Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
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The journey to work: a study on the movement of female Quaker Oats employees in the years 1903, 1925, 1950
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ray-Horvath, Jennifer, Supporting host (sht): Quaker Oats Company of Canada, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Supporting host (sht): Quaker Oats Company
Abstract: <p>This study examines the "journey to work" of Quaker Oats employees in the years, 1903, 1925, 1950. It primarily focuses on the "journey to work" of women but does not exclude to the"journey to work" of men.</p> more
Economic impact that local artists and art organizations have on the City of Peterborough
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Johnson, Tara, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Arts Umbrella
Abstract: <p>The economic impact of local artists and art organizations is a fairly new topic of study. The purpose of this paper [sic] two fold. Firstly, [sic] examine how to conduct an economic impact study of the arts and second, answer three key research questions that are necessary in doing so [sic].</p>
An analysis of the recycling practices at the Peterborough Regional Health Center
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Ansara, Mathew, Creator (cre): Lush, Natalie, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Supporting host (sht): Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>This case study looks at the complex workings of the Peterborough Regional Health Centre (PRHC); in particular, an analysis of the current waste management structure with a focus on recycling.</p>
Climate study for grape growing in the Central Ontario Region
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Shum, Simon, Supporting host (sht): Central Ontario Viticulture Association, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this report is to document long term climate data from six weather stations in Central Ontario Region. This information was used to determine the number of frost free days, and the number of growing degree days. Calculating the number of days between the last frost and the first growing will assist in determining which grape varieties are suitable for which microclimate… more
Building enthusiasm for nature: interactive activities on solar energy for Camp Kawartha
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Sager, Sara, Creator (cre): Gates, Tanya, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education, Supporting host (sht): Camp Kawartha
Abstract: <p>The purpose of this research is to create an interactive exhibit/display that will educate grade five students about solar energy. This research investigates the characteristics which make a successful interactive display; one in which [sic] is accessible to all visitors and keeps the user motivated and interested to learn.</p>
Geography education program: grade seven and eight
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): James, Erin, Creator (cre): Gallant, Megan, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Supporting host (sht): Galt House Private School, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education
Abstract: <p>Researchers prepared a comprehensive geography education program for students in grades seven and eight in keeping with Ontario curriculum requirements, intended for use at Galt House Private School (London, Ontario). The program includes lesson plans and classroom activities accompanied by informative overviews of the topic of study.</p>
Building enthusiasm for nature
Year: 2004, 2004
Member of: Trent Community Research Centre Project Collection
Name(s): Creator (cre): Dickens, Amy, Other (oth): Trent University Geography Dept, Issuing body (isb): Trent Centre for Community-Based Education