CANADA'S LINKS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES

CANADA'S LINKS WITH OTHER COUNTRIES
The links established through interaction with other countries influenced the way Canadians live

Exploration and settlement of different areas of North America resulted in links being established with the United Kingdom and France. (activities) heritage day in class map of world - students show home countries - have a heritage day in class with food and costumes. flags of other countries in class list of items in class and the countries they came from	regions explored by the British and French in North America. reasons for exploration and settlement profit expansion/ land claims trade competition for land/riches links that existed between the United Kingdom and the regions settled; and between France and the regions settled, such as: language exchange of goods and services exchange of ideas, values, beliefs food clothing crafts/ leisure
Interaction between Canada and other countries (USA, France, United Kingdom) influences our way of life. (activities) Canada's forest industry and USA tariffs Our support for America's war on terrorism America's need for our water resources Wall mart and other major USA companies in Canada. The NHL advantage Canada's shrinking dollar Our loyalty to the Queen of England Her face on our money Is CBC worth the hassle and money?	links that exist such as: language exchange of goods and services exchange of ideas, values, beliefs fine arts; e.g. movies, music, art food clothing sports media leisure tourism
There are advantages and disadvantages to interaction with other countries. (activities) Colin McLean as a guest speaker re CBC. Field trip to CBC studios. The decline of and future Canadian movie making.	benefits derived through interaction, such as sharing of ideas sharing of technology meetings to discuss problems cooperation on projects (St. Lawrence) plan activities greater variety of choices disadvantages of interaction such as: becoming too interdependent on others for ideas, goods and services increasing uniformity and lessening diversity
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
Recognize differences in purpose and coverage and select pertinent information Identify which is more acceptable source of information Gather information by conducting an interview or survey Compare information on a topic drawn from information collected to recognize discrepancies distinguish between fact and opinion organize information gathered in a chart and/or graph	complete a simple outline as a data gathering procedure take notes in point form, using various sources: oral, written or viewed presentations (guest speaker?) write a simple report from notes and/ or a student and teacher generated outline write an editorial stating a point of view on our links with another country
Use symbols and other common symbols in an atlas study Identify, locate and label the UK, USA and France relative to Canada Plot information on maps such as areas of exploration and settlement Use maps and globes to explain geographical setting of historical and current events gather information about the same area/ country using two or more different maps	contribute to various functions of group work as recorder, spokesperson or leader observe the courtesies of group discussion: speaking in turn, appropriate tone, etc. distinguish between work that can be done most effectively by individuals and by groups take part in making the rules for group work
Analyze how our lives are influenced by Canada's interaction with a specific country Identify how the UK, France and USA have contributed to our way of life Draw conclusions about the advantages and disadvantages of interacting with other countries	The student will be encouraged to develop appreciation for how Canada's interaction with the USA, UK and France has contributed to and affected our way of life.
Canada's Coat of Arms - meaning behind its pictures and symbols Coat of Arms Description - detailed description Canada And Its Trading Partners - multimedia presentation outline Americanization of Canada Lumber Issue - USA Today
Class Projects and Assignments National anthems of linked countries French only class Study symbols of Canada's coat of arms Create your own coat of arms and colors Look at immigration into Canada and its future	Class Projects and Assignments Great circle routes Map projections (use an orange to represent) Create your own map projection of your neighbourhood - see Janice VanCleave's book
Report Card Descriptors Understands impact on Canada of interaction with other countries Communicates/presents information effectively Use technology to investigate and/or solve problems.