1. W ARM U P How does where you live influence how you live?

2. 5 R EGIONS OF C ANADA

3. I MPORTANT T ERMS : Ecumene - A geographic region that is well suited for permanent settlement by people. Areas not included in the ecumene are generally too dry, too cold, or too rugged for permanent human settlement. Plural Society - a society in which different cultural groups keep their own identity, beliefs, and traditions.

4. P ACIFIC R EGION : (B RITISH C OLUMBIA ) Population: More than 4 million, most people live in or near Victoria, Vancouver, or on the western slopes of the Rockies; high Asian population. Language: English is most peoples first language, Asian languages such as Chinese and Punjabi are also spoken Climate: Marine west coast, colder in the rocky Mountains and winter surfing is a popular sport. Buildings: Strong British influence, some buildings look similar to castles. Economic Activity: Farming and forestry are important, but mining, shipping, and hydroelectric power are the largest industries.

6. P ACIFIC R EGION : (B RITISH C OLUMBIA ) Population: More than 4 million, most people live in or near Victoria, Vancouver, or on the western slopes of the Rockies; high Asian population. Language: English is most peoples first language, Asian languages such as Chinese and Punjabi are also spoken Climate: Marine west coast, colder in the rocky Mountains and winter surfing is a popular sport. Buildings: Strong British influence, some buildings look similar to castles. Economic Activity: Farming and forestry are important, but mining, shipping, and hydroelectric power are the largest industries.

8. P ACIFIC R EGION : (B RITISH C OLUMBIA ) Population: More than 4 million, most people live in or near Victoria, Vancouver, or on the western slopes of the Rockies; high Asian population. Language: English is most peoples first language, Asian languages such as Chinese and Punjabi are also spoken Climate: Marine west coast, colder in the rocky Mountains and winter surfing is a popular sport. Buildings: Strong British influence, some buildings look similar to castles. Economic Activity: Farming and forestry are important, but mining, shipping, and hydroelectric power are the largest industries.

10. P ACIFIC R EGION : (B RITISH C OLUMBIA ) Population: More than 4 million, most people live in or near Victoria, Vancouver, or on the western slopes of the Rockies; high Asian population. Language: English is most peoples first language, Asian languages such as Chinese and Punjabi are also spoken Climate: Marine west coast, colder in the rocky Mountains and winter surfing is a popular sport. Buildings: Strong British influence, some buildings look similar to castles. Economic Activity: Farming and forestry are important, but mining, shipping, and hydroelectric power are the largest industries.

12. P RAIRIE R EGION : (A LBERTA, S ASKATCHEWAN, M ANITOBA ) Population: More than 5 million, fast growing area; Edmonton and Calgary are the largest cities. Language: English is the first language for most people, French, German, and Ukrainian are also spoken. Climate: Semiarid to humid continental in the south, subarctic in the north; polar bears migrate through Churchill every year. Buildings: Farms in the southern region and barns with silos to hold grain Economic Activity: Farming (half of all Canada’s farm products), mining (more than half all minerals in Canada), and oil.

14. P RAIRIE R EGION : (A LBERTA, S ASKATCHEWAN, M ANITOBA ) Population: More than 5 million, fast growing area; Edmonton and Calgary are the largest cities. Language: English is the first language for most people, French, German, and Ukrainian are also spoken. Climate: Semiarid to humid continental in the south, subarctic in the north; polar bears migrate through Churchill every year. Buildings: Farms in the southern region and barns with silos to hold grain Economic Activity: Farming (half of all Canada’s farm products), mining (more than half all minerals in Canada), and oil.

15. C HURCHILL IS KNOWN AS THE P OLAR B EAR CAPITAL OF THE WORLD.

16. P RAIRIE R EGION : (A LBERTA, S ASKATCHEWAN, M ANITOBA ) Population: More than 5 million, fast growing area; Edmonton and Calgary are the largest cities. Language: English is the first language for most people, French, German, and Ukrainian are also spoken. Climate: Semiarid to humid continental in the south, subarctic in the north; polar bears migrate through Churchill every year. Buildings: Farms in the southern region and barns with silos to hold grain Economic Activity: Farming (half of all Canada’s farm products), mining (more than half all minerals in Canada), and oil.

18. P RAIRIE R EGION : (A LBERTA, S ASKATCHEWAN, M ANITOBA ) Population: More than 5 million, fast growing area; Edmonton and Calgary are the largest cities. Language: English is the first language for most people, French, German, and Ukrainian are also spoken. Climate: Semiarid to humid continental in the south, subarctic in the north; polar bears migrate through Churchill every year. Buildings: Farms in the southern region and barns with silos to hold grain Economic Activity: Farming (half of all Canada’s farm products), mining (more than half all minerals in Canada), and oil.

20. N ORTHERN R EGION : (Y UKON, N ORTHWEST T ERRITORIES, N UNAVUT ) Population: 100,000 people; largest land area but the smallest population. Its costly to live in because its so far away from the other places. Language: Most people speak English as main language, many Inuit continue to speak Inuktitut. Climate: Tundra in the north, subarctic in the south, ATV’s are a popular form of transportation and dog sled racing is a popular sport. Buildings: Traditional homes, some Inuit make winter igloos from snow blocks. Economic Activity: Hunting and gathering, nomadic herding, mining and government work.

22. N ORTHERN R EGION : (Y UKON, N ORTHWEST T ERRITORIES, N UNAVUT ) Population: 100,000 people; largest land area but the smallest population. Its costly to live in because its so far away from the other places. Language: Most people speak English as main language, many Inuit continue to speak Inuktitut. Climate: Tundra in the north, subarctic in the south, ATV’s are a popular form of transportation and dog sled racing is a popular sport. Buildings: Traditional homes, some Inuit make winter igloos from snow blocks. Economic Activity: Hunting and gathering, nomadic herding, mining and government work.

24. N ORTHERN R EGION : (Y UKON, N ORTHWEST T ERRITORIES, N UNAVUT ) Population: 100,000 people; largest land area but the smallest population. Its costly to live in because its so far away from the other places. Language: Most people speak English as main language, many Inuit continue to speak Inuktitut. Climate: Tundra in the north, subarctic in the south, ATV’s are a popular form of transportation and dog sled racing is a popular sport. Buildings: Traditional homes, some Inuit make winter igloos from snow blocks. Economic Activity: Hunting and gathering, nomadic herding, mining and government work.

26. N ORTHERN R EGION : (Y UKON, N ORTHWEST T ERRITORIES, N UNAVUT ) Population: 100,000 people; largest land area but the smallest population. Its costly to live in because its so far away from the other places. Language: Most people speak English as main language, many Inuit continue to speak Inuktitut. Climate: Tundra in the north, subarctic in the south, ATV’s are a popular form of transportation and dog sled racing is a popular sport. Buildings: Traditional homes, some Inuit make winter igloos from snow blocks. Economic Activity: Hunting and gathering, nomadic herding, mining and government work.

28. A TLANTIC R EGION : (N EWFOUNDLAND AND L ABRADOR, N OVA S COTIA, N EW B RUNSWICK, P RINCE E DWARD I SLAND ) Population: 2.3 million people, first areas of European settlements; population is declining because fishing restrictions limit jobs. Language: Most people speak English, some speak French Climate: Mild, humid continental climate; wet winters. Ice hockey was born here. Buildings: Several hundred lighthouses are in operation on the coastline. Economic Activity: Fishing (declining), farming (limited), and forestry.

31. A TLANTIC R EGION : (N EWFOUNDLAND AND L ABRADOR, N OVA S COTIA, N EW B RUNSWICK, P RINCE E DWARD I SLAND ) Population: 2.3 million people, first areas of European settlements; population is declining because fishing restrictions limit jobs. Language: Most people speak English, some speak French Climate: Mild, humid continental climate; wet winters. Ice hockey was born here. Buildings: Several hundred lighthouses are in operation on the coastline. Economic Activity: Fishing (declining), farming (limited), and forestry.

33. C ORE R EGION : (O NTARIO AND Q UEBEC ) Population: 19.7 million people; most Canadians live here. The three largest cities are Toronto, Montreal, and the capital city of Ottawa. Language: in Ontario, most people speak English; in Quebec, most people speak French. Both are official languages in Canada; Chinese, Italian, and Portuguese are also spoken. Climate: humid continental climate in the south, colder with less rain in the north. Winterlude is held in February. Buildings: British and French influences, Gothic styling; large stone buildings with tall pointed windows. Economic Activity: Manufacturing, farming (one- third of all Canada’s farm products) and hydroelectric power

35. C ORE R EGION : (O NTARIO AND Q UEBEC ) Population: 19.7 million people; most Canadians live here. The three largest cities are Toronto, Montreal, and the capital city of Ottawa. Language: in Ontario, most people speak English; in Quebec, most people speak French. Both are official languages in Canada; Chinese, Italian, and Portuguese are also spoken. Climate: humid continental climate in the south, colder with less rain in the north. Winterlude is held in February. Buildings: British and French influences, Gothic styling; large stone buildings with tall pointed windows. Economic Activity: Manufacturing, farming (one- third of all Canada’s farm products) and hydroelectric power

36. W INTERLUDE IS THE FESTIVAL OF WINTER.

37. C ORE R EGION : (O NTARIO AND Q UEBEC ) Population: 19.7 million people; most Canadians live here. The three largest cities are Toronto, Montreal, and the capital city of Ottawa. Language: in Ontario, most people speak English; in Quebec, most people speak French. Both are official languages in Canada; Chinese, Italian, and Portuguese are also spoken. Climate: humid continental climate in the south, colder with less rain in the north. Winterlude is held in February. Buildings: British and French influences, Gothic styling; large stone buildings with tall pointed windows. Economic Activity: Manufacturing, farming (one- third of all Canada’s farm products) and hydroelectric power

39. C ORE R EGION : (O NTARIO AND Q UEBEC ) Population: 19.7 million people; most Canadians live here. The three largest cities are Toronto, Montreal, and the capital city of Ottawa. Language: in Ontario, most people speak English; in Quebec, most people speak French. Both are official languages in Canada; Chinese, Italian, and Portuguese are also spoken. Climate: humid continental climate in the south, colder with less rain in the north. Winterlude is held in February. Buildings: British and French influences, Gothic styling; large stone buildings with tall pointed windows. Economic Activity: Manufacturing, farming (one- third of all Canada’s farm products) and hydroelectric power

41. 5 R EGIONS G AME :

42. L ABEL THE POPULATION :

43. P OPULATION IN THE F IVE R EGIONS C B E A D

44. L ABEL THE DIFFERENT LANGUAGES :

45. L ANGUAGES IN THE F IVE R EGIONS A B E D C

46. L ABEL THE TYPES OF BUILDINGS :

47. B UILDINGS IN THE F IVE R EGIONS A B E C D

48. L ABEL THE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY :

49. E CONOMIC A CTIVITY IN THE F IVE R EGIONS D E B A C

50. W HERE DO I LIVE ? My father works at a store and sells fish, we are one of a few families that speaks French at home and I can see boats from my classroom window. Where do I live?

51. W HERE DO I LIVE ? My father works at a store and sales fish, we are one of a few families that speaks French at home and I can see boats from my classroom window. Where do I live? Atlantic Region

52. W HERE DO I LIVE ? As a group come up with a “where do I live” question. Each question must describe 3 characteristics found in one of Canada’s 5 Regions.

53. A N ECUMENE IS A REGION THAT IS WELL SUITED FOR PERMANENT SETTLEMENT. W HICH OF THESE BEST DEFINES C ANADA ’ S ECUMENE ? A. the plains region B. the border region C. the tundra region D. the subarctic region

54. A N ECUMENE IS A REGION THAT IS WELL SUITED FOR PERMANET SETTLEMENT. W HICH OF THESE BEST DEFINES C ANADA ’ S ECUMENE ? A. the plains region B. the border region C. the tundra region D. the subarctic region B. The Border Region

55. I CE SKATING ON A FROZEN CANAL IN WINTER IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW C ANADIANS IN O TTAWA HAVE … A. created economic activity B. adapted to their environment C. celebrated their plural society D. preserved native people’s culture

56. I CE SKATING ON A FROZEN CANAL IN WINTER IS AN EXAMPLE OF HOW C ANADIANS IN O TTAWA HAVE … A. created economic activity B. adapted to their environment C. celebrated their plural society D. preserved native people’s culture B. Adapted to their Environment

57. T HE GRAPH BELOW SHOWS THE LANGUAGES THAT ARE SPOKEN IN WHICH REGION OF C ANADA ? A.Core RegionB. Prairie Region C. Pacific RegionD. Northern Region

58. T HE GRAPH BELOW SHOWS THE LANGUAGES THAT ARE SPOKEN IN WHICH REGION OF C ANADA ? A.Core RegionB. Prairie Region C. Pacific RegionD. Northern Region D. Northern Region

59. W HY WERE LIGHTHOUSES BUILT IN THE A TLANTIC R EGION ? A. to store grain B. to attract tourist C. to generate electricity D. to prevent shipwrecks

60. W HY WERE LIGHTHOUSES BUILT IN THE A TLANTIC R EGION ? A. to store grain B. to attract tourist C. to generate electricity D. to prevent shipwrecks D. To Prevent Shipwrecks

61. T HE CASTLE LIKE BUILDINGS FOUND IN THE P ACIFIC R EGION SHOW THE INFLUENCE OF WHICH OF C ANADA ' S FOUNDING PEOPLES ? A. Asian immigrants B. British settlers C. French colonist D. Native Americans

62. T HE CASTLE LIKE BUILDINGS FOUND IN THE P ACIFIC R EGION SHOW THE INFLUENCE OF WHICH OF C ANADA ' S FOUNDING PEOPLES ? A. Asian immigrants B. British settlers C. French colonist D. Native Americans B. British Settlers

63. W HICH OF THESE IS THE MAIN REASON WHY SO FEW PEOPLE LIVE IN C ANADA ’ S N ORTHERN R EGION ? A.dense forest B.few resources C.harsh winters D.rugged mountains

64. W HICH OF THESE IS THE MAIN REASON WHY SO FEW PEOPLE LIVE IN C ANADA ’ S N ORTHERN R EGION ? A.dense forest B.few resources C.harsh winters D.rugged mountains C. Harsh Winters

65. T HE PICTURE BELOW SHOWS BUILDINGS MOST OFTEN FOUND IN WHICH KIND OF REGION ? A. ruralB. urban C. miningD. manufacturing

66. T HE PICTURE BELOW SHOWS BUILDINGS MOST OFTEN FOUND IN WHICH KIND OF REGION ? A. ruralB. urban C. miningD. manufacturing A. Rural