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A cool website with lots of different applications. http://www.worldometers.info/

This article discusses the future of oil prices and its impacts on the economy. Geographic Perspective, Spatial Significance, Interrelationships

Alberta shifts from oil as prices plunge

CARRIE TAIT

CALGARY — The Globe and Mail

Published Wednesday, Nov. 26 2014, 1:02 PM EST

Last updated Thursday, Nov. 27 2014, 5:08 AM EST

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Short update to let you know that seats have become available for the December Docs For Schools Monthly screening:

CHILDREN 404

·         Wed, Dec 10

·         10:00am

·         Bloor Hot Docs Cinema

·         http://www.hotdocs.ca/youth/docs_for_schools_monthly/#children

·         Screening in conjunction with United Nations International Human Rights Day

·         Q&A will follow screening.

Send me an email if interested with school name and number of seats you would like to book.

The 2015 Docs For Schools Monthly screenings are posted.  Online booking begins January 7, 2015

SOUNDTRACK FOR A REVOLUTION

·         Tues, Feb 25

·         http://www.hotdocs.ca/youth/docs_for_schools_monthly/#soundtrack

·         Screening in conjunction with African Heritage Month

JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: THE RADIANT CHILD

·         Wed, March 25 and Thurs, March 26

·         http://www.hotdocs.ca/youth/docs_for_schools_monthly/#basquiat

·         Both screenings in conjunction with the AGO major retrospective Jean-Michel Basquiat

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Mark Friday, February 20 in your calendar for the first all day DOC CONFERENCE for teachers at the School of Image Art, Ryerson University.

This is a free event for teachers and details will be announced mid-December.

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GENDER MATTERS Program:

·         There are still some dvd slots for the final two weeks of this program. 

·         December 8 and December 15

·         http://www.hotdocs.ca/youth/docs_for_schools_gender_matters/

Next update in December, but if any questions, please be in touch.

….and like Docs For Schools on Facebook for additional doc info:  https://www.facebook.com/docsforschools

Regards,

Lesley

Lesley Sparks

Education and Youth Programs Manager

Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival

110 Spadina Ave #333

Toronto, ON  M5V 2K4

www.hotdocs.ca/youth

lsparks@hotdocs.ca

416-203-2155 X253

Spatial Significance

Maps made from mobile phone records could help plan for the next tsunami or Ebola outbreak

http://tinyurl.com/Maps-from-Mobile-Phones 

This website deals with Geographic Perspective, Spatial Significance, and Interrelationships and provides many details about the Ebola virus.  There are several links that can help teachers discuss the topic with students through maps, charts, and diagrams.  

ALL ABOUT EBOLA

09/22/2014 · by carylsue · in Current Event Connection, Geography In the News, Main. 

From National Geographic

http://tinyurl.com/Facts-about-Ebola

This article provides quality information about Ebola and where it is found.  The Concepts of Think that are evident in the article are: Geographic Perspective, Spatial Significance, and Interrelationships.

http://tinyurl.com/Ebola-Not-All-Over-Africa

Don’t isolate Africa over Ebola, IMF chief urges

IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde points to a button saying "Isolate Ebola, Not Countries" as she speaks during a news conference on October 11, 2014. (Reuters)