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What are some important geographical  Use maps to locate important I can… features in Canada. Describe the physical geography of Canada. Compare and contrast economic activities and how people use land in different parts of Canada. Identify natural disasters in Canada 2.20 Create and use maps and models with a key, scale, and compass with intermediate directions. 2.21 Describe geographic features and physical characteristics of places in the United States and the world, including mountains, hills, plains, deserts, coasts, islands, peninsulas, lakes, oceans, and rivers. 2.24 Compare and contrast basic land use and economic activities in urban, suburban, and rural environments. 2.25 Identify natural disasters such as blizzards, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods and explain their effects on people and the environment.  Let’s review… The United States has many different geographic features, like mountains, rivers, lakes, islands, and deserts. It is home to human made monuments like the Lincoln Memorial, Mount Rushmore, and the Gateway Arch. It is also home to natural landmarks like the Grand Canyon, the Great Lakes, and the Rocky Mountains. People in the United States live in urban, suburban, and rural areas. Now we will visit the country north of the United States: Canada.  I will pass out the student readers to everyone. Turn to page 24 and look at the images  Provinces in Canada are like states in the United States. Territories are similar to10 provinces, but 3 they are governed a  A capital city is the city where a state’s or country’s government meets to make decisions and laws (the city where the government of an area is located). Let’s find and point to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city, on the map on page 24  The United States is made up of fifty states. What is Canada Canada is made made upupof? of ten provinces and three territories.  What geographic feature does Canada have more of Canada hasother than any morecountry? lakes than any other country. It also has more coastline than anywhere else in the world. Turn to page 25 and look at the images  What geographic feature does Canada have more of Canada hasother than any morecountry? lakes than any other country. It also has more coastline than anywhere else in the world. Turn to page 26 and look at the images A border is a line that marks the edge of a  Turn back to page 24 of the Student Book and find the border between Canada and the United States. The U.S.-Canada The Canadian Arctic is the land that falls within the Arctic Circle (meaning it’s near the Arctic Ocean). It is the northernmost Do more Canadians live in the northern part of the country or the southern part? More people live in the southern part of Canada. What are some activities that people in Nunavut do? The Inuit people of Nunavut hunt and fish in the cold. They also travel across the snow on snowmobiles or  Find Canada on the map on page 24. What pictures do you see on the map? What do you think these What are some important geographical  Analyze Inuit I can… art and ways of life. 2.3 Select and use appropriate evidence from primary and secondary sources to support claims. 2.4 Construct and express claims that are supported with relevant evidence from primary and secondary sources with clear reasoning. 2.21 Describe geographic features and physical characteristics of places in the United States and the world, including mountains, hills, plains, deserts, coasts, islands, peninsulas, lakes, oceans, and rivers. Let’s review what we heard and saw about the Inuit in Chapter 3. In this activity, we are going What do you see or notice when you look at this print? What else do you see? What do you notice about this figure? His pose? What do you notice about the clothing he is wearing? What do you notice about the objects and creatures nearby? * What do you notice about this figure? * Her pose? * The clothing she is wearing? * The object she is holding in her hand?  * What do you notice about this figure? * His pose? * The clothing he is wearing? * The object he is sitting in? * His size relative to the * And finally this figure? * His pose? * The clothing he is wearing? What do you notice about the animals in this print?  * The modes of transportation? * The shelter? Finally, consider the arrangement of the figures and objects in this print. * How would you describe this artist’s style? The shapes and forms of this print? The colors used? Where in the world might this scene take place? During what season? During what time period? What is the significance of the various animals? Can you identify them? Who are the various figures? What is their relationship to one another? What is their role within the family? What is the significance of the various tools? What kind of art form is this? Is it a scene of everyday life? A landscape? Both? What media do you think the artist is using? What are some important geographical  Analyze Inuit I can… art and ways of life. 2.3 Select and use appropriate evidence from primary and secondary sources to support claims. 2.4 Construct and express claims that are supported with relevant evidence from primary and secondary sources with clear reasoning. 2.21 Describe geographic features and physical characteristics of places in the United States and the world, including mountains, hills, plains, deserts, coasts, islands, peninsulas, lakes, oceans, and rivers.  SARAH JOE QINUAJUA Sarah Joe Qinuajua grew up in various hunting camps in northern Quebec and moved into the settlement of Puvurnituq in her early forties. Her subjects tend to be drawn from memories and experiences of her youth living on the land. The expression "on the land" is derived from the Inuktitut word nunamili, which refers to the seasonal migration of the Inuit as they followed the animals on which they depended for survival. Historically, Inuit people lived in camps and igloos on the ice in winter in search of fish, seals, walrus, and polar bear. They then moved inland into skin tents in the spring and summer to fish and hunt caribou. Living "on the land" also implies the Inuit practice of taking what they needed from nature: animals for food, their skins for shelter and clothing, and stone for tools and cooking pots. This work recalls life at a winter camp. On the upper register, a kneeling male hunter holds a knife, used for cutting blocks of snow for an igloo and also for butchering animals. A fox and a fox or bear trap appear on either side of him. Below the trap is a seal breathing hole or a hole for ice fishing. To the right, a woman, wearing the traditional female parka known as an amauti, is shown walking ahead with a stick, checking the thickness of the ice. On the next level, a child is ferried on a komatik, or dogsled, while another child runs ahead. Harnessed dogs follow the mother and child. On the lower level, an igloo, Quinuajua's trademark, represents the family's winter camp. Nearby are another komatik, laden with items necessary for winter camping, and a polar bear. The isolated shapes on the field of white paper effectively communicate a sense of landscape, where figures appear silhouetted on the white ground of ice and According to the text, what did Inuit people traditionally use animals for? Shelter & Clothing What was the purpose of the knife held by the male hunter in Sarah Joe Qinuajua's artwork? Cutting blocks of snow for an igloo Which item is NOT mentioned as being present in the family's winter camp in the artwork? Fishing boat  How does Sarah Joe Qinuajua's artwork effectively communicate a sense of landscape? With isolated shapes on a white field What are some important geographical  Use maps to locate important I can… features in Canada. Describe the physical geography of Canada. Compare and contrast economic activities and how people use land in different parts of Canada. Identify natural disasters in Canada 2.20 Create and use maps and models with a key, scale, and compass with intermediate directions. 2.21 Describe geographic features and physical characteristics of places in the United States and the world, including mountains, hills, plains, deserts, coasts, islands, peninsulas, lakes, oceans, and rivers. 2.24 Compare and contrast basic land use and economic activities in urban, suburban, and rural environments. 2.25 Identify natural disasters such as blizzards, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods and explain their effects on people and the environment. Turn to page 27 and look at the images Look at the map. Let’s find British  Remember what we learned in Chapter 2 about the Rocky Mountains. The Rocky Mountains have tall peaks, some of which are covered in snow all year. People today visit the  What animal is this? Antelo pe What tall mountain range is found in western Canada and in the western United States? The Rocky Mountains are found in western Canada and the What land features can you find in Canada? Canada has mountains and prairies, or grasslands. Turn to page 28 and look at the images  Let’s point out the Yukon Territory, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut, and trace the route of the Yukon River. Notice that all of Canada’s three territories are located in the western (They arehalf of the located in country. the northwest of the country.) Why do you think the Northwest Territories are In which part of the country are Canada’s three territories located? Canada’s territories are located in the northwestern part of Where does the Yukon River flow? The Yukon River flows through Canada and Alaska. Turn to page 29 and look at the images  Let’s point out the Great Lakes, identifying Lake Ontario, and point out the provinces of Ontario and Quebec and the St. Lawrence What water feature makes up part of the border between the United States and Canada? The Great Lakes make up part of the border between the United  How long is the St. Lawrence River? The St. Lawrence River is more than seven hundred miles (1,100 What are some important geographical  Use maps to locate important I can… features in Canada. Describe the physical geography of Canada. Compare and contrast economic activities and how people use land in different parts of Canada. Identify natural disasters in Canada 2.20 Create and use maps and models with a key, scale, and compass with intermediate directions. 2.21 Describe geographic features and physical characteristics of places in the United States and the world, including mountains, hills, plains, deserts, coasts, islands, peninsulas, lakes, oceans, and rivers. 2.24 Compare and contrast basic land use and economic activities in urban, suburban, and rural environments. 2.25 Identify natural disasters such as blizzards, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods and explain their effects on people and the environment. Turn to page 30 and look at the images Which U.S. state is Niagara Falls Newin?York Which Canadian province is Ontario Niagara Falls also in? Parts of Niagara  The word rural means relating to the countryside. Look at the bottom image on the page. What word describes many of the areas in northern Ontario? The word rural describes many of the areas in northern How do many people in northern areas of Ontario earn a living? Many people in the region earn a living by farming. Turn to page 31 and look at the images  We have already learned about the capital city of the United States: Washington, D.C. What does it It’s where the mean that Ottawa government of is the capital of Canada meets. Canada?  Suburban means an area where people live outside of a city. Look at the picture of Toronto on page is Toronto 31. an Isurban this an urban, area. It suburban, has many or tall rural area? How do buildings you that What kind of areas are found in southern Ontario? Urban and suburban areas are found in southern Ontario.  What are some kinds of jobs people in Toronto have? People in Toronto work in banking and tourism and in factories making new kinds of Turn to page 32 and look at the images Mainland is the main land area of a country or continent  Let’s find Newfoundland and Labrador. It is a single province with a two-part name and two main parts. Labrador shares a border with Quebec and is part of the Flooding happens when a body of water overflow s onto land that What land feature does the province of Newfoundland and Labrador have more of than any other? The province of Newfoundland and Labrador has more What is a common cause of flooding in Newfoundland and Labrador? Hurricanes cause flooding in Newfoundland and What are some important geographical  I can… Analyze the Canadian flag. 2.21 Describe geographic features and physical characteristics of places in the United States and the world, including mountains, hills, plains, deserts, coasts, islands, peninsulas, lakes, oceans, and rivers.  Take a moment to study the Canadian flag. Have you seen What colors are The leaf is a maple leaf for the maple tree. What do you think the leaf is for?  Each person will get a blank Canada flag. You will be given time to color it. What are some important geographical  Compare & I can… Contrast the United States & Canada 2.21 Describe geographic features and physical characteristics of places in the United States and the world, including mountains, hills, plains, deserts, coasts, islands, peninsulas, lakes, oceans, and rivers. 2.24 Compare and contrast basic land use and economic activities in urban, suburban, and rural environments.  Review Chapters 2 and 3 in the Student Book, looking for things that are the same in the United States and Canada. Then review the Student Book once again, looking for things that are different. As you offer answers, i will list them in the Venn diagram (on the next slide) in the appropriate location. Then -Capital city is -Large cities -Capital city is Washington, -Niagara Falls -Great Lakes Ottawa -Very cold in the -Ten provinces D.C. far northern parts -Stretches from and three -Fifty states the Atlantic to the Pacific territories -Some - Rocky Mountains -Deserts -Blizzards and hurricanes -Large people travel by rivers -Rural areas dogsled in the far - Islands north What are some important geographical  Use maps to locate I can… important features in Canada. Describe the physical geography of Canada. 2.20 Create and use maps and models with a key, scale, and compass with intermediate directions. 2.21 Describe geographic features and physical characteristics of places in the United States and the world, including mountains, hills, plains, deserts, coasts, islands, peninsulas, lakes, oceans, and rivers. You will complete this worksheet with a partner & then we will go over it together. I will put the map of Canada to help you on the next slide. What are some important geographical  Use maps to locate important I can… features in Canada. Describe the physical geography of Canada. Compare and contrast economic activities and how people use land in different parts of Canada. Identify natural disasters in Canada 2.21 Describe geographic features and physical characteristics of places in the United States and the world, including mountains, hills, plains, deserts, coasts, islands, peninsulas, lakes, oceans, and rivers. 2.24 Compare and contrast basic land use and economic activities in urban, suburban, and rural environments. 2.25 Identify natural disasters such as blizzards, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, and floods and explain their effects on people and the environment. Remember we have learned that Canada is home to both provinces and territories. In this activity,  Which province is the farthest west? What industry does a lot of work here? British Columbia; film and television Who is the province of Alberta excited to welcome for a visit? extraterrestrials Which province has the most lakes? How many lakes does it have? Saskatchewan; one hundred thousand lakes Which popular character is named after the city of Winnipeg? Winnie the Pooh Which animal are you likely to find in Manitoba? Snakes  Where is the largest skating rink in Canada? Ottawa What popular Canadian product did thieves steal from Quebec? Maple Syrup What other country can you see without leaving Newfoundland? France  Which coast is New Brunswick on? Atlantic or East Coast  What special training do people go to Nunavut for? People go to Nunavut to train for future Mars missions.  Which province or territory would you most like to visit? Why? What are some important geographical