For a Region Students select, retrieve and print data from a database. This activity will help students become familiar with the components of population growth. Students examine the Statistics Canada publication Canada at a Glance. They select data for subjects of their choice to prepare graphs, formulate textual descriptions of data trends and make predictions. This exercise is aimed at creative writing on agriculture topics.
Students have the opportunity to investigate and report using various methods.
The teacher may wish to assign exercises to separate groups. Catches and Landed Value of Fish Grade 8 students learn the quantity and value of Canadian fisheries by answering questions using data analysis to determine different trends in Atlantic and Pacific fisheries. Comparing the Health and Lifestyles of 13 Year-olds Around the World Grade 8 students should be able to adopt personal goals that reflect healthy lifestyles. Students will research habits such as smoking, exercise, alcohol abuse and lifestyles from various countries around the world. From Out of This World III Students will use the computer to research agricultural data and learn about satellite imaging.