Crossroads 9

WEB LINKS

Unit: All That I Am

• Youth Violence
  Selection: "On the Sidewalk Bleeding
  Students may find this site useful in their research of gangs and youth violence.
• First Nations in Canada
  Selection: "Borders"
  A Government of Canada site from the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs.
• Comics
  Selection: "Zits"
  Students can review a variety of comic strips on this site.

Unit: Turning Points

• Langston Hughes
  Selection: "Thank You Ma'am"
  Students can watch a short multimedia presentation of Langston Hughes' poem "Dream Deferred" on this site.
• Thesaurus
  Selection: "A Sunrise on the Veld"
  Students may find it helpful to consult this online thesaurus.
• Young Offenders Act
  Selection: "Coffee, Snacks, Worms"
  Young Offenders Act, on the Department of Justice Canada Web site.

Unit: Final Frontiers

• NASA
  An Internet guide to NASA. It's an excellent source of information with up-to-date information about space, including photographs.
• The Nine Planets: A Multimedia Tour of the Solar System
  A multimedia investigation of the history, mythology, and science of our solar system.
• Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy
  Selection: "Moon Maiden"
  This "Out of this World" site from the National Library of Canada is a great resource for Canadian science fiction and fantasy.
• UFO News
  Selection: "Who's Out There?"
  Encourage students to discuss their opinions on news stories and links related to UFOs.
• Remotely Operated Vehicle
  Selection: "Radical Robots"
  Students can view a variety of robotic devices in this International Submarine Engineering site.
• Punctuation Marks
  Selection: "High Flight Fueled"
  A handy online guide to punctuation marks.
• Oceans Canada
  Selection: "Undersea Science"
  A comprehensive site linking students to everything about oceans.

Unit: A World of Tales

• Encyclopedia Mythica
  An online encyclopedia of mythology, folklore, and legends from around the globe.
• Legends
  This Web site explores the history, literature, and lore surrounding legendary characters from ballads, fiction, and films.
• Readers Theatre Evaluation
  Selection: "The Gift of Stories, The Gift of Breath"
  Printable form with ideas evaluating readers' theatre.
• Retelling Folktales
  Selection: "The White Stone Canoe"
  Information and tips on retelling folktales.
• Savitri, A Tale of Ancient India
  Selection: "Savitri and Satyavan"
  Another retelling of the "Savitri and Satyavan" myth, in reader's theatre script.
• Storytelling
  Selection: "The Magic Millstones: Why the Sea Is Salt"
  This site offers teacher information on storytelling activities and assessment.
• Aaron Shepard's Readers' Theatre Page
  Selection: "Water, Moon, and Sun"
  Scripts and tips for Readers' Theatre.
• Bugs Bunny
  Selection: "The Wascawwy Wabbit: Bugs Bunny as Trickster"
  Students will find information on how the character Bugs Bunny was developed.
• Mythweb
  Selection: "Paris and the Golden Apple"
  Explore the world of Greek Mythology. Includes a section for educators.

Unit: Fast Forward

• Adbusters
  A Web site designed to galvanize resistance against those who would destroy the environment and pollute our minds. This site provides articles from around the world exposing media manipulation.
• Media Awareness Network
  This network offers practical support for media education and provides thought-provoking ideas on the ever-changing media culture.
• Silent Movies
  Selection: "When Movies Cost a Nickel"
  Peruse photos of silent film stars.
• IMDB Poster Browser
  Selection: "When Movies Cost a Nickel"
  Students can view hundreds of movie posters and advertisements in this section of the Internet Movie Database.
• The Canadian Code of Advertising Standards
  Selection: "The Day the TV Broke"
  The entire Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, on the Media Awareness Network.
• News Article
  Selection: "Good News"
  Read this articles about the obstacles faced by female news anchors.
• Street Cents
  Selection: "How We Make the TV Show"
  The official Web site of the CBC TV show.
• Snoopy
  Selection: "Last Chance"
  Students can view recent Peanuts comic strips on the Official Peanuts Home Page.
• The Canadian Code of Advertising Standards
  Selection: "The Two Sides of Advertising"
  The entire Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, on the Media Awareness Network.
• NetLingo
  Selection: "The Internet: The Newest Medium"
  A comprehensive online dictionary of Internet terms.
• Banner Advertising
  Selection: "The Internet: The Newest Medium"
  Students can look at a variety of successful banner ads on this site. What made people click on them? You may want to check the site yourself before encouraging students to visit it, to ensure suitable content.

Unit: Do the Right Thing

• Equality Today
  A youth-led e-zine that examines multiculturalism and anti-racism issues.
• EnviroLink
  This Web site provides a comprehensive listing of current environmental organizationsw committed to promoting a sustainable society.