Living and Working In Ontario Grade 3 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum
EBJ1107
$22.99 CAD
Additional information:
- Author : Gowsell, Bill
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to teach concepts that relate to living and working in Ontario,
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and to help students understand the different characteristics and needs of such a large province.
Lessons plans cover:
The first lesson that welcomes students to the unit and plays on the tourism slogan for Ontario. Ontario: Yours to Discover is meant to jump start students thinking about the province of Ontario and to look at the many unique land features found in the province.
The second lesson Two Cities of Ontario: Sudbury and Niagara Falls narrows the focus to two unique cities in the province that rely on very different employment.
The third lesson Population: Metropolis vs. Small Town is designed to show the different types of communities in the province and the life inside these communities. Toronto and Westport have been chosen as a comparison.
The fourth lesson Resources deals with the many resources that Ontario is known for. Students learn about the details of industries like farming, the auto industry, and natural resources. Students will learn about the contributions these industries make to Ontario.
In the fifth lesson, Responsibilities of Population Areas, students will learn about the responsibilities of Ontario communities and focus on the role of the police officer.
The sixth lesson, Changing Landscape of Ontario, allows the students to get a snapshot of
the future that Ontario is investing in. Students will get a chance to learn about solar and wind power generation, and the conflict when these new industries impact communities like Amherst Island.
Extras: Unit Test and Answer Key
70 pages including answers.