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THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – GRADE 6 Canada...a visual journey Lesson Overview Students will work in groups to learn about Canada’s six natural regions (ecozones). They will create a visual representation of each region on a large wall map of Canada and present the information gathered to classmates. Grade Level Grades 6-8. This lesson could be easily modified for other levels. It could be used as a Big/Little Buddy activity or set up so that several classes add their findings to the wall map to complete it. Time Required Two 45-minute classes. Note: If used early in the year, this lesson would provide a foundation upon which other countries and their natural regions could be studied. Curriculum Connection Western Canadian Protocol for Social Studies: NWT Grade 6 Social Studies Link to Canadian National Geography Standards Essential Element #1 (Grades 6-8) - The World in Spatial Terms Distribution of major human and physical features at country and global scales Map types Essential Element #3 (Grades 6-8) - Physical Systems Ecozones (major ecological communities such as boreal forest, polar regions, grassland, wetlands and desert) Geographic Skill #2 (Grades 6-8) - Acquiring Geographic Information: Use maps to collect and/or compile geographic information. Geographic Skill #3 (Grades 6-8) - Organizing Geographic Information Integrate various types of materials to organize geographic information. The Canadian Atlas The following pages of the atlas provide essential information for this lesson: Pages Section Pages Section 16-17 Six Natural Regions 24-25 Boreal Shield 18-19 The Far North: Arctic and Taiga 26-27 Mixedwood Plains 20-21 Pacific and Mountains 28-29 Atlantic Region 22-23 Central Plains Visit the Canadian Atlas website at www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas to view online versions of these sections. Canadian Council For Geographic Education 1 THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – GRADE 6 Additional Resources, Materials and Equipment Required Large wall map of Canada (hand made or commercial) Student Handouts: 1. Research Outline 2. Blank map of Canada obtained from: http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/maps/reference/outlinecanada/canada02 Multiple sets of the attached Natural Regions cards printed on coloured paper or card stock. The number of sets needed will depend on the size of the group. Option: On the back of the card, glue a picture of the region named on the front. Download the pictures from the Canadian Atlas website at www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas. Play dough or modeling clay (6 different colours; co-ordinate with card colours) Sticky Tack Old magazines (Canadian Geographic, National Geographic, Federal, Provincial and Territorial Tourism publications and pamphlets) Main Objective Students will be introduced to the concept of Natural Regions (ecozones) through hands-on, cooperative group activities. A pictorial overview of these regions on a large wall map of Canada and key points of each region will be presented. This new knowledge will provide a basis for comparison to other countries studied throughout the year. Learning Outcomes By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: Label a map of Canada with the location of its six natural regions. Identify 5 key points of each of the six natural regions studied. Appreciate the diverse nature of Canada's natural regions/ecozones. Work co-operatively in groups to plan and organize work assignments. Demonstrate ability to take on responsibility and contribute to the group effort. The Lesson Teacher Activity Introduction Student Activity First Class: Teacher Preparation 1. Create a bulletin board area for the large wall map of Canada in the classroom. 2. Photocopy a map of Canada and the Research Outline package for each student and one for each group. 3. Prepare Natural Regions Cards. 4. Collect required materials and resources. 5. Plan group make-up (random or teacher selected). Canadian Council For Geographic Education 2 THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – GRADE 6 The Lesson Teacher Activity Introduction Student Activity First Class: Teacher Introduction First Class: Student Introduction 1. Hand out Natural Regions cards (one to each student). 1. Locate work groups and discuss assignment as per instructions. 2. Direct students to find their work group by locating others with the same card. 2. In groups, plan and organize today’s individual workload and contribution to the group effort. 3. In groups, have students identify areas of Canada in which they believe this region is located by placing their cards on the wall map with sticky tack. 4. Have groups briefly discuss the rationale for their choices. 5. Hand out the map of Canada and the Research Outline package. 6. Review lesson expectations and key points to be covered as per Student Handouts. 7. If possible, arrange to have a Proxima Projector available in order to provide visual of available website data which is linked to pages of The Canadian Atlas. Lesson Development First Class: Teacher Activity 1st Class Student Activity: 1. Hand out copies of relevant pages from The Canadian Atlas and/or provide students with internet access to the website. 1. Use The Canadian Atlas pages as a source of information on the assigned natural region. 2. Circulate and discuss various aspects of student findings. (See Research Handout) 3. Provide magazines, pamphlets and materials for students to cut pictures that represent their natural region. 4. Monitor accuracy. 5. Conduct mini lessons as required; provide feedback on information gathered. 6. Provide 5 minutes at the end of class to plan presentations. Canadian Council For Geographic Education 3 THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – GRADE 6 The Lesson (cont’d) Teacher Activity Lesson Development 7. Collect group handouts; review for accuracy. (cont’d) 8. Assign homework: find and/or draw additional pictures to complete wall map collage; prepare for individual contribution to group presentation. Second Class: Teacher Preparation 1. If possible, arrange to have Proxima available for student presentations so website data can be projected for class viewing. This class may be held in the computer lab. Student Activity 2. Complete the Research Outline Handout and record region location on map. Note: Both individual and group copies will be required. 3. Outline region area on the wall map with modeling clay. 4. Cut out relevant pictures and put them in place on the wall map. 5. Plan presentation responsibilities and identify they types and the number of pictures needed to complete wall map. 2. Copy handouts for students to record information on during presentations: one page for each of the six regions and a blank map of Canada. 3. Ensure students will be working from accurate findings- check information gathered last class. Second Class: Teacher Introduction 1. Initiate brief discussion on the actual location of regions compared to initial predictions; advise groups to comment on this in their presentations. 2. Direct students to use the first 10 minutes of this class to complete the wall map and organize their presentation. Second Class: Student Introduction 1. Bring pictures to complete wall map. 2. Review and prepare for group presentation. 3. Circulate and provide feedback. Second Class: Teacher Activity 1. Provide handouts for students to record information. Second Class: Student Activity 2. Review procedure and expectations for presentations, follow-up questions and student note taking. 1. As a group, plan and organize work assignments to complete the wall map and prepare for the presentation. 3. Conduct evaluation during presentations for content and effectiveness. 2. Present findings to the class while the audience records information and participates in follow-up discussions. 4. Provide feedback; make connections with places and pictures on the wall map. Canadian Council For Geographic Education 4 THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – GRADE 6 The Lesson (cont’d) Teacher Activity Conclusion Student Activity Summary: Each group will have contributed to a pictorial overview of Canada’s six natural regions on the classroom wall map and made presentations to the class identifying key points of their respective region. All students will have completed information outlines about each of the six natural regions based on the findings presented, and completed individual maps of Canada showing the location of each region. Teacher Activity: Student Activity: 1. Lead final discussion to highlight key points and make connections between the presentations and the completed wall map. 1. Participate in final discussion. 2. Collect student handouts to assess quality and quantity of information gathered. 2. Complete Student Research Handout and Map of Canada. 3. Hand in completed forms. Lesson Extension Students can predict the type and location of these regions for the next country of study. The format of this lesson could be extended to cover natural regions of all countries studied over the year. The data collected on the area covered by the various regions may be used as the basis for a Math lesson (area, percent, fractions, decimals). Assessment of Student Learning If used as an introductory activity early in the year, assessment will focus on diagnostic and/or formative evaluation for the purpose of determining the need for additional mini lessons, concepts to review, geographic skills for further development and the present level of co-operative group skills. In addition, content specific knowledge can be determined by marking the completed Student Research Handouts and Map of Canada. Presentation and Audience Listening Skills can be assessed using teacher created rubrics, checklists or anecdotal comments. Canadian Council For Geographic Education 5 THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – GRADE 6 Research Outline Your Name: Natural Region: ____________________________________________ Group Members: 1. ____________________________________________ 2. ____________________________________________ 3. ____________________________________________ % of Canada’s landmass: 4. ____________________________________________ 5. ____________________________________________ 6. ____________________________________________ Instructions: List 3 key points in each category. Look for identifying features that highlight the unique characteristics of your particular region. 1. Ecozone (Natural Region) Overview: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 2. Landforms: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Canadian Council For Geographic Education 6 THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – GRADE 6 3. Climate: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 4. Vegetation: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 5. Wildlife: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ 6. Resources and Industries: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Canadian Council For Geographic Education 7 THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – GRADE 6 Natural Regions Lesson Cards Arctic & Taiga Pacific & Western Mountains Canadian Council For Geographic Education 8 THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – GRADE 6 Central Plains Boreal Shield Canadian Council For Geographic Education 9 THE CANADIAN ATLAS ONLINE NORTHWEST TERRITORIES – GRADE 6 Mixedwood Plains Atlantic Region Canadian Council For Geographic Education 10