Online Sources from Statistics Canada
Complied by Ruth Kelly, Learning Resource
Manager, Statistics Canada
The SOURCES issue of School Libraries in Canada (SLIC) provides a compilation of useful sources of information for teachers and teacher-librarians.
Issue Content
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Statcan is the key agency delivering a wealth of quality source data and information that could be used in student projects.
Statistics Canada Website
http://www.statcan.ca
Facts on Canada: the land, the people, the economy, the nation.
Especially for Schools
Learning Resources Site
www.statcan.ca/english/edu
Contains a wealth of learning and teaching tools. Specific sections for students, K-12 teachers and postsecondary. The Teachers Page has resources by subject that link to lesson plans, articles and data, including information from Statistics Canada's modules:
Canadian statistics - easy-to read tables on Canada's land, people, economy and government – data by province
Community Profiles - statistical snapshot of over 6,000 communities in Canada
The Daily - reports on newly released survey results and studies
Canada e-book - the stories behind the data on Canada's economic and social trends, with tables charts and audio clips
E-ST STAT - http://estat.statcan.ca
Extensive tool for schools providing detailed statistics you can map and graph and articles by subject.
Math Resources
http://www.statcan.ca/english/kits/courses/math.htm
Statistics: Power from Data!
http://www.statcan.ca/english/edu/power/toc/contents.htm
This covers all aspects of statistics, from data collection to analysis. It is designed for teachers and secondary students. The chapters contain examples, case studies and exercises to help you apply what you learn to everyday situations.
Numeric Tables and Datasets for use in Math Projects
http://www.statcan.ca/english/kits/courses/math2.htm
Environmental Studies Resources
http://www.statcan.ca/english/kits/courses/environment.htm
Human Activity and the Environment 2000 and annual updates are available through E-STAT.
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