Canada is a beautiful part of the world. It is a massive territory of land, ocean waters, and ice, situated near the North Pole. It is comprised of the Northern part of the American Continent. It is the 2nd largest country in the world, after Russia.
WARM UPS
Canada Geography – Can you label the provinces and territories of Canada correctly? (A1+)
3D Interactive Earth – Find Canada on the map. (A1+)
Sugar Shack – Find the hidden objects (A1+)
READING AND LISTENING
Learn About Maple Syrup
Why is Canada famous for its maple syrup?
Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist
Native Spirit – The Rich Tradition of Maple Syrup – Video (Start at 20 seconds.)
Funny Arctic Animals
Watch the videos and describe what you saw.
1.) A fox hunting in the snow
2.) Run bunny run!
Aboriginal people in Canada
A.) Watch the video. (B1+)
B.) Play Quizziz to see how much you learned. (Students only.)
SPEAKING GAMES AND ACTIVITIES
Maritime Town Board Game – (A1-C2) Visit Eastern Canada and practice mixed skills in English.
Presentation
Prepare a presentation about Canada
(A1-C2) See the speaking notes below!
CLASS RESOURCES
Government of Canada – From the horse’s mouth
World Fact Book – Read the latest declassified information from the CIA.
Storybooks Canada – Short stories for English learners
Canadian Settlement in Action: History and Future – A book by Open Education Alberta
Speaking – Present what you learn about Canada
Learn about Canada and report back.
Research Canada and prepare to talk about it in English.
An interesting report asks and answers the questions that people are thinking about. Know what question you want the answer to, and don’t get lost.
Here are some examples of questions you might ask.
Where is it? How big is it? What is the terrain like? What animals live there? What is its human history, in terms of migration? Where does Canada draw its borders? What rights and freedoms do Canadians enjoy?
Ask an interesting question, and discover the answer. In three paragraphs, state your purpose, back up what you say, and deliver a strong conclusion.
Know your purpose. A well constructed report answers a question. An excellent communication addresses an interesting question, and provides information for further consideration.
Know your audience. Who are you talking to?
To sum up, think of a question that matters to you, and then answer it. Bring your best arguments to support your idea. Look at the question from different points of view. Be curious and do some research.
Put together a speech. Edit it. Practice it out loud. Present!
