Restore the RegionsStudents will learn about the different physical

regions of Canada by writing a summary of their research, making a model of their assigned region,

and presenting their project in front of class.

Elizabeth Hummel Grade 6 : Social Studies

Key Words: Physical Regions, The Cordillera, The Interior Plains, The Canadian Shield, The North, The Appalachian Highlands /The Atlantic

Introduction:Attention Grade 6 students: The National

Museum of Canada needs your help in solving

their dilemma! Last week the map of Canada,

which displayed the physical regions of Canada,

was destroyed by an unexplained fire. This map is

very valuable because it shows the different

provinces, cities, rivers, lakes, landforms, and

industries that are present in each region. The

exhibit cannot be displayed if the physical region

map is not present. If this map is not replaced

soon, that portion of the Museum will have to

close down!

Task:To save the exhibit from

being taken away, it is your

job to take on the role of

emergency personnel. In

groups that will be assigned

by your teacher, you will

choose a physical region,

write a 1-page summary of

your research, make a 3D

model of your chosen region,

and present this information

in front of the class.

Task:

Please use the websites given to research

your physical region of Canada. You may

use other resources from the

library; however, it is

not necessary.

Process:First, you will be assigned to a group of 4-5 emergency

personnel

Choose the physical region of Canada that your group

would like to restore from the following list. There may

only be one emergency team per region, and they will be

assigned on a first-come first-serve basis.

The Cordillera          The Interior Plains         

The North The Canadian Shield

      The Appalachian Highlands/The Atlantic

Process:You will then research your region using the following websites.

NOTE: It is possible that not all regions will be on every website.

Canada’s Physical Regions

Canada’s Capital Cities

Canada Mountain Rivers and Lakes Map

Physical Regions of Canada

The Canadian Encyclopedia - Where it says ALL, change

to the Canadian Encyclopedia. In the area of search, type in the

name of the province that you are researching. Then click on the

first item found (it will be the mane of the province that you

searched)

Process: Below are some questions that you should keep in mind while researching. These

questions should be answered in your written summary as well as shown on your

model: 

1. What are the provinces that make up your physical region? (e.g. Yukon,

Saskatchewan, Quebec, etc)

2. What are the capital cities and major cities located within your region? (e.g.

Edmonton, Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver, Calgary, etc)

3. What are the major lakes and rivers found within your region? (e.g. the Great Lakes,

Fraser River, Hudson Bay, etc.)

4. What are the landforms that make-up your region? (e.g. mountains, prairie, plateau,

etc.)

5. Find an interesting fact/place/event/person associated with your region. (e.g. The

Calgary Stampede is located in Calgary, Alberta which is found in the Interior Plains)

HINT: Split up the questions among your emergency group members.

Process:Get together with your group members and share

the information that you researched.

Ask your teacher for a map of Canada. On this

map you will design the 3D model of your physical

region. You may use any resources and materials

to accomplish this task. Once all the regions have

been designed, each piece will be put together,

resulting in a complete physical regions map of

Canada.

Process:Write a 1-page summary (may be in point form) of

the information that you and your group members

found on your region.

Discuss with your group members the interesting

fact/place/event/person associated with your region

and be prepared to share that with the class

Present what you have learned about your region to

the class.

Evaluation:Beginning 1 Developing 2 Very Good 3 Exemplary 4

1-Page Summary

Shows no organization or effort. Needs clarity and focus on the physical region

Shows progress in organization or effort. Work on clarity and focus on the physical region

Shows organization and effort. Work is mostly clear and focused

Shows exemplary organization. Work is focused on region

3D Model of the Physical Region

The model shows no effort or creativity. The model is messy

The model shows progress but is still somewhat unclear

The model shows creativity and effort

The model shows excellent creativity and effort

Content of Information

Missing research on provinces, cities, river/lakes, landforms, and industry

Missing research on 2 or more of: provinces, cities, rivers, landforms, and industry

Missing research on 1 of: provinces, cities, rivers/lakes, landforms, and industry

All aspects of provinces, cities, rivers/lakes, landforms, and industry are included

Presentation Group was unprepared Information was not presented well

Group was unorganized. Presentation needs to be more smooth

Group was prepared and presentation was overall smooth

Group was prepared and gave an excellent presentation

Conclusion:You will develop your knowledge of the regions of

Canada by researching your physical region,

writing a summary of the information, making a

model of your physical region, and presenting

what you have learned to the class. This project

will hopefully give you a desire to know more

about the geography of your own country or

other countries of the world.

Teacher Page:Focus:

This Webquest focuses on the physical regions of

Canada, including: provinces and territories, capital

cities and major cities, major lakes and rivers,

landforms, and industry associated with the region. The

objective of this webquest is to help students learn about

Canadian geography and basic Social Studies material.

The lesson uses websites that give the information

needed to accomplish the task asked of the students.

Teacher Page: Objectives/Goals:

I would recommend starting this project after you have introduced and

started the unit on Canada. This way, the students will have some

background knowledge and they should be able to take this project further

than without any previous knowledge.

Students will learn about the provinces and territories 

Students will learn what cities, rivers, and bodies of water are in their

region. 

Students will discover what landforms and industries make up their region. 

Students will also find out an interesting fact/place/event/person associated

with their region.

Students will develop their geography skills

Teacher Page:Resources:

Access to the internet

Technology Needs/Materials Needed

Since students will be working in groups, it is not

necessary for each student to have a computer,

but each group must have one accessible.

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