My students enjoy the What in the World? articles and will frequently nag me for the next issue before it has arrived!
Assignments to familiarize students with different aspects of Canada and current events:
• Canada Map: A map assignment to familiarize students with Canada's political geography, including the provinces and territories, capital cities, and major bodies of water. Available in two levels: Level 1 (grades 5-7) and Level 2 (grades 8-10).
• Canadiana Assignment: A series of questions requiring students to use selected websites and other resources to find out more about the policital and geographic structure of Canada. Includes answer key. Available in two levels: level 1 (grades 5-7) and Level 2 (grades 8-10).
• Government Services: An assignment to familiarize students with the various services provided by the different levels of government.
• News Summary: A 5-page assignment that requires students to select a story from a newspaper, identify key details, and write a summary of the article. Includes graphic organizer and assessment rubric.
| Attachment | Size |
|---|---|
| CanMap_Lev1.pdf | 432.99 KB |
| CanMap_Lev2.pdf | 434.06 KB |
| Canadiana_Lev1.pdf | 99.58 KB |
| Canadiana_Lev2.pdf | 101.81 KB |
| Gov't_Services_Lev1.pdf | 24.48 KB |
| Gov't_Services_Lev2.pdf | 27.1 KB |
| News_Summary.pdf | 98.92 KB |
My students enjoy the What in the World? articles and will frequently nag me for the next issue before it has arrived!
C. Ryan, teacher of grades 7-12, Calgary, AB
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