Canada's Physical & Political Regions · Geographic Foundations
The Canadian Shield & Landforms
Students investigate the major physical regions of Canada, focusing on the Canadian Shield, the Rockies, and the St. Lawrence Lowlands.
Key Questions
- 1How did the Canadian Shield shape the development of industry?
- 2What are the main landform regions in Canada?
- 3How does physical geography influence where people live?
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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