(a) |
Distinguish between physical and political maps and investigate the application of mapping and data management (i.e., geographic information systems) technology. |
(b) |
Differentiate between Canada's various geopolitical constructs, including a country, a province, and a municipality. |
(c) |
Outline the predominant physical features of the regions of Canada, including the Western Cordilleran, Interior Plains, Canadian Shield, Great Lakes/St. Lawrence Lowlands, Appalachian, and Arctic/Innuitian regions (e.g., vegetation zones, resources, bodies of water, and principal landforms). |
(d) |
Undertake an inquiry investigating the relationship between Canada's physical geographic features and the population distribution. |
(e) |
Explain the meaning and origin of a variety of Canadian symbols and consider the purposes of such symbols (e.g., coat of arms, motto, flag, beaver, feather, drum, RCMP, national anthem). |
(f) |
Investigate reasons for western expansion of Canada in the 19th and early 20th centuries, and the consequences of the expansion. |