Mapping Canada

For this activity, we will be making a couple maps of Canada. We are going to be creating a political, physical, and climate map. First, let's watch this EPCOT video from the Canada Pavilion:

Oh Canada Video from EPCOT's Canada Pavilion

Now that you get a feel for the 'flavor' of Canada, let's do a little learning about the country. You will be given two maps of Canada. The first map you will color the climate zones of Canada and create a key which will let me know what the colors represent.

Next you will color and label a landform map. Make sure you include all of the places I identify on the checklist. 

Finally, you will be given a transparency sheet and a wet erase marker. You will place the transparency on top of the landform map and label the capitals, provinces and territories. 

EQ:

• What are the major climate areas of Canada?
• What are the major landforms of Canada?
• What are the provinces, territories and capitals of Canada?

Engage:

•  O Canada EPCOT video (14:57)

Explore:

• Political Map of Canada
• Physical Map of Canada
• Climate Map of North America

Explain:

• Where are the provinces and territories in Canada?
• Where are the capital cities in Canada? 
• What/Where are the physical landforms of Canada
• What climate zones do you find in Canada?

Evaluate:

• Label the capitals of Canada.
• Draw and label the physical landforms.
• Color and label the climate zones.
• Checklist to use