ABOUT ECARDS
New Features and Functionality
- a new Topic Resource Centre on Air Aware, designed to meet Grade 10 to 12 curriculum expectations about air quality, air pollution and health.
- a new Topic Resource Centre on Climate Change, designed especially for Grade 10 Science, but applicable to many subject areas.
- an eCards Showcase that allows students to view and send eCards created by students from across Canada. Teachers can nominate as many as three eCards per class.
- an interactive wind turbine for the Wind Power Topic Resource Centre
- new introductory videos, produced with students, for Wind Power, Solar Energy, Nuclear Power and Energy Success Stories
- curriculum connections and assessment rubrics for Alberta and Ontario (other provinces to follow)
- an updated Teacher's Guide
- a new Topic Resource Centre on Oil and Gas complete with videos from experts in the field.
Welcome to eCards, a fun and interactive way to learn about energy!
What is an eCard?
An eCard is an electronic card about energy that you research, write, design and send
using eCards. The title, text and image of your eCard form a powerful message that you can deliver
to a family member, friend or a politician.
Why send an eCard?
What you think about energy issues matters, and your original creative message can make a real difference. World leaders, business leaders, premiers, mayors, and home and business owners are making decisions about energy every day that have an impact on your future and the future of the planet.
Send your eCard to anyone who needs to hear what you have to say about energy! Or send a Featured eCard from our home page. Anyone with an email account can receive an eCard.