1. Students will learn about the different physical regions of Canada by writing a summary of their research, making a model of their assigned region, and presenting their project in front of class. Elizabeth HummelGrade 6 : Social Studies Key Words: Physical Regions, The Cordillera, The Interior Plains, The Canadian Shield, The North, The Appalachian Highlands /The Atlantic

2. Introduction: Attention Grade 6 students: The National Museum of Canada needs your help in solving their dilemma! Last week the map of Canada, which displayed the physical regions of Canada, was destroyed by an unexplained fire. This map is very valuable because it shows the different provinces, cities, rivers, lakes, landforms, and industries that are present in each region. The exhibit cannot be displayed if the physical region map is not present. If this map is not replaced soon, that portion of the Museum will have to close down!

3. Task: To save the exhibit from being taken away, it is your job to take on the role of emergency personnel. In groups that will be assigned by your teacher, you will choose a physical region, write a 1-page summary of your research, make a 3D model of your chosen region, and present this information in front of the class.

4. Task: Please use the websites given to research your physical region of Canada. You may use other resources from the library; however, it is not necessary.

5. Process: First, you will be assigned to a group of 4-5 emergency personnel Choose the physical region of Canada that your group would like to restore from the following list. There may only be one emergency team per region, and they will be assigned on a first- come first-serve basis. The Cordillera The Interior Plains The North The Canadian Shield The Appalachian Highlands/The Atlantic

6. Process: You will then research your region using the following websites. NOTE: It is possible that not all regions will be on every website. Canada’s Physical Regions Canada’s Capital Cities Canada Mountain Rivers and Lakes Map Physical Regions of Canada The Canadian EncyclopediaThe Canadian Encyclopedia - Where it says ALL, change to the Canadian Encyclopedia. In the area of search, type in the name of the province that you are researching. Then click on the first item found (it will be the mane of the province that you searched)

7. Process: Below are some questions that you should keep in mind while researching. These questions should be answered in your written summary as well as shown on your model: 1. What are the provinces that make up your physical region? (e.g. Yukon, Saskatchewan, Quebec, etc) 2. What are the capital cities and major cities located within your region? (e.g. Edmonton, Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver, Calgary, etc) 3. What are the major lakes and rivers found within your region? (e.g. the Great Lakes, Fraser River, Hudson Bay, etc.) 4. What are the landforms that make-up your region? (e.g. mountains, prairie, plateau, etc.) 5. Find an interesting fact/place/event/person associated with your region. (e.g. The Calgary Stampede is located in Calgary, Alberta which is found in the Interior Plains) HINT: Split up the questions among your emergency group members.

8. Process: Get together with your group members and share the information that you researched. Ask your teacher for a map of Canada. On this map you will design the 3D model of your physical region. You may use any resources and materials to accomplish this task. Once all the regions have been designed, each piece will be put together, resulting in a complete physical regions map of Canada.

9. Process: Write a 1-page summary (may be in point form) of the information that you and your group members found on your region. Discuss with your group members the interesting fact/place/event/person associated with your region and be prepared to share that with the class Present what you have learned about your region to the class.

10. Evaluation: Beginning 1Developing 2Very Good 3Exemplary 4 1-Page Summary Shows no organization or effort. Needs clarity and focus on the physical region Shows progress in organization or effort. Work on clarity and focus on the physical region Shows organization and effort. Work is mostly clear and focused Shows exemplary organization. Work is focused on region 3D Model of the Physical Region The model shows no effort or creativity. The model is messy The model shows progress but is still somewhat unclear The model shows creativity and effort The model shows excellent creativity and effort Content of Information Missing research on provinces, cities, river/lakes, landforms, and industry Missing research on 2 or more of: provinces, cities, rivers, landforms, and industry Missing research on 1 of: provinces, cities, rivers/lakes, landforms, and industry All aspects of provinces, cities, rivers/lakes, landforms, and industry are included Presentation Group was unprepared Information was not presented well Group was unorganized. Presentation needs to be more smooth Group was prepared and presentation was overall smooth Group was prepared and gave an excellent presentation

11. Conclusion: You will develop your knowledge of the regions of Canada by researching your physical region, writing a summary of the information, making a model of your physical region, and presenting what you have learned to the class. This project will hopefully give you a desire to know more about the geography of your own country or other countries of the world.

12. Teacher Page: Focus: This Webquest focuses on the physical regions of Canada, including: provinces and territories, capital cities and major cities, major lakes and rivers, landforms, and industry associated with the region. The objective of this webquest is to help students learn about Canadian geography and basic Social Studies material. The lesson uses websites that give the information needed to accomplish the task asked of the students.

13. Teacher Page: Objectives/Goals: I would recommend starting this project after you have introduced and started the unit on Canada. This way, the students will have some background knowledge and they should be able to take this project further than without any previous knowledge. Students will learn about the provinces and territories Students will learn what cities, rivers, and bodies of water are in their region. Students will discover what landforms and industries make up their region. Students will also find out an interesting fact/place/event/person associated with their region. Students will develop their geography skills

14. Teacher Page: Resources: Access to the internet Technology Needs/Materials Needed Since students will be working in groups, it is not necessary for each student to have a computer, but each group must have one accessible. http://www.wncp.ca/media/38750/social.pdf