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LearnAlberta.ca E-mail Update
Mise à jour de LearnAlberta.ca
May/June 2008
Alberta Education will be launching the renovated LearnAlberta.ca Web site in August
2008. Renovations include a new look, new features, and additional learning and teaching
resources (the merging of Online Guide to Implementation, Tools4Teachers and existing
LearnAlberta.ca content). This will be the last update until the renovated site is launched
and regular content launch schedules resume.
This update outlines the new resources and information that have recently become
available at LearnAlberta.ca. Please feel free to forward this document to others in the
learning community.
Alberta Education lancera le site renouvelé de LearnAlberta.ca en août 2008. Le
renouvellement du site Web comprend de nouvelles fonctions, une nouvelle présentation,
ainsi que des ressources d’apprentissage et d’enseignement additionnelles qui
proviennent du Carrefour pédagogique et du site actuel de LearnAlberta.ca. Ce courriel
est le dernier avis que vous recevrez au sujet du renouvellement avant le lancement du
site Web et le rétablissement du plan de mise à jour périodique du contenu.
Voici une mise à jour au sujet des nouveautés sur le site Web de LearnAlberta.ca. Nous
vous informerons des nouvelles resources, activités et plus encore lorsqu’elles seront
disponibles. Sentez-vous libre de passer le message à tous ceux qui font partie du milieu
de l’éducation.
New Resources Launched
Nouvelles ressources en vedette
Smoking Out the Truth: Teens and Tobacco (Grade 7)
This video discusses cigarette content, effects of smoking on the body and the wallet, reasons
why teens smoke, nicotine and addiction, alternate forms of tobacco use, how to quit and
reasons to quit. The role of the media is also discussed.
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Portion-Size Me: An Epic of Proper Portions Segment 1 (Grades 8 and 9)
This documentary tracks two university students eating only fast food for 30 days. They make
proper portion decisions and healthy food choices at fast-food restaurants. This results in weight
loss and continued good health. The video concludes that it is not what you eat but how much
you eat that causes obesity.
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Portion-Size Me: An Epic of Proper Portions Segment 2 (Grades 8 and 9)
This documentary discusses who should determine portion size—the industry or the individual,
and how it should be determined. It looks at menu options at a number of fast-food restaurants
and suggests how to make wise and healthy food choices when eating out.
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Food Safety (Grades 10 and 11)
Students learn the fundamentals of food safety in a virtual restaurant environment. Video clips
illustrate correct procedures for handling and storing foods. Key temperatures, hot food holding
practices, the importance of food labels and dates and general principles of food storage are
reviewed in detail. Students can apply knowledge of the First-In-First-Out (FIFO) method and
cold food storage in interactive lessons.
The Hand-washing Challenge (Kindergarten and grades 1, 2 and 3)
Students identify when hand washing is an appropriate course of action and explore the proper
technique for washing hands.
Hand Hygiene (Grade 4)
Students analyze scenarios to identify when hand washing is an appropriate course of action.
Gilber in Peru (Series: My Life on the Farm) (Grade 3)
Gilber, an 11-year-old Peruvian boy, is featured in this video. Gilber engages in the daily
activities of his farming family as they grow crops, tend to the animals, bake, make woven goods
and take their wares to the trading market. Content Caution: The video shows the family eating
guinea pigs as part of their traditional meal.
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In Peru with Viviana (Series: This is My Country) (Grade 3)
Viviana, an 11-year-old Peruvian girl, is featured in this video. She travels around Lima
experiencing city life and discussing cultural, religious, geographic and economic aspects of her
country.
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India with Tanya (Series: This is My Country) (Grade 3)
Tanya, a 12-year-old Hindu girl from India, is featured in this video. She talks about her country’s
geography, population, flag and language. She then goes on an all-day trip to town where she
partakes in various cultural, religious and leisure activities.
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Richa in India (Series: Time for Fun!) (Grade 3)
Richa, a 12-year-old Indian girl, is featured in this video. A trip into town, an excursion into the
countryside and time with family provide a glimpse of India's landscape, home life, culture and
leisure activities.
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Over Canada: An Aerial Adventure (Grade 5)
Physical geography and landforms of Canada are portrayed in this video. Place names, physical
features, events, historic sites, reserves, waterways and parks are presented through images,
captions and music. Aspects of Canadian people interacting with the land are featured, with
examples in fishing, farming, mining, tourism and transportation. Content Cautions: Users may
prefer not to view this video in its entirety. Video segments featuring different provinces may be
introduced separately to support regional understanding.
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Two Winters: Tales from Above the Earth (Grade 5)
This animation tells the tale of the Yukon's Tutchone people's fight to survive nearly two years of
winter after the 1815 volcanic eruption in Indonesia darkened skies around the world. It depicts
the struggle of one family when animals migrated to the coast and the sun was obscured by
clouds of volcanic ash. Content Caution: Consideration should be given to sensitive viewers as
this resource portrays images of death.
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A Tropical Paradise (Series 80/20 The Developing World Program 1) (Grade 10)
This video discusses the living conditions in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and provides an
overview of the history of repressive governments in these countries. It also explains the terms
"third world country" and "developing country," examines the 80–20 split, discusses free trade
policies, provides a definition of Gross National Product (GNP) and compares the GNP of
developed versus less developed nations.
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Interdependence (Series: 80/20 The Developing World Program 2) (Grade 10)
This video outlines the interconnectedness of the global community and examines why
developed nations need to be aware of the issues affecting developing countries. It also
illustrates the interdependence of our world from a humanitarian stance, noting that health,
peace, security and the environment are issues without borders.
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The Legacy of Colonialism (Series: 80/20 The Developing World Program 3) (Grade 10)
This video recalls the history of the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean islands that were
colonized by European nations. It also discusses the challenges that these islands face in their
struggle for autonomy, sovereignty and economic prosperity.
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Development and Debt (Series: 80/20 The Developing World Program 4) (Grade 10)
This video examines the issue of Third World Debt Crisis in the Dominican Republic and other
developing nations, the factors contributing to the crisis, foreign aid policies and the impact of
structural adjustment programs (SAPs) that were developed by the International Monetary Fund
(IMF) and the World Bank.
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Where to Next? (Series: 80/20 The Developing World Program 5) (Grade 10)
This video acknowledges the improvement in the quality of life in the Dominican Republic and
most developing countries, and examines the challenges that these nations still face. It also
highlights Africa's issues—drought, intertribal violence and uncontrolled spread of AIDS. The
contributions of community-based social development agencies and the impact of nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) are presented.
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Jambo Kenya! (Grade 10)
A group of Canadian high school students is featured in this video as they travel to Maasai Mara
in Kenya, Africa. It shows the challenges and rewards of building a schoolhouse in three weeks
and teaching English to the local children. The students are volunteers under the Leaders Today
Summer Leadership Kenya program.
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Seekers: Sharing the Wisdom (Grade 10)
International travel offers opportunities for Canadian Aboriginal youth to explore their connections
to indigenous communities worldwide. Volunteers in the South Pacific share their experiences,
encourage youth advocacy and promote global networking to strengthen ties among Aboriginal
peoples. Multiple perspectives on individual rights and responsibilities in a globalizing world are
explored. Content Cautions: The commentary shared by youth is reflective of their experiences
and is not necessarily intended to be reflective of the perspectives of all First Nations, Métis and
Inuit or indigenous peoples. Some references are made regarding different points of view that
may be considered both humorous and controversial in nature.
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Cricket and the Meaning of Life (Grade 10)
Sanjay Talreja, an immigrant to Canada from India, shares experiences from his life. The game
of cricket played a significant role in Sanjay's childhood in Bombay. His adjustment to living in
Canada was eased when he connected with a community of cricket players in Toronto.
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No Logo: Brands, Globalization, Resistance (Grade 10)
Factors behind the backlash against multinational corporations are presented in this video.
Marketing strategies of such corporations and their effects on workers in developing countries
are discussed. Marketing by branding a lifestyle and an image is demonstrated with case studies.
Content Caution: This video does not present multiple perspectives on globalization issues.
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Global Economic Issues (Series: Global Issues for Students) (Grade 10)
The economic aspects of globalization and their impacts on quality of life worldwide are
examined. An economic timeline provides historical context for greater government intervention
and the increasing interconnectedness of national economies. The roles of the International
Monetary Fund, World Bank and World Trade Organization are reviewed. The video outlines
contemporary issues involving economic globalization for developed and developing countries,
such as economic stability and fiscal policies, free and fair trade, poverty, human rights and
environmental considerations.
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Global Science and Technology Issues (Series: Global Issues for Students) (Grade 10)
Unequal access to scientific and technological advances has created significant differences in
living standards between industrialized nations and developing nations. These differences are
explored in this video as they relate to genetically modified crops; medical and pharmacological
advances; information and communication technology; and military technology.
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Africa: Challenges in the 21st Century (Series: Global Issues for Students) (Grade 10)
A brief history of Africa is followed by an examination of issues confronting the continent today,
including the legacy of colonialism, poverty, human trafficking, hunger, health concerns and
international trade policies. Content Cautions: Includes references to some potentially sensitive
issues, including poverty, racism, civil war, ethnic conflicts and HIV/AIDS.
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Latin America: Challenges in the 21st Century (Series: Global Issues for Students) (Grade
10)
A brief history of Latin America is followed by an examination of issues confronting the region
today, including the legacy of colonialism, economic disparity between the rich and poor and
environmental concerns. Political instability, human rights violations and the future of Latin
America are also discussed. Content Cautions: Includes some potentially sensitive references to
violence and death.
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Human Rights (Series: Global Issues for Students) (Grade 10)
The United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) frames this analysis of human
rights globalization. The video traces the origins of key concepts and discusses the strengths and
weaknesses of the Declaration, including the lack of consensus on how to enforce human rights.
Issues around the roles and responsibilities of individuals, nongovernmental organizations and
nations to prevent, monitor and respond appropriately to human rights violations are identified.
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Silent Killer: The Unfinished Campaign against Hunger (Grade 10)
The causes and effects of hunger, starvation and malnutrition are examined in this documentary.
It presents conditions in South Africa, Kenya, Mexico and Brazil and provides examples of work
being done around the world to end hunger.
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What's Up with the Weather? A NOVA/Frontline Special Report (Grade 10)
The scientific and political aspects of global warming are investigated. Scientists, policy makers
and fuel industry representatives provide various perspectives on this issue. Forensic
climatology, greenhouse gases, the Kyoto Protocol and energy alternatives are among the topics
explored.
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NOVA: Saved by the Sun (Grade 12)
Solar energy as an alternative to fossil fuels and developments in solar technologies are
examined. The program discusses global attitudes toward solar energy and offers perspectives
on the potential of solar power to solve the energy crisis.
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Alternative Energy Sources (Grade 12)
This documentary discusses alternative energy sources that could reduce global dependence on
fossil fuels. The history and development of solar power, wind energy, bioenergy, hydropower,
geothermal and hydrogen energy technologies are reviewed. Advantages and disadvantages are
examined.
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Goals! (Grades 10, 11 and 12)
This video explains how to define your values, identify and set your goals, and create an action
plan through personal success stories of five individuals. The main goal-setting steps are
illustrated with examples.
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Why We Wear What We Wear (Grades 10, 11 and 12)
This video delves into the reasons why people wear what they wear—their clothing choices. It
demonstrates how comfort, lifestyle, time, climate, occupation, age, culture, cost and personal
style influence what one wears. Examples are used to explain these concepts.
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Professions : parcours de formation (10e, 11e et 12e années)
Cette ressource permet aux élèves d’explorer diverses professions à partir de leurs intérêts, de
leurs cadres de carrière potentiels et de leur niveau de scolarité. À l’aide de l’« Outil de
recherche de profession », les utilisateurs peuvent trouver des informations détaillées sur les
tâches, les salaires et le marché de l’emploi pour des postes particuliers. Les enseignants et les
élèves peuvent utiliser cet outil pour déterminer les exigences requises en matière d’éducation et
de formation associées à différentes professions. L’outil montre également les relations entre les
cours du niveau secondaire et un emploi futur.
Online Reference Centre - Opposing Viewpoints Critical Thinking (Grades 7-12)
Use this database to find information on current & controversial social issues for use in research
assignments, persuasive essays & debates. It contains full-text magazine, journal & newspaper
articles, primary documents, images, podcasts, multimedia, web links, charts & statistics.
Updated Resources Launched
Biology 20 (Grade 11)
The Immune System has been added to the topics covered in Biology 20. Online quizzes have
also been added to the collection of learning resources that address topics from the senior high
school biology curriculum.
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Bonjour les amis! (Hello Friends!) (Grades 4 and 5)
Scenario 4 has been added to this resource that supports elements of the Grade 4 and 5 French
as a Second Language Nine-year Program of Studies.
Earth Voices Video Series (Grades 10, 11 and 12)
This collection of videos features interviews with Aboriginal Elders, athletes, artists, activists,
businesspeople, educators, journalists, musicians, and politicians who are primarily from Alberta.
The interviews are organized according to the following themes: Worldviews, Organization,
Symbolism, Métis, Treaties, Legislation, Schooling, Self-Government, Land Claims, Peoples, and
Issues. The videos are part of the Earth Voices Video Series I and II, and are licensed by Alberta
Education from Earth Magic Media for use by Alberta teachers, students, and parents only.
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Online Guide to Implementation – Alberta Images Collection
This digital image collection includes photographs picturing elements of physical geography,
climate, geology and paleontology that are integral to the landscapes and environment of
Alberta.
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The following links point to new social studies content for the Online Guide to
Implementation:
Alberta Government and Me
http://www.onlineguide.learnalberta.ca/content-og/ssoc6/html/albertagovernmentandme_oci.html
Exploring the Forms of Democracy
http://www.onlineguide.learnalberta.ca/contentog/ssoc6/html/exploringtheformsofdemocracy_oci.html
How Local and Provincial Democracies Work
http://www.onlineguide.learnalberta.ca/contentog/ssoc6/html/howlocalandprovincialdemocracieswork_oci.html
Reflection on Ancient Athens
http://www.onlineguide.learnalberta.ca/content-og/ssoc6/html/reflectiononancientathens_oci.html
Assessment: Linking Teaching and Learning
This resource presents a discussion paper about assessment in Alberta, and video clips from
presentations and professional development sessions.
http://www.onlineguide.learnalberta.ca/content-og/ssass/html/index.html
Grade 9 OCI’s and Critical Challenges
Sample OCI: http://onlineguide.learnalberta.ca/contentog/ssoc9/html/emergingissuesincanadianimmigration_oci.html
Videos from the Summer Institute 2007 have also been posted at
http://onlineguide.learnalberta.ca/default.aspx?lang=enUS&formID=3&navID=3&searchPhrase=Summer+Institute+2007
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