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A Director Takes Centre Stage


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on February 20, 2020. Theatre companies work hard to put terrific dramatic productions on stage. So, it's never good when what's happening in the back office is making headlines instead. Such was the case not long ago at the critically acclaimed Soulpepper theatre company. It now has a new artistic director who's rebuilding the company in some pretty inventive ways. Weyni Mengesha formerly directed shows there, and after many years in the U.S., is back to take the helm.
Date Published:2020

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on February 20, 2020. Theatre companies work hard to put terrific dramatic productions on stage. So, it's never good when what's happening in the back office is making headlines instead. Such was the case not long ago at the critically acclaimed Soulpepper theatre company. It now has a new artistic director who's rebuilding the company in some pretty inventive ways. Weyni Mengesha formerly directed shows there, and after many years in the U.S., is back to take the helm.

Date Published:2020

Is Child Marriage a Problem in Canada?


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on February 9, 2021. Researchers at McGill University have found that child marriage is not only legal in Canada but has been happening across the country for decades, even in spite of efforts by the federal government to clamp down on the practice overseas. Why does it persist and what can be done about it? We discuss the scope of the problem and potential solutions with Alissa Koski, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University; Samra Zafar, author of "The Good Wife: Escaping a Life I Never Chose;" and Rowena Pinto, chief program officer at UNICEF Canada.
Date Published:2019

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on February 9, 2021. Researchers at McGill University have found that child marriage is not only legal in Canada but has been happening across the country for decades, even in spite of efforts by the federal government to clamp down on the practice overseas. Why does it persist and what can be done about it? We discuss the scope of the problem and potential solutions with Alissa Koski, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health at McGill University; Samra Zafar, author of "The Good Wife: Escaping a Life I Never Chose;" and Rowena Pinto, chief program officer at UNICEF Canada.

Date Published:2019

Ontario Political Parties


TVOkids news segment from October 2018 From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on March 28, 2030. . Steve Paikin explains Ontario Political Parties.
Date Published:2018

My name is Saajin Singh

Brar, Kuljinder Kaur,


Saajin loves his name-he loves it so much that he sees it spelled out in the world around him in his snacks, in the sky and sometimes he even sings it aloud. On his first day of school, Saajin is excited to meet his new classmates, but things take a turn when the teacher mispronounces his name as Say-jin and he is not sure how-or if he should-correct her. After trying to live with the different version of his name for a while and some thoughtful conversations with his family about the meaning behind it, Saajin realizes the importance of reclaiming his name and embracing his identity.
Date Published:2022

Saajin loves his name-he loves it so much that he sees it spelled out in the world around him in his snacks, in the sky and sometimes he even sings it aloud. On his first day of school, Saajin is excited to meet his new classmates, but things take a turn when the teacher mispronounces his name as Say-jin and he is not sure how-or if he should-correct her. After trying to live with the different version of his name for a while and some thoughtful conversations with his family about the meaning behind it, Saajin realizes the importance of reclaiming his name and embracing his identity.

Date Published:2022

Touch that!

Hewitt, Sally, 1949-


"An exciting way to learn about your senses." Includes index. Answers simple questions students may have regarding their sense of touch.
Date Published:2008

Redefining Health


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on March 4, 2019. Would promoting health rather than treating sickness be a more intelligent use of Ontario's medical budget? The Agenda welcomes Alex Jadad, director of the Institute for Global Health Equity and Innovation at the University of Toronto, to explain why he thinks Ontarians should focus on creating a healthy society.
Date Published:2019

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on March 4, 2019. Would promoting health rather than treating sickness be a more intelligent use of Ontario's medical budget? The Agenda welcomes Alex Jadad, director of the Institute for Global Health Equity and Innovation at the University of Toronto, to explain why he thinks Ontarians should focus on creating a healthy society.

Date Published:2019

Soil : a perfect recipe


Soil is the ground where most plants grow. It is made up of a mixture of tiny pieces of rock, water, air, living things and bits of rotting plants and animals. Let's take a closer look at what makes good soil.
Date Published:2024

Soil

Spilsbury, Richard, 1963-


Electronic reproduction. Mankato, Minn. : Capstone Press, 2011. Online access. What is soil? -- How do rocks form soil? -- What else is in soil? -- How do we identify different soils? -- How do we use soil? -- How can we protect soil? -- Make a dirt shirt!. Soil looks at how different types of soil form, change, erode, and are used around the world.
Date Published:2011

Soil basics

Schuh, Mari C., 1975-


"Simple text and full-color photographs provide a brief introduction to soil"--Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2012

How do Canadian elections work?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Who gets elected and how? Candidates, ridings, majority, minority... it all sounds like adultspeak, right? Wrong! Even if kids can't vote, they still have a say in what their elected officials are doing on the job. Want to know how to get involved?
Date Published:2021

Why do we need soil?

Murray, Laura K., 1989-


Explains why dirt is an important resource, including how dirt is needed to grow crops and construct buildings and roads.
Date Published:2024

A bean's life cycle

Dunn, Mary R.


A Capstone Interactive eBook. Planting seeds -- Sprouting seeds -- Flowering plants -- Hanging pods -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Critical thinking questions -- Index. Simple text and photographs introduce the stages in a bean's life, from the seed germinating to the bean pods that are picked for eating.
Date Published:2018

Hinduism in practice and daily life


Hinduism is one of the main world religions, with more than one billion followers. Faith, along with its rules for living, is part of the daily life for many Hindus. This film explores Hinduism through daily rituals and practices, including puja, meditation, and vibrant festivals like Diwali and Holi. We delve into beliefs around ahimsa, purity, and the legacy of the caste system, as well as life's key transitions - from name-giving ceremonies to weddings and funerals. Hinduism is not only a faith - it's a way of life, lived through prayer, celebrations, and a deep connection to old traditions.
Date Published:2025

Hinduism is one of the main world religions, with more than one billion followers. Faith, along with its rules for living, is part of the daily life for many Hindus. This film explores Hinduism through daily rituals and practices, including puja, meditation, and vibrant festivals like Diwali and Holi. We delve into beliefs around ahimsa, purity, and the legacy of the caste system, as well as life's key transitions - from name-giving ceremonies to weddings and funerals. Hinduism is not only a faith - it's a way of life, lived through prayer, celebrations, and a deep connection to old traditions.

Date Published:2025

Animal group behavior

Dunne, Abbie,


What is group behavior? -- Protecting each other -- Hunting and eating -- Working together -- Migration. "Simple text and colorful photos introduce the topic of animal group behavior"--
Date Published:2017

Fun with pressure and hydraulics


How come does a lift operate as a hydraulic system? A puzzling question lands you in the wondrous world of pressure. Have hands-on fun by experimenting with leakages, and get to know Blaise Pascal, a polymath, who pioneered research into the hydrostatic principle. The place to go to answer all your science-related questions - it's the One Stop Science Shop.
Date Published:2015

Why Conservatives and Liberals think differently


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on November 18, 2019. It may be obvious that people who identify politically as liberals and conservatives think differently because they disagree on issues ranging from immigration to climate change policy. But what are the deeper psychological roots that drive their political beliefs? In the aftermath of the federal election, the Agenda explores the conservative mind vs. the liberal mind.
Date Published:2019

From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Episode of the Agenda aired on November 18, 2019. It may be obvious that people who identify politically as liberals and conservatives think differently because they disagree on issues ranging from immigration to climate change policy. But what are the deeper psychological roots that drive their political beliefs? In the aftermath of the federal election, the Agenda explores the conservative mind vs. the liberal mind.

Date Published:2019

What's a By-election?


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Sometimes seats in the Ontario legislature become open between general elections and have to be filled. When a seat becomes open, the Premier of Ontario calls a by-election. Learn all about how by-elections work in the province of Ontario.
Date Published:2011

Let's learn about the electoral process : votes count


PDF resource guide available on disk and also under Additional Info tag. Why vote? What does it mean? Our hosts learn why voting is so important and why it is the right and responsibility of all eligible Canadian citizens. Students learn about: the current and historical election process; polling stations; voters; who is eligible to vote; how and when elections are called; election campaigns; citizenship; majority and minority governments; candidates.
Date Published:2011

PDF resource guide available on disk and also under Additional Info tag. Why vote? What does it mean? Our hosts learn why voting is so important and why it is the right and responsibility of all eligible Canadian citizens. Students learn about: the current and historical election process; polling stations; voters; who is eligible to vote; how and when elections are called; election campaigns; citizenship; majority and minority governments; candidates.

Date Published:2011

Gandhi

Pastan, Amy.



Date Published:2006

Cracking the cipher


Eric encrypts a secret message employing the Caesar box cipher code which was used by the army of the Roman emperor, Julius Caesar, more than 2,000 years ago! It's not magic ... it's mathematical! The pedagogical side: To decrypt a secret message, you need a key, or shared information about the structure of the cipher. In the example, a message that is 16 letters long is written in boxes across a square grid and then read by column.
Date Published:2016

Eric encrypts a secret message employing the Caesar box cipher code which was used by the army of the Roman emperor, Julius Caesar, more than 2,000 years ago! It's not magic ... it's mathematical! The pedagogical side: To decrypt a secret message, you need a key, or shared information about the structure of the cipher. In the example, a message that is 16 letters long is written in boxes across a square grid and then read by column.

Date Published:2016