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g1- GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA

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g1-1 GEOGRAPHIC FOUNDATIONS: Space & Systems

Understanding Concepts

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'Region' Terms

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of the terms and concepts associated with regions

Kinds of Sentences

 Lesson Classification 11-4-5

$5.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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demonstrate an understanding of how natural systems interact within ecozones

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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Tour: Landform Regions

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of the regional diversity of Canada's natural systems

KEYWORDS:

(pdf. 213k)

Lesson Classification   3-6-6 

$22.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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Tour: Provincial Road Maps

Objective:

appreciate the size and extent of Canada

KEYWORDS:

Mount Logan, GPS derived elevation, map scale, grid reference, time zones

Worksheet; Answers

RUBRIC:

Assignment Completeness, Accuracy, Demonstrated Knowledge, Requirements

(pdf. 176k)    

 Lesson Classification 3-6-6

$22.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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Accessibility: Regional Networks

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of the regional diversity of Canada's transportation links

KEYWORDS:

accessibility, index, transportation network, friction of distance, matrix, best location, average

Matrices; Maps; Calculations

RUBRIC:

Grasp of Concepts, Inquiry Skills, Communication of information and ideas

LITERACY:

Summary Reports

(pdf. 218k)

 Lesson Classification 4-4-7

$11.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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Slow Growth Industrial Areas

Objective:

explain the geographical requirements that determine the location of businesses and industries

KEYWORDS:

foot loose industry, tax holiday, serviced land, grant, market, labour, wage rates, energy costs, services, zoning, planning, best location

Simulation

RUBRIC:

Teamwork, Content, Execution

LITERACY:

Oral and Written Persuasive Reports

(pdf. 163k)

Lesson Classification  5-5-7

$15.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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Urban-Rural Distinctions

Objective:

distinguish between the characteristics of urban and rural environments

KEYWORDS:

rural, urban, planning, urban magnet, rural magnet, counterbalances, isolation of crowds, capital, slums

Article; Analysis

RUBRIC:

Presentation, Content, Accuracy

(pdf. 93k) 

Lesson Classification 3-1-3

$4.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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Canada's Urban Hierarchy

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of the regional diversity of Canada's urban systems

KEYWORDS:

urban hierarchy, threshold population, hinterland, central place theory, world-class cities, services, sphere of influence, range of good or service, power law distribution, urban size distribution, urban spatial distribution

Worksheet; Maps

RUBRIC:

Assignment Completeness, Accuracy, Demonstrated Knowledge, Requirements

(pdf. 385 k)

 Lesson Classification 4-4-6

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MetFab Plant: Location

Objective:

identify and explain the geographic requirements that determine the location of businesses, industries and transportation systems

secondary manufacturing, primary manufacturing, decentralization of industry, friction of distance, regional disparities, site of production, supply site, market site, cost of shipping, competing centres, market competition ratio, management team, fabricated metal products, total least-cost location, long-term profit, short- term profit, corporate taxes, average household taxes, air quality, water consumption, sewage treatment, waste generation, beach closings, disappearing farmland, green space, bike paths, public transit, recycling, pesticide use, ‘tight’ labour supply, value added, freight-class rates, labour productivity index, decision making matrix.

Simulation

RUBRICS:

(1) Helping, Listening, Participating, Respecting

(2) Thesis, Connections, Logical Order, Transitions, Comparison/Contrast, Grammar/Mechanics, Word Usage

LITERACY:

Comparison Essay

 Lesson Classification 5-5-7

$16.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Developing & Practicing Skills

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Northern Character: Indices

Objective:

produce a set of criteria for identifying regions

KEYWORDS:

permafrost, isotherm, tundra, index, day-degrees, base, growth point, stony desert, polar values, correlation, population density, types of ice, nordicity, region, coniferous, deciduous, summer heat

Lab Sheets; Answers

RUBRIC:

Assignment Completeness, Accuracy, Demonstrated Knowledge, Requirements

(pdf. 258k)

Lesson Classification 4-5-7

$15.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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Population Growth: Densities

Objective:

analyse statistical data on population density to identify trends and variations

KEYWORDS:

population change, population distribution, population density, counties, divisions, regional municipality, choropleth, patterns, Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands

Calculations; Maps; Internet Updates

RUBRIC:

Assignment Completeness, Accuracy, Demonstrated Knowledge, Requirements

(pdf. 158k) 

Lesson Classification 4-4-7

$11.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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Native Land Claims

Objective:

analyse the location pattern of recent Native land claims in Canada

KEYWORDS:

First Nation Communities, Aboriginal Claims, Concessions, Treaty, Treaty Commission, Issue, Settled Land Claims, Self Government, Crown Land, sovereignty, historic occupation and possession, property right, title in fee simple

Internet; Simulation; Negotiation

RUBRIC:

Teamwork, Content, Execution

LITERACY:

Negotiating Techniques

  Lesson Classification 5-5-7

$21.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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Migrations Within Canada

Objective:

identify patterns of migration within Canada and between Canada and other countries

KEYWORDS:

emigration, immigration, total net migration, psychic geography, migrant workers, political sedition, religious dissent, land tenant, croft, genealogy, census, The Canada Company, guest worker program, Kirk, Empire Loyalist, parish, virtual architectural particles, intra-city migration, percentage net migration

Articles, Analysis; Inquiry; Trends

RUBRIC:

Grasp of Concepts, Inquiry Skills, Communication of Information and Ideas

LITERACY:

Peer Feedback- Rough Drafts

  Lesson Classification 3-6-7

$25.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

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Ethnic Regional Distribution Patterns

Objective:

identify and explain the regional distribution patterns of various peoples across Canada

KEYWORDS:

ecumene, mother tongue, National Atlas of Canada, Statistics Canada, non-official language, metropolitan census tracts, URL

Inquiry; Internet; Atlas of Canada; Stats Canada

RUBRIC:

Presentation, Content, Accuracy

Lesson Classification 8-6-7

$7.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

BACK TO GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA TOTAL SERIES

g1-2 HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTIONS

Understanding Concepts

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The Ecological Footprint

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of what is meant by an ‘ecological footprint’

KEYWORDS:

bio-productive area, ecological footprint, goods, services, energy, food, waste, lightening of a footprint, lifestyle, natural gas, electricity, oil, renewable (solar, wind), locally produced goods, faucets and toilets, home-made meals, type of vehicle, public transit, energy efficient products, recycle, compost

Questionnaire, Magazine Article Summary

RUBRIC:

 Format, Organization, Content, Grammar, Response

LITERACY:

Magazine Article Summary; Grammar Errors

(pdf. 137k)

Lesson Classification 23-5-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which traditional ecological knowledge of Aboriginal peoples influences how they interact with their environments, including their concepts of place, wilderness, and boundaries.

KEYWORDS:

Aboriginal peoples, place, wilderness, boundaries, Commission on Human Rights, sustainable resource use, Cree Nations, James Bay, Wemindji, Grand Council of Crees, indigenous populations, squatters, balance of convenience, land claims, environmental protection regime, self-government, integrity of the environment, reservoirs, animal habitat, clear-cut logging, Boreal forest, deforestation, forestry roads, Elders, Muskuuchii, Sacredness, archaeological evidence, artifacts, traplines, tallyman

Maps; Article; Data

RUBRICS:

(1) Grasp of Concepts, Inquiry Skills, Communication of Information and Ideas

(2) Language was familiar, Questions were clear, Open Ended Questions, Interviewer Neutral, Social Skills, Questions generated answers

LITERACY:

Interviewing Skills

 (pdf. 180k)

Lesson Classification 7-5-8

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of how human activities affect the environment

KEYWORDS:

solid waste disposal, waste management, landfill, incineration, biological reprocessing, energy recovery, waste reduction, waste hierarchy

Simulation

RUBRIC:

 Teamwork, Content, Execution

LITERACY:

Learning To Listen Techniques

 (pdf. 134k)

Lesson Classification 5-4-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

analyse and evaluate the success, in environmental and economic terms, of local waste management methods

KEYWORDS:

sewage treatment plant, waste disposal, primary treatment, sedimentation tank, sludge, oxygen-demanding wastes, flocculation, mechanical waste treatment process, secondary treatment, biological waste treatment process, trickling filters, activated sludge process, aeration basin, nitrates, phosphates, dissolved salts, toxic metals, long-lived radioactive isotopes, dissolved persistent organic substances, tertiary treatment, disinfection, water coloration, chlorination, ultrasonic energy, activated charcoal, recycling, influent, effluent.

Field Study

RUBRICS:

(1) Presentation, Content, Accuracy

(2)  Claim: "because-clause", Organization, Reference Support, Writing Skills, Format and Mechanics

LITERACY:

Position Paper

(pdf. 134 kb)

Lesson Classification 3-4-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objectives:

identify the regional distribution of Canada's energy sources and describe the relative importance of each source

explain the geographical requirements that determine the location of transportation systems, and make predictions about future locations.

KEYWORDS:

resource, market, pipeline routes, natural gas, hydro electricity, energy, thermal electricity, distribution hub, consortium, regulatory framework, environmental politics, Alaska Highway route, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, delta, Mackenzie Delta and Valley route, natural gas basins, climates, landforms, wildlife, population density

Maps; Article (337k)

RUBRIC:

 Grasp of Concepts, Inquiry Skills, Communication of Information and Ideas

Lesson Classification 2-4-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of how natural systems influence cultural and economic activities

KEYWORDS:

rail transportation system, corridors, nodes, settlements, rivers, political boundaries, plateau, permafrost, damage to bridges, supply organization, track quality, avalanches, tornados, cattle, uranium, drought, bankers, relief train, landform regions, Prairie climate, Gordon Lightfoot, E. Pauline Johnson, Anne Marriott, Joseph McLeod

Maps; Simulation

RUBRIC:

 Helping, Listening, Participating, Respecting

(pdf. 6177k)

Lesson Classification 5-6-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Developing & Practicing Skills

Objective:

Research and report on ways of improving the balance between human needs and natural systems

KEYWORDS:

nutrient overload, organic, inorganic, biochemical oxygen demand, nitrates, phosphates, oxides, internal combustion engine, land erosion, runoff, land use controls, streetscaping, stressed ecosystems, detergents, recycle, river clean-ups, initiatives to reduce pollution, urban air filters

Modeling

Presentation, Content, Accuracy

(pdf. 130k)

Lesson Classification 3-3-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

research and report on ways of improving the balance between human needs and natural systems

KEYWORDS:

managing waste, types of wastes, problem, issue, recycling resolutions, causes and consequences, pros and cons, reliability of sources, fact or opinion, reduce, reuse, recycle, land-fill sites, incineration,  hazardous waste production

Quiz; Activities (3)

RUBRICS:

(1) Presentation, Content, Accuracy

(2) Thesis, Connections, Logical Order, Transitions, Comparison/Contrast, Grammar/Mechanics, Word Usage

LITERACY:

Comparison Essay

Lesson Classification 4-4-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objectives:

develop and test criteria to determine the value of natural resources

explain how the effects of urban growth alter the natural environment

KEYWORDS:

natural resource, valuation of natural resources, cost Vs benefit, supply Vs demand, willingness to pay, tradeoffs, farmland, farmers, planning, developers, urban, rural

Criteria; Simulation

RUBRIC:

Group Goals, Trust and Openness, Empathy, Process, Leadership Needs, Decision-Making, Resource Utilization, Sense of Belonging, Conflict Resolution

Lesson Classification 5-5-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Learning Through Application

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Home Energy Efficiency

Objectives:

plan and conduct a survey to determine the methods used within the local community to conserve energy

KEYWORDS:

power/energy ratio, cumulative net efficiency, survey techniques, tabulating techniques, sampling techniques, random selection, systematic sampling, heat pump, resistance heating, random numbers, city directory, potential interview subjects, quotas, equal distribution, ranking, continuum, systematic selection (stratified)

Surveying; Tabulating Results

RUBRICS:

(1) Presentation, Content, Accuracy

(2)  Correct Graph Choice, Graph Clearly Titled, Labeled, Data Represented Correctly

(3) Helping, Listening, Participating, Respecting

Lesson Classification 2-5-7

$15.00 CAD

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

BACK TO GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA TOTAL SERIES

g1-3 GLOBAL CONNECTIONS

Understanding Concepts

Objectives:

develop a perspective on Canada's place in the international sphere

KEYWORDS:

MLA, issue, Canadian Periodical Index, NATO, foreign aid, Commonwealth of Nations, international agreements, international organizations, Pacific Rim of Fire, continental shelf, global biomes

Bibliographies; MLA

LITERACY:

Summary Reports

Lesson Classification 9-2-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of Canadian and world economies

KEYWORDS:

import, export, commodities, sectors, A.P.E.C., European Economic Community, trend

Internet; Organizer

(1) Presentation, Content, Accuracy

(2) Thesis, Connections, Logical Order, Transitions, Comparison/Contrast, Grammar/Mechanics, Word Usage

LITERACY:

Comparison Essay

Lesson Classification 8-4-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of the need for international cooperation in achieving the sustainable use of global resources

KEYWORDS:

seabed mining, continental shelves, polymetalic sulphides, territorial limits, strategic metals, geographic presence, historic precedence, environmental protection, Oil and Gas Lands administration, Federal Register, Interior Department, Congressional Record, Exxon Valdez oil spill, moratorium, Geological Survey of Canada, protected marine park, earthquakes, biota, blowouts, economic sense, government grants, Royal Society report, First Nations

News Articles; Maps

RUBRIC:

Grasp of Concepts, Inquiry Skills, Communication of Information and Ideas

Lesson Classification 23-4-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Developing & Practicing Skills

Objectives:

map, describe, and explain tourist flow to and from Canada

KEYWORDS:

tourist, tourism, tourist flow, tourist visits, correlation coefficient, hypothesis, flow map, correlation matrix, choropleth map, straight line distances, GNP/capita, population

Correlation; Data Collection; Maps; Graphs

RUBRIC:

Assignment Completeness, Accuracy, Demonstrated Knowledge, Requirements

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objectives:

compare approaches to environmental concerns in Canada with those practised in other world nations

KEYWORDS:

world emissions control, regional studies, issues, ultra-violet radiation, ozone layer, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, methane, chlorofluorocarbons, fossil fuels, negotiation process, alternative energy technology, nuclear power plants, mass transportation, lighter and more fuel efficient car, regulation, fuel efficiency, bioethanol, biodiesel, electric vehicles.

Topical Outline; Roundtable Discussions

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objectives:

research the impact of transnational corporations and international trade on people and the environment

KEYWORDS:

global impact of trade, sustainability impact assessment, trade liberalization, income, employment, capital investment, equity, poverty, health, education, gender inequality, air quality, water quality, land quality, biological diversity, natural resource stocks, outsourcing of jobs, centralized rulemaking bodies, fair wages, living wage, worker safety, child labour, sweatshops, health care, retirement plans, real wage, international trade agreements, free trade, endangered species act, watchdog group, outsourcing

Trade Diagram; Research Report; Internet

RUBRIC:

Task Definition, Information Seeking Strategies, Location & Access, Use of Information, Evaluation

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Learning Through Application

Objectives:

use a variety of media sources effectively to produce a poster and PowerPoint presentation on an international trade, cultural or sporting event involving Canada

KEYWORDS:

culture, trade missions, Olympics, Commonwealth games, World Pride, Dragon Boats, International Culture Conferences

Theme- Trade, Culture, Sports

RUBRIC:

Presentation Content, Group Work Quality/Effort, Style/Mechanics, Presentation

Lesson Classification 6-4-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objectives:

demonstrate an understanding of selected factors that cause change in human and natural systems

KEYWORDS:

land use conflict, zoning bylaws, natural environment, residential development, planning, development schemes, open space, floodway, woodlot, flood protection, spot heights, contour map, speculation, urban fringe, official plan, special industrial area, conservation authority

Land Use; Natural Areas; Woodlot Alternative Land Use Plans

(1) Presentation, Content, Accuracy

(2) Thesis, Connections, Logical Order, Transitions, Comparison/Contrast, Grammar/Mechanics, Word Usage

LITERACY:

Comparison Essay

 Lesson Classification 3-5-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

recognize and appreciate that Canada is a multicultural country made up of people with a variety of languages, religions and customs.

generations, multiculturalism, customs, mother tongue, family tree, census, pie graphs, immigrants, non-permanent residents

Survey; Family Tree

RUBRIC:

 Content, Organization, Creativity & Design

(pdf. 169k)

Lesson Classification 4-2-5

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

demonstrate an understanding of similarities among cultures and the need to respect cultural differences.

Koran, hijab, Caliph, dhabihah, Sura, Shia, Sunni, Wahabi, Sharia, Ramadan, Baitun Nur, choropleth, Venn diagram

Venn Diagram; Match Questions; Choropleth Maps; Data; Calculations

RUBRIC:

 Text Support, Statement Placements, Number of Quality Statements

Lesson Classification 3-4-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Developing & Practicing Skills

Objective:

predict the consequences of human activities on natural systems

national park, proposal for action, environmental principles, conservation, preservation, active management, hydrologic chart, natural state, Carolinian vegetation, delicate ecological system, whims of nature, wetland

Article; Maps; Questions; Colour

RUBRICS:

(1) Helping, Listening, Participating, Respecting

(2)  Claim: "because-clause", Organization, Reference Support, Writing Skills, Format and Mechanics

LITERACY:

Position Paper

Lesson Classification 3-4-5

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objectives:

 select appropriate problem-solving strategy and apply it to a case study

evaluate the impact of change on a selected planning project

bottleneck, ranking, criteria, proposals, site, situation, neighbourhood, cross-border transportation network, public expenditure, rail corridor, rail tunnel, border infrastructure, environmental impact, controlled uninterrupted access, emissions, pre-processing centre, action plan

Maps; Organizers; Colour

RUBRICS:

(1) Presentation, Content, Accuracy

(2)  Important Information, Reporting Format, Writing Mechanics, Editing and Improving

LITERACY:

Newspaper Article Writing

Lesson Classification 3-5-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

research and identify the educational requirements for a career related to geography

geography related careers, planners, landscape architects, international development, resource management, cartographer, GIS Specialist, climatologist, transportation management, environmental management, writer/researcher, teaching/faculty, emergency management, demographer, marketing, librarian/information scientist, national parks ranger, real estate appraisal, earth scientist, environmental impact analyst, hydrologist, public utilities specialist, surveyor, soil conservationist

Letter Writing; Samples

RUBRIC:

Research of Addresses, Letter Writing, Presentations

 (pdf. 103 k)

Lesson Classification 7-3-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Learning Through Application

Objective:

predict job and career opportunities that may be available in all sectors of the Canadian economy

industrial sectors, help wanted sections, Extractive Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Service Industry

Lab; Data Organizer, Essay, Graphing

RUBRICS:

(1) Labeling, Chart to Graph, Basic Instructions, Interpretation of Data

(2) Thesis, Connections, Logical Order, Transitions, Comparison/Contrast, Grammar/Mechanics, Word Usage

LITERACY:

Comparison Essay

Lesson Classification 4-3-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

determine those sectors of the economy that are growing or declining

Trends in Employment, employment sectors, tertiary services, labour force

Lab; Data Organizer; Trends Essay

RUBRICS:

(1) Presentation, Content, Accuracy

(2) Introductory Paragraph, Body-proof, Conclusion, Content, Language

 LITERACY:

Paragraphing Principles

(pdf. 200 kb)

Lesson Classification 4-4-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

produce and evaluate a set of criteria to describe Canadian identity

criteria, pluralism, bilingualism, ethnocultural groups, Canadian Citizenship Act, norms, values, traditions, images, patterns of behaviours, institutions, dispersed, regional identities, media, flag, sport, health care system, geography (its vastness), civility, diversity, acculturation, anti-American, cultural threat, adaptability, fluidity, blog, blog post

Current Event Photo Recognition; Summaries

RUBRIC:

Summary, Opinion, Mechanics, Format

Lesson Classification 1-2-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

BACK TO GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA TOTAL SERIES

g1-5 METHODS OF GEOGRAPHIC INQUIRY

Understanding Concepts

Objective:

learn the accepted format for acknowledging sources in written essays and reports

plagiarism, secondary sources, common knowledge, text citations, works cited, Modern Language Association, signal phrase, paraphrase, footnotes, endnotes, raised arabic numeral, impersonal essay format

Worksheet

RUBRIC:

Presentation, Content, Accuracy

Lesson Classification 3-4-5

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

match studying techniques with learning style

visual, aural, haptic, self-testing, visualization, mind maps, flashcards, objective, subjective, describe, compare, analyse, criticize, discuss, evaluate, define, explain, justify, list, relate, review, tense and relax, deep breathing, mnemonic devices, factual gaffs

Worksheet

RUBRIC:

Presentation, Content, Accuracy

Lesson Classification 3-4-5

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

use graphic organizers effectively to visualize, clarify, and interpret geographic information.

vertical photographs, oblique photographs, satellite image, satellite composite, pumping oil, rainbow, Caribou, Canadian Shield, limestone cave, wetlands, northern lights, raised terraces, Cordillera, escarpment, itinerary

Vertical, Oblique, Colour; Travel Itinerary

Rubric

Information, Timelines, Transportation, Lodging, Budget

(2180k)

Lesson Classification 7-4-5

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

select and use appropriate technology to present geographic information

survey systems, rang, concession, historical survey map, base line

Survey Patterns; Historical Maps; Air Photographs

RUBRIC:

Presentation, Content, Accuracy

 (pdf. 1160k)

Lesson Classification 3-3-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Developing & Practicing Skills

Objective:

use statistical operations appropriately when analysing geographic information

scatter graph, ranking, average temperature, trend line, latitude , correlation, cause and effect relationship

Correlation

RUBRIC:

Neatness of Graph, Line of Best Fit, Prediction

Lesson Classification 4-2-3

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

summarize information about the local bioregion: ecosystems

forest ecosystem, natural woodland unit, biotic factors, abiotic factors, wildlife, soil nutrients, micro-environment, biodiversity, standing biomass

Field Study

RUBRIC:

Model, Photos of Ecosystem, Report, Overall Neatness, Presentation to Class

Lesson Classification 3-2-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

summarize information about the local bioregion: ecosystems

Field Study

RUBRIC:

Model, Photos of Ecosystem, Report, Overall Neatness, Presentation to Class

Lesson Classification 3-2-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

summarize information about the local bioregion: ecosystems

pond ecosystem, pond, marsh, swamp, peat bog, biotic factors, abiotic factors, wildlife, shallow water bodies, sunlight reaching bottom, algae, fungi, microorganisms, plants, fishes, shore habitat, surface film habitat, open water habitat, bottom water habitat , trophic levels

Field Study

RUBRIC:

Model, Photos of Ecosystem, Report, Overall Neatness, Presentation to Class

Lesson Classification 3-2-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

summarize information about the local bioregion: ecosystems

stream ecosystem, pond, marsh, swamp, peatbog, biotic factors, abiotic factors, wildlife, organisms, physical environment, interactions and relationships, natural succession, lotic ecosystems, aquatic ecology, water flow, erosion and deposition, incline gradient, poikilotherms, watershed, catchment area, oxygen solubility in water, primary producers, trophic, current speed, source of stream, mouth of stream

Field Study

RUBRIC:

Model, Photos of Ecosystem, Report, Overall Neatness, Presentation to Class

Lesson Classification 3-2-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

summarize information about the local bioregion: ecosystems

shoreline ecosystem, biotic factors, abiotic factors, bank storage, hyporheic flow, overbank flows, transition zone, sandy shores, beaches, rocky shores, currents, acid rain, amphibian, biodiversity, buffer, conservation, contaminants, ecosystem, endangered, erosion, food web, freshwater, habitat, hazardous waste, litter, littoral, mammal, native, non-native, pesticides, pollution, predator, prey, rehabilitation, reptile, riparian zone, run-off, salt-marsh, salt water, shoreline, songbird, spawning grounds, swamp, vegetation, waterfowl, wetland

Field Study

RUBRIC:

Model, Photos of Ecosystem, Report, Overall Neatness, Presentation to Class

Lesson Classification 3-2-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

summarize information about the local bioregion: ecosystems

meadow ecosystem, wild meadow, cultivated meadow, biotic factors, abiotic factors, managed, intensive grasslands, hay meadow, silage, direct grazing, loss of diversity, wild flower meadows, restoring to low fertility

Field Study

RUBRIC:

Model, Photos of Ecosystem, Report, Overall Neatness, Presentation to Class

Lesson Classification 3-2-7

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Learning Through Application

Objective:

use computer technology effectively to communicate with students in different regions

recycling, acid rain, killer whale, First Nations land claim, prairie habitat, concrete jungle, Carolinian forest, ecotourism, oil spills, salmon stocks, mine wastes, causeways, agricultural chemicals, irresponsible fishing, networking

Inquiry; Networking

RUBRIC:

Task Definition, Information Seeking Strategies, Location & Access, Use of Information, Evaluation

Lesson Classification 6-4-11

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

Objective:

communicate the results of geographic inquiries using appropriate methods and technologies and present viewpoints on issues affecting Canadians.

waste management, land use planning, urban quality of life, resource sustainability, environmental protection, energy efficiency, water use, Canadian identity, impact of change, career opportunities, regional planning, sovereignty

Group Presentation, Teach Class, Persuasive Speech

RUBRIC:

Time, Research, Activity/Discussion, Presentation/Organization

LITERACY:

Speech Making Techniques

Lesson Classification 6-4-6

(As Part of  Total Series Only)

BACK TO GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA TOTAL SERIES

Time Fillers and Review Puzzles Package

$5.00 (pdf. e-mail attach)

(Available as part of Total Series package)

Related Puzzle Packages

$5.00 (pdf. e-mail attach)

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