http://www.heartandstroke.ca
K-6
Jump Rope for Heart teaches children the importance of caring for their hearts through fitness and heart health education. Under the "Jump Rope for Heart" link, students, parents and teachers can access facts, resources and games and activities that combine cardiovascular fitness with fun.
Council of Ministers of Education Canada
http://www.cmec.ca
SS
The Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC) is the national voice for education in Canada. The ministers responsible for education established their Council in 1967. Through the CMEC, they look after your education needs at the national and provincial level.
Curious Canuck
http://www.curiouscanuck.com
1-8
Curious Canuck is a learning resource for elementary school students, parents and teachers that is organized around the Ministry of Education's curriculum expectations. Resources can be used to support curriculum and help with homework, and the site also includes age-appropriate games.
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Canadian Education Association
http://www.acea.ca
SS
The Canadian Education Association promotes the improvement of education. It's the only national, bilingual and not-for-profit organization that informs, assists and brings together everyone concerned with education, including you. Your access includes links to CEA news, events, projects, publications and related sites.
Summer sizzles and autumn is awesome at City of Mississauga Youth Centres
www.city.mississauga.on.ca/rec&parks
5-8
If you are between the ages of 10 and 14, the City of Mississauga Youth Centres offer supervised drop in programs like dances, games nights and sports programs! This site is your source for information on Youth Centre programs.
Learning.ca
http://www.learning.ca
K-SS
Learning.ca is a comprehensive collection of education-related links, along with learning and teaching tools to help motivate students. It provides homework tips for students, parenting information and resources for teachers.
The Learning Partnership
http://www.tlp.on.ca
6-SS
The Learning Partnership (TLP) is a not-for-profit organization that works for your benefit. It has four major objectives: encourage you to stay in school, help prepare you for the transition from school to the work world, provide opportunities for you to read, write and think, and to promote careers in science and technology.
Ontario University and College Application Process
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SS
This site provides students and guidance counsellors with links to university and college online applications.
Canadiana - The Canadian Resource Page
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/Unofficial/Canadiana
6-SS
Everything you ever wanted to know about Canada! Topics include: news and information, facts and figures, travel and tourism, government information, politics and history, science and education, technology, commerce, industry, heritage and culture, plus other resources. It's all here for you.
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The Internet Public Library
http://www.ipl.org
6-SS
This is the place to be if you're doing any research. The Internet Public Library is the first public library of and for the Internet. This comprehensive site features more than 10,000 professionally reviewed links including newspapers, serials, reference materials and collections for you.
OWLkids Online
http://www.owl.on.ca
K-8
Find out about the world around you as you explore with Owl magazines. Learn all you need to know about animals, space, science with Dr. Zed, puzzles, Mighty Mites and more!
Royal Ontario Museum
http://www.rom.on.ca
K-SS
Dig into all kinds of wonders on the ROM's site. Be an archaeologist, look at fossils, discover ancient civilizations...There's fun stuff and some more serious stuff to help you out with projects at school.
Summer Work Student Exchange
http://www.summer-work.com
SS
Summer Work Student Exchange is a six-week summer employment program for students aged 16 and 17 who are interested in improving their French language skills. The program offers students the opportunity to live, work and learn about French-speaking Canadian culture.
Canada's SchoolNet
http://www.schoolnet.ca
K-SS
It’s all here for you. Every subject, every province, every territory, every grade. If want to know anything about education in Canada SchoolNet is a great place to start. There is information about curriculum, on-line games, help finding summer jobs and lots more. You’ll be able to connect with students and teachers across the country.
NASA Shuttle Web
http://www.spaceflight.nasa.gov
K-SS
Blast off with all the news about NASA’s space shuttle missions. See what the Earth looks like from the shuttle. There’s a countdown clock so you know just how much time there is before lift-off, tons of stuff about the shuttle, its crew and even some information about past and future missions. Get your whole class involved on the Shuttle Team section.
The Brampton Public Library
http://www.bramlib.on.ca/home/default.htm
K-SS
The Brampton Public Library has over 562,000 books, magazines, videos and computer workstations at four locations. Students can participate in reading programs such as the Summer Reading Club, Teddybear Time, Celebrate Saturdays and Sleepyhead Storytime. The library also hosts teen workshops and class visits from local schools.
The Mississauga Library
http://www.city.mississauga.on.ca/library
K-SS
The Library isn't just a place where books live. Visit the Mississauga Library web site and discover what other learning resources and services the Library has to offer. You can search for books, participate in kids and teens activities, and ask the Librarians questions on-line.
Peel Children's Water Festival
http://www.region.peel.on.ca/comunity/waterfestival/index.htm
K-SS
Learn more about water quality and conservation efforts at the 2004 Peel Children's Water Festival-- May 27, May 28, May 31, June 1, and June 2 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m . This site provides festival information and registration details for educators and parents.
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