Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Great Energy Debate

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the controversial issues surrounding the energy debate in Canada. They research recent initiatives being taken in this area and analyze their implication. Students then assume the roles of pivotal stakeholders in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who are the Women of the Pacific North West: 1830-1870?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners view a picture from the Vancouver National Historic Reserve and discuss the people in the picture. They locate Cromwell's Map and discuss the villages located close to Fort Vancouver. Students read information regarding the role...
Organizer
Curated OER

Statistics Canada: Explore Perspectives

For Students 9th - 12th
In this challenges and opportunities worksheet, high schoolers explore perspectives as they complete a graphic organizer regarding trade certificates in mechanics.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Carter Center’s Work in Sub-Saharan Africa

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the state of Sub-Saharan Africa. In this geography skills lesson, students examine the work of the Carter Center in Africa as they investigate the strengths and weaknesses of linguistic, tribal, and religious...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Arctic and Taiga Ecozone of Canada

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover the differences in the Arctic and Taiga regions of Canada. They identify physical and human characteristics of both region. They also practice using an atlas.
Lesson Plan
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Judging Acts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research Canada's political history by analyzing the country's constitution. To display their understanding, students write essays.
Lesson Plan
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Christmas Tree Farming in Ontario

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students realize that Christmas trees produced in Ontario are a field crop that is harvested annually. They find out that Christmas tree farming is important to the economy and the environment of our province.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

GEOGRAPHY GOES TO THE DOGS

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students use countries and dogs from around the world to answer the questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Historical Research on Explorers of Canada

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders navigate an online Atlas of Canada to research an explorer. They examine the areas that were explored.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sea Stars and the Northern Abalone: A Race for Life!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students compare and contrast the ecosystem, structure and behavior of survival of the abalone versus the sea star. They consider the ramifications of reintroducing the endangered abalone. They present their findings to the class.
Lesson Plan
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Chinese immigrants in British Columbia, 1870

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners create graphs and tables on the number of Chinese in British Columbia according to 1870 Census data. They analyze the data and complete worksheets in small groups and then discuss their conclusions as a class.
Lesson Plan
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Canada's Natural Regions and Their Varied Characteristics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils study Canada's six natural regions, including both the human and economic activities of each. In groups, they create a display representing one of the six regions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Analysing 2001 Census Microdata

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the census data of 2001.  In this American History lesson, 8th graders analyze data using one- and two-variable statistical analysis.  Students develop a research question that makes use of the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Precious Water: Is it a Need, a Right, or a Commodity?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students determine whether water is a need, a right, or a commodity. In this water lesson, students investigate land and water ecosystems through activities. Students also discover water as a resource and energy source as they observe...
Graphic
US Census Bureau

Us Census Bureau: Population Pyramid Graph for Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Graphs showing the population pyramids of Canada from the year 2018. Shows a comparison of males versus females.
Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: French Canadians in Alberta

For Students 3rd - 8th
This brief overview highlights the movement and settlement of French Canadians into western Canada. Links to a series of audio clips are included.
Website
University of Toronto (Canada)

Canadian Centre for South Asian Studies

For Students 9th - 10th
Looking for information of Canada's diverse South Asian community? This website has teacher resources available. South Asian immigrants in Canada have diverse backgrounds and history in Canada, but collectively they are an increasingly...
Interactive
Royal Canadian Geographical Society

Canadian Geographic: A Developing World

For Students 9th - 10th
CIDA, in partnership with Canadian Geographic, have created a resource which allows students to investigate the quality of life in over 200 countries by examining various Human Development Index indicators. Students may search by...
eBook
Other

Canadian Centre for Energy Information: Canada Fueled by Resources [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this teaching unit for Grades 4 and 5, students learn about Canada's petroleum resources, the impact on the environment from our use of them, and how the geography Of Canada affects things like population distribution and regional...
Handout
McGill University

Mc Gill University: Canadian Biodiversity: Ecozones: Mixedwood Plains

For Students 3rd - 8th
This Mixedwood Plains ecozone extends along the Quebec City- Windsor corridor and the densely-populated region of Southern Ontario. This brief, concise description includes a collection of images of the animals and birds native to the...
Website
University of Alberta

Atlas of Alberta Railways: Alberta's Early Non Indigenous Settlers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Presented by the University of Alberta, this resource contains information on the early non-indigenous settlement in the Alberta region. Information on the settlers themselves is provided as well as maps showing the growth in both...
Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

Factors Limiting Population Growth of Wolves in Algonquin Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is given on the Eastern Wolf's appearance, migration, food, breeding and predators. Several of the topics are highlighted with video clips. Research questions and answers examine the environmental impact on the wolves in the...
Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Peregrine Falcon

For Students 9th - 10th
The population of peregrine falcons in North America has dramatically declined, largely due to human pesticide use. Some facts about the bird are provided, along with drawings and photos.