Curated OER
Understanding Mayan Culture
Students study an ancient culture in Mexico whose people were called the Mayans. They compare certain aspects of Mayan culture with Ancient Egypt. They discuss why some other ancient cultures (Egypt and China) were able to survive for...
Curated OER
Alaska's Native Population: Eskimos, Indians and Aleuts
Students explore the unique population of Alaska. In this Native people of Alaska instructional activity, students discover the three groups of people who live in Alaska. Students describe the similiarities and differences between the...
Curated OER
Where In the World is the Dominican Republic?
Young scholars begin the lesson by discussing how where they live affects how they live. As a class, they add examples to each category such as home types, clothing, jobs and food. Using those categories, they write about their life in...
Curated OER
We've got the whole world in our hands
Students explore spatial sense in regards to maps about the globe. In this maps lesson plan, students label oceans, locate the continents and poles, follow directions, and explain the symbols on a map.
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Parks Canada: Glacier National Park of Canada
Glacier National Park of Canada is located in the Interior of British Columbia. This site has a wealth of information about the park, its history, management, geography, etc.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Test Your Geography Knowledge Canada
Use this site to test your students, and your knowledge regarding the location of the provinces and territories of Canada.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Canada
This site provides teachers with resources relating to the study of Canada including blackline masters, graphic organizers, and other student activity sheets. In addition, there are links to related resources that are located elsewhere...
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Discover Canada Through National Maps and Facts: Relief
Links to all of Canada's provinces and territories relief maps. Maps can be viewed as a picture or as a .pdf file. Be sure to check out the links to lesson plans as well as the many other types of maps.
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Canadian Centre for Energy Information: Canada Fueled by Resources [Pdf]
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...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Canada
Provides an overview of the culture of Canada. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Knight's Canadian Info Collection: Geographic Regions of Canada
Canada is divided into distinct regions, each with a very different landscape and climate. Geographic and ecozone maps as well as text information is included.
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Province of Manitoba Canada
By following the links on the Government of Manitoba's homepage, students can learn about the government, history and heritage, climate, and geography of Manitoba, as well as current initiatives and issues facing Manitobians.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Canada: Geophysical Regions Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the geophysical regions of Canada.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Canada: Provincial Capitals Quiz
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the provincial capitals of Canada.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Canada
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Canada, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Oceans and Seas: Gulf of St. Lawrence
Detailed information about the hydrology and the geography of the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Discusses water quality, aquatic species, and some of the ecoregions that surround the St. Lawrence Seaway, including lowlands and forests....
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Canada: Rivers
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the rivers in Canada.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Geography and Natural Resources in Canada
Students will explore a physical map showing natural resources in Canada to analyze the impact of the environment on the distribution of natural resources. Students will write about the information they discover using the provided...
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Canada: Bodies of Water Quiz Level 1
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the bodies of water in Canada.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholicity in Canada
This entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia traces the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada from New France to discussions of state-funded schooling. Please note that the Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference document...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World Geog: North America: The United States and Canada
World Geography learning module on the United States and Canada explores similarities and differences in the population, climate, resources and evolution of the two countries.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Canada
The BBC provides many great facts about the second largest country in the world, Canada. You can listen to the national anthem, learn about its leader, view a timeline of key events, and link to national media agencies.
Canadian Museum of History
Canadian Museum of Civilization: Inuit Voyages of Frobisher
An interesting site that showcases the meeting of the two worlds: the Inuit and the English. Lots of intriguing pictures!
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Mc Gill University: History Trek: A Canadian History Guide
You MUST visit this site!! It's kid friendly, with every aspect of Canada visited! Links to main topics include aboriginal people, government, places, wars, science & tech. There's an alphabetical search as well as a timeline. Highly...
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