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GRADE 8 Patterns in Human Geography
CANADA FOR CHILDREN series
23 min
PJ
2006
NoDup
Do you think there is more to Canada than just hockey
and geese? Join a group of Canadian students on their
exploration of Canada’s history, geography and culture.
Students will take a journey through the past to learn
about the history of the First Nations and Inuit cultures,
European fur trappers and Canada’s growth as a nation.
Experience the multicultural flavour of Canada by visiting
Quebec City, participating in traditional festivals like the
Calgary Stampede, and finding out why beavers and
maple leaves are among the country’s national symbols.
Travel through the Canadian wilderness and explore some
of Canada’s unique landforms, like the Canadian Shield.
Featuring rich archival footage and engaging graphics, this
series illustrates the pride, heritage and beauty of Canada
and its people.
GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA, The
DV0270,DV
DVD
23 min
PJ
2006
NoDup
Students will understand how Canada’s geography
has shaped its history, society and culture. Follow a
group of Canadian students as they examine the
regions of Canada to find out how land formations,
climate, river systems and natural resouces have
affected the growth of this nation. Explore great
industrial cities like Vancouver and the capital
city of Ottawa as well as farming communities in
the prairies and fishing villages. Learn why the
wilderness is treasured as one of Canada’s most
valuable resources and is an important part of what
makes Canada unique.
Canada: From Sea to Sea
MM0060,MM
Multi-Media K
PJIHA
0306
NoDup
This multi-media kit will help students come to a better
understanding & appreciation of the many dimensions of
Canada’s greatness. 4 filmstrips include: THE LAND,
THE GROWTH TO NATIONHOOD, THE INDUSTRIES
WE DEPEND ON, and CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL
FESTIVALS.
CANADIAN GEOGRAPHIC KIDS series
25 min
J
2007
NoDup
Join the adventure: Follow along with Canadian
Geographic Kids (CgKids) - an exciting and entertaining
adventure series targeting youth ages 8-14. These
episodes are designed to enlighten young Canadians
about their geography, ecology and culture of their country,
Canada, through on-location experiences that will captivate
their hearts and minds!
ACADIAN PENINSULA: Where Time Stood
Stool
DV0405,DV
DVD
25 min
J
2007
NoDup
Many of us wonder where Eldon came from. As
it turns out, so does Eldon. While Sid and Idee
are in New Brunswick, discovering the unique
culture and geography of the Acadian Peninsula in
New Brunswick, Eldon thinks he’s finally found the
answer. Meanwhile, at the Shippigan Aquarium
and Marine Centre, our travelling twosome feed
a baby seal and get up close to some the of
strangest looking creatures of the deep including
a blue lobster! Next, they head to Caraquet, the
unofficial capital of Acadia, and home to the Acadian
Historical Village. There, Sid and Idee learn about
the history and culture of the Acadian people and
try their hand at life in the days of settlement. Then
it’s over to Miscou Island and Lameque to discover
one of the main exports in New Brunswick peat
moss. Dr. Jean-Yves Daigle, Executive Director
of the Peat Research and Development Centre,
introduces them to a tree that is 2500 years old! His
daughter Marianne gives Sid and Idee a lesson in
the carnivorous plants that call peat bogs home.
Has Eldon really discovered his roots, or is that just
peat moss on the soles of his shoes? Find out on
this episode of CG Kids.
GASPE PENINSULA: The Place Where the
Land Ends
DV0421,DV
DVD
25 min
J
2007
NoDup
After Eldon blows the CG Kids travel budget on a
top-of-the-line, voice activated cell phone, Idee
and Sid are forced to make their way to the Gaspe
Peninsula using the most inexpensive mode of
transportation they have - rollerblades. Always
up for a challenge, our dynamic duo perseveres,
rolling all the way to Roche Perce, on the Atlantic
tip of Quebec, where they hitch a boat ride to l’ ÎleBonaventure. Natalie Lacasse of Parks Quebec
introduces them to 54,000 of her favourite feathery
friends in one of the largest Northern Gannet
colonies in the world. Back on land, Idee and Sid
head to Gaspesie Provincial Park and home to
two mountain ranges, the Chic Chocs and the
Appalachians. There, they meet Patrick, a Gaspesie
Provincial Park Nature Interpreter, and hike to the
top of Mount Ernest Laforce. Next they go scuba
diving with harbour seals with the help of 10-yearold Christophe and his father George Mamelonet.
Meanwhile, Eldon tries to supplement the CG Kids
travel budget by starring in a series of exercise
videos. Will Eldon start up the next big fitness craze,
or will Sid and Idee be rollerblading across Canada
from now on? It’s all on this episode of CG Kids.
MYSTERY OF THE MIRAMICHI: Miramichi,
New Brunswick
DV0438,DV
DVD
25 min
J
2007
NoDup
In this episode, Jamie and Jennifer explore the
Miramichi region of central New Brunswick.
Renowned for its extensive river system, thick forests
and annual salmon run, the hosts jump right in literally. They meet up with Terri McAllistair, an 11
year old living along the banks of the north west
branch of the Miramichi. Terri is a canoe enthusiast
who gives the hosts a fun lesson in canoeing. She
even teaches them a few tricks!
RENEWING THE RESOURCES: Toronto,
Niagara Falls, Orangeville
DV0448,DV
DVD
25 min
J
2007
NoDup
Our hosts check out Canada’s incredible renewable
resources - from solar energy powered homes
to Toronto’s wind powered communities to the
incredible hydroelectric power of Niagara Falls.
They explore an incredible eco-home in Orangeville,
Ontario, discover North America’s first urban wind
turbine in Toronto, Ontario and hop on the Maid of
the Mist to check out one of the most powerful
hydroelectric water falls in the world.
VICTORIA: The Garden City
DV0467,DV
DVD
25 min
J
2007
NoDup
Cat and Sid are in Victoria, BC, to find out how it’s
a city that’s cleaning up the environment with tidal
turbines, an urban neighbourhood and over 3000
kilometres of Canadian shorelines.
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GRADE 8 Patterns in Human Geography
WHITEHORSE: A City Built by Gold
GEOGRAPHY: Five Themes for Planet Earth
DV0472,DV
DVD
25 min
J
2007
NoDup
Cat and Sid learn how history and geography blend
in the harsh wilderness surrounding Whitehorse,
Yukon. From the earliest human settlements to the
gold-rush fever of the Klondike, this is a territory that
demands respect.
DV0104,DV
DVD
60 min
JI
2005
NoDup
This DVD explores each of the five themes of geography:
1)location; 2)place; 3)human/environment interaction;
4)movement; 5)regions. Introduces students to a
geographic methodology.
WINNIPEG: Window to the West
DV0474,DV
DVD
25 min
J
2007
NoDup
Sid and Cat are in Winnipeg, Manitoba in search
of James Bond. Along the way, they discover the
largest urban forest in Canada, Duff’s Ditch and
even do a little white water kayaking.
CHILDREN OF JAPAN: Learning the New,
Remembering the Old
002623,VH
VHS video
21 min
I
2004
0430
NoDup
Experience modern Japanese culture through the eyes of
11-year-old Makoto. In a video framed by his letters to an
American pen pal, Makoto tells of life in Japan: ancient
tradition amidst advanced industrialization. A day in the life
of Makoto includes school and a geography quiz, where
viewers are treated to a tour of the scenic archipelago.
After school he attends "juku" a rigorous preparation
course for junior high school entrance exams. Despite
his studies, Magoto still finds time to spend with his
family. At home, Makoto’s mother serves tea in the typical
surroundings of straw tatami mats and paper screens.
This program is an invaluable insight into the lifestyle
differences between North American and Japanese
children. "Those who seek a better understanding of
modern day Japan will welcome the video."
Every Square Inch
DV0817,DV
DVD
23 min
JI
2011
0494
NoDup
Every Square Inch DVD, produced by the National Film
Board of Canada. This DVD explains how such a vast
territory is committed to paper, stage by stage, aerial
photography, ground surveying, translating, plotting, and
printing. One sequence shows the reliable and accurate
use made of the maps.
FAMINE AND CHRONIC PERSISTENT HUNGER:
Life/Death Destinction
000364,VH
VHS video
11 min
IHS
1998
NoDup
Everyday, hunger takes the lives of 35,000 people, 24
every minute. Most are children. Despite all of our sincere
efforts to help the hungry, we are ineffective at ending
hunger because much of our thinking about the issue
of hunger is limited and inaccurate. For most of us, for
example, when we hear the word ’hunger’, we picture the
famine victims we have all seen in various media. Yet
famine is just the tip of the iceberg – accounting for only
10 percent of hunger’s daily death toll. The remaining
90 percent results from chronic persistent hunger. This
video makes graphically clear the critical distinction
between famine and chronic hunger – and what needs
to be done to end both. The Hunger Project (Toronto) is
an international not-for-profit organization committed to th
eend of the persistence of world hunger.
FIVE THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY, The
GEOGRAPHY series
20 min
JI
2001
0385
NoDup
This series explains the basics of geography and social
studies from a very interesting, utilitarian perspective. The
series consists of four 20-minute programs. Each program
is accompanied with a Teacher’s Guide.
Climate, Water and Living Patterns
002033,VH
VHS video
20 min
JI
2001
0385
NoDup
Our world’s six primary climate regions are the
product of latitude, altitude, topography, bodies of
water, and global wind patterns. The water cycle is
explained, as is El nino and La Nina phenomena.
The role water plays in a region’s transportation,
food production, population growth, folklore and
industry is also covered. Students will see the
importance of water and climate in the study of
geography.
Globes, Maps and Graphs
002032,VH
VHS video
20 min
JI
2001
0385
NoDup
The earth is an enormously complex, constantly
changing planet. Because of its complexity, we
use visual devices to simplify and keep track of its
changes. Students see how globes, maps and
graphs portray geography information. Topics
include latitude and longitude, projections, bars,
line, circle and picture graphs. Three dimensional
animation is extensively used, as is international
videography.
Landforms and Living Patterns
002034,VH
VHS video
20 min
JI
2001
0385
NoDup
The earth’s surface constantly changes by way of
earth crust movement, volcanoes, weathering and
glacier activity. Human activities that change the
land include building dams and dikes, pursuing
outdated tilling techniques that cause erosion,
and draining swamps. Landforms affect the
concentration of populations as well as agricultural
and recreational activities. Natural resources often
influence the economy of a region.
Understanding Places: Geography Basics
002035,VH
VHS video
20 min
JI
2001
0385
NoDup
These case studies in Europe, Africa and Latin
America show how descriptions help us understand
a place. Students see how descriptive information
may be based on landforms of a region, such as
mountains, deserts or sea coasts. They also see
how they can learn about a place by focusing
on living patterns of a region – its political and
economic systems, languages and religions.
Exquisite videography takes viewers to West African
rain forests, Alpine villages and the central plateau
of Mexico.
002173,VH
VHS video
18 min
J
2003
0490
NoDup
Join five enthusiastic students in their high-tech "Social
Studies Lab" to learn about the five themes of geography:
Location, Place, Human-Environment Interactions,
Movement and Regions. Visit locations around the world
to understand how geographers study the Earth and the
people who live there.
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GRADE 8 Patterns in Human Geography
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Contours
DV0882,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills:
Contours DVD. This program introduces the most
common method of representing the slope of a land
surface.contours. Often maps show objects only in two
dimensions. For example, to locate a city on a map we
measure two distances; these usually correspond to over
and across. Contours expand these.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Directions
DV0881,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills:
Directions DVD. To travel from one point to another we
use a model of the landscape.a map. Using a map, we
can get anywhere, but we need a distance and a direction.
Modern travellers can lose their direction even if they
follow roads. To keep their way people use maps.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Distance
DV0880,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills: Distance
DVD. Measuring distance is important because distance
requires energy. We need to know, for example, if a
motorcyclist can ride to the next city 30km away on a litre
of gas. What is the distance between these two places.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Gathering Data
DV0884,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills:
Gathering Data DVD. It is becoming increasingly important
to make careful descriptions of our present landscape and
the events that take place on it. We need this information
to answer such questions as where to build the next
million-dollar road or the new multi-million dollar stadium.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Graphing
DV0885,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills:
Graphing DVD. All scientists – the chemist, geographer,
the economist – go everywhere in a cloud of numbers.
For most of us these clouds can be very confusing. Enter
the geographer, who, with skillful diagrams, keeps us from
dragging our feet in the numbers.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Latitude
DV0878,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills: Latitude
DVD. To get from "here to there" in our world, we need a
kind of super street system – a grid, painted on our Earth,
to help us locate ourselves. Such a system was developed
more than 2500 years ago in ancient Greece, where they
believed the Earth was a sphere & could be divided in
separate regions.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Longitude
DV0879,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills:
Longitude DVD. Before Rene Descartes, a French
mathematician and philosopher, navigators could only
locate zones on the Earth’s surface using lines of latitude;
they were unable to pinpoint an exact location. Descartes
proposed another set of gridlines that intersect the latitude
lines at an angle of 90 degrees.
location - by means of a map grid - is described, and its
advantages and disadvantages outlined.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Map Symbols
DV0876,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills: Map
Symbols DVD. This animated program teaches an
understanding of map legends, and the techniques of
identifying and locating information through different sizes
and shapes of symbols. Symbols are simple versions of
the real things; they are an easy method of showing a lot
of information in a small space. Many symbols today are
used internationally and their meanings are widely known.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Problem Solving
DV0886,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills: Problem
Solving DVD. Solving geography problems, like all problem
solving, needs practice and method. Using the skill of
classification and comparison, this programme shows how
we can recognize patterns, which is turn help to solve
problems.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series
NoDup
Geography Skills uses computer animation to illustrate the
tools and techniques that geographers use to interpret
the physical world. Clearly and engagingly, the series
introduces students to several methods of map creation
and interpretation, gathering data, and solving geography
problems. Its skill-based approach to training students in
the representation of the real world makes it an ideal
classroom teaching aid.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Contours
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Directions
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Distance
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS:
Gathering Data
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Graphing
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Latitude
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Longitude
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Map Grids
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Map
Symbols
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS:
Problem Solving
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Theme Maps
Graphing
Latitude
Longitude
Map Grids
Map Symbols
Problem Solving
Theme Maps
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Theme Maps
DV0883,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills: Theme
Maps DVD. To help make geographic patterns clear and
to understand the relationship between these patterns,
we use theme maps. Theme maps are often helpful in
comparing certain types of information. For example, is
there a relationship between Canada’s current population
density & the ice ages.
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS: Map Grids
DV0877,DV
DVD
10 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Geography Skills: Map
Grids DVD. The simple scientific method of determining
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GRADE 8 Patterns in Human Geography
GLOBAL VILLAGERS (CANADIAN NGO) series
30 min
IHS
2001
0430
NoDup
Global Villagers: Beginnings
001879,VH
VHS video
26 min
IHS
2001
0430
NoDup
An overview of institutional and personal histories
at the heart of Canadian international altruism,
the challenge to all Canadians to go out and
serve the poor, or if they cannot go themselves, to
support others who can. Focuses on Canadian
contributions to Uganda: agriculture, primary health
care, micro-finance, water, literacy, and community
development.
Global Villagers: Community Commitment,
Compassion
001883,VH
VHS video
26 min
IHS
2001
0430
NoDup
Reflections on the roots of compassion, how people
get started in international work and why. Focus on
Canadian contribution to Jordan: access to water,
training for the disabled and their integration into the
community, birth spacing project and basic health
education.
Global Villagers: Human Family
001882,VH
VHS video
26 min
IHS
2001
0430
NoDup
Archbishop Desmond Tutu describes the human
family and how all belong. Highlights various
new directions that have been initiated by NGOs
including partnerships with host-country NGOs.
Canadian support for Ecuador includes various
micro enterprise (agricultural), job training (computer,
tailoring) initiatives. Reflections on what North
America can learn from developing countries in
terms of solving some of our domestic problems.
Global Villagers: Love Thy Neighbour
001881,VH
VHS video
26 min
IHS
2001
0430
NoDup
An overview of the history and current activities
of Church-based NGOs, their gradual move into
interfaith dialogue and short of that working with
communities of different faiths and for beneficiaries,
regardless of/or in the absence of faith affiliation.
In Nigeria, visit Fr. Patrick Ngoyi and the human
rights organization called Commission of Justice and
Peace and supported by Canadians.
Global Villagers: Mobilizing for Change
001880,VH
VHS video
26 min
IHS
2001
0430
NoDup
Reflections on how NGOs come into existence, how
and why they survive the tests of time. A look at
the country of Bangladesh: disaster preparedness,
micro loans, health (building and maintaining of tube
wells and latrines), education (highlights need for
female education, need for involvement of parents in
maintaining schools). Reflections on how people
who happen to be in a state of poverty have much to
teach us, how they in fact inspire others to enter the
development field and finally a deeper look at three
new NGOs.
Graphing
102438,VH
VHS video
10 min
I
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - All scientists–the chemist,
geographer, the economist–go everywhere in a cloud
of numbers. For most of us these clouds can be very
confusing. Enter the geographer, who, with skillful
diagrams, keeps us from dragging our feet in the numbers.
I CARE: Developing Ecological Literacy &
Responsibility
003315,MM
Multi-Media K
60 min
JI
2010
NoDup
I CARE: Developing Ecological Literacy and Environmental
Responsibility in Canadian Schools consists of 3-part
DVD and teacher’s guide. Program 1: iGreen - The
urbanization and deforestation of North America has led
to the development of concrete jungles which in turn
leads to ’urban heat islands’. These lead to higher levels
of air pollution, increased temperatures, habitate and
species loss within these areas. Program 2: iConserve Canada is one of the highest energy consuming nations
in the world. Much of the energy we use is generated
through the burning of fossil fuels - a non-renewable
energy source. How can we help? Program 3: iReduce
- We produce a lot of garbage in one year. The cost
of managing all this waste is high and is very costly.
Landfills are the most common methods used to dispose
of garbage. Students talk about the use of excessive
packaging, use of worms as composte, etc.
Initial Settlement: Perspectives in Geography
MM0042,MM
Multi-Media K
PJIHA
0427
NoDup
This kit on INITIAL SETTLEMENT provides the students
with a quantitative method of evaluating the physical &
cultural variables that exist ina area and by weighting
numerically these features, simulate the intitial settlement
in a definitive and predictable manner.
It’s Your World
15 min
NoDup
Each program investigates different regions of Ontario and
other countries around the world.
IT’S YOUR WORLD: Japan Part 1
IT’S YOUR WORLD: Mexico Part 2
IT’S YOUR WORLD: Japan Part 1
102396,VH
VHS video
15 min
J
0749
NoDup
It’s Your World Series - An overview of the Japan
archipelago - the geography, the cities, transportation, and
climate. Features include the operation of the famous
bullet train on the Shinkasen line.
IT’S YOUR WORLD: Mexico Part 2
K01824,VH
VHS video
15 min
PJIHA
0749
NoDup
It’s Your World Series - A look at the important
geographical features of Mexico, the climate, the plant
and animal life, and some aspects of its agriculture and
industry. The program also describes the shortage of farm
land.
Latitude
102431,VH
VHS video
10 min
I
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - To get from "here to there"
in our world, we need a kind of super street system–a
grid, painted on our Earth, to help us locate ourselves.
Such a system was developed more than 2500 years ago
in ancient Greece, where they believed the Earth was a
sphere & could be divided in separate regions.
Living Arctic, The
MM0009,MM
Multi-Media K
PJIHA
0140
NoDup
Five filmstrips/booklets/overhead/maps: 1. Physical setting
5. New North 2. Eskimo Heritage 3. White Men in the
Arctic 4. Patterns of Life
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GRADE 8 Patterns in Human Geography
Living During the Industrial Revolution
NORTH AMERICA: Growth of a Continent series
003163,VH
VHS video
20 min
IHS
2006
NoDup
Few events in history have had as great an effect on
people’s lives as the Industrial Revolution that began inthe
late 18th century. This video explains the role of new
technology on industrialization, and examines the changes
in society and family life that occurred as a result of it.
This program covrs: life and textile manufacturing before
the Industrial Revolution, the revolution in textile industry,
factories and growth of industrial cities, the cotton gin,
interchangeable parts, factory work, steam power, and a
discussion about how New England States became the
centre of America’s Industrial Revolution.
15 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
North America: Growth of a Continent is a 13-part series
of 15-minute programs that complement the curriculum,
Ontario Intermediate Geography. These programs,
which focus on the physical and human geography of
the North American continent, are an invaluable and
integral resources for teachers. The series examines the
formation of the North American land mass, patterns of
immigration, climate, vegetation and soil, industry, energy
and transportation.
Longitude
102432,VH
VHS video
10 min
I
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Before Rene Descartes, a
French mathematician and philosopher, navigators could
only locate zones on the Earth’s surface using lines of
latitude; they were unable to pinpoint an exact location.
Descartes proposed another set of gridlines that intersect
the latitude lines at an angle of 90 degrees.
Map Grids
102430,VH
VHS video
10 min
I
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - The simple scientific
method of determining location - by means of a map grid
- is described, and its advantages and disadvantages
outlined.
Delivering the Goods
DV0856,DV
DVD
15 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
Delivering the Goods DVD. Tracing the development
of transportation on the North American continent,
this program begins with the early settlers travelling
west via land and water, and concludes by
illustrating how technological advances like jet travel
form a vital & complex system in the lifeline of the
continent.
Then Came Man
102191,VH
VHS video
15 min
JIH
0749
NoDup
Beginning with the first Asian hunters who crossed
the Bering Straits some 40,000 years ago, the
narrator tells how the infusion of different races into
North America has shaped the social, political, and
economic face of the continent.
Then Came Man
Map Symbols
102429,VH
VHS video
10 min
I
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - This animated programme
teaches an understanding of map legends, and the
techniques of identifying and locating information through
different sizes and shapes of symbols. Symbols are
simple versions of the real things; they are an easy
method of showing a lot of information in a small space.
Many symbols today are used internationally and their
meanings are widely known.
Mapping Your World
K01992,VH
VHS video
17 min
PJIHA
0503
NoDup
This informative and entertaining film introduces students
to the field of cartography. With the help of a host
cartographer, students learn about many different types of
maps, from mental maps and road maps to star charts
and about the language maps use.
DV0849,DV
DVD
15 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
Then Came Man DVD. Beginning with the first Asian
hunters who crossed the Bering Straits some 40,000
years ago, the narrator tells how the infusion of
different races into North America has shaped the
social, political, and economic face of the continent.
Vegetation and Soil
DV0848,DV
DVD
15 min
JI
2011
0749
NoDup
Vegetation and Soil DVD. This program explores
the inter-relatedness of climate, soil, vegetation
and human beings. Describing North America’s
natural vegetation region, the narrator points out the
significance of glaciation, weathering, & erosion,
whereby fire rock particles & humus combine.
Organic Evolution
NoDup
The Population Picture
MAPS: Types, Symbols and Terms
002174,VH
VHS video
18 min
JI
2003
0490
NoDup
Learn about the world of information available to map
readers. Understand the common and practical uses of
maps – from finding one’s way across town to finding the
yearly rainfall in England. See examples of how symbols
on a map stand for real features. Recognize relief,
topographical, political, historical, population, and many
more kinds of maps. Learn how grids are used on both
globes and maps to find locations – and much more.
DV0657,DV
DVD
27 min
PJI
2011
0050
NoDup
Our Home Canada. This video is a strong introduction
to all the provinces & territories; capital & major cities;
points of interest; industries; geographic landforms and the
cultural elements that bind our nation. View our homeland
from the Atlantic to the Pacific & from the Great Lakes to
the Arctic Ocean; and witness the expanse of land and the
majestic splendour of Canada’s wilderness.
NO MORE HUNGER (World Vision Canada)
Our Home Canada
002642,VH
VHS video
18 min
IHSA
2004
NoDup
What causes continuing hunger in the world, and here in
Canada? Why are people and governments not doing
more about it? Follow this program and it seeks answers
to these tough questions. The journey can be troubling
– but it can also be empowering for those who desire
a world with no more hunger. A World Vision Canada
production.
Our Home Canada
K00071,VH
VHS video
27 min
PJI
2000
0050
NoDup
This video is a strong introduction to all the provinces
& territories; capital & major cities; points of interest;
industries; geographic landforms and the cultural elements
that bind our nation. View our homeland from the Atlantic
to the Pacific & from the Great Lakes to the Arctic Ocean;
and witness the expanse of land and the majestic
splendour of Canada’s wilderness.
Media Resource Centre - 705-945-5660 - media3.hscdsb.on.ca
GRADE 8 Patterns in Human Geography
PHYSCIAL / HUMAN GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA
DVD series
INT
2009
NoDup
This series covers the physical structure of Canada with
emphasis on processes that have created the landforms
and geologic features we observe today. Each DVD is a
comprehensive overview of one aspect of the Geography
of Canada. The Resource CD with which each DVD
comes is a complete instructional unit containing concepts,
objectives or outcomes and expectations; teaching
suggestions, a variety of activities and a glossary. The
programs can be used individually or as part of a series.
Each unit is complete in itself, but thematically linked with
the others in the series. Each DVD is divided into several
thematic instructional units in such a manner that the
teacher does not need to show the entire program in
one sitting. Each segment can be used to introduce or
summarize a single concept or topic. It is also possible to
isolate individual sequences and build a complete lesson
around them. This gives the teacher the ultimate control
over this material; to tailor its use to individual instructional
needs. The activities, Wordfind and/or Crossword Puzzles
and tests may be printed for classroom use. The
activities range from listening comprehension to writing,
organization and basic research skills. Geographic skills
include charting, graphing, mapping and use of statistical
data. These activities are of different levels of difficulty
allowing their use in multi-level classrooms.
Canadian Shield, Appalachians & Innuitians
Dvd
DV0515,DV
DVD
28 min
INT/HS
2009
0258
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Physical/Human Geography of Canada. Grades 710. 1 DVD & 1 CDROM. Students will view the
geophysical regions of the central and eastern
portions of Canada - from the Canadian Shield to
the Appalachian regions - from the Arctic to the
American border - this video includes excellent
original motion footage as well as motion graphics.
An overview of the regional climate and vegetation,
the video examines the influence the physical
characteristics of the regions have on economic
development. Segments: Introduction; Formation
of the Canadian Shield; Canadian Shield Today;
Formation of Appalachian Region; Appalachian
Region Today; The Innuitian Mountains. Produced
by ETHOS.
LOWLANDS, INTERIOR PLAINS &
CORDILLERA, The DVD
DV0514,DV
DVD
31 min
INT/HS
2009
0258
NoDup
Physcial/Human Geography of Canada. Grades 7 10. 1 DVD & 1 CDROM. The geophysical regions of
the western areas of Canada are presented - from
the Canadian Shield to the Cordillera region - from
the formation of lowland areas to these areas today.
The regional climate and vegetation are presented,
and the influence the physical characteristics of the
region has on economic development is examined.
This curriculum DVD has been producted for the
Canada course, and is suitable for Grades 7-10
and senior classes. Segments: Introduction; The
Lowlands - An Introduction; Great Lakes - St.
Lawrence Lowlands; Great Lakes Lowlands Today;
Interior Plains - An Overview; The Cordillera Region;
Cordillera Region Today; Hudson Bay & Arctic
Lowlands. Produced by ETHOS.
Physical Geography of Canada
001355,VH
VHS video
25 min
PJIH
2000
0505
NoDup
Canada is a study in contrasts. Despite being the second
largest country in the world, it is the least populated. This
video tours the 6 geographical regions – from the sparsely
populated north to population centres found mostly along
the southern border with the United States. Glaciers which
once covered most of the country, have played a major
role in sculpting the landscape. Students learn how plants
and animals have adapted to the extreme temperatures
of the north and how humans have learned to live there
as well. They will also understand why a rich urban,
agricultural and industrial life has developed around the
Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Lowlands.
PICTURE BOOK RESOURCE KIT Grades 7-8
DC0258,DC
Curriculum Ki
2007
NoDup
GRADE 7-8. The Picture Book Resource Reading Kit is
to promote the use of picture books in the intermediate
grades. Titles were purchased from the NOCC resource
document. Units explored are geography, science,
history and religion. Titles include: Big Rock; Chirstmas
Child; Drop in My Drink; Grandfather’s Journey; History
News Revolution; Hot and Cold; How Hot Was It?; How
Mountains are Made; Hurricane; I Love You with All My
Heart; I Wish I Were a Butterfly; If You Could Wear My
Sneakers; Jessie’s Island; Magic School Bus: Inside the
Earth, Inside the Human Body, and, On the Ocean Floor;
On My Beach There Are Many Pebbles; Salmon Forest;
Stella Star of the Sea; Time of Wonder; Who Eats What?
Good Food Chains and Food Webs.
The Population Picture
102489,VH
VHS video
10 min
H
NoDup
Organic Evolution Series - Returning to the larger themes
of organic evolution, we again use the Hardy-Weinberg
model, focusing on how the equilibrium of a population
may be disturbed. Stabilizing directional, and disruptive
evolutionary phenomena are examined, and touches the
theory of random genetic drift.
Problem Solving
102439,VH
VHS video
10 min
I
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - Solving geography
problems, like all problem solving, needs practice and
method. Using the skill of classification and comparison,
this programme shows how we can recognize patterns,
which is turn help to solve problems.
Profiles of Canada: Canadian History:
Settlement
K00080,VH
VHS video
15 min
J
NoDup
This video focuses on the reasons early settlers came to
Canada; where they settled; the types of settlements they
developed; the problems early settlers faced; and the roles
played in early settlement by the English-French Wars, the
fur trade and the availability of resources.
Profiles of Canada: Resources & Industries (Vhs)
K00081,VH
VHS video
16 min
J
NoDup
Canada’s natural resources; where found; how used;
& role played by each in settlement & development
of Canada. The different types of industries
(primary,secondary,tertiary) found in Canada; importance
of resources to Canada’s industries; & how industries
contribute to Canada’s economy.
Regional Geography of Canada: Atlantic
Provinces
MM0063,MM
Multi-Media K
PJIHA
0448
NoDup
This multi-media kit introduces the geography of the
Atlantic provinces; examines significant economic activities
and resources in this region; fishing, forestry, agriculture,
mining, energy resources and manufacturing; shows the
variety & importance of the main cities.
Media Resource Centre - 705-945-5660 - media3.hscdsb.on.ca
GRADE 8 Patterns in Human Geography
Regional Geography of Canada: British
Columbia
MM0062,MM
Multi-Media K
PJIHA
0444
NoDup
This multi-media kit introduces the geography of British
Columbia; examines significant economic activities and
resources; forestry, mining, hydro, fishing & agriculture;
importance of the two major cities: Vancouver and
Victoria.
Regional Geography of Canada: Ontario
MM0075,MM
Multi-Media K
PJIHA
0444
NoDup
This multi-media kit introduces the geography of Ontario;
examines significant economic activities and resources:
mining, forestry and farming; shows the variety and
importance of the main cities in Ontario.
Regional Geography of Canada: Prairie
Provinces
MM0064,MM
Multi-Media K
PJIHA
0448
NoDup
This multi-media kit introduces students to the geography
of the three prairie provinces; examines the major
economic activities and the natural resources of this
region; mining, agriculture, petroleum industry, tourism;
looks at the major cities of the prairies.
Regional Geography of Canada: Yukon & N.W.T
MM0065,MM
Multi-Media K
PJIHA
0448
NoDup
This multi-media kit is an introduction to the geography
of the Yukon and the Northwest Territories; examines
the past and present economic activities of the region;
particularly the exploration for oil and natural gas.
Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes, The
K02583,VH
VHS video
16:40 min
IH
0494
NoDup
A joyous geography lesson on how the Great Lakes were
formed ...some animation is employed in the video to show
the coming and going of the Ice Age when the lakes were
born, but most of the other episodes of lake history are
suggested by camera tricks that emphasize the changes.
Rural Urban Migration
001919,VH
VHS video
20 min
IHS
2001
NoDup
In the last 100 years, all over the world, there has been
a massive shift in population as people move from rural
areas to cities. Students will examine the push factors that
encourage people to move away from rural areas, and
the pull factors that draw them to cities. Cities, however,
have their own push factors, and modern technology has
encouraged some people to move back to rural areas.
SUICIDE MISSIONS: Ice Road Truckers
DV0125,DV
DVD
50 min
I
2005
NoDup
When winter comes to Canada’s Northwest Territories,
scores of remote villages and work camps are cut off from
the rest of the world. The job of keeping these outposts
supplied falls to an unusual group of drivers known
as the ICE ROAD TRUCKERS. SUICIDE MISSIONS
heads across the frozen wilderness with these long-haul
specialists as they steer their massive rigs over hundreds
of miles of roads cut across the icy surfaces of frozen
lakes. It’s the shortest way to reach their destination–
sometimes shaving days off the journey–but it is fraught
with peril. On the slick surfaces, rigs can lose control and
crash. And sometimes the ice will crack, swallowing up the
trucks and consigning their drivers to a tragic fate in the
icy waters. They ply a route where danger is the rule and
rescue all but impossible. Ride along with the ICE ROAD
TRUCKERS.
That Other World
000290,VH
VHS video
60 min
JI
NoDup
This video contains two titles. One is on the people of
Ethopia and the other is on the people of Yemen
Theme Maps
102436,VH
VHS video
10 min
I
0749
NoDup
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS series - To help make geographic
patterns clear and to understand the relationship between
these patterns, we use theme maps. Theme maps are
often helpful in comparing certain types of information. For
example, is there a relationship between Canada’s current
population density & the ice ages.
To Make a Map
K00890,VH
VHS video
20 min
PJIHA
NoDup
Like many other developments in modern science, mapmaking has seen advances in technology that could hardly
have been envisaged even a lifetime ago. This video
illustrates in detail just how the Mapping & Charting
Establishment of the Canadian Armed Forces goes about
making different maps.
TRANSIT ACROSS CANADA series
30 min
JIHS
2001
0494
NoDup
The Transit series features five videos that examine
Canada’s rich and diverse geogprahy. Each video
combines spectacular cinematography and lively
animation, using the Earth’s basic elements as themes:
Air explores climate; Water showcases the country’s
network of rivers, lakes and oceans; Land looks at the vast
territory that makes Canada the second largest country in
the world; Fire documents old and new sources of energy;
plus Life, which develops the themes of people, fauna and
flora.
TRANSIT ACROSS CANADA: LAND Territory and Resources
002038,VH
VHS video
30 min
JIHS
2001
0494
NoDup
LAND navigates the six distinct regions that make up
Canada. From mountains, plains and forests, to vast
coastlines and northern ice floes, Canada’s territory
and resources are rich and productive. Although
Canada is the second largest country in the world,
the majority of its population lives on less than one
percent of the land. A sizable portion of Canada
is uninhabitable for all but the most seasoned of
cold-weather dwellers.
UNDERSTANDING AND MAKING MAPS: An
Introduction
DV0141,DV
DVD
20 min
PJ
2005
NoDup
Learn the connection of drawings to maps and models to
globes as students see their community from above and
begin to understand scale, relative position, direction.
Loaded with definitions; symbol, compass rose, cardinal
directions, key or legend and map essentials; title, date,
legend and scale kids make a variety of maps and find
locations on a simple grid map.
Media Resource Centre - 705-945-5660 - media3.hscdsb.on.ca
GRADE 8 Patterns in Human Geography
URBAN GEOGRAPHY: Mission to Earth
Geography of Asia
002293,VH
VHS video
16 min
J
2003
NoDup
This video is an aerial exploration of the urban geography
of the earth. Students will understand the physical
features of the earth; how life forms are affected by
temperature, water, sunlight and soil conditions; why did
space explorers decide upon a "central place" theory; the
dependence upon a system of private transportation; that
almost 1/4 of the land is devoted to the movement of
people and materials; that culture places a high value on
the privacy of an individual, division of labour, efficiency,
regularity and time.
001837,MM
Multi-Media K
40 min
JIHS
2000
NoDup
This 40-transparency set shows the major
topographical features, depict urban and rural life
of Asia as well as the customs, architecture and
major industries of the continent. Included in the set
are 40 overhead transparencies, teacher’s guide,
activities, outline map of Asia and double-sided wall
map of Asia.
USING MAPS and GLOBES
DV0140,DV
DVD
21 min
PJ
2005
NoDup
Building on students basic understanding of maps and
globes, the more complex concepts of latitude and
longitude are introduced. The equator, north and south
hemispheres, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn are defined
and located down to minutes and degrees. The Prime
Meridian, east and west Hemispheres, Time Zones, and
the International Dateline come to life on a world cruise
review.
WATER SUPPLY IN CANADA (same as K-3852)
001365,VH
VHS video
20 min
IH
1999
NoDup
How water is supplied, what it is used for - domestic,
industry, agriculture, etc.. What are the benefits and costs
of dams, effect on migration of mammals and fish, river
downstream, etc. How much is there? Sale of water to the
U.S.A.
World Atlas Classroom Kit
DC0313,DC
Curriculum Ki
2007
NoDup
18 copies of Nelson Atlases for use in your classroom.
These atlases should help address many of the Social
Studies Expectations from Grades 4-8. ex: Grade 4 The
Provinces and Territories of Canada; Grade 7 Geography:
Patterns in Physical Geography; Grade 8: Geography:
Patterns in Human Geography, etc... Since they are 1998
editions, they may be particularly useful when looking at
Canada and Its Trading Partners (Grade 6).
WORLD GEOGRAPHY TRANSPARENCY SET
series
S02233,MM
Multi-Media K
JI
2000
NoDup
Use these seven National Geographic Transparency Sets
to aid students visit the continents of the world. Students
discover the rich diversity of geographic features, witness
how geography shapes humanlife, and explore wilderness
areas, archaeological sites, and more. Each transparency
pack includes a political/physical map and an outline
map of the continent. Titles include: Geography of Africa
Geography of Asia Geography of Europe Geography of
North America Geography of Oceania and Antarctica
Geography of South America Physical Geography of the
World
Geography of Europe
001838,MM
Multi-Media K
40 min
JIHS
2000
NoDup
This 40-transparency set shows the major
topographical features, depict urban and rural life
of Europe as well as the customs, architecture and
major industries of the continent. Included in the set
are 40 overhead transparencies, teacher’s guide,
activities, outline map of Europe and double-sided
wall map of Europe.
Geography of North America
001839,MM
Multi-Media K
40 min
JIHS
2000
NoDup
This 40-transparency set shows the major
topographical features, depict urban and rural life of
North America as well as the customs, architecture
and major industries of the continent. Included in
the set are 40 overhead transparencies, teacher’s
guide, activities, outline map of North America and
double-sided wall map of North America.
Geography of Oceania & Antarctica
001840,MM
Multi-Media K
40 min
JIHS
2000
NoDup
This 40-transparency set shows the major
topographical features, depict urban and rural life of
Antarctica, Australia and the Pacific Islands as well
as the customs, architecture and major industries of
the continent. Included in the set are 40 overhead
transparencies, teacher’s guide, activities, outline
map of Australia and double-sided wall map of
Antarctica and Australia.
Geography of South America
001841,MM
Multi-Media K
40 min
JIHS
2000
NoDup
This 40-transparency set shows the major
topographical features, depict urban and rural life of
South America as well as the customs, architecture
and major industries of the continent. Included in
the set are 40 overhead transparencies, teacher’s
guide, activities, outline map of South America and
double-sided wall map of South America.
Geography of Africa
001836,MM
Multi-Media K
40 min
JIHS
2000
NoDup
This 40-transparency set shows the major
topographical features, depict urban and rural life
of Africa as well as the customs, architecture and
major industries of the continent. Included in the set
are 40 overhead transparencies, teacher’s guide,
activities, outline map of Africa and double-sided wall
map of Africa.
Media Resource Centre - 705-945-5660 - media3.hscdsb.on.ca