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Thursday, 27 November 2014
Wednesday, 26 November 2014
Short update to let you know that seats have become
available for the December Docs For Schools Monthly screening:
CHILDREN 404
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Wed, Dec 10
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10:00am
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Bloor Hot Docs Cinema
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Screening in conjunction with United Nations
International Human Rights Day
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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
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Tues, Feb 25
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Screening in conjunction with African Heritage
Month
JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT: THE RADIANT CHILD
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Wed, March 25 and Thurs, March 26
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Both screenings in conjunction with the AGO
major retrospective Jean-Michel Basquiat
*****
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:
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There are still some dvd slots for the final two
weeks of this program.
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December 8 and December 15
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
416-203-2155
X253
Tuesday, 25 November 2014
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
Monday, 24 November 2014
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.
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)
Polar
bear population worldwide
Also
read an associated article http://tinyurl.com/Polar-Bears-at-Winnipeg-Zoo
The Globe and Mail
Published Sunday, Nov. 23 2014, 9:50 PM EST
Last updated Sunday, Nov. 23 2014, 9:50 PM EST
An interesting article dealing with the four Concepts of
Geographic Thinking: Geographic Perspective, Spatial Significance, Patterns and
Trends, and Interrelationships.
Ukraine's Maidan protests
- one year on
What happened to the demonstrators who brought down a government and threatened
to reignite the cold war? RFE/RL caught up with some on the
anniversary of the movement.
Ukrainian anti-government demonstrators pay their respects at a memorial
for protesters killed in clashes with police in Independence Square.
Photograph: Fabrice Elsner /Sipa/Rex
Iryna Stelmakh and Tom Balmforth in Kiev for RFE/RL
Friday 21 November 2014 13.54 GMT
Friday, 21 November 2014
This is an interesting site all about Canada. It is
a fun tool for minds on and starting the Inquiry Process. http://www.canadafaq.ca/canadian-immigration-facts.php
Don’t forget to look at the home page http://www.canadafaq.ca/ for more ideas.
Thursday, 20 November 2014
This link connects to videos and images relating to the Buffalo snow storm. Geographic Perspective, Spatial Significance.
http://tinyurl.com/Buffalo-Snow-Fall
http://tinyurl.com/Buffalo-Snow-Fall
Monday, 17 November 2014
Fun Interactive map
Create a map of the places you have traveled to.
A fun way to get a class engaged in the discussion of Travel
and Tourism.
World Issues Resource
Through the link below you have access to many excellent
support materials for World Issues course.
Human Rights Issues (watch video below)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbul3hxYGNU
Author And Page Information
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by Anup Shah
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This Page Last Updated Monday, October 07,
2013
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To print all information e.g. expanded side notes, shows
alternative links, use the print version:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights came into existence shortly after the
Second World War, reflecting the wishes of people at the time to try and never
see such a horror again.
This is a good resource to address the Geographic Concepts of
Thinking, particularly Geographic Perspective and Interrelationship, as well as
Spatial Significance.
There are plenty of useful links embedded in the document.
Will
New Climate Treaty Be a Thriller, or Shaggy Dog Story?
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by Stephen Leahy (Uxbridge, Canada)
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Monday, November
17, 2014
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Inter Press Service
UXBRIDGE, Canada,
Nov 17 (IPS) - This December, 195 nations plus the European Union will meet in
Lima for two weeks for the crucial U.N. Conference of the Parties on Climate
Change, known as COP 20. The hope in Lima is to produce the first complete
draft of a new global climate agreement.
What are we in for?
Anthony Farnell's winter forecast: Will it be as bad as last
winter?
The link has some interesting
historical information, images, and videos of the Great Lakes Climate Region.
A
good audio recording to address the Geographic
Concepts of Thinking, particularly Geographic Perspective
Critics say Keystone Pipeline will keep
Canada from hitting 2020 greenhouse gas emissions targets
Canada has committed to
cutting its greenhouse gas emissions to 17 per cent below 2005 levels by the
year 2020. But with the Keystone XL Pipeline edging closer to approval, some
researchers expect a jump in oil sands production will make it impossible to
meet the Copenhagen targets.
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A good article to address the
Geographic Concepts of Thinking, particularly Geographic Perspective and Spatial
Significance
Project
seeks to harness – and harvest – the force of Fundy
HALIFAX — The Globe and Mail
Published Sunday, Nov. 16 2014, 10:50 PM EST
Last updated Sunday, Nov. 16 2014, 10:50 PM EST
Five years ago, the Irish
company OpenHydro installed a 10-tonne, multimillion-dollar tidal turbine on
the floor of the Minas Passage – a narrow body of water dominated by the
magnificent basalt cliffs of Cape Split that connects the Minas Basin to the
Bay of Fundy.
This was a historic first in North America and a test to see if
the renowned Fundy tides, known for being the highest in the world, could be
harnessed to produce electricity.
Monday, 10 November 2014
Good Afternoon Association Representatives:
Thank you very much for your past support of the “So You Think You Know Mining”
video production contest.
I wanted to notify you that the 2014-2015 contest is now open.
The contest invites Ontario High School students to create a 2-3 minute
video about the benefits of mining or, new to this year’s contest, a
dynamic 15
second spot
that builds the Ontario mining brand. Please visit the Ontario
Mining Association for details about the contest, including prize
categories, important dates and helpful resources. $42,500 is available
to be
won in this year's contest.
New to this contest this year is a Best Cinematography
award, with a prize of $2500, along with $500 bonus prizes to be awarded to
the school of each juried prize winning video.
Please share this announcement with your members and colleagues. Let’s make the 2014-2015 “So
You Think You Know Mining” contest the best yet!
-Lesley
The real story of US coal: inside the world's biggest coalmine
Despite Obama’s pledge to cut carbon emissions, production at North
Antelope Rochelle mine in Wyoming is booming - and climate change is off the
agenda. Suzanne Goldenberg gets a rare look inside the biggest coal mine in the
world
Report by Suzanne Goldenberg and video by Mae Ryan in North Antelope
Rochelle Mine, Wyoming theguardian.com, Monday 10 November 2014
Friday, 7 November 2014
Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Tools for navigating in the North
Please see link below for some interesting things to try with your classes around navigation.http://tinyurl.com/ma487fo
Posted by Hugh
Dale-Harris in Mapping on Monday, October 27, 2014
I
have a confession to make: I like getting lost. 
While it can be a bit stressful to not know where you are, finding out is usually fun. It’s a challenge. A puzzle. The key is to use a variety of different navigation techniques, not just one or two. Modern navigation techniques are essential for extended travel and are incredibly powerful. However, there is something that is so appealing about the simplicity and reliability of more traditional navigation techniques. Most of them don’t require you to have anything besides an awareness of what’s around you.
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