American Ballet Theatre - Ballet Dictionary
An interactive dictionary of ballet terms. Click on a term and hear the term pronounced.
Prepared By: American Ballet Theatre
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
ArtsAlive.ca
Arts Alive is the learning and engagement hub at Canada’s National Arts Centre, where theatre, dance, and music come alive.
Prepared By: National Arts Centre
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2023-01-04
Canadian Theatre Encyclopaedia
Provides detailed information about all aspects of the theatre world in Canada- playwrights, directors, plays, and organizations.
Prepared By: Athabasca University
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The site is developed by The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This site introduces different areas of the museum's art collection with impressive images. The site also includes a timeline of art history.
Prepared By: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Bibliothèque de Référence Virtuelle
La Bibliothèque de Référence Virtuelle est un site Web de recherce et de référence. Il s'agit d'une source d'information en français par sujets, axée essentiellement sue un contenu canadien. The BRV is a research and reference website in the French language. It provides a subject-based, reliable source of French language information, with an emphasis on Canadian content.
Prepared By: Bibliothèque Publique d'Ottawa, Toronto Public Library, Ontario Government
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
FSL Homework Toolbox / Trousse pour les devoirs
This site supports parents who have children in a “French Immersion” (FI) program and wish to assist them with homework in French. It is also a resource for FI students who require an accessible user friendly reference tool to help with homework.
Prepared By: Rainbow District School Board
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: PreS, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
L'Encyclopédie canadienne
This Web site provides students with access to articles on various topics in Canadian history, all in French!
Prepared By: Fondation Historica du Canada
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Biomes of the World
Describes six biomes: rainforest, tundra, taiga, desert, temperate forests, and grasslands. Information on each biome includes location, basic facts, plants, animals, a story, links to other sites, and a variety of images and activities. Includes links to related sites for students and teachers.
Prepared By: Missouri Botanical Garden
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Hinterland Who's Who
Learn facts about Canadian wildlife and wilderness through this website of the relaunched Hinterland Who's Who series.
Prepared By: Canadian Wildlife Federation
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
NeedHelpNow
If you (or a friend, peer or sibling) have been involved in a self/peer exploitation incident (otherwise known as “sexting”), we are here to help. This site provides you with guidance on steps you can take to get through this.
Prepared By: Canadian Centre for Child Protection
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Canadian Encyclopedia
The Canadian Encyclopedia contains information about Canada. The Encyclopedia is available in English and French and can be searched by keyword or subject.
Prepared By: Historica Canada
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
CBC Archives
This site has digitized access to significant moments in Canadian history from over 70 years of CBC’s coverage of politics, the arts, sports and science. There is free access to over 5,000 radio and television clips. There are also numerous class activities and lesson plans for teachers available.
Prepared By: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Ontario Time Machine
Leap into the pages of old books and travel through Ontario history from the 1750s to World War I!
Prepared By: Government of Ontario, Toronto Public Library, Hamilton Public Library, KFPL
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Re:Collection
Re:Collection is an immersive digital platform that utilizes interactive storytelling and innovative design to provide a truly unique journey through Holocaust history.
Prepared By: Azrielli Foundation
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Remembrance
The Remembrance website is a valuable resource of information and instructional resources about Remembrance Day, war and those who have served in Canada's military.
Prepared By: Veterans Affairs Canada
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-08-31
Virtual Museum of New France
This site provides information about New France, the explorers, tourist routes to New France, and a glossary. This site is available in English and French and can be searched by keyword.
Prepared By: Canadian Museum of History
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
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DK Find Out!
Find out about all kinds of things from animals to math and so much more!
Prepared By: Dorling Kindersley Limited
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Mathify
Are you in grades 6 to 10? Need help with math homework? Then why not get live, online math tutoring from an Ontario teacher? It's free and easy to sign up.
Prepared By: Government of Ontario
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
mPower
Discover games that support K-6 math and STEM learning.
Prepared By: TVO
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Prodigy Math Game
Leveled Math program that tailors the math problems to the student. The program uses a gaming format to encourage students to do math
Prepared By: Prodigy
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: PreS, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
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A Student's Guide to Global Climate Change
Get answers to the most puzzling questions about climate change. Play interactive games, and find out how to make a difference.
Prepared By: Environmental Protection Agency
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Code.org: Anybody Can Learn
Learn coding through self-directed lessons. Suitable for students (and educators)from kindergarten to high school.
Prepared By: Amazon/Zendesk
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
DK Find Out!
Find out about all kinds of things from animals to math and so much more!
Prepared By: Dorling Kindersley Limited
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Energy Information Administration
Join Energy Ant as he learns about energy and how to use it wisely!
Prepared By: Energy Information Administration
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
EPA Environmental Explorers' Club
Learn about the components that make up your environment and how to protect them.
Prepared By: Environmental Protection Agency
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Hinterland Who's Who
Learn facts about Canadian wildlife and wilderness through this website of the relaunched Hinterland Who's Who series.
Prepared By: Canadian Wildlife Federation
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
NASA Solar System Exploration
Explanation of all of the planets, solar system crafts, kids art gallery.
Prepared By: NASA
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
National Geographic Education
This new site features cool science projects and an interactive mapping tool.
Prepared By: National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, USA
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
NetSmartz Kids
Learn how to be an Internet pro! NetSmartz gets you up to date on privacy issues, instant messaging, viruses and lots more!
Prepared By: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children and Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
The World's Biomes
This site contains detailed information about five biomes (aquatic, desert, forest, grassland, and tundra).
Prepared By: The University of California Berkeley
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Communities in Canada, 1780-1850Early Societies, 3000 BCE-1500 CEAncient China - The British Museum
Tour sites from Ancient China and view artifacts from the British Museum. This site also includes information about the history of Chinese culture.
Prepared By: The British Museum
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Ancient Egypt
This site provides information about Egyptian life, Gods and Goddesses, mummification, pyramids and temples. This site also has plenty of stories about Ancient Egypt and interactive games.
Prepared By: The Trustees of the British Museum
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Ancient Greece - The British Museum
Tour sites from Ancient Greece and view artifacts from the British Museum. This site also includes information about the history of Greek culture.
Prepared By: The British Museum
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Ancient India - The British Museum
Tour sites from Ancient India and view artifacts from the British Museum. This site also includes information about the history of Indian culture.
Prepared By: The British Museum
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
DK Find Out!
Find out about all kinds of things from animals to math and so much more!
Prepared By: Dorling Kindersley Limited
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Middle Ages
This site provides information about life in the Middle Ages, how people lived, and what they ate and wore. This site also has interactive activities to help students learn about medieval medicine and medieval tapestries.
Prepared By: Annenberg/CPB
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Mysteries of the Nile
This site allows visitors to explore the pyramids, go on a dig, and wander through chambers, and passages of the Great Pyramid of Giza. This site contains information on the Old Kingdom (c. 2600 - 2195 B.C.) and the New Kingdom (c. 1550 - 1075 B.C., the Raising of the Obelisk, and the Pyramids of Ancient Egypt. Resources include a map of Egypt, a timeline of New Kingdom Pharaohs, and Recommended Links.
Prepared By: NOVA Online Adventure
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
The Romans
This site provides information about the history of Ancient Rome, the people, their religion, etc. There are interactive games, a glossary and a timeline highlighting important periods in Roman History from 753 B.C. to 1453 A.D.
Prepared By: BBC Education
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
First Nation Peoples and Europeans in New France and Early CanadaThe Age of Exploration Curriculum Guide
This site profiles selected explorers in history starting with the ancient world and ending with James Cook in 1770’s. This site also has an Age of Exploration Time Line, vocabulary, biographies, and activities for teachers and students.
Prepared By: The Mariner's Museum
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Global CommunitiesCIA World Factbook
Contains basic facts on the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and international issues affecting countries around the world. Also includes links to detailed maps of major world regions.
Prepared By: Central Intelligence Agency, Washington, DC, USA
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2023-01-04
National Geographic Education
This new site features cool science projects and an interactive mapping tool.
Prepared By: National Geographic Society, Washington, DC, USA
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Living and Working in OntarioCharity Village
Directory of social organizations with links to websites.
Prepared By: Charity Village
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Political and Physical Regions of CanadaProvinces & Territories
This page contains facts about Canada's provinces and territories.
Prepared By: Government of Canada
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 5, 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Role of Government and Responsible CitizenshipCharity Village
Directory of social organizations with links to websites.
Prepared By: Charity Village
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Departments and agencies
An alphabetical list of links to current Government of Canada Departments, Agencies, Crown Corporations, Special Operating Agencies and other related organizations.
Prepared By: Government of Canada
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
Parliament of Canada - About Parliament
Provides information on how Canadian Parliament.
Prepared By: Library of Parliament, Ottawa
Curriculum Area:
Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Date Reviewed by VPL: 2020-03-27
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