Canada's Physical & Political Regions · Geographic Foundations
Climate & Human Adaptation
Students explore how the diverse climates of Canada affect the way people live, build homes, and dress.
Key Questions
- 1How does climate vary across Canada?
- 2How have people adapted to living in the Arctic versus the Maritimes?
- 3How is climate change impacting different regions of Canada?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: People and Environments: The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship - Grade 5
Grade: Grade 5
Subject: Social Studies
Unit: Canada's Physical & Political Regions
Period: Geographic Foundations
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