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Physical Geography (5.1)Lessons and Projects
Physical Geography (5.1)Lessons and Projects
What are the major geographical regions of Canada: Mixed up Map of Canada: 5.1.2.1
What are the major geographical regions of Canada: Mixed up Map of Canada: 5.1.2.1
Students put Canada back together with this template. Add labels for provinces and capitals.
Carmen Sandiego Game in Google Earth
Copy of Social Studies Unit Plan / Resources
Symbols of Canada Lesson PlanSymbols of Canada: 5.1.1
Symbols of Canada: 5.1.1
Students create a Scattergories list that highlights the features of a region, then create a word cloud with a symbol of that region.
Regions Slideshow - Zombie Apocalypse!5.S.3 - Develop skills of geographic thinking: Lesson 1
5.S.3 - Develop skills of geographic thinking: Lesson 1
Use latitude and longitude to determine the absolute location of places in Canada on maps and globes
Students use MyMaps to explore longitude and latitude Using MyMaps
Mapping ActivityUsing MyMapsMyMaps Latitude and Longitude Puzzle5.1.2.1 What is a Region?
5.1.2.1 What is a Region?
Students will customize the template to suit their region and learn the mnemonic to help them study regions.
As a group in writing
Regions.mp45.1.2.1 What is a Region? cont.
5.1.2.1 What is a Region? cont.
Students will customize the template to suit their region and learn the mnemonic to help them study regions.
Region MnemonicRégion MnemotechniqueWhat are the major geographical regions of Canada? 5.1.2
What are the major geographical regions of Canada? 5.1.2
Tracing the Provinces and Territories. MyMaps, Lesson 2
Tracing the Regions. MyMaps, Lesson 3
Students use MyMaps to create a map of Canada. They can add markers for the provinces and capitals, draw the regions, and add natural resources and other information to their map. Using MyMaps
Mapping Activity
Tracing the Provinces and Territories.
Tracing the Regions
Google Earth Canadian Scavenger Hunt
Grade 5 Google EarthWhat are the major geographical regions of Canada: Google Earth Canadian Tour : 5.1.2
What are the major geographical regions of Canada: Google Earth Canadian Tour : 5.1.2
Google Earth Canadian Scavenger Hunt: Students will use Google Earth and this template to do a screenshot scavenger hunt. Remember ctrl-shift switcher key is a screenshot on Chromebooks! You could approach this in many different ways. Exploring with Google Earth is the key concept.
Regions Comparison: 5.1.4, 5.1.5
Regions Comparison: 5.1.4, 5.1.5
What are the differences and similarities among the geographical regions of Canada?
How is the geographical region they live in different from other regions of Canada?
Visual Comparison of the RegionsPostcards from around Canada: 5.1.1
Postcards from around Canada: 5.1.1
Students will add themselves to a picture of one of the regions of Canada, then create a postcard from that region highlighting the geographical features of that area and explore the area with Google Earth. Visiting the regions
Visiting the Regions Photo Editing and PostcardRegions Comparison: 5.1.4, 5.1.5
Regions Comparison: 5.1.4, 5.1.5
What are the differences and similarities among the geographical regions of Canada?
Comparing Regions, CommercialInvestigating Canada's Natural Disasters: How have natural disasters and severe weather been part of Canada's physical geography? 5.1.2.3
Investigating Canada's Natural Disasters: How have natural disasters and severe weather been part of Canada's physical geography? 5.1.2.3
Students will create a magazine cover and article about a Canadian natural disaster in this presentation. A Google MyMap (How use MyMaps) is included.
Investigating Canadian DisastersNatural Disasters Maclean's MagazineCanada's Natural DisastersGreenscreen newscast using DoInk and the following templates: How to make a newscast. Newscast Google Drawing.
What Does Canada Look LikeWhat Does Canada Look Like? 5.1.1.1, 5.1.1.2, 5.1.3.1 & 5.1.3.2
What Does Canada Look Like? 5.1.1.1, 5.1.1.2, 5.1.3.1 & 5.1.3.2
Canada has a great diversity of landscapes and terrain as well as an abundance of natural resources. Use Google Tour Builder or Google Slides to create a tour of Canada’s natural resources and geographical features.
National Parks of Canada BrochureRegions of Canada BrochureHow are Canada's national parks and protected areas important to the sustainability of Canada's natural environment? 5.1.2.7
How are Canada's national parks and protected areas important to the sustainability of Canada's natural environment? 5.1.2.7
Provincial Parks Brochure: Students create a brochure about National Parks in Canada with this lovely Slides template. Created by Theresa Spreen and Darren Maltais, Black Gold Regional Schools, 2017.
Parks March Madness: 5.1.2.7
Parks March Madness: 5.1.2.7
Students will examine how Canada's National Parks are important for the sustainability of Canada's natural environment. The government is getting rid of every park except one. Which one will you save? Defend your park with a video in a March Madness style competition. Make a copy of the Parks Bracket Flippity template.
National Parks March Madness 
Whose responsibility should it be to ensure the preservation of Canada's national parks and protected areas? 5.1.3.3
Whose responsibility should it be to ensure the preservation of Canada's national parks and protected areas? 5.1.3.3
Students will create signs that outline responsible use of a park, which rules and behaviour should be enforced, and who is responsible for care of the park. Template
Regions of Canada Digital Painting: 5.1.1
Regions of Canada Digital Painting: 5.1.1
Students will use a Google Drawing to create an art piece with an iconic image of the region that highlights the geographical features of that area.
Regions of Canada Painting in Google Drawings
Mosaic Lighthouse Criteria - J.Lyle5.S.3 - develop skills of geographic thinking:
5.S.3 - develop skills of geographic thinking:
use historical maps to make meaning of historical events and issues
Use this Historic Maps KML file in Google earth to show some amazing historic maps.
Physical Geography (5.1) Formative Assessments
Physical Geography (5.1) Formative Assessments
Physical Geography (5.1) Templates
Physical Geography (5.1) Templates
Links
Links
Social Studies Images Collection from LearnAlberta.ca
Atlantic Canada 55 images
Eastern Canada 101 images
Northern Canada 3 images
Western Canada51 images
Canadian Landforms Canadian Geographic provides and in depth view of 6 physical regions of Canada. Explore maps, geology, industry, and natural resources of each region.
80degreesNorth Interactive site on the Canadian Arctic expedition of 1913-18.
Geosettr create a unique geography challenge through Google maps
National Parks and Protected Areas
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