SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 3
We are a few weeks into our first Social Studies unit on: Heritage & Identity: Communities in Canada 1780 - 1850. Below are the BIG IDEAS we are focusing on throughout this unit. So far, we have discussed: - Ontario was once called "Le haute Canada" - Two of the main groups of people were called the Iroquois and the Algonquin - There are many differences between these two groups (i.e. tribe names, the houses they lived in, their lifestyles, what that ate, etc.) We have completed two booklets so far regarding these topics. They are in our Social Studies duo-tangs. It is always a good idea to review these concepts throughout the entire unit, and these booklets are a great way to do so! Our field trip on Tuesday will help solidify these concepts as well:) Big Ideas:The different communities in early-nineteenth century Canada influence the way we live today.
Social and environmental challenges were a major part of life in all communities in early-nineteenth century Canada. Canada was already a multicultural society in 1800. WEBSITES TO SUPPORT OUR LEARNING IN CLASS:
Les Iroquoiens Native American's Did it First - In this Listen and Read, learn about what Native Peoples taught us. First Nations & Inuit - Learn about the connection that First Nations and Inuit peoples have to the environment. Includes information on Tribal Groups, Shelter, Clothing, Food and Traditions. Homes of the Past - an Iroquoien longhouse Eleanora’s Diary - 1833 Voyage to Canada - A girl's diary from the 19th Century PebbleGo - Long ago and today... Early Days - Homesteaders - The following web pages describe the life of the settlers who travelled to the prairies in hopes of a better life and for the chance to have their own homestead. Great Upper Canada Adventure - Try your hand at the life of a settler on the Sydenham River in Upper Canada (it is a bit wordy but a fun settlement adventure!) Early Settlements in Canada - Websites- Various websites about Pioneer life in Upper Canada Kid's Site of Canadian settlement - Short games for building a longhouse, sodhouse, tipi, and more Pioneers in Upper Canada (English and French) Information about pioneer and aboriginal life including the in Upper Canada - includes printable booklet with cloze sentences for students to use with the site A Pioneer Town Saskatchewan Settlement Experience - Early pioneers in Saskatchewan, includes primary documents and images for a variety of topics Upper Canada Village Heritage Park- Visual Map of Upper Canada Village with information on jobs of various people in the village Virtual Museum of Canada - Explore virtual exhibits and interactive learning resources created by Canadian museums and galleries. Four Directions Teaching (Learn about indigenous knowledge and philosophy from 5 diverse First Nations in Canada) Wonderville (Build a tipi) Government of Canada - Kids Stop Acadia, Lifestyle in the days of our ancestors - Images and information from Acadian Historical Village People and Environments: Living and Working in Ontario
Learn More about Ontario: Kidzone Ontario Immigration Ontario Travel - Yours to Discover Premier of Ontario's Kid Zone: http://www.onzone.ca/english/ What is a Map? (choose Maps) http://www.tvokids.com/shows/mycanada http://www.tvokids.com/videos/ontario Solve the Mystery: http://www.tvokids.com/shows/canadamystery What is something you did in Ontario this summer? http://www.tvokids.com/videos/bmxbiking Maps of Ontario: http://www.ontario-canada-travel.com/map-of-ontario.html#.Uj-3eCZzbcs http://geology.com/canada/ontario.shtml The Great Lakes (choose lakes): http://www.tvokids.com/shows/mycanada Canada's Physical Regions: http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/phillie/InternationalExchange/Canada/Physical%20Regions/Physical_Regions/ Hudson Bay Lowlands: http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/v-g/nation/sec4.aspx http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/en/Business/Forests/2ColumnSubPage/STDPROD_091131.html http://www.arctic.uoguelph.ca/cpe/environments/inland_water/hudson.htm Canadian Shield: http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/v-g/nation/sec3.aspx http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas/themes.aspx?id=canadianlandforms=canadianlandforms_land_shield=En Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Lowlands: http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/v-g/nation/nation76.aspx http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/atlas/themes.aspx?id=canadianlandforms=canadianlandforms_land_lakes Canadian Geographic Atlas for Kids: http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/cgKidsAtlas/default_en.asp Interactive site where students can create their own community: City Creator A visual representation of an urban, suburban and rural community: Types of Communities Fun facts about Ontario: http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/kids/fun-facts/default.asp Online Kids' Dictionary: http://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/ List of Towns in Ontario: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_towns_in_Ontario List of Cities in Ontario: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cities_in_Ontario Map of Cities and Towns in Ontario: http://www.citypopulation.de/Canada-Ontario.html List of Townships in Ontario: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_townships_in_Ontario List of Villages in Ontario: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_villages_in_Ontario Map of Ontario Counties: http://www.mapsofworld.com/canada/provinces/ontario-county-map.html Information on Ontario's Municipalities: http://www.amo.on.ca/YLG Information about Toronto's government: http://www.toronto.ca/toronto_facts/government.htm From Link to Learning: CanadaInfo: A Tribute to Canada - a collection of information and links about Canada, its land, government, people, and rich culture. Capital Scramble - identify the provinces and their capital cities in this interactive game Canada's Treasure Hunt - from TVO Kids - Search for "hidden treasure" as you learn about the provinces and territories of Canada Interactive Map of Canada - information about the provinces, cities and major attractions appear as you move your cursor over the map |
SOCIAL STUDIES GRADE 4
We are a few weeks into our first Social Studies unit on: People and Environments: Political and Physical Regions of Canada. Below are the BIG IDEAS we are focusing on throughout this unit.
So far, we have discussed: - The provinces, territories, capitals, the great lakes and the 7 regions of Canada - We will now be narrowing our focus on the 7 regions of Canada:
Big Ideas:Human activity and the environment have an impact on each other.
Human activities should balance environmental stewardship with human needs/ wants. A region shares a similar set of characteristics. WEBSITES TO SUPPORT OUR LEARNING IN CLASS:
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