We will begin the year with a review of the geography of the world, including regions, latitude, longitude, and water and land masses.
Grade 3 - Communities in the World
The students examine the geographic characteristics that shape the communities in other parts of the world by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions:
Where on the globe and/or map are the communities in relation to Canada
In what ways do the people in the communities depend on, adapt to and change the environment in which they live and work.
In what ways do the communities show a concern for the natural environment
How does the physical geography influence the human activities in the communities
Communities to be studied: Peru, India, Tunisia, Ukraine
Grade 4 - Alberta - A Sense of the Land The students will examine the physical geography of Alberta by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions:
Where is Alberta located in relation to the other provinces and territories in Canada
What are the major geographical and natural vegetation regions, landforms and bodies of water in Alberta
What are the factors that determine climate in the regions of Alberta
What are the significant natural resources in Alberta, and where are they located
How are Alberta's provincial parks and protected areas and the national parks in Alberta important to the sustainability of Alberta's natural environment
Grade 3 - Communities in the World
The students examine the geographic characteristics that shape the communities in other parts of the world by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions:
- Where on the globe and/or map are the communities in relation to Canada
- In what ways do the people in the communities depend on, adapt to and change the environment in which they live and work.
- In what ways do the communities show a concern for the natural environment
- How does the physical geography influence the human activities in the communities
Communities to be studied: Peru, India, Tunisia, UkraineGrade 4 - Alberta - A Sense of the Land
The students will examine the physical geography of Alberta by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions: