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Dog days

Kinney, Jeff


In the latest diary of middle-schooler Greg Heffley, he records his attempts to spend his summer vacation sensibly indoors playing video games and watching television, despite his mother's other ideas.
Date Published:2009

Let's talk about race

Lester, Julius


The author introduces the concept of race as only one component in an individual's or nation's "story."
Date Published:2005

The last straw

Kinney, Jeff


Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change Greg's wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.
Date Published:2009

The long haul

Kinney, Jeff


The Heffley family road trip starts off full of promise, then quickly takes several wrong turns-- with everything from a fender bender to crazed seagulls-- but even the worst road trip can turn into an adventure, and this is one the Heffleys will not soon forget.
Date Published:2014

Cloning endangered species : pros and cons


Learn all about the amazing advancements in the science of cloning and its real-world application for saving endangered species on the verge of extinction. Meet Elizabeth Ann and Kurt, the black-footed ferret and Przewalski horse, respectively, who are successful clones giving scientists real hope for the future of cloning animals in need of reproductive help. Factors such as loss of environment and climate change are also discussed as issues that must be addressed in concert with a cloning program in order to attain long-term success.
Date Published:2023

Learn all about the amazing advancements in the science of cloning and its real-world application for saving endangered species on the verge of extinction. Meet Elizabeth Ann and Kurt, the black-footed ferret and Przewalski horse, respectively, who are successful clones giving scientists real hope for the future of cloning animals in need of reproductive help. Factors such as loss of environment and climate change are also discussed as issues that must be addressed in concert with a cloning program in order to attain long-term success.

Date Published:2023

Metamorphic rocks


This video is an intriguing journey into the transformative and fascinating world of metamorphic rocks. From their incredible journey of change to their unique characteristics, get ready to uncover captivating and educational facts that will rock your world. It's a celebration of geology and discovery, where we delve into the processes that create these remarkable rocks. Discover how heat and pressure shape their formation, explore the stunning variety of textures and patterns they exhibit, and learn about the practical applications of metamorphic rocks in our daily lives. Get ready to embark on a geological adventure and expand your knowledge of the dynamic world beneath our feet in this fascinating exploration!
Date Published:2023

This video is an intriguing journey into the transformative and fascinating world of metamorphic rocks. From their incredible journey of change to their unique characteristics, get ready to uncover captivating and educational facts that will rock your world. It's a celebration of geology and discovery, where we delve into the processes that create these remarkable rocks. Discover how heat and pressure shape their formation, explore the stunning variety of textures and patterns they exhibit, and learn about the practical applications of metamorphic rocks in our daily lives. Get ready to embark on a geological adventure and expand your knowledge of the dynamic world beneath our feet in this fascinating exploration!

Date Published:2023

The ugly truth

Kinney, Jeff


While trying to find a new best friend after feuding with Rowley, middle-school slacker Greg Heffley is warned by older family members that adolescence is a time to act more responsibly and to think seriously about his future.
Date Published:2010

Diary of a wimpy kid

Kinney, Jeff


Greg records his sixth grade experiences in a middle school where he and his best friend, Rowley, undersized weaklings amid boys who need to shave twice daily, hope just to survive, but when Rowley grows more popular, Greg must take drastic measures to save their friendship.
Date Published:2007

Jason's story: Embracing the hyphen in Korean-Canadian


From the Historica Canada video collection. Hosted on YouTube Passages Canada is a national storytelling initiative of Historica Canada that nurtures cross-cultural dialogue in Canadian communities. . “I was born in Seoul, South Korea. My mom and dad immigrated to Toronto when I was a just 3 months old. They dreamed of becoming entrepreneurs. In 1978 they opened one of the first businesses in Toronto’s Koreatown. As a teenager, I wanted nothing to do with the family business. I didn't speak Korean; I wasn’t interested in my parents’ Korean culture. I just wanted to be like the other Canadian kids. My mom finally kicked me out of the house. Five years ago, my dad got sick. I decided it was time to embrace my roots. I started managing the restaurant. I even learned to speak Korean. I am a Korean-Canadian, proud of what my family has built.”.
Date Published:2015

From the Historica Canada video collection. Hosted on YouTube Passages Canada is a national storytelling initiative of Historica Canada that nurtures cross-cultural dialogue in Canadian communities. . “I was born in Seoul, South Korea. My mom and dad immigrated to Toronto when I was a just 3 months old. They dreamed of becoming entrepreneurs. In 1978 they opened one of the first businesses in Toronto’s Koreatown. As a teenager, I wanted nothing to do with the family business. I didn't speak Korean; I wasn’t interested in my parents’ Korean culture. I just wanted to be like the other Canadian kids. My mom finally kicked me out of the house. Five years ago, my dad got sick. I decided it was time to embrace my roots. I started managing the restaurant. I even learned to speak Korean. I am a Korean-Canadian, proud of what my family has built.”.

Date Published:2015

Is asking “Where are you from?” appropriate small talk?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It’s a staple of small talk, but should it be? People are genuinely curious to learn about each other’s backgrounds or cultures. While this question might start a good conversation, it can often make people feel othered and unwelcome. So where do we go from here? Harv and Elena speak with journalist Eternity Martis about getting this question as a Black woman both in big cities and smaller towns. Eva Jewell offers some insight into how this question can be a great way to make connections when Indigenous peoples ask it to each other. Psychology professor Kevin Nadal shares some helpful tips for anyone who asks or gets asked this question.
Date Published:2021

From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. It’s a staple of small talk, but should it be? People are genuinely curious to learn about each other’s backgrounds or cultures. While this question might start a good conversation, it can often make people feel othered and unwelcome. So where do we go from here? Harv and Elena speak with journalist Eternity Martis about getting this question as a Black woman both in big cities and smaller towns. Eva Jewell offers some insight into how this question can be a great way to make connections when Indigenous peoples ask it to each other. Psychology professor Kevin Nadal shares some helpful tips for anyone who asks or gets asked this question.

Date Published:2021

What are you?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. Asking a mixed-race person about their background can get problematic. Elena and Harv welcome Rema Tavares, who founded Mixed in Canada. Also featuring educator Charlotte Henay.
Date Published:2019

Between : living in the hyphen


"In Canada, diversity often means "one ethnicity + hyphen + Canadian," but what if you don't fit into an easy category? What if your background is a hybrid of ancestries and you live somewhere between, where cultural identities overlap? Between interweaves the experiences of a group of Canadians with one parent from a European background and one from a visible minority. They're all struggling to find a satisfying frame of reference. Cultural identity, it seems, is more complex than what our multicultural utopia implies."--Container.
Date Published:2005

"In Canada, diversity often means "one ethnicity + hyphen + Canadian," but what if you don't fit into an easy category? What if your background is a hybrid of ancestries and you live somewhere between, where cultural identities overlap? Between interweaves the experiences of a group of Canadians with one parent from a European background and one from a visible minority. They're all struggling to find a satisfying frame of reference. Cultural identity, it seems, is more complex than what our multicultural utopia implies."--Container.

Date Published:2005

Double down

Kinney, Jeff


Greg plans to film a scary movie using an old video camera he found in the basement, but getting rich and famous from his new hobby isn't as easy as he thought.
Date Published:2016

Trans Mountain timeline : how did we get here?


From the Curio.ca streaming audio-visual collection. How did we get to the point where the feds are preparing to spend your tax dollars to get this project built?
Date Published:2018

Rodrick rules

Kinney, Jeff


Greg Heffley tells about his summer vacation and his attempts to steer clear of trouble when he returns to middle school and tries to keep his older brother Rodrick from telling everyone about Greg's most humiliating experience of the summer.
Date Published:2008

Hard luck

Kinney, Jeff


After being dumped by his best friend and having a hard time finding new friends in middle school, Greg decides to change his luck and turn all his decisions over to chance.
Date Published:2013

Atheism


Could the best kind of belief possibly be no belief at all? Tev decides to check out the un-religion; atheism. As the episode begins he finds himself in a graveyard, where he is visited by an important insight: "being dead sucks!" Later, he meets the president of Canada's Freethought Association, which stirs up a little controversy with it's provocative ad slogan "There's probably no God".
Date Published:2013

Sedimentary rocks


This video is an exciting journey into the captivating and diverse world of sedimentary rocks. From their intriguing formation to their rich layers of history, get ready to uncover fascinating and educational facts that will rock your world. It's a celebration of geology and discovery, where we delve into the processes that shape these rocks over time. Discover how sedimentation and compaction create their unique structures, explore the incredible fossils and clues they hold about Earth's past, and learn about the practical uses of sedimentary rocks in industries such as construction and energy production. Get ready to embark on a geological adventure and deepen your understanding of the remarkable story preserved within sedimentary rocks in this captivating exploration!
Date Published:2023

This video is an exciting journey into the captivating and diverse world of sedimentary rocks. From their intriguing formation to their rich layers of history, get ready to uncover fascinating and educational facts that will rock your world. It's a celebration of geology and discovery, where we delve into the processes that shape these rocks over time. Discover how sedimentation and compaction create their unique structures, explore the incredible fossils and clues they hold about Earth's past, and learn about the practical uses of sedimentary rocks in industries such as construction and energy production. Get ready to embark on a geological adventure and deepen your understanding of the remarkable story preserved within sedimentary rocks in this captivating exploration!

Date Published:2023

Igneous rocks


This video is a thrilling journey into the fiery and dynamic world of igneous rocks. From their molten origins to the incredible formations they create, get ready to uncover fascinating and educational facts that will rock your world. It's a celebration of geology and discovery, where we delve into the processes that shape these rocks through volcanic activity. Discover how cooling and solidification create their unique textures and crystal structures, explore the diverse types of igneous rocks, from obsidian to granite, and learn about their importance in everything from construction materials to Earth's geological history. Get ready to embark on a volcanic adventure and deepen your knowledge of the powerful forces that shape our planet in this captivating exploration!
Date Published:2023

This video is a thrilling journey into the fiery and dynamic world of igneous rocks. From their molten origins to the incredible formations they create, get ready to uncover fascinating and educational facts that will rock your world. It's a celebration of geology and discovery, where we delve into the processes that shape these rocks through volcanic activity. Discover how cooling and solidification create their unique textures and crystal structures, explore the diverse types of igneous rocks, from obsidian to granite, and learn about their importance in everything from construction materials to Earth's geological history. Get ready to embark on a volcanic adventure and deepen your knowledge of the powerful forces that shape our planet in this captivating exploration!

Date Published:2023

Rocks : why do some rocks sparkle?


From the TVO streaming audio-visual collection. Rights expire on August 31, 2028. Howie and Baboo visit rock expert Emily at a geology gallery to check out beautiful, sparkly rocks and learn the difference between rocks and minerals.
Date Published:2016