LibGuides: Grade 12 : Transportation Technology: Transportation Technology Fundamentals

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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.

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