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Public Lands: Hidden Histories

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify the economic, scientific, recreational, and spiritual values of public lands. They interpret First Nations quotes that demonstrate the unique relationship between First Nations and the land. Students identify...
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Provincial Showdown

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read an article that compares the provinces of Canada and asks students to suggest reasons why other countries should invest in Canada.
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Canadian Winters

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine the conditions of Canada's provinces during the winter months. In groups, they discover the types of sports practiced and discuss how it relates to their culture. They also view paintings by Robert Harris and...
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From Data to Drinks - My Marketing Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students research and discuss how Canada's aging population affects advertising. They record information from the 2001 census and create a marketing plan to sell a soft drink.
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Calculating Population Growth for a Region

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students research population growth of regions of Canada. In this Social Studies instructional activity, students use included links on the Internet to find information about population growth in areas of Canada. A worksheet for each...
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Landscape Diversity in the Yukon Territory

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students review and analyze a satellite image of the Yukon territory.
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CGC1P -- Unit 1 Lesson 2 Video Introduction

For Students 5th
For this listening worksheet, 5th graders fill-in the blanks and respond to questions. Students watch a video and fill-in the blanks and answer questions with information that they hear during the video.
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Canada Data Map

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners collect data and analyze it. In this algebra lesson, students collect data on the population characteristic in different regions. They use population, culture, settlement and others to help in their criteria.
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Aquatic Roots

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scientist use reference materials to research various local aquatic plants and or animals to find out whether they are natives or exotics. They investigate their impacts on people, other animals and the environment. Learners...
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Canada's Climate: Temperature and Rainfall Variations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze data about various climates in Canada. For this data analysis and climate lesson, students use Canada Year Book 1999 to complete a worksheet and make connections between precipitation and temperature in different climates.
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Rent and owner's major payments

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students retrieve and map census data to determine the average rent and owners' payments made throughout Canada. They find out how many people are spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing.
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Gender and Income

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate Income and gender preference. In this statistic instructional activity, students collect data of Income to see if one gender makes more than the other. Students examine the data and draw...
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Population Counts

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students use 2001 population figures to color provinces and territories on a map. They use the information on their map to answer questions.
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Canada Word Unscramble

For Students 5th - 6th
In this Canada word unscramble worksheet, students determine 20 words associated with Canada. They write them on the blank lines that are to the left of the words.
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Public lands: Preserve or develop?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the characteristics of various public lands in Canada, including national forests, wilderness areas, national and provincial parks, wildlife sanctuaries, recreation areas and national historic sites. They...
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Blog Your Truth

For Teachers 3rd - 7th
Students explore communication by participating in a digital journalism activity. In this aboriginal research instructional activity, students view a sample blog on the Internet and identify the techniques behind blogging and Internet...
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Where Are Our Prime Ministers Found?

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners research the provinces that prime ministers represent, parties that they led, and possible patterns established by the history of politics in Canada.
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Making Media for Democratic Citizenship

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Pupils analyze global issues. In this video podcasting lesson plan, pupils research Internet and print sources regarding selected global development issues. Pupils plan and create video podcasts that feature their research findings.
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A Journey Through Time!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students discover more about conducting genealogical research on the challenges that their ancestors and others experienced during their immigration to Canada and their migration within Canada. They engage in a variety of creative...
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Learning Strategies

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students develop critical thinking skills using questions exploring the Canadian Parliamentary system. The duties of a modern democracy are investigated.
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Nunavut, Our Communities

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students research the Online Atlas of Canada to locate the communities of Nunavut. Students examine the geographic area and characteristics of the communities.
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Parks Canada - True to Our Nature

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Pupils discuss visits to national parks, the differences between national parks and other parks, and plan an ecologically friendly trip to several parks that emphasizes conservation and national heritage.
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Mapping the changes in Canada's population

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars find and analyze data found in the census. They compare the population from 1996 to 2001. They explore the type of data they can find in the Census of Population.
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Why the Y2Y?

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students investigate the proposed route from Yellowstone to Yukon. They listen to lectures about the proposal and the different opinions concerning it. Students research the type of wildlife in the area for the road and they consider how...