Social+Studies

We will be starting the year off with a look at geographic skills. The students will learn how to use an atlas correctly, and how to use a variety of maps effectively.We will then practice labeling maps and creating our own atlas.



Then we will look at the geography of Canada, through political and physical maps.

We will research the physical regions of Canada, highlighting their landforms, climate, vegetation, wildlife, natural resources and industries. Here are some links, videos, and booklets we will use for this activity: [|Regions of Canada for Kids] [|Canada's Physical Regions]

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This will be followed with a look at the human history of each region. We will first cover the lifestyle of the First nations groups. The focus will be on how each group used the resources of the region. The students will then make a Prezi on their group. Here are the project details:

We will next take a look at the history of Canada, and the development of the "Canadian Identity". It starts with the European arrival, how they used the resources of the region, what industries were developed, and what regional issues have surfaced since then.

We will then look at what events led to Confederation, then will cover World War I, the Depression, World War II, and the post war events which culminates with the re-repatriation of our Constitution in 1982. There are several Heritage Minutes in my You Tube Account's "History" section which highlight some of these events, and help explain how our national identity has been built.

Here is a link to the federal government's Atlas of Canada: [|Atlas of Canada]

The Royal Canadian Geographic Society also has an atlas on line, as well as information about the regions of Canada: [|Atlas On Line]

Here are some interactive maps, puzzles, games, and quizzes about Canada: [|All Aout Canada]

Here are some map puzzle games for all parts of the world: [|Map Puzzles]

Here is a fun geography and trivia game about Canada: [|Treasure Trek]

Here is a link to a simulation game where you can pretend to be a settler in 1800s Ontario: [|Settler Game]

Here is a link to Black Gold School Division's website, which has curriculum objectives, and links to some of the websites listed above: [|Black Gold]