The lesson introduces students to the concept and value of an online atlas by allowing them to navigate through and explore the Atlas of Canada to complete a series of tasks.

Read this online newsletter to find the latest information on research and new technologies coming out of the Communications Research Centre.

The history of computers, and the history of computers in education

Find detailed statistics on topics like innovation in technical fields, the operation of television and radio industries in Canada, Internet use and communications technology.

Just imagine the wired world: connected and communicating at light speed. It's all about new and improved hardware and software for information storage, display and transmission; new and better ways to capture, analyze, stream and share information. It's all about NRC R&D in information and communications technologies.

Learn about the PORTAGE project to develop translation technology, or the ability of computers to translate human languages and asses the quality of translations produced by humans.

The Open Data Pilot is part of the Government of Canada's commitment to open government, which is being pursued along three streams: open data, open information and open dialogue, and aims to drive innovation and economic opportunities for all Canadians.

In this lesson, students will describe and explain population density patterns in Canada.