Geography of Canada Lesson Plans

Students identify different geographical locations in Canada by using an Atlas. In this geography of Canada lesson plan, students locate features such as rivers, lakes, cities, provinces, and more.

Learners explore the provinces of Canada by creating maps and writing compare and contrast paragraphs. They view a Discovery Channel video on the geography of Canada then conduct internet research for facts about each province.

Fifth graders explore information about the provinces of Canada. For this Canadian geography lesson, 5th graders create maps of the provinces. Students write paragraphs to compare and contrast the provinces.

Students explore Canada. In this Canada lesson, students watch videos about Canada and view maps of Canada. Students locate majorareas and compare and contrast provinces. Students research the Internet for information and write a descriptive paragraph about Canada.

Students study Canada and its territories, provinces and capital cities.  In this Canada lesson students put together Canada and locate prominent areas. 

Students research and compare the geography of Canada and the United States using multiple intelligences. They create quizzes, games and puzzles for the class based on North American geography.

Young scholars participate in a game designed to introduce them to basic geography facts about Canada and it Pacific and Atlantic neighbors. They access current information on the Atlas of Canada website and complete a worksheet.

Students research the art, dance or a game from the Pacific Northwest Coast Aborigines.  In this Canadian Cultures lesson, students view a PowerPoint about the Inuits.  Students choose a game , type of artwork or dance to research. students design a 3D poster and complete graphic organizers comparing two aboriginal nations.

Sixth graders research specific features of a province or territory of Canada.  In this Canadian history lesson plan, 6th graders identify aboriginal culture areas on a map, identify cultural features represented in their region, and create an artifact that represents the culture.  All rubrics and worksheets are included in this lesson plan.

Students, in groups, research a particular Canadian ecozone. They design a detailed wall map, submit a written report and complete a summary sheet to present their findings. They use rubrics to evaluate their efforts.