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| Section 3.2 page 111 Statistics Canada | ||
| This is the official Web site of Statistics Canada. It provides the most comprehensive and authoritative data and reports on a variety of fields including business, education, health, and transportation. ( http://www.statcan.ca/ ) | ||
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| Section 6.1 page 297 Golden ratio in art and architecture | ||
| See a slide presentation on the application of geometric knowledge in famous art and architecture masterpieces. Learn how the ancient Egyptians used magical properties to design their great pyramids. See the golden rectangles in Da Vinci's famous Mona Lisa. Click on the various buttons to access additional animated features and to download interesting exercises. ( http://britton.disted.camosun.bc.ca/goldslide/jbgoldslide.htm ) | ||
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| Section 6.1 page 298 Pattern Blocks | ||
| Click on various geometric shapes in the applet and drag them around to create your own patterns. Check out the amazing features of the program. ( http://ejad.best.vwh.net/java/patterns/patterns_j.shtml ) | ||
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| Section 6.1 page 300 What is a Tessellation? | ||
| Learn all about tessellation and gets links to a variety of resources to help make learning about tessellations fun and challenging. A tutorial on tessellations is provided along with interesting examples. ( http://mathforum.org/sum95/suzanne/whattess.html ) | ||
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| Section 6.1 page 300 How Cell Phones Work | ||
| To learn more about how cell phones work check out this Web site. Read all about some great features of cell phones that you may not know. Learn about cell-phone frequencies, cell-phone channels and the newest cell-phone technologies. Make yourself an expert on cell phones! ( http://www.howstuffworks.com/cell-phone.htm ) | ||
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| Section 6.1 page301 Great Pyramid | ||
| Take a virtual tour of the Great Pyramid. Explore its chambers and passageways or follow a team of archaeologists and they excavate the bakery that fed the pyramid builders. ( http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/ ) | ||
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| Section 6.2 page 306 Habitat 67 | ||
| This website gives a comprehensive view of the development of the Habitat 67 project. It presents the various stages of the construction process through an animated three-dimensional model. In addition, the original architectural and structural drawings are shown. ( http://cac.mcgill.ca/safdie/habitat/ ) | ||
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| Section 6.2 page 309 drawing software in film making | ||
| Amateur filmmakers often use commonly available drawing and design software to create inexpensive special effects for their productions. Check out the scenes behind New Trek, and you may learn a lot more about designing, drawing, as well as filmmaking. ( http://newvoyages.com/ ) | ||
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| Section 6.3 page 319 A brief history of packaging | ||
| From containers provided by nature to the use of complex materials and processes, this Web site provides the history of packaging, the innovations and technology. This is a great site for you to learn more about package design. ( http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/AE/AE20600.pdf ) | ||
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| Section 6.5 page 337 modular homes | ||
| Learn about modular homes, check out a variety of floor plans and construction options. You may be inspired to design a special home yourself! ( http://www.royalhomes.com/ ) | ||
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| Section 7.1 page 359 Earthquakes in Canada | ||
| Learn about recent earthquakes in Canada and to get safety tips on preparing for earthquakes. ( http://earthquakescanada.nrcan.gc.ca/ ) | ||
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| Section 7.6 Question 8 Half-life | ||
| Learn more about half-life. Includes an applet that shows radioactive decay. ( http://www.colorado.edu/physics/2000/isotopes/radioactive_decay3.html ) | ||
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| Section 7.6 Question 11 Inflation | ||
| Do you want to know if the cost of living is rising and by how much? This inflation calculator uses the monthly consumer price index from 1914 to the present to show changes in the cost of a fixed "basket" of consumer purchases. ( http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/rates/inflation_calc.html ) | ||
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| Section 7.6 Question 12 When will World population be 10000 million? | ||
| This article presents the population estimates from 3000 B.C.E. to 2006 C.E., and analyses the trends in population growth for future years. What will Earth’s population be when you turn 21? ( http://johnalexwood.blogspot.com/2007/01/will-worlds-population-be-10000-million.html ) | ||
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| Section 7.6 Question 12 Historical estimates of World population | ||
| The U.S. Census Bureau provides a chart of population estimates from 10 000 C.E. to 1950 B.C.E. Compare this data here with the population estimates from the other Web site. Are they reasonably similar? ( http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/worldhis.html ) | ||
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| Section 8.2 Question 11 | ||
| Compare interest rates for personal loans that could be used to purchase a car. ( http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/accounts-rates/ourrates/index.html ) | ||
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| Section 8.2 Question 11 - PC Financial | ||
| Compare interest rates for personal loans that could be used to purchase a car. ( http://www.banking.pcfinancial.ca/a/rates/allPurposeLoanRate.page ) | ||
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| Section 8.2 Question 11 - CIBC | ||
| Compare interest rates for personal loans that could be used to purchase a car. ( http://www.cibc.com/ca/loans/car-loan.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.1 page 462 Compare interest rates- BMO | ||
| Compare interest rates on savings accounts. ( http://www4.bmo.com/personal/rates/0,4481,35649_3507279,00.html?pChannelId=0 ) | ||
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| Section 9.1 page 462 Compare interest rates -TD bank | ||
| Compare interest rates on savings accounts. ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/accounts/compare_savings.jsp ) | ||
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| Section 9.1 page 462 Compare interest rates - Scoitabank | ||
| Compare interest rates on savings accounts. ( http://www.scotiabank.com/rates/savings.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.1 page 462 Compare interest rates - ING Direct | ||
| Compare interest rates on savings accounts. ( http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/accounts-rates/ourrates/index.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.1 page 462 Bank service charges - BMO | ||
| Compare fees and/or service charges. Which bank is the best one for you? ( http://www4.bmo.com/personal/0,4344,35649_36670,00.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.1 page 462 Bank service charges - TD Bank | ||
| Compare fees and/or service charges. Which bank is the best one for you? ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/accounts/compare_savings.jsp ) | ||
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| Section 9.1 page 462 Bank service charges - Scotiabank | ||
| Compare fees and/or service charges. Which bank is the best one for you? ( http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID437_LIDen,00.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.1 page 462 Bank service charges - ING Direct | ||
| Compare fees and/or service charges. Which bank is the best one for you? ( http://www.ingdirect.ca/en/save-invest/savingsaccounts/index.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.2 page 468 Financial institutions links for mutual funds | ||
| Compare various banks on their mutual funds rates and find out the best plan for your investment. ( http://www.mbanx.ca/mutualfunds/index.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.2 page 468 Financial institutions links for mutual funds - TD bank | ||
| Compare various banks on their mutual funds rates and find out the best plan for your investment. ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/mutualfunds/ ) | ||
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| Section 9.2 page 468 Financial institutions links for mutual funds - Scotiabank | ||
| Compare various banks on their mutual funds rates and find out the best plan for your investment. ( http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID9465_LIDen,00.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.2 Question 9 Financial institutions links for GICs - BMO | ||
| Learn about GICs. Compare various banks for their GIC interest rates; determine the greatest interest on your savings. ( http://www4.bmo.com/personal/rates/0,4481,35649_3507283,00.html?pChannelId=0 ) | ||
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| Section 9.2 Question 9 Financial institutions links for GICs - TD bank | ||
| Learn about GICs. Compare various banks for their GIC interest rates; determine the greatest interest on your savings ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/GICs/ ) | ||
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| Section 9.2 Question 9 Financial institutions links for GICs - Scotiaonline | ||
| Learn about GICs. Compare various banks for their GIC interest rates; determine the greatest interest on your savings. ( http://www.scotiabank.com/rates/gic.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.3 page 476 Financial institutions links for credit cards - BMO | ||
| Compare different credit card services and their fees to obtain the best one for the lowest charge. ( http://www4.bmo.com/personal/0,4344,35649_36838,00.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.3 page 476 Financial institutions links for credit cards - TD bank | ||
| Compare different credit card services and their fees to obtain the best one for the lowest charge. ( http://www.tdcanadatrust.com/tdvisa/index.jsp ) | ||
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| Section 9.3 page 476 Financial institutions links for credit cards - Scotiaonline | ||
| Compare different credit card services and their fees to obtain the best one for the lowest charge ( http://www.scotiabank.com/cda/content/0,1608,CID517_LIDen,00.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.5 page 489 links for auto insurance rates - TD insurance | ||
| Find out about different insurance companies, the cost of car insurance, and the types of coverage you can purchase. ( http://www.tdinsurance.com/?campaignid=GOOG490000&s_kwcid=car insurance company|528182530... ) | ||
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| Section 9.5 page 489 links for auto insurance rates - RBC | ||
| Find out about different insurance companies, the cost of car insurance, and the types of coverage you can purchase. ( http://www.rbcinsurance.com/quote/rbc/personal/homeandauto.html ) | ||
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| Section 9.5 page 489 links for auto insurance rates - PC | ||
| Find out about different insurance companies, the cost of car insurance, and the types of coverage you can purchase. ( http://www.pcinsurance.ca/ROCEN/AI.asp?webcode=GOGKWD001?WT.srch=1&gclid=CMTgpfX974sCFSGk... ) | ||
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