Here is your chance to ask real Canadian citizens about their country's culture, government, geography and more! It is important that you ask our experts thought provoking questions that relate to your personal research question. I can't wait to see how much our class learns from this blog!!
Remember, when asking our experts a question, it is important to identify yourself and your research topic and use complete sentences. I also expect you to follow up a response from our experts with a thank you! Thank You!
Your teacher and friend,
Mrs. Starr
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteHave you ever heard of a cruel practice called clubbing? Clubbing is when people go and take bats and beat animals with the bats. Do you know why some Canadians club baby seals and skin them when they are alive? What are your personal thoughts on this issue? What do Canadians do to prevent this from happening?
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
A 6th grader,
Tori
Seal clubbing, Seal hunting, or sealing, is the personal or commercial hunting of seals. The hunt is currently practiced in six countries: Canada, where most of the world's seal hunting takes place, Namibia, the Danish region of Greenland, Iceland, Norway and Russia. Canada's largest market for seals is Norway.
ReplyDeleteJust like we hunt deer and shoot them when they are alive, clubbing a seal is just one way to kill a seal. It's safe and easy, and it preserves the seal's valuable pelt. Federal laws in Canada give a sealer three ways to hunt his prey. He can shoot a seal with a rifle or shotgun—provided it's above a minimum caliber or gauge; he can break its head with a blunt club (like a baseball bat) that must be at least 2 feet long; or he can smash in its brains with something called a hakapik—a 4- or 5-foot wooden pole with a bent, metal spike affixed to the end.
In general, a sealer will use a hakapik or club if at all possible. That's because with these weapons, it's much easier to aim a blow directly at the seal pup's head. One swing from a hakapik will usually kill a pup right away.
While I know that it is often difficult for us to sanction killing animals for any reason I understand it keeps the seal population under control and allows a large population of people to make a living. There are often protesters that try to stop this practice and have made the canadian government pass strict regulations regarding this practice. No I don't like people killing cute little seals but in reading information it looks like they eat the meat and sell the pelts. I guess it's not alot different than killing cows, deer, chickens etc..
Don't forget, large seal populations also eat a lot of fish, which impacts our fishing industry!
ReplyDeleteDear experts,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Lizzy, and I am in the 6th grade, I am researching the animals of Canada. Do you know if the Queen declares an endangered animal, or does someone else? As in, does the queen decide weather to make an animal endangered or is that someone else's job?
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteI know that you have three branches of government like we do and that you have a Prime Minister, while we have a president. I would like to learn more about how Canada's government is similar and different from the United State's government. I hope you can answer back to these questions.
A sixth grade student,
Michael
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteHi I'm Keanna. I was wondering about Canadian schools! I Want to know if students in Canada study Canadian history or if they study history at all. I basically am wondering about the subjects Canadian students study in school! Also how are Canadian schools different from schools in the U.S?
Please respond soon Thank you!
Sincerely,
Keanna
Dear Jason and Jesse,
ReplyDeleteThank you for responding to my message. And I can see where you are coming from when you say that it is like us killing deer and other species. Also I did not know that the people that kill seals can have three different ways to kill the seals so thanks I learned a lot from you in your messsage.
Thanks a lot Jason and Jesse,
A 6th grader
Tori
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Isaiah and I am researching curling; It is such a cool sport. How popular would you say curling is in Canada? Who started curling? Which is more popular Hockey or curling? Do you watch curling if so why?
Can't Wait to hear from you,
Isaiah
Hi Lizzy,
ReplyDeleteYou asked about whether it is the Queen who declares endangered species in Canada. Actually, the Department of Natural Resources studies endangered species. They determine which species are listed. They act in the name of Her Majesty, the Queen.
Hi Keanna,
ReplyDeleteWhen I was in school, many many years ago, we learned Canadian History almost exclusively.
We learned a lot about Native Americans who settled and lived in Canada. It seemed we focused on these groups more than American children focus on the Native Americans who settled and lived in the States. We would interact with them more and visit the reservations to learn of their culture and crafts.
In Quebec we graduated from high school in the 11th grade. Those who wanted a college education then attended a pre-university school for two years called CEGEP.
We also do not refer to our high school years as Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors (I had to look those names up because I still can't get it through my head!). We just refer to the grades by numbers instead.
When I attended school we also had half a day in English and half a day in French, so that we would be fully bilingual - I don't know if this is still the practice.
Hopefully one of the younger Canadian experts will respond to you as well.
Isaiah, I'll write more tomorrow but I had to tell you that HOCKEY is definitely number one!
ReplyDeleteCurling was established in Canada by Scottish emigrants. It's probably in the top ten of our favorite sports.
Dear Expert Jessica,
ReplyDeleteThank you Jessie for all of your help as we learn about Canada! It's greatly appreciated!
The Teacher:)
Mrs. Starr
Dear Michael,
ReplyDeleteGreat question! Canada, like the United States, has three branches of government-- legislative, executive, and judicial.
I think the best way to describe what these branches of government do is to think up of a situation that describes them. Let's try fishing!
In this example, the legislative branch of government would create a law telling people what time of year they could fish.
The executive branch, through various agencies, would see to it that people only fished during those times.
The judicial branch, through the various courts of the land, would decide who broke the law and fished outside of the allotted time and decide on an appropriate punishment.
Unlike the United States, Canada is a Constitutional Monarchy. Our head of state is Queen Elizabeth II.
Because Queen Elizabeth II lives in England and can't be in Canada to oversee Canada's affairs of state, she appoints a representative to take her place. That person is called the Governor General of Canada. Currently, the Governor General is David Johnston, and he is from my hometown!
Although technically the Governor General holds a higher position that our Prime Minister, his power, like that of Queen Elizabeth II, is generally ceremonial and does not affect or impact the "day-to-day" operations of Canada. In that sense, we are a democracy-- just like you!
Jason.
Hey Isaiah,
ReplyDeleteJessie's right-- Hockey is definitely number one! In fact, hockey is Canada's national sport, much like baseball is in the United States.
Something not a lot of people know is that hockey only became Canada's national sport in 1994. Before that, it was lacrosse. Now, both sports are officially recognized in Canada as national sports-- lacrosse as our summer sport, and hockey as our winter sport.
Curling is also very popular here. Did you know that the oldest curling club in Canada is in Montreal? It was established in 1807. The United States also has curling clubs, the oldest having been established in 1830, in Orchard Lake, Michigan!
Hi Keanna,
ReplyDeleteIn Canada, we study all of the same subjects as students in the United States, including history. It's really important to know your country's history, especially when it's as exciting as that of the United States!
Did you know that Canada and the United States went to war against each other in 1812-- or perhaps it would be more appropriate to say that the United States went to war against the British Empire in Canada.
One of the battles that occurred during this period of conflict ended up inspiring the lyrics for your national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. The battle was called "The Battle of Baltimore", and ended when American forces repulsed British land and sea invasions in Maryland.
Luckily, this was a long time ago. Now, Canada and the United States enjoy very friendly relations with one another.
Jason.
Dear Jason and Jesse,
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Nikita and my class is researching questions we have about Canada!
My researching question is “What are somethings that have changed in Canada over time?”
I already have the population that has changed over time, but I’m having a hard time finding other things that have changed over time. If you could could you please tell me somethings that have changed over time in Canada or some things that I could research that have changed.
A 6th grader,
Nikita
Dear Exports,
ReplyDeleteHello! my name is McKenna and I am researching what Canadians do for fun in the winter and summer months. Can you please tell me what you do for fun in the winter and summer months?
Thank you!
A sixth grader, McKenna
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteMy Name is Olivia and I am researching famous athletes in Canada. So were there any famous athletes born in Canada? If so, who? Also what sports do they play? Does Canada have professional sports teams? Please tell me what you think about sports in Canada.
I can’t wait to hear your responses.
Thank you.
A 6th grader,
Olivia
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteI am looking up who the most popular music stars from Canada are and I have 5 so far: Celine Dion, Shania Twain, Justin Bieber, Michael Buble, and Sarah MacLachlan. Do you know any more singers that are popular? If so, could you please tell me?
A 6th grader,
Becca R.
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteHello, my name is Jalyn. I was wondering what kinds of sports Canadians play in Canada. I have found out that there is hockey, curling, baseball, soccer, and lacrosse. Did hockey originate in Canada? When did a lot of these sports begin? Do you play any sports and if so what sports do you play? What sports do you watch on TV? I appreciate you doing this for me.
Thanks a lot,
a sixth grader,
Jalyn
Dear The Experts,
ReplyDeleteMy research question is “How does the Military operate in Canada?” My question to you is what does Canada have for armament i.e. tanks, planes, stuff like that. Also what does Canada have the most of, i.e. tanks, planes, stuff like that.
Thank you for your time,
A sixth grader named Robert
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Zack F. I am researching about what the popular winter recreational activities in Canada are. What are some fun things to do in Canada in winter? What do you like to do in winter?
I hope to hear from you soon!
A 6th grader,
Zack F
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteHello my name is Zachary. I have a question for you to answer. It is “What sports are played in Canada and how are they different and similar then the ones played in the U.S.” I have found out you play Rugby, Hockey, Lacrosse, Curling, Football and etc.
Thank you for your time,
A sixth grader Zachary G
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Erin. My research is on some of the more famous people that live/have in Canada. I only have three so far, but I wanted to know if there are any people that you know of. It will be really interesting to hear from you. Speaking of interesting, I know Hockey is BIG over there and here is my question for you: Who is the biggest Hockey player that lives/lived in Canada? Why are they so big? Again can’t wait to hear from you.
Please write back!
Erin
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteHi my name is Jaden. I am researching the fun things to do and visit in Canada and I found that two of the fun things are skiing and the ice hotel. Can you please tell me more fun activities in Canada?
Thank you!
A sixth grader,
Jaden
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteIn my classroom, I am researching the difference between U.S and Canadian sports. I watched a video on football in Canada and the players were going for a field goal, but the person missed, so the team kicked the ball back and forth until one of them were in the touchdown zone. I’ve never seen anyone do that before, so I am wondering why do they do that? I also noticed that the football team isn’t part of the National Football team. Why is that? Do you know why the U.S & Canadian football teams don’t compete?
Here is the link (please view):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5BFaykcxGg
Thank you :)
From Jaden (Not Jaden Smith)
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteI am researching about Cheerleading in Canada. Is there professional Cheerleading in Canada? What are the names of the Cheerleading teams? Do Cheerleaders perform at popular sporting events? Is there anything else about Cheerleading you could tell me? Thank you for your time.
A sixth grader,
Monique
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteI would like to know in what areas of Ontario are the best hunting and fishing? I would also like know the hunting and fishing laws are in that area in Ontario? What are the hunting and fishing seasons? What are the prices for a hunting and fishing licenses in the province? In Ontario, do they have special hunting and fishing rules for kids and teenagers?
From a 6 grader,
Taylor
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ReplyDeleteNikia,
ReplyDeleteI came across this web site that has great information on the transformations in Canada in the last 50 years. I hope you can gather good information from it!
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/what-a-difference-50-years-make/article1624648/
Hi McKenna,
ReplyDeleteIn the summer I enjoy hiking, swimming, going to old Montreal in Quebec and wondering through the cobblestone streets looking at street artists and shops, sitting at the cafe. In the winter I use to love skating. On my way home from school every day in the winter I would stop and skate for an hour or so. I love watching hockey and most of my male friends played on a team. I hope this helps.
Olivia, If you google top 10 Canadian Male athletes you'll get names of famous Hockey players for the most part.
ReplyDeleteMaurice Richard a hockey player for the Montreal Canadians is on that list. He worked at the same company as my Father after he retired from hockey.
I worked at that company too.
What stands out in my mind is definitely Olympics 1972:
Team Canada in ice hockey — defeated the Soviet Union in the first ever series involving NHL players. There was a movie made of this event as well.
There is a Canadian Football league's annual championship "The Grey Cup", the country's largest annual sports event.
If you look up "Lou Marsh Trophy" it is awarded annually to Canada's top athlete by a panel of Journalist. This could help you as well.
Hi Becca,
ReplyDeleteAlanis Morissette was born in Ottawa, Ontario.
Liona Boyd though not a singer is a fantastic classical guitarist (love her)
Tommy Hunter was a famous country western performer.
Paul Schaffer who plays the keyboard on the David Letterman show.
Nickleback (band) is from Vancouver British Columbia.
Barenacked Ladies (band) Ontario.
There were a couple more but they were really popular when I was a teen many many years ago. The 'Guess Who' band and 'Rush'.
Zack,
ReplyDeleteAgain I have to say hockey for winter sport.
Curling is popular as well. Canadian football.
I love to skate, snowshoe, ski and go sledding.
There is a great Winter Carnival in Quebec city that's very popular.
Jaden,
ReplyDeleteThere are many fun things to do in Canada.
In February Quebec City has a winter carnival to die for. They have an amazing Ice Palace and tons of outdoor fun.
Montreal is a great summer time destination with Old Montreal sites, the botanical gardens, the Biodome, LaRonde amusement park.
The Laurentians have great ski areas.
The Calgary Stampede held in July in Calgary Alberta has world class Rodeo and so much more.
You could take a train ride through the Canadian Rockies.
Right now I'm going to google the Ice Hotel that you mentioned and start planning my trip!
JaydenS Ayx,
ReplyDeleteIf you search in google Comparison of American and canadian football it will bring up the Wikipedia of just that. It gives a wonderful history and also headings of each difference and explains each one.
It was interesting to know Football was introduced to North American in Canada by the British Army garrison in Montreal which played a series of games with McGill University. in 1874 USA's Harvard University hosted Canada's McGill University to play the new game derived from Rugby football in a home to home series. What a surprise when they saw the Canadian's practice and realized they were not playing the same kind of game! They had to agree to do a half your way and half my way. Thus the new game was born.
I also read that originally football came about by a soccer player that just picked up the ball and ran with it out of frustration.
Maybe Jason can add to your specific question about the kicking.
Enjoy the super bowl tonight Jaden I'm sure we'll both be watching!
Hey Nikita!
ReplyDeleteThe article Jessie posted couldn't have said it better. Some of the other things that have changed in Canada that I can remember in my lifetime--
In 1987, we stopped producing a one dollar bill and started producing a one dollar coin.
In 1994, ice hockey became Canada's national winter sport.
In 1996, we stopped producing a two dollar bill and started producing a two dollar coin.
In 1999, we divided the Northwest Territories into the seperate territory of Nunavut. Canada today has ten provinces and three territories.
Hope that helps as well!
Jason.
Hey McKenna!
ReplyDeleteMost of the things that Canadians do in the summer and winter are many of the same things Americans do in the summer and winter as well.
When I was younger, I played baseball and soccer, and sometimes went cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Nowadays, I like spending time with my family, taking my children to amusement or water parks, and driving to our local farmer's market to pick up fruits and vegetables.
One time, we watched some Amish farmers auction off cows in the nearby community of St. Jacob's. My children really liked seeing that!
Jason.
Hey Olivia!
ReplyDeleteJessie already mentioned what is probably the most recognizable and iconic moment in Canadian sports history-- Paul Henderson's 1972 winning hockey goal against the Soviet Union in the eighth and final game of the Summit Series with just 34 seconds left on the clock! This victory became a source of Canadian pride and is still remembered today. Since then, there has remained a friendly rivalry between Canada and what is now Russia when it comes to professional hockey.
Otherwise, Canada has one Major League Baseball team (The Toronto Blue Jays) and used to have another team called the Montreal Expos before they were moved to Washington D.C. and renamed the Washington Nationals in 2004.
We also have our own football league, called the Canadian Football League, or CFL for short. We have currently have eight teams, two of which are in the province of Ontario where I live. They are the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and the Toronto Argonauts. Our national capital, Ottawa, will also have one starting next year. The rules of Canadian football are a little different than those in American football, but more on that later.
Great question!
Jason.
Hey Becca!
ReplyDeleteTwo more names come to mind as well-- Bryan Adams and Avril Lavigne.
The most popular singer these days however, by far, has to be Justin Bieber. He is from the town of Stratford, which is about an hour away from where I live.
Jason.
Hey Jalyn!
ReplyDeleteBy far, the most popular sport in Canada is ice hockey.
Although it wouldn't really be fair to say that Canada "invented" hockey, it would be fair to say that Canada has a unique relationship to hockey that no other country has.
The first organized indoor game of hockey was played on a skating rink in Montreal in 1875. This was also the first time that a "puck" was used instead of a ball to prevent it from being hit off the ice and into the spectators!
In 1875 the rules of hockey were pretty informal, and it wasn't until two years later in 1877 that some of the players wrote down seven rules that they borrowed from field hockey to try and give some structure to the game.
In 1888, hockey had become so popular that one of our past Governor Generals, Lord Stanley of Preston, purchased a decorative bowl to use as a trophy. Although he named it the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup, it later became more affectionately known as simply the Stanley Cup. The Stanley Cup was first one by Montreal in 1893.
Luckily, my work lets me play sports on my lunch break, and I play floor hockey. It's a great workout and keeps me fit!
Jason.
Hi Robert!
ReplyDeleteCanada, much like the United States, has three main divisions within our military.
We have land troops consisting of soldiers, tanks, artilery, and other armaments called the Canadian Army; we currently have thirty-three warships including aircraft carriers, battleships, destroyers, and submarines called the Royal Canadian Navy; we also have numerous fighter jets and helicopters that belong to the Royal Canadian Air Force. The most popular fighter jet that we have is the CF-18 Hornet.
These three branches are governed by the Canadian Armed Forces Council, directed by our Chief of Defence.
Canada fought in World War I, World War II, and in the Korean War. Recently, Canada has fought alongside other countries in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya.
Although standing up for freedom and democracy is important, Canada is most proud of her peacekeeping role in the world. That means when conflicts start in other countries, Canada's military forces are deployed in order to try and keep as many people as possible safe from harm and in assisting in the delivery of food and medical supplies.
Great question Rob!
Jason.
Hey Zack F!
ReplyDeleteSome winter recreational activities in Canada include skiing, hockey, curling, snowshoeing, and of course tobogganing.
Although most popular in Quebec, a fun winter activity that I can remember from when I was in grade six was when my class went to a "sugar shack". At a sugar shack, maple tree sap is collected and boiled just past the point to where it would become maple syrup. It is then poured over snow, which makes the mixture thicken and harden quickly. The result is kind of like a maple candy snow cone, and it's very tasty!
Jason.
Hey Zach G!
ReplyDeleteI think the biggest difference between the sports played in Canada and in the United States would have to do with the rules of football; most of all the other sports have the same rules regardless of whether you play them here or in your country.
In Canada, our football fields are 110 yards long, as opposed to 100 yards in the United States. Whereas American teams have eleven players on each side, Canadian teams have twelve players on each side. We also have three "downs" (or chances) to score or get the football as far downfield as possible before the other team takes possession, as opposed to four "downs" in the United States.
There are many other differences between Canadian and American football, there are probably just the most obvious.
Our championship game is called the "Grey Cup"-- but most of us still watch the Superbowl anyway :)
Jason.
Hey Erin,
ReplyDeleteI think if you're looking to find some famous Canadians, you should probably try and partner up with Becca. She has some good names!
It might surprise you to find out, however, that there are a lot of other famous "Americans" that were actually born up here.
If you or your parents watch the gameshow "Jeopardy", guess what? Alex Trebek is Canadian.
Dan Akroyd and Jim Carrey, both Canadian.
Keanu Reeves is Canadian, and so is Matthew Perry.
We have both Mike Myers and Michael J. Fox.
We also have Ryan Gosling AND Ryan Reynolds, as well as Rachel McAdams.
Pamela Anderson-- also Canadian.
As far as the most famous hockey player in Canadian history? I'm going to go with Wayne Gretzky. That's right, he's Canadian too.
Jason.
Hey Jaden!
ReplyDeleteSince you mentioned the ice hotel, let me tell you about a winter festival that takes place in the neighbouring province of Quebec!
Every winter in February, Quebec City puts on a festival that celebrates french life and culture. Did you know that in addition to English, French is the other official language of Canada?
This festival is called "Carnaval" and its mascot is a giant snowman called the "Bonhomme de Neige". That's just french for "snowman". Easy! Some of the fun things to do at Carnaval include skiing, snow rafting, sledding down big snow slides, and seeing all the amazing ice sculptures that people carve. And yes, there is a giant ice palace that belongs to Bonhomme. It's only decorative, however, and you can't stay inside.
The first organized "Carnaval" happened in 1894 and started as the mostly Roman Catholic population celebrated together before a forty day period of prayer and sacrifice called Lent. It's a tradition that is still continued today.
Jason.
Hey Jaden S!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great question, and I did watch the link that you posted. Here's the explanation:
Canadian football, unlike American football, allows a player to kick the football anywhere on the field and not just from the snap. Because it's not a very practical, however, it's something that is rarely ever seen in a game.
Canadian football also allows the team kicking for a field goal to score a point even if they miss-- as long as the football goes out of the back of the end zone of the opposing team or if the opposing team itself downs the ball in their own end zone.
Now, remember when the announcer said that Montreal only needed a point to win? That meant that if Toronto allowed the football to stay in their end zone they would lose. The most practical thing to try and do at that point in time was to try and kick it back down field in the hopes that another Toronto player would catch it. Instead, a Montreal player caught the ball and figured that the most practical thing to do would be to try and kick it back into the Toronto end zone in the hopes that a Montreal player would catch it-- and that is exactly what happened. Montreal won the game.
As far as why Canadian and American football remain seperated into the CFL and the NFL, I think I might have just answered your question. It would be a real challenge to try and agree on common rules both countries would agree to!
Jason.
Hey Monique!
ReplyDeleteCanada does have cheerleaders, and they perform at sporting events both nationally down to the highschool level.
Our national governing body is called "Cheer Canada" and its mission is to lead, support, and promote cheerleading in Canada.
In order to accomplish its mission, Cheer Canada provides opportunities to all recreational and competitive members for safe participation appropriate to their abilities through the development of training and certification programs. Cheer Canada also encourages positive life values and fair play in all aspects of cheerleading.
Their goal is to berecognized within the local, provincial, national, and international cheerleading and sporting communities.
Go Cheer Canada!
Jason.
Hey Taylor!
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of places to hunt in Canada-- probably even a lot of places that no one else has ever hunted in!
In Ontario, you have to be at least sixteen years old to be eligible to obtain a hunting or fishing licence. Before being granted a licence, however, you have to pass the Ontario Hunter Education course, and the Canadian Firearms Safety course.
We hunt turkeys, black bears, moose, elk, deer, seals and a number of other animals. The seasons vary depending on the animal. Elk hunting season, for example, is only one week long. In 2011, it was from September 19 to September 25.
When it comes to deer, however, we issue a certain number of "tags" for the year, which means that regardless of when you go hunting, Canadians can only kill a maximum number before being told that they have to stop. In 2011, that number was 74,495 by gun, and 18,335 by bow.
In Canada, a basic one year small-game hunting licence costs $78.37. A deluxe three year small-game hunting licence and three-year sport fishing licence costs $159.96.
Great question Taylor!
Jason.
Dear Jessie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for that information! This will really come in handy. I hope your blog becomes as popular as Facebook!
Your new fan,
Lizzy
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Kyle. I am wondering what minerals and rock do you mine in Canada? If so where is each mined? Thank you for your time.
A sixth Grader,
Kyle
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteI really hope that you can answer my social studies question. What are the most endangered animals in Canada and what region do they live in?
I Hope to hear from you soon.
Your friend,
Robert P.
Dear Expert(s),
ReplyDeleteIn social studies, my class is doing individual research based off of a research question of our choice. My question was, “How is Canada contributing to the green house effect and how is the government trying to prevent it?” So can you answer questions such as:
* How much greenhouse gas is released by Canada a year on average?
* How much money is Canada giving groups that support preventing greenhouse gas emissions?
* What kind of activities are groups that support preventing greenhouse gas emissions doing to do so?
Thank you for your help and I hope to hear from you soon!
Seeking knowledge,
Joseph
Dear Jason and Jessie,
ReplyDeleteHello my name is Jared. My Canadian question is “What makes each province and territory unique?” So I was wondering what province would you like too live in and why? What makes that province better than the rest? What province would you prefer NOT to live in? Why? Thank you for your time. :-)
A Student,
Jared
Dear Jason & Jessie,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for this information it was really helpful! And Jason I didn't know that we went to war with Canada! That is really cool! know I have another trivia question to ask my step dad! Ha-Ha :D And Jessie your information on all f the school activates was really great! Would either of you know anything about the other activates like Gym (Physical Education) or the other classes?:) That would be AWESOME! Thanks Alot :) From,Keanna Michelle <3
Dear Jason and Jessie,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information that you sent me. That will be helpful information for me to use.
Your friend,
Isaiah
Hey Kyle!
ReplyDeleteIn Canada, just like in the United States, a great number of rocks and minerals are mined on a regular basis. Some of these minerals include coal, aluminum, copper, iron, lead, nickel, and zinc.
Did you know, however, that one of the largest gold rushes in North America happened in Canada? It took place way back between 1897 and 1899 near the Klondike River in the town of Dawson City, Yukon Territory. Dawson City is right beside Alaska!
In those two years alone, when everyone was rushing up north to try and get their own fair share, people found what would be considered today to be over one BILLION dollars in gold-- and that was just the gold that people were able to find with pickaxes and shovels. Since 2005 it has been estimated that Canada has been able to mine about 23 Billion dollars worth of gold with the more sophisticated technology that's been used to find and mine it.
Ontario, where I live, produces about 10 billion dollars a year in mined materials. Three of the biggest mines I know about are up north in Thunder Bay (gold and platinum), Timmins (gold, copper, zinc) and Sudbury (nickel, copper, and platinum.)
Hey Robert P!
ReplyDeleteGood question. One of the endangered species that I remember learning about when I was in grade six is the Beluga Whale. Beluga whales live in the Arctic all around the world, but also in the St. Lawrence river in Quebec as it heads out into the Atlantic Ocean.
Unfortunately, the Beluga Whale is still endangered.
Another endangered animal in Canada that I remember learning about is the Spotted Owl. They live in the southern part of British Columbia on the west coast of Canada. Unfortunately, due to logging and deforestation in southern British Columbia, scientists estimate there are only around sixteen of these owls left! They are making every attempt to take great care of them, however, so they can survive and continue as a species.
Another endangered species is the Whooping Crane. Their migratory path extends from the Northwest Territories through Saskatchewan, Alberta and down across the United States into around Texas. Looks like they have dual citizenship.
Jason.
Kyle,
ReplyDeleteMetals like copper and gold, precious stones like diamonds, and industrial
minerals like gypsum, are all mined in Canada. There are many ways to classify
mineral and rock resources, but one simple way is to use three groups:
Some fall into more than one group. For example,
diamond is used industrially as an abrasive, and
of course it is precious and ornamental. Gold is
metallic, but it is also precious, ornamental,
and has important industrial uses.
1 Metallic Minerals Gold/Silver Base minerals Iron,copper,lead,zinc and nickel
2 Industrial Minerals -limestone is quarried in Manitoba and labradorite in Labrador
3 Precious and Ornamental Stone
Here is a web site where I found this information and it goes into detail of what minerals are found where for what use!
http://www.gac.ca/PopularGeoscience/factsheets/Set_MineralsRocks_e.pdf
Hi Joseph!
ReplyDeleteMethane is a potent greenhouse gas responsible for 18 percent of global climate emissions. More than five megatonnes of methane emissions are generated in Canada each year as a result of human activity-- the equivalent of over 100 megatonnes of carbon dioxide. Canada's annual greenhouse gas emissions total more than 700 megatonnes. More than three-quarters of this methane comes from oil and natural gas systems, landfills, and the management of animal waste on farms.
Canada, however, is committed to reducing total greenhouse gas emissions by 17 per cent from 2005 levels by 2020-- a target that is aligned, incidentally, with the United States!
Canada contributes billions of dollars annually into technology and research projects that are aimed at either reducing or eliminating greehouse gasses entirely.
Some of the things that Canada is doing to help prevent or reduce the introduction of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere are investing in cleaner fuel technology, such as cleaner coal burning plants, and in the capture and storage of greenhouse gasses that are emitted in our Alberta oil sands.
Jason.
Hi Jared!
ReplyDeleteGreat question! Canada's provinces are kind of seperated into five distinct regions from east to west coast.
Our east coast is made up of four provinces: Newfoundland and Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. These provinces are all very close to the Atlantic Ocean. Prince Edward Island is a very small but beautiful place to live. It's kind of like our Rhode Island! If you have ever heard of or read the "Anne of Green Gables" series, the author used Prince Edward Island as the backdrop for the story. These provinces have a stark beauty, offset by the vast expanse of the ocean, that is truly a wonder to see.
Next, as you continue west, is Quebec. Almost everyone in Quebec speaks French first, then English. It's not exactly like the French you would hear in France though! Montreal is one of the major cities of Quebec, and most people who live in and around there speak both French and English very well. I used to live on the south shore of Montreal, in an English speaking town. My school, however, was French, and I learned all my subjects and wrote all my assignments in French. Formidable! Quebec has a lot of lakes and hills.
Next is Ontario, Canada's backbone and major economic centre for the country. Our capital is Ottawa, and that is where the Prime Minister lives. Ottawa is like our Washington D.C. The biggest and by far most interesting city here is Toronto. Did you know that the CN Tower in Toronto used to be the highest freestanding structure in the world up until 2010? It is now the fifth tallest freestanding structure in the world, but still number one is North America! It is 1815 feet tall.
Continuing out west are the three provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. There provinces produce vast quantities of wheat, and the land out there is very, very flat. If you looked out over a wheat field at the right spot out there, it would look like the field went on forever. The culture out there is best compared with American "cowboy" culture. There are a lot of ranches and farms out west, and the Calgary Stampede is one of the biggest rodeos in North America. Yee-haw!
British Columbia is a beautiful province along the west coast. This province has lush forests and towering mountains called the Rockies. It is probably the most beautiful province to live in.
I think I live in the province I would most prefer to live in, but let's be honest-- I know the street names in Kitchener and I'm not likely to get lost. I would least like to live in British Columbia. Although it's beautiful, I don't think I really understand the culture there! You can google that one.
Jason.
Dear Jason,
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for this information it was really helpful! And Jason I didn't know that there is just 16 spotted owls left! That is awful! I LOVE owls♥! I think it's cool you remember what you did in 6th grade. I really thank you for you time.
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Robert P.
Thank you for the time. I really appreciate the effort and I will definitely add this to my Project.
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Jared
Dear Jason and Jessie,
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Thank you for the information. It will really help me with my wiki. Thanks for taking the time to find the answer to my question.
Kyle
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ReplyDeletethank you for telling me all that awesome information. I appreciate you spending time to awnser my question
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Robert Collins
Dear Jason,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your time and information. It will help me in many ways. I will definitely add it to my wiki. Thank you!
A 6th grader,
Zachary
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ReplyDeleteDear Jessie and jason,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all that great information it helped me a lot and I can't wait to check out that website! I'm sure It will help me a lot too!
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Dear Jason,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of the information on what to do in winter and summer months!:) I appreciate you spending your time to answer my question it helped me alot.
thank you,
McKenna
Dear Jason,
ReplyDeleteHi, thank you for responding to my message I learned a lot. It will help me with my wiki. Thank you for finding time to answer my questions!
Jalyn
Dear Experts,
ReplyDeleteThank you for telling me hunting and fishing area’s, laws and every thing else I ask you about. I hope you have a good time and have fun.
6th grader,
Taylor
Hello Jason and Jessie,
ReplyDeleteThank you for all of your help and I really appreciate how you took time to give me information. I learned a lot of stuff from your responses like what sports teams Canada has and an award they give. All in all, I learned many things.
Thank you very much,
A 6th grader
Olivia L.
Dear Jason,
ReplyDeleteThank you for helping me out. I learned that sugaring is a activity in the winter.
A 6th grader,
Zack F
Jason,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the new info! I really needed more names, and I will try to check in with Rebecca too. I didn't even know that Wayne Gretzky (did I spell that right?) was from Canada!
Thanks so much!
Erin
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ReplyDeleteDear Jason and Jessie,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Bryan Adams, Avril Lavigne and Nickleback. I don’t know the rest of the people or bands. Well I do know Justin Bieber and I used to like him but not any more. But thanks for telling me this info I didn’t know those people where from Canada. I will be using all this info it helps me a lot!!!! Thank you agian.
From a six grader
Becca R.
Dear experts,
ReplyDeleteWhat are some of the teams called for Chearleading?
What are somethings that I could find out about Chearleading in canada?
I found out they had national teams is that true?
What can I learn about Chearleading?
Is Chearleading really special in Canada? If so whats so whats special about it?
What are some of there school or names of their Chearleading teams?
Anyways................................................................... Hello
This is,
Monique