| (a) |
Investigate the role of astronomy and traditional practices and teachings in early map making and reading. |
| (b) |
Use parallels of latitude and meridians of longitude to situate locations on a map. |
| (c) |
Calculate the time in different time zones relevant to Canada and a selection of countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, using technological tools and appropriate vocabulary, including international date line, Universal Time, local time, and daylight saving time. |
| (d) |
Investigate the Aboriginal understanding of day, night, and seasons as part of global cycles. |
| (e) |
Describe and compare diverse approaches to natural resource and land use among First Nations and Métis peoples in Canada, among indigenous peoples in countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean, and non-indigenous peoples of these regions, and explore how these diverse approaches have come into conflict and been in harmony in various time periods and locations. |
The atlas includes world maps and charts on topics such as landforms, vegetation, resources, population, religion, language and the economy. This edition incorporates the 2006 Canadian Census statistics together with new content, including remote sensing, climate change and satellite imagery.
