The Canadian Reader Issue 4

The Doctor Will See You… Outside

Internet Connections (p. 13 )

1. Learn more about this news story:

2. Visit the PaRx website:

3. Explore places to visit and activities to try in Canada’s national parks:

4. Find out the benefits of adding more nature to your life:

5. Discover Indigenous teachings on land:

6. Teacher’s Corner:

Examples of doctor prescription pads:

A Fossil Finds a Home

Internet Connections ( p.p. 20-21 )

1. Find out more about this news story:

2. Learn about the history of the Tumbler Ridge Museum (inspired by the discovery of dinosaur tracks by 2 boys in 2000): 

3. Watch these videos to learn more about fossils:

4. Curious to learn about the age of Earth? Explore these geologic timelines:

5. Teacher’s Corner:

Map of Kiskatinaw River in relation to Tumbler Ridge: 

What is The Geologic Time Scale? 

Video: 

Infographic:

The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald 

Internet Connections ( p.p. 30-31 )

1. Learn more about this news story:

2. Watch a video on the history of the ship:

3. Look at photos of the ship:

4. This documentary explores the story of the ship, the song, and their legacy:

5. Teacher’s Corner:

Listen to Gordon Lightfoot sing The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald:

Download the lyrics: 

Or watch a third option that combines the song with the lyrics: 

Detailed interview with Gordon Lightfoot. Fast forward to [13:15-15:00] to hear him talk about writing the song and play excerpts from it: 

Examples of Memorial Plaques: