All of the students have chosen a Province or Territory. They will be researching information at school and at home, and then putting together their research in a format of their choosing (either poster or powerpoint).
Students will research the following things for their project:
The population of the Province/Territory
The flower
The tree
The bird
The motto
The location in Canada
Brief History
• when did the province/territory enter Confederation
• other interesting facts
Significant landforms
Significant bodies of water
Major industries
• include resources
The capital city
• population
• interesting information
• climate
Major cities and towns
• population
• interesting information
• climate
Tourist attractions
The flag
The coat of arms
The premier and governing party
Interesting facts
Included in the project will be:
A map, along with a description of the Province/Territory’s relative location within Canada (i.e. west coast, prairie, north, etc.) I will provide a map template for any student that needs one (there might be a better alternative on the internet.)
I have provided the students with a note taking sheet so they can organize their information and research.
Here are some websites to get you started.
https://www.kanetix.ca/kids-guide-to-the-provinces
http://www.saskschoolsinfo.com/canada/facts.html
https://www.kids-world-travel-guide.com/canada-facts-for-kids.html