Lesson Plan: Social Studies
Topic: Canada (History & Geography)
Teachers: B. Hale, C. Jones
Dates: March 3-6, 2009
Georgia Performance Standards:
SS6G5
Grade: 6
Description: SS6G5 The student will locate selected features of Canada.
Elements:
a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map: the St. Lawrence River, Hudson Bay, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, the Great Lakes, Canadian Shield, and Rocky Mountains.
SS6G6
Grade: 6
Description: SS6G6 The student will explain the impact of location, climate, distribution of natural resources, and population distribution on Canada.
Elements:
a. Describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources have affected where people live.
b. Describe how Canada’s location, climate, and natural resources impact trade.
SS6G7
Grade: 6
Description: SS6G7 The student will discuss environmental issues in Canada.
Elements:
a. Explain the major environmental concerns of Canada regarding acid rain and pollution of the Great Lakes, the extraction and use of natural resources on the Canadian Shield, and timber resources.
SS6H4
Grade: 6
Description: SS6H4 The student will describe the impact of European contact on Canada.
Elements:
a. Describe the influence of the French and the English on the language and religion of Canada.
b. Explain how Canada became an independent nation.
SS6H5
Grade: 6
Description: SS6H5 The student will analyze important contemporary issues in Canada.
Elements:
a. Describe Quebec’s independence movement.
Lesson Content & Essential Information: Chapter 6
Monday:
• Snow Day
Tuesday:
• Physical Geography of Canada
- Read To Discover, page 135
- Define Vocabulary
Wednesday:
• History & Culture of Canada
- Read To Discover, page 138
- Define Vocabulary
• Canada Today
- Read To Discover, page 143
- Define Vocabulary
Thursday:
• UnitedStreaming Videos
- The Geography of Canada
- Canada: It’s People, History, & Government
Friday:
• Canada Map Creation
• Chapter Test
Differentiation:
Small group work, more time on assignments if needed, one –on-one attention when needed
Materials:
Textbook, internet, book, construction paper, scissors, markers
Assessment:
All class-work collected for a grade, Test on Friday
Homework:
None (if classwork is completed)
We are also working on a technology project that spans topics covered throughout the year. The information can be found here: http://dcmssocialstudies.wikispaces.com/
This project will be worked on throughout the month when we are able to schedule computer lab time.
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