Social Studies Elementary Reference Sets: Canadian Regions (SS 4,5,6)

Look for these books in your school library.

Canadian Geographic Regions Series

Canada Close Up Provinces and Territories Series

Provincial Alphabet Series

Grades 4, 5 and 6 Social Studies and Science

Big Ideas:

• The pursuit of valuable natural resources has played a key role in changing the land, people, and communities of Canada. (Grade 4 Social Studies)
• Interactions between First Peoples and Europeans lead to conflict and cooperation, which continues to shape Canada’s identity. (Grade 4 Social Studies)
• Natural resources continue to shape the economy and identity of different regions of Canada. (Grade 5 Social Studies)
• Earth materials change as they move through the rock cycle and can be used as natural resources (Grade 5 Science)
• Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments. (Grade 6 Social Studies)

Possible Inquiry Questions:

• How do First Peoples balance economic development with traditional uses of the land?
• What natural resources are most important to the economy of your community?
• How has technology affected the discovery, extraction, processing, and marketing of selected natural resources?
• How should decisions about economic policy and resource management be made?
• How should societies balance economic development with the protection of the environment?
• How can we act as stewards of our environment?

Content:

• Physiographic features and natural resources of Canada.  (Grade 4 Social Studies)
• The impact of colonization on First Peoples societies in British Columbia and Canada including: disease and demographics, trade, more complex political systems, loss of territory, impact on language and culture, and key events and issues regarding First Peoples rights and interactions with early governments in Canada (e.g., the Indian Act, potlatch ban, reserve system, residential schools, treaties)  (Grade 4 Social Studies)
• The history of the local community and of local First Peoples communities.  (Grade 4 Social Studies)
• Use maps to describe the location of natural resources in Canada in relation to characteristics of physical geography. (Grade 5 Social Studies)
• Identify significant natural resources in BC and Canada, including:  fish and marine resources, forests, minerals (e.g., diamonds, gold, asbestos, tin, copper) and energy resources (e.g., natural gas, petroleum, coal, hydro). (Grade 5 Social Studies)
• economic policies and resource management, including effects on indigenous peoples.  Possible topics include: deforestation, mining, oil and gas, fisheries, infrastructure development, relocation of communities. (Grade 6 Social Studies)
• First Peoples concepts of interconnectedness in the environment (Grade 5 Science)
• The nature of sustainable practices around BC’s resources and First Peoples knowledge of sustainable practices (Grade 5 Science)

Provinces and Territories in this Region

Articles and Videos about this Region

Some First People from this Region

Mi'kmaq

Resource Industries in this Region

Farming - Forestry - Fishing - Mining

Animals common in the Appalachian Region

Beaver – Atlantic Puffin – Bald Eagle –Blue Jay – Canada Goose – Canada Lynx – Moose – Salmon – White-tailed Deer

Provinces and Territories in this Region

Articles and Videos about this Region

Some First Peoples from this Region

Iroquois - Algonquin - Huron

Resources and Industries in this Region

Farming - Fishing - Manufacturing

Animals common in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands Region

Beaver – Bald Eagle – Beluga Whale – Blue Jay –Canada Goose – Canada Lynx – Moose –Wolf – White-tailed Deer

Provinces and Territories in this Region

Articles and Videos about this Region

Some First Peoples from this Region

Ojibwa - Cree

Resources and Industries in this Region

Farming - Forestry - Mining

Animals common in the Canadian Shield Region

Beaver – Bald Eagle –Blue Jay –Canada Goose –Canada Lynx –Caribou –Moose –Wolf – Wolverine– White-tailed Deer

Provinces and Territories in this Region

Articles and Videos about this Region

Some First People from this Region

Metis - Blackfoot - Dene

Resource Industries in this Region

Farming - Forestry - Oil & Gas

Animals common in the Interior Plains Region

Beaver – Bald Eagle –Bison (Buffalo) – Blue Jay –Canada Goose –Canada Lynx –Moose –Prairie Rattlesnake – Pronghorn – Wolf– White-tailed Deer

Provinces and Territories in this Region

Articles and Videos about this Region

 Some First People from this Region

Coast Salish - Haida - Nisga'a

Dakehl - Tsek'ene - Knutaxa

Resources and Industries in this Region

Forestry - Fishing - Mining - Oil & Gas

Animals common in the Cordillera Region

Beaver – Bald Eagle –Bighorn Sheep – Canada Goose –Canada Lynx –Caribou –Cougar – Grizzly Bear – Kermode Bear – Killer Whale (Orca) – Moose –Salmon –Sea Otter – Wolf – Wolverine– White-tailed Deer

Provinces and Territories in this Region

Articles and Videos about this Region:

First People from this Region

Inuit

Resources and Industries in this Region

Mining - Oil & Gas

Animals common in the Arctic Region

Arctic Hare – Arctic Fox – Beluga Whale –Harp Seal – Polar Bear – Grizzly Bear – Walrus – Wolf – Wolverine