Before Spring Break, we started our last unit about CANADA! The students already have a good grasp of the different government and economic systems, so our study will focus mainly on Canada's geography and history. Below are the PPTs that I will and have used in class. Also, I have attached the graphic organizers for each PPT. The following shares the lovely physical features of Canada. I CAN locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the St. Lawrence River, Hudson Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, the Great Lakes, Canadian Shield, and Rocky Mountains. Next, we explore the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Canada. I CAN describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live. I CAN describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade.
Next, we explore the environmental issues in Canada. I CAN explain the major environmental concerns of Canada regarding acid rain and pollution of the Great Lakes, the extraction and use of natural resources on the Canadian Shield, and timber resources.
Upon our return, we will explore the structure of Canada's national government. I CAN describe the structure of the Canadian government as a constitutional monarchy, a parliamentary democracy, and a federation, distinguishing the role of the citizen in terms of voting and personal freedoms.
Even though we learned about the pros and cons of NAFTA when we were studying Latin America, we will revisit this document to discuss how how it affects Canada and its citizens. I CAN explain the functions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Finally, we will explore the impact of European contact on Canada. I CAN describe the influence of the French and the English on the language and religion of Canada. I CAN explain how Canada became an independent nation. I CAN describe Quebec’s independence movement.
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