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A 21st century teaching and learning tool that opens students' eyes to the world -
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C4K develops vocabulary, builds background knowledge and allows students to share their views in a safe environment -
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Weekly articles, auto-graded quizzes, comment area, links, activities and more
Mar 27 2020
Suds Up!
Everywhere you go lately, someone reminds you to wash your hands. What difference does it make? Soap and water can’t fight a global pandemic.
It can, actually. In fact, handwashing stops COVID-19 in its tracks.
The coronavirus can only make you sick if it finds a way into your respiratory system. It...
Health
Mar 20 2020
How to Squash a Pandemic
Actor Tom Hanks has it. A few professional basketball and soccer players caught it. So did Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau, the wife of our prime minister.
It’s COVID-19.
Three months ago, no one had ever heard of this new coronavirus. Now it’s a global pandemic.
The virus...
Science
Mar 13 2020
Mars Spills Its Secrets
Scientists have questions about Mars. How did the planet develop? What’s it like on the inside? Does it quake? How’s the weather?
NASA’s latest Mars mission is looking for the answers.
Sports
Mar 06 2020
Chance of a Lifetime
A practice goalie for the Toronto Maple Leafs made his NHL debut February 22. But he didn’t suit up for the Leafs. He helped the Carolina Hurricanes beat them!
NHL teams bring two goalies to a game. The backup is dressed and ready to play if the starter leaves the game...
Environment
Feb 28 2020
Swarmed by Locusts
East Africa has a big locust problem. These hungry grasshoppers travel in giant swarms. They’re invading country after country. They eat everything in their path.
It’s the worst year for locusts in decades. If they can’t be stopped, crops will be wiped out. Livestock...
History
Feb 21 2020
Special Delivery
Fred Arsenault turns 100 next month. The Toronto veteran loves getting mail. So his son Ron planned a special birthday surprise.
“He said he’d love to get some birthday cards,” says Ron. “So I thought, well, let’s get him some birthday cards.”
He took a picture of his...
Culture
Feb 14 2020
We Read Canadian
On February 19, people across the country will read books by Canadian authors. Why? It’s I Read Canadian Day.
This brand-new day reminds us that Canadians write great books for young people.
Canadian children’s books win tons of awards, all around the world. But over...
Health
Feb 07 2020
Fighting a New Virus
A nasty new coronavirus hit China in December. The outbreak started in the city of Wuhan.
Coronaviruses are upper respiratory diseases. Some, like the common cold and flu, aren’t very serious. The symptoms are often mild. They usually go away quickly.
The new virus...
Environment
Jan 31 2020
A Storm to Remember
On January 17, a giant snowstorm hit the east coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. It was the blizzard of the century.
People were warned it was coming. Stock up on essentials, they were told. Don’t go to school. Don’t go to work. And for heaven’s sake, stay off the...
Environment
Jan 24 2020
Earth’s Best Shot
Calling all thinkers, leaders, and scientists. Calling all innovators and inventors. Prince William is looking for you.
The Duke of Cambridge is launching a bold new plan to fight climate change. It’s called the Earthshot Prize. This multimillion-dollar award will...
Culture
Jan 17 2020
The Paper Bag Princess Turns 40
Hands up if you’ve read The Paper Bag Princess. This timeless tale by Robert Munsch hit the shelves 40 years ago. It never grows old.
It has the all ingredients of a typical fairy tale. A prince and a princess. A daring rescue. A fire-breathing dragon. But there’s a...
Environment
Jan 10 2020
Fire Fight
Australia didn’t have a very Merry Christmas. The New Year isn’t looking very happy either. Why?
Hundreds of wildfires are blazing, all across the continent. Many are burning out of control. It’s the worst fire season in Australia’s history. And it’s just getting...
Indigenous
Dec 17 2019
Say Hi to Some Lonely Languages
Everywhere you go, people say hello.
“Welcome, my friend.”
“Peace be unto you.”
“Here you are.”
“Have you eaten?”
The words are different. But they all mean “hello.”