LibGuides: Transportation Technology: Grade 11 Vehicle Ownership: Technology, The Environment and Society

Suggested Databases

Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for high school students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
ON-Core : Core Curriculum On-Demand This link opens in a new window
Streaming and downloadable video, 100% Canadian and aligned to the Ontario Curriculum.
Environmental Studies In Context This link opens in a new window
Database of analysis, journals, news, case studies, primary sources, statistics and multimedia focusing on the physical, social and economic aspects of environmental issues.

Logins for all VLC databases are found on the back of the VLC Bookmark.

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Motor Vehicle Emissions Standards and Testing
Learn about vehicle emissions testing in Ontario.
Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority
Discover the tire and battery recycling programs administered by Ontario's Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority.
Zero-Emission Vehicles
Learn about the Government of Canada's incentive programs for zero-emission vehicles.

2020 Fuel Consumption Guide
Natural Resources Canada provides up-to-date information on vehicle fuel ratings.
Green Car Reports
News and reviews of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Tips for Fuel Economy
Helpful tips to improve your car's fuel efficiency.
Alternative Fuels Data Centre
Find the latest information from The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC).
How Much Air Pollution Comes from Cars
Learn about the different types of air pollution that come from cars.

Everything You Need to Know About Car Safety Features
This article from Car and Driver explains the active safety features found in many modern cars.
Airbags - How They Work
What an airbag wants to do is to slow the passenger's speed to zero with little or no damage. The constraints that it has to work within are huge.
How Anti-Lock Brakes Work
Anti-lock brakes allow a car to stop quickly on slippery road conditions. Learn about anti-lock brakes and find out how an anti-lock brake system works.