LibGuides: Transportation Technology: Grade 12 Vehicle Maintenance: 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
Ask your LCI for the username and password. Do a curriculum search for "Technological Education" and a course search for "Transportation Technology."
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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Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority
Discover the tire and battery recycling programs administered by Ontario's Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority.
Ontario Automotive Recyclers Association
Learn about how auto parts are recycled in Ontario.
Government of Ontario - Hazardous Waste Management for Business and Industry
Learn about the rules and regulations of disposing of hazardous waste and chemicals.
OSH Answers Fact Sheets: Mechanic
The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety provides information about working with chemicals and other safety hazards.
2020 Fuel Consumption Guide
Natural Resources Canada provides up-to-date information on vehicle fuel ratings.

Zero-Emission Vehicles
Learn about the Government of Canada's incentive programs for zero-emission vehicles.
Green Car Reports
News and reviews of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Alternative Fuels Data Centre
Find the latest information from The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC).
Energy Education - Motor Vehicle Engines
Learn about different types of vehicle engines (internal combustion, hybrid, electric) and power sources (gas, diesel, electric, fuel cell).
Eco Friendly Auto Detailing Products
A list of detailing tools and cleaners that are eco-friendly.

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.