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October 31, 2007
2006 Canadian Agriculture at a Glance
The first article of the 2006 Agriculture at a Glance is now available: "The soybean, agriculture's jack-of-all-trades, is gaining ground across Canada".
From "Quick links" on the home page of Learning Resources, click on Canadian Agriculture at a Glance, then choose the 2006 edition.
September 27, 2007
Updated Quick link: Census of Canada resources
See new animations and articles from the 2006 Census – including vignettes on the history of families and population settlement — on the updated Census of Canada resources page. Find it under "Quick Links" on the Learning Resources home page.
We have gathered the most useful census materials for the classroom into three tabs: Lessons, Key resources and Data. Watch for more 2006 Census resources to be added under 'Key resources' as they are released throughout the coming year.
September 17, 2007
Redesign of Mathematics pages in Resources by school subject
The Resources by school subject pages for Mathematics have been completely redesigned. Resources are now divided by grade level — Kindergarten to grade 5, Grades 6 to 8, and Grades 9 to 12. Within each grade level, there are three sections: Lessons, Key resources, and Data.
Lessons: These are divided into curriculum-relevant mathematics topics. Under each topic, lessons are further divided by the type of Statistics Canada resource they use (Census at School, Census of Canada, E-STAT, and Other).
Key resources: This page lists exercises, tools, and other resources, such as articles, function modelling resources, reference material, and external links.
Data: This section links to aggregate-level data tables and individual-level microdata files.
August 23, 2007
Updated 'Quick links'
Please see these updated 'Quick links' on the Learning Resources home page:
Canadian Social Trends now brings you more directly to articles and lessons listed by subject and by date.
Human Activity and the Environment links to the Teacher's kit containing each annual edition of the publication and three related lesson plans.
Population pyramids includes new animations, an interactive tool for comparisons and many new pyramids, all recently released from the 2006 Census.
July 20, 2007
A new math lesson 'Is it worth completing university?'
Students learn how to use census data from E-STAT with data analysis software. Students investigate the correlation between the proportion of people with a completed university degree and average income using census tract data for a large urban centre. Data are graphed in a scatter graph and mapped with E-STAT, then brought into a data analysis software program for regression and correlation analysis. This lesson is intended to serve as an introduction to using census data on E-STAT for analysis projects.
July 3, 2007
Annual summer update and new features of the CANSIM1 database in E-STAT
CANSIM lets you track trends in virtually every aspect of Canadian life. This latest update includes software enhancements as well as new tables and updates to most of the existing tables. Changes are described below under the headings "Data" and "New features for the Search Options":
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As of July 2007, approximately 2,700 tables accounting for over 36 million time series have been updated.
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Please note that the CANSIM tables from the Canadian vehicle survey are unavailable to users (frozen):
405-0005 to 405-0020
405-0026 to 405-0036
405-0039 to 405-0042
405-0044 to 405-0046
405-0099
405-0101 to 405-0110
4050055 to 405-0070
405-0072 to 405-0086
405-0088 to 4050090
405-0097 to 405-0098
405-0100
405-0111 to 405-0120
New features for the Search Options:
To find the tables you are looking for:
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Browse the updated directory of all tables available on CANSIM.
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You can choose CANSIM data by subjects. Statistics Canada has implemented a new subject classification to better reflect the content of the information on its website. New terms, such as 'Aboriginal peoples,' 'Children and youth' and 'Ethnic diversity and immigration,' have been added.
With these changes, E-STAT is an even richer source of current and historical information on Canada and Canadians.
You can access the CANSIM database from the E-STAT side-bar. Click Search CANSIM.
1CANSIM stands for the Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System.
June 7, 2007
The function modelling resource has recently been updated. Each type of mathematical function is now illustrated by a graph of actual data generated from E−STAT, instead of a generic graph image.
We added three new data series that can be modelled by a linear function (median age, life expectancy, and bottled water) and one by a sinusoidal function (employment in the public sector).
Teachers can now also access the best E−STAT graphs to use as examples of each type of function under the Suggestions for Classroom Use heading.
June 5, 2007
Teacher's guide to data discovery
This guide will support you in helping students develop basic statistical skills. It describes how to find interesting and grade-appropriate Canadian datasets online, to use appropriate graphs for displaying different kinds of data and to calculate basic statistical measures, with or without computers. It will interest teachers of mathematics, history, geography and other subjects that require a basic understanding of statistics.
May 23, 2007
2006 Census of Agriculture: Farm operations and operators
The first data from the 2006 Census of Agriculture (counts by Province or territory, Census agricultural region (CAR), Census division (CD), and Census consolidated subdivision (CCS)) are now available in E−STAT.
With E−STAT you can output the data as tables, customized graphs and maps. Maps are not available for the Census Consolidated Subdivisions (CCS).
This release presents the latest snapshot of the nation's agricultural industry using new data from the 2006 Census of Agriculture.
You can access the data directly from the Search Census button > 2006 Census. Select:
Comprehensive information about agricultural operations across Canada and the people managing these operations is available in three reports.
See also: Census terms
May 9, 2007
Please see our new feature article available on the Students and Teachers sidebars.
April 25, 2007
When E-STAT is updated, the "Preview and Articles" tab will no longer be available. This page has not been updated since April 2006 because all electronic publications became available free of charge on Statistics Canada's website. You can access all articles through the "Statistics by subject" or "Publications".
March 30, 2007
Population and dwelling counts, 2006 Census
The data for the 2006 Population and dwelling counts for census tracts are now available in E-STAT.
This release presents the population counts and counts for total private dwellings and private dwellings occupied by usual residents.
You can access the data directly from the Search Census button > 2006 Census. Select:
- 2006 Census of Population (Provinces, Census Divisions, Municipalities),
- 2006 Census of Population (144 Census Metropolitan Areas and Census Agglomerations),
- 2006 Census of Population (Census Metropolitan Areas and Census tracts).
Read also the Daily "Population and dwelling counts, 2006 Census" of March 13, 2007.
March 14, 2007
Please see our new feature article available on the Students and Teachers sidebars.
March 2, 2007
Updated Access E-STAT from home page.
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February 26, 2007
A new math lesson "Analysing 2001 Census microdata"
Secondary students will be introduced to the microdata files from the 2001 Census and begin to analyse census variables of their choice.
February 21, 2007
Updated Handout: Instructions for accessing E-STAT for the lesson "Chinese immigrants in British Columbia, 1870".
Students create graphs and tables on the number of Chinese in British Columbia according to 1870 Census data.
Teachers, if you are assigning this as homework, please provide your students with your E-STAT username and password or the method of access.
Please e-mail comments or examples of how you used this exercise in your class to Learning Resources.
February 16, 2007
New look of Search map 2001
You suggested, we listened. Among other improvements (see The Daily of July 28, 2006), Search map 2001 has a new, improved look! The redesigned tools, buttons with icons and text, will help you navigate more quickly and easily, and our maps are printer-friendly.
Please see: Picture the numbers with Search map in E-STAT.
Your comments and suggestions are always welcome: education@statcan.ca
February 7, 2007
Read what teachers are saying about E-STAT.
Please see our new feature article available on the Students and Teachers sidebars.
February 6, 2007
Function Modelling Using Secondary Data from E-STAT
In the teaching of mathematical functions it can be helpful to model real world data with different types of functions. Over 20 examples are provided where real world data from Statistics Canada surveys can be approximated by function models (linear, quadratic, exponential, sinusoidal and logistic). All data are extracted from E-STAT and direct links are provided to the specific tables and time series.
January 24, 2007
A new E-STAT lesson "Canada Your Age: Analysis of the 10-to-14 age group using E-STAT (2001 Census)".
Intermediate students will practise using graphing tools to make tables, bar charts, stacked bar charts, scatter graphs, and histograms. Students will analyze the data represented in their graphs and draw conclusions about the data based on their analysis.
Teachers, if you are assigning this as homework, please provide your students with your E-STAT username and password or the method of access.
January 11, 2007
41 lessons on migration
Follow the link to 41 lessons on Migration: The Human Journey searchable by provincial curriculum and level. The lessons, written by expert geography teachers from across Canada, were developed by the Canadian Council for Geographic Education in partnership with Statistics Canada. Among these lessons, Chinese Immigration to Canada uses census data on E-STAT to track the changing Chinese population of Canada.
December 15, 2006
Canadian Social Trends features one new article, "Seniors' access to transportation".
Improvements to CANSIM Graphing in E-STAT
Two new improvements have been made to the graphing function in CANSIM:- When you select Display grid on chart, under Modify Graphic, vertical grid lines will now only appear when there are labels on the x-axis.
- At the Output specification - Retrieve as a table and Retrieve as individual time-series screens, you can now graph up to 13 time series together (as compared to the previously allowed 12). This allows users to include all provinces and territories.
December 8, 2006
Please see our new 2001 Census microdata file subsets, available on our Teachers and Postsecondary page under Data.
Canada Food Stats
Canada Food Stats provides access to a broad spectrum of food statistics and indicators. It contains information on food consumption and food prices, nutrition, supply and demand, as well as data on the food industry, processing, employment, productivity, trade and much more.
Making a query is simple. Just select the data series, geographic area and time period. Submit the query. Click on "Show Data" and the results will be displayed. You can also download results to your own software application.
December 4, 2006
Holiday Shopping
Please see the links for class discussion topics or project ideas, available from the side bar of the Students' and Teachers' pages.
November 14, 2006
Please see our new feature article "Transportation", on the Students and Teachers sidebars.
November 10, 2006
Updated audio-visual introduction, What's E-STAT?
The audio-visual presentation has been updated. You can also view a continuous animated presentation of What's E-STAT? Click on Video loop.
November 9, 2006
Human Activity and the Environment: Annual Statistics, 2006 features a report which assesses the impact of transportation on the environment, and a compendium of maps, tables and figures. Note: The table lists have a link to related CANSIM tables. Please note that there is a $3 charge for CANSIM information. There is no charge if you copy the CANSIM table number and search for it in E-STAT. E-STAT is updated once a year during the summer months and provides free data to educational institutions.
November 8, 2006
Please see the report on Homicides in 2005 in The Daily in Articles for Law.
November 7, 2006
Canadian Social Trends features one new article, "Like commuting? Workers' perceptions of their daily commute".
November 3, 2006
Please see the new section "Maps and geography", on the left sidebar of Statistics Canada's home page, or on the Resources by School Subject > Geography page.
Please see our new feature article "Remembrance Day.by the numbers", on the Students and Teachers sidebars.
October 27, 2006
Population Counts!
Updates to Canada's population clock and the estimated population of Canada, 1605 to present.
100 Years of Canadian Society Teacher's Kit:
Explore changes in the 20th century with a series of articles from Canadian Social Trends and a related lesson plan.
October 20, 2006
New location of the "Add new series" feature in the CANSIM database of E-STAT
The "Add new series" option in E-STAT allows you to select time series from more than one CANSIM table at a time, so that they can be graphed together.
This "Add new series" button can now be found on the Output specification screen- Retrieve as individual time screen. You can still also find this "Add new series" button on the Output manipulation screen.
To access the CANSIM database from the E-STAT side-bar, click Search CANSIM.
October 18, 2006
Annual journal: Statistics Canada's Learning Resources
The 2006/2007 edition of our colourful print journal is now available. It highlights our key resources and contains a poster.
October 13, 2006
Please see the new media room advisory "Halloween… by the numbers" and lessons available on the side bar of the Students' and Teachers' pages.
Statistics Project Contest for Quebec CEGEP students
Sponsored by the Montreal Statistics Society (MSS) and Statistics Canada, the Statistics Project Contest encourages Quebec students at the CEGEP level to present data in a creative manner.
October 4, 2006
New lesson from Canadian Social Trends
"When is junior moving out? Transitions from the parental home to independence" and "Junior comes back home: Trends and predictors of returning to the parental home" HTML PDF
September 29, 2006
Please see the "Special back-to-school issue - A fact book on education in Canada" in the September 2006 issue of Education Matters.
September 22, 2006
Human activity and the Environment: Annual Statistics
New lessons to accompany the annual statistics are now available:
- Human activity and the Environment - Annual Statistics
- Human activity and the Environment 2005 - Solid Waste in Canada
- Human activity and the Environment 2004 - Energy in Canada
Please see our new synthetic microdata file for youth aged 16-17 from the National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth. The data and related teacher support materials are available on our Teachers and Postsecondary page under Data.
September 20, 2006
Alternate Interface for Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children Data
Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (HBSC) is a study conducted every four years for youth aged 11, 13, and 15 in approximately 30 countries to provide data on the health, well-being, and behaviour of youth. Since these data on E-STAT are very popular, we have developed an alternate interface to access this data directly from the E-STAT launch page.
This portion of the website is organized in a student-friendly format, with icons representing each of 10 topics: Personal Feelings, Home Life, Friends, Risk Behaviour, School, Healthy Eating, Bullying and Fighting, Injuries and Injury Prevention, Health and Illness, and Leisure Time. Once an icon is selected, the user will be brought to a screen listing HBSC tables for that topic. The main HBSC page also includes links to relevant lesson plans and related web pages.
This new interface to Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children information can be accessed from the E-STAT launch page. Click Health Behaviour in School-Aged Children (data updated every four years on CANSIM).
September 1, 2006
Please see our new feature article, Back to school, on the Students and Teachers sidebars.
September 1, 2006
Annual summer update and new features of the CANSIM2 database in E-STAT
Data
Search Options
Help
Graphical option
CANSIM lets you track trends in virtually every aspect of Canadian life. This latest update includes software enhancements as well as new tables and updates to most of the existing tables. Changes are described below under the headings Data, Search option, Help and Graphical option:
Data:
- As of July 2006, approximately 2,600 tables accounting for over 36 million time series have been updated. CANSIM now contains the latest data from over 250 different Statistics Canada surveys.
We suggest you look at these:
- The new CANSIM tables 153-0035, 153-0036, 153-0037, 153-0038 and 153-0039 cover the environmental statistics for drainage areas for the period of 1981 to 2001.
- The CANSIM table 052-0004 covers the projected population, by projection scenario, sex and age group until 2056.
- The CANSIM table 003-0080 could be interesting for those who like nutrition.
- Please note that the CANSIM table 326-0013 is frozen. The table is available to Beyond 20/20 users by clicking the Beyond 20/20 link at the bottom of the page. Tutorials " Using the Beyond 20/20 Browser" are available.
To find the tables you are looking for,
- You can use the updated CANSIM Directory (PDF).
- Type the information in the universal search box.
You will find a list with radio buttons for the output format screen for Retrieve as a Table and Retrieve as time series. You will see all the choices of output formats at a quick glance.
- CANSIM User Guide for E-STAT
The updated version of this User Guide takes into account the enhancements that have been made to CANSIM. - Updated version of CANSIM Help with this page - Detailed context-sensitive explanations of options are available on each page of E-STAT. The Help button appears under Search CANSIM on the left side bar, when you enter the data module. This Help function provides explanations of the options available on each screen (or web page), as it is opened.
Four new output formats have been added:
Under Retrieve as a Table
- WK1 (generic worksheet file), time as rows;
- WK1 (generic worksheet file), time as columns.
Under Retrieve as time series
- WK1 (generic worksheet file), time as rows;
- WK1 (generic worksheet file), time as columns.
With these changes, E-STAT is an even richer source of current and historical information on Canada and Canadians.
You can access the CANSIM database from the E-STAT side-bar. Click
Search CANSIM.
2CANSIM stands for the Canadian Socio-economic Information Management System.
August 29, 2006
Civics and Society: emerging issues
Now available: updated additional resources on the issues of demographic change, income inequality, education of children and public health.
Human Activity and the Environment: Annual Statistics
In addition to the article on solid waste, Human Activity and the Environment also provides a comprehensive set of data describing how Canadians interact with the environment. It includes data on topics such as climate, natural resources, ecosystems, and environmental practices. The tables, figures, and maps serve as a general reference for environmental statistics in Canada, pointing readers to available data on environmental-human interactions.
E-STAT has made the data available in two file formats:
- XLS (Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet) that can be viewed with Microsoft Excel.
- CSV (Comma Separated Value) which allows you to access each table in any spreadsheet application.
At the E-STAT Table of Contents, select Preview and Articles > Environment > Tables available in Excel format and CSV format.
August 23, 2006
Canada Food Stats
Canada Food Stats provides access to a broad spectrum of food statistics and indicators. It contains information on food consumption and food prices, nutrition, supply and demand, as well as data on the food industry, processing, employment, productivity, trade and much more.
Making a query is simple. Just select the data series, geographic area and time period. Submit the query. Click on "Show Data" and the results will be displayed. You can also download results to your own software application.
August 11, 2006
New look for Learning Resources!
Further to The Daily of July 28, 2006, this is an improvement based on suggestions from visitors.
Your comments and suggestions are always welcome: education@statcan.ca.
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