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Blog Post 13

Nov. 21st - 24th

Learning Outcomes

Social Studies - Students 

  • Value Canada's physical geography and natural environment
  • Examine, critically, the physical geography of Canada by exploring and reflecting on the following:
    • What are the major geographical regions in Canada?

What Did Students Do?

Last week students were introduced to the six major geographical regions in Canada.  These are the Arctic Region, the Cordillera Region, the Interior Plains Region, the Great Lakes Region, the Atlantic Region, and the Canadian Shield Region.  They have now labeled and coloured a map of the regions.  This week students were assigned to a region and began to research the provinces included in their region, the climate in their region, the physical features and geography of their region and the natural resources of their region.  They are using the online grade 5 textbook to do their initial research.  Moving forward, students will be sharing their research with the class and we will be comparing the regions across Canada.  







Family Connections

Ask your child:

  • What are the regions of Canada?
  • What region are you researching with your group?
  • What three things make a region? (climate, physical features, and natural resources)
  • How do you research?

I Can Statements (Each student can...)

  • Identify the six major geographical regions of Canada
  • Explain the climate, physical features, and natural resources of the region I am studying

Upcoming Dates

  • Fun Snack - Dec. 9
  • Fun Lunch - Dec. 14
  • Winter Break - Dec. 23 - Jan 8

 



 

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