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Which subjectGeography
What topicGeographical regions of canada
What length (min)30
What age groupYear or Grade 1
Class size20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Geographical Regions of Canada

Objectives

Materials

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 1 (ages 6-7)

Subject

Geography

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Canadian Geography Curriculum, emphasizing the understanding of physical geography and the diversity of Canada.

Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction 5 minutes Introduce the topic of the lesson. Ask students what they know about Canada. Use the world map to point out Canada’s location.
2 Overview of Regions 10 minutes Present major geographical regions (e.g., Pacific, Prairie, Northern, Atlantic, and Central Canada). Use the projector for visuals.
3 Group Activity 10 minutes Divide students into groups of four. Each group will receive a regional map to color and label. Encourage discussion about their region.
4 Individual Worksheet 5 minutes Distribute the "Regions of Canada" worksheet for students to complete individually. This will include matching regions to their characteristics.
5 Recap and Homework 5 minutes Review what has been learned. Explain homework assignment: students will draw their favorite region and write a few sentences about it. Homework will be collected for feedback without presentations.

Assessment

Homework

Each student will choose their favorite geographical region of Canada to illustrate and write a few sentences about its features. This will be collected for review without presentations.

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