Communities in Canada · Contemporary Canada
Urban Centers
An exploration of Canadian cities like Toronto and Ottawa, focusing on high population density, infrastructure, and diverse services.
Key Questions
- 1What are the advantages of living in a large city?
- 2How do people move around in urban environments?
- 3What challenges do cities face as they grow?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: People and Environments: Living and Working in Ontario - Grade 3
Grade: Grade 3
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Communities in Canada
Period: Contemporary Canada
Suggested Methodologies
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