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Canada’s Geography

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This website is useful for finding facts and statistics about Canada. It provides a small summary on the state of Canada along with information regarding the capital, provinces, territories, mountains, lakes, and rivers located throughout this continent. In addition to this valuable information there are worksheets and activities related to Canada.

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This site provides information regarding the geography, history, and government of Canada. Several facts and figures are provide throughout these summaries and can be helpful for everyone in our group. There is also a “facts box” on this website that provides the statistics of sovereign, governor-general, prime minister, land area, populations, capital, largest cities, and monetary unit.

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This website was created for a basic overview on everything about the continent of Canada. It describes the location, basic facts, the people, land and water, geography, history, resources, exports, transportation, government, and sports.

Maps of Canada

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This is a great site for printing out maps of Canada. There are physical, political, simple, and outline maps. It also has maps of the cities, provinces, and more. This would be extremely helpful for the geography lesson on Canada.

Canada Lesson Plans



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There are several lesson plans on Canada at this website. They range from lessons plans about geography, economy, maps, etc. There are also worksheets on this website. 

The Kids Book of Canadian Geography By Briony Penn  The book is filled with information about ecosystems and how environment constantly changes geography. I think this is one of the best resource books I have seen in a long time. The book is jam-packed with pertinent facts yet is easy to read and when reading, does not feel like a reference book. Students go on a wonderful trip through all the geographical sections of Canada and learn what wealth each section offers in the eight units covering everything from Ancient Landscapes to today's Regional Ecosystems. This particular reference book will not go out of date for school use. All information provided is good for present and future.

Kids Book of Canadian History By Carlotta Hacker  

Canada has a rich and fascinating history. In this informative overview, kids will discover the people, places and events that have shaped our country. Featuring fact boxes, mini-profiles, maps, a timeline and more, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging look at Canada's development, change and growth. Kids can read about, the potlatch ceremonies of the west coast Aboriginal people, the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, the battle of Vimy Ridge in World War I, the role of Canadian women in World War II, the establishment of Nunavut, Canada's newest territory, and more.

M is for Maple: a Canadian Alphabet By Michael Ulmer

  Native Canadians Mike Ulmer and Melanie Rose-Popp have created M is for Maple as a shining tribute to Canada. From British Columbiato Newfoundland, this alphabet book presents the symbols, history, people, and culture of this great northern nation.

ABC of Canada By Kim Bellefontaine

  <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">From Arctic to Zamboni, kids can follow the alphabet on a colorful tour across Canada. On their journey, they'll visit Canadian landmarks, including Jasper National Park and Peggy's Cove. They'll also meet friendly characters enjoying Canadian pastimes, such as riding in the Calgary Stampede, playing hockey and watching the Northern Lights. Vivid illustrations and simple language guarantee that even the youngest traveler will enjoy this trip!

That’s Very Canadian By Vivien Bowers

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-no-proof: yes;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> This book provides young readers with an engaging examination and celebration of some of the more singular facets of Canadian culture. Written from the viewpoint of a student doing a project on Canada's symbols and cultural identity, it answers questions such as Why are cereal boxes written in French and English? How did a beaver become the national icon? What is a "loonie"? and What's with "eh"? The book also offers straightforward information on Canadian spelling, usage, and pronunciation; national, provincial, and territorial symbols; uniquely Canadian foods like pemmican and fiddleheads; and the differences between Canada and its neighbor to the south, America.

** Time for Kids: Go Places **** Canada ** A great kids website about Canada, there are sections where kids can look at famous places in Canada, look at a timeline of events for Canada, and they can even take a little quiz to test their knowledge about Canada.
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A great site about Canada, that actually is a resource filled with web addresses about Canada. There are websites on things such as an atlas, facts, and a photo tour of Canada.
 * Canada **** For Kids **
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This is a resource on the history of Canada before it became a country. There is a page for the provinces, which includes why and when they entered the confederation. The website also includes a page about the people who were major influences in the shaping of Canada.
 * Confederation for Kids **
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** Government of **** Canada **

[] Information on the government of Canada including the provincial governments, governments of territories, political parties, and pictures of each of the Federal, Provincial, and Territorial flags.
 * Government of **** Canada **

A resource about Canada including the national anthem, information of the physical geography, climate, people, economy, and other miscellaneous information.
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<span style="color: #003399; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> A book that presents in both text and pictures the culture of Canada including such things as, music, dance, traditions, and many others. This is a great resource for not only adults but for children as well who are developing their knowledge of Canadian culture.
 * Canada **** : The Culture ** by Bobbie Kalman

A great way to introduce Canada to children, this book is filled with great pictures and is a great starting off point to learn about Canada’s history, geography, economy, government, etc.
 * Canada **** : True Books ** by Elaine Landau

<span style="color: #003399; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> A great all around piece of reference book about Canada, this book includes information and facts about Canadian important events, important people from Canada, illustrations such as important places of interest, flags, maps, etc. A very kid friendly approach to informational text on Canada.
 * The Kids Book of **** Canada ** by Barbara Greenwood

<span style="color: #5a7d56; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8.5pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> A wonderful reference about Canada’s history from 1534 up to the 1980’s, it has amazing maps, photos, lithographs, etc. that complement the text exquisitely.
 * The Illustrated History of **** Canada ** by Craig Brown

<span style="color: #003399; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> A compilation of Canadian Christmas stories told from the past to the present. A great way for adults and children to appreciate Canadian traditions. <span style="color: #003399; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt; text-decoration: none; textunderline: none;"> ** Crazy for **** Canada ** by Noa Swartz This is a great book for children trying to learn a little bit more about Canada and throughout the book there are little facts about Canada on the corners of the pages.
 * Christmas in **** Canada **** : Legends, Tales and Traditions ** by Megan Durnford, Joyce Glasner, Cheryl MacDonald, and Rich Mole

__**Internet Search/Literature List**__ <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-bidi-theme-font: major-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-bidi; msoasciithemefont: major-bidi; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msobidithemefont: major-bidi; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msohansithemefont: major-bidi;"> <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> National Geographic Kids** People and Places in the Spotlight: Canada [] This is a fun website for students to visit and learn basic facts on the country of Canada such as it’s: geography, nature, history, people and culture, government and economy. This website also provides videos on Canada and interactive games. <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
 * Andria Negron**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> [] This website provides resources for both teachers and students of all grade levels. It includes many links to learn about all aspects of Canada such as its national symbols, national anthem, and history. <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
 * CANADA: The True North Strong and Free**

Zoom School: CANADA ** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">[] Zoom School is an on-line schoolroom with many links related to geographic, scientific, and language-related themes. On each topic, there are pages of information and activities including printouts and quizzes. There were many resources for Canada. <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> [] This is a great website for teachers because it gives great, detailed information on all of Canada’s history. This website also includes in depth maps that are useful when teaching the geography of Canada.
 * Canada History**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> [] This webquest is a great idea to use in our lesson plan when teaching children about Canada. Although recommended for 5th grade, the lesson has very creative ways to have students learn about the Canadian provinces. It involves students researching specific information about a province and then creating a postcard with factual information.
 * Postcards from the Edge (Webquest)**

__**<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> The Kids Book of Canadian Immigration**__ <span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman';">Canada’s roots begin with the Aboriginal person who have lived there since time immemorial and extend to a wide array of newcomers and is now home to more than 200 cultures. This book is a celebration of multicultural Canada and portrays its diverse land and fascinating immigration history through stories of ethnic groups, mini-profiles, maps, archival documents and first-person accounts.
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman';">Written By: Deborah Hodge **
 * <span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman';">Illustrated by: John Mantha **

The Kids Book of Canadian Exploration __** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"> In this book, children learn about the many reasons explorers were drawn to Canada, such as the search for new hunting grounds by Native peoples and European fishermen out for bigger catches. This book also examines the discoveries of present-day explorers on Canada’s outer space, the ocean and the preservation of Earth’s changing ecosystem.
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 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman';">Written by: Ann-Maureen Owens and Jane Yealland **
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; msobidifontfamily: 'Times New Roman'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Times New Roman';">Illustrated by: John Mantha **

Crazy About Canada! __** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">This is an attractive book that was specifically designed around questions sent in by Canadian children. Topics include polar bears, dinosaurs, icebergs, hockey, totem poles, archaeology, and more. The three chapters are grouped around subtopics: "Highly Questionable Critters" (aspects of wildlife), "This Land of Ours" (anything geographical, geological, or agricultural), and "Explain Yourselves, Canadians!" (culture or recreation). The artwork in the book is a combination of full-color photos and collage illustrations that resembles the layout of a scrapbook. This book is an encouraging way for readers to develop and research their own projects and interests. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> Find Out About Canada __** <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">This book is a tour of Canada and all the country has to offer. It is filled with child-friendly illustrations. The book is divided into four sections: <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">An introduction: facts and figures, highlights of major cities, favorite pastimes of the people <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Life in the title country: children at home, at school, and at play, and the grown-ups’ major occupations and industries <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Facts about the country: its history, its famous people, and its landmarks <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· <span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Have a nice day: exciting things to see and do when touring the country
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 * Written by: Vivien Bowers **
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> This is a great book for teaching children on Canada’s government and its past political leaders. Students will learn about each prime minister, their background, their family and their career milestones. The quotes, quick facts, and historical timeline provide a comprehensive description of each prime minister’s term in office and their mark on Canadian history. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> This book is bound to enrich and expand every child’s view of geography, history and culture of Canada. It is a bright and colorful beginner’s atlas that presents both a topographical and political map of each Canadian province and territory. On the maps, children can locate mountains, lakes, rivers, cities, towns and regions and discover natural resources. Historical maps in the book also provide children with a sense of how Canada has changed from the time of native peoples through the eras of immigration.
 * __The Kids Book of Canadian Prime Ministers__**
 * Written by: Pat Hancock**
 * __Atlas of Canada__**

Mekeisha's Internet/Lit List

Internet Search/Literature List Websites: <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· CanadaInfo: [] <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o This Website contains pretty much all of the information that students will need for a research project. It is about 500 pages! This website was created by Craig Marlatt. He is an educator in Canada. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Canadian Museum of Civilization: [] <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o This website is from the Canadian Museum of Civilization. Here, students can explore the different galleries of the museum online. They can also play games and watch informational videos. This website also provides different links to student information and resources. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· About Canada|Resources for|Grade School students: [] <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o This website is the official website for the Canadian Government. It provides resources for students on a variety of topics, in a variety of subject areas. It also has information on different educational programs available at museums and such. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· CIA- The World Factbook- Canada: [] <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o The CIA Word fact book has a lot of helpful information for the students. This website also comes complete with pictures and maps and has great visuals. It also covers a wide range of subject and topics, including information about the military and transnational issues. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Canada Facts and Trivia: [] <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o This site provides a few fun and interesting facts about Canada. It also contains links to outside sites for information on other topics. Book List: <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· __ABC’s of Canada__ by Kim Bellafontaine <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o This is a picture book for young children that give them an idea of what Canada is about, while teaching them the alphabet at the same time. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· __Wow Canada!__ by Vivien Bowers <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o This basically offers kids a road trip in a book. They “travel” all across Canada and learn fun and interesting facts about each province. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· __Canada the Culture__ by Bobbie Kalman <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o This book is pretty much about the culture of Canada. It celebrates the people, the holidays, and the religion of many Canadians. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· __The Kid’s Book of Canada__ by Barbara Greenwood <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o Gives students information on Canada by breaking the country down by each province and territory. It uses a lot of illustrations to communicate its information. <span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· __The Broken Blade__ by William Durbin <span style="font-family: 'Courier New'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Courier New'; msofareastfontfamily: 'Courier New'; msolist: Ignore;">o In the year 1800, a young boy takes a trip across Lake Superior. His father gets injured and in an attempt to keep his family out of poverty, he does his father’s job for him while he is out of commission. Along the way, he faces many challenges and matures both physically and mentally.