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Government of Alberta

Alberta Learning: Focus on Inquiry [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This document provides supports for implementing inquiry-based learning activities in the classroom and is intended for teachers working on their own or in teams, with or without the support of a teacher-librarian or other library...
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Glenbow Museum

Glenbow Museum: Mavericks: An Incorrigible History of Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
The Glenbow Museum presents the stories of almost 40 different mavericks who shaped the history of Alberta. The website breaks down the province's history into the following nine areas: Uninvited Guests, Mounties, Railway, Ranching,...
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Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: What Is Riparian?

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what riparian areas are, why they are important for the health of standing and moving fresh water, how to assess their health, and how to take care of them.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: George Daugela

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the "Vertec grain dryer" invented by George Daugela, member of the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: George Clynch

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the biography of George Clynch and learn about his 'Laser Digitizer System' that is designed to build socket pieces on custom prosthetics.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Jack Stothart and Howard Fredeen

For Students 9th - 10th
What is the only breed of farm livestock to originate in Canada? Learn about Jack Stothart and Howard Fredeen and their development of the Lacombe swine.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Bernie Stene and Lional Desmarais

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Bernie Stene and Lional Desmarais's "Rail Mount Plowing System", a method to lay thousands of kilometres of the cable without disrupting railway traffic.
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University of Alberta

The University of Alberta: Separation of Acids, Bases and Neutral Compounds

For Students 9th - 10th
As a chemist, you will learn to deal with complex mixtures of many compounds. In this interactive activity, you will learn the basis of separations using acid-base extraction. In the virtual lab you will simulate an actual experiment and...
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University of Alberta

The University of Alberta: Infrared Spectroscopy

For Students 9th - 10th
Complete this interactive tutorial and learn about interpreting the infrared spectrum ("I" "R") that provides information about the functional groups in a molecule. Included are 12 labs and a quiz.
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University of Alberta

The University of Alberta: Nmr Spectroscopy

For Students 9th - 10th
1HNMR theory begins in the nucleus of hydrogen. Complete this tutorial on the 1HNMR spectrum graph to learn about the number of equivalent hydrogens, b) the chemical environment of each hydrogen type and c) the number of neighbouring...
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Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Mathematics Glossary: Circle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Get a visual and animated definition of the term "circle" from LearnAlberta.ca's Mathematics Glossary, as well as examples of circles in the real world.
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Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Exploring Angles Within a Triangle

For Students 6th - 8th
This multimedia site offers a video [1:29] of how angles are important in the construction of bikes. Visit the interactive exercises to continue this beginner's guide to understanding angles in a triangle. Printable extended exercises...
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Government of Alberta

Learn Alberta: Exploring Linear Equations

For Students 3rd - 8th
This multimedia site offers a video of how the zoo determines the cost to feed the animals through linear equations. Visit the interactive exercises to continue this beginner's guide to understanding linear equations. Printable extended...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Digging Up History: An Overview of Archaeology in Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn in detail the archaeology of Alberta from earliest times to pre-contact. Almost 1000 images are included.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: The Hudson's Bay Company's Monopoly (1821 1850)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Hudson's Bay Company monopoly of the fur trade in Western Canada from 1821-1850. This Alberta Online Encyclopedia article has pictures, hot links to important terms and a Listen link that features audio from the Heritage...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Natural Regions of Alberta

For Students 9th - 10th
Using a colorful interactive map of Alberta, you can learn about the geographic regions of the province. Facts and photos of each region are included.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Doors Open Alberta Edukit (Student)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Using the history of architecture in Alberta, Doors Open covers topics such as the development of Alberta, diversity, Aboriginals, World War 1 and the Great Depression. Photographs, illustrations, video, audio and a variety of activities...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Francophone Heritage Edukit: Teacher

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learning outcomes, background information and material, activities and teacher support documents all supplement Alberta's Francophone Heritage Edukit for both the Secondary and Elementary levels.
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Alberta Riparian Habitat Management Society: Cows, Fish, Cattledogs and Kids!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Children will learn about riparian areas and their importance in maintaining balanced ecosystems in lands adjoining lakes, streams and rivers, as they play these colourful, interactive games.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Heritage Unique: Legacy in Wood

For Students 9th - 10th
View and learn about the beautiful Fretwork Decor of St. Vincent Church along with the Scared Works of Art of Father Charles Chalifoux. This site can be viewed in both English and French and has been produced by the St. Paul Historical...
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Petroleum Heritage

For Students 9th - 10th
An online resource designed to promote learning more about Canada and Alberta's rich petroleum heritage. It features teaching units, stories, historical photographs, audio, and a WebQuest.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Bruce Nodwell

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Bruce Nodwell's "Nodwell 110", which is a tracked vehicle that can travel through the squishy muskeg in Alberta.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: St. Vincent

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of this Franco-Alberta community through readings, a timeline and the virtual exhibit.
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Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: Jim and Jackie Anderson

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the 'Frost Free Nose Pump' that Jim and Jackie Anderson invented to provide clean water to their herds all year long.