Purpose of the Lesson

This lesson is one that stems from Social Studies 8 Unit 2: Geographic Influences.

Here, you will learn about what the site and situation are of a location. You will learn about the varied factors associated with site and situation and how these factors affect people's decisions to settle there. Finally, you will learn about how the site and situation of a location explain the growth (or lack of growth) of settlements and the community.

Assessment

Formative

• Completion of assignment.
• Self-assessment through use of a checklist.

Summative

• This assignment would be added to a comprehensive digital portfolio to be submitted at the end of this unit.
• This lesson would contribute to a final assessment piece at the end of this unit.

Outcomes for the Lesson

8.2.2 Analyse the effects of selected geographic factors on Canadian identity

• Account for the variation in growth of settlements due to physical and human factors
• Explain the effect of natural and human resources on regional prosperity
• Confront the issues of regional stereotypes

Curriculum Links

• Explain the effect of natural, physical, and human resources and factors on the variation in growth of settlements and on regional prosperity
• Identify and explain regional stereotypes
• Transfer knowledge from a source and apply it into their activities
• Assess social, economic, and environmental interdependence in a local context
• Use viewing and reading modes of languages to think, learn, and communicate effectively
• Demonstrate an understanding of technological applications
• Gather, record, evaluate, and synthesize information
• Draw conclusions that are supported by the evidence
• Independent study