Chapter 3; CanadaMr. Senseney

Geography 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Take the first 15 minutes of class to work on your Current Event. ◦ When finished, we will complete our State Quiz if

you need more time.

Current Event

Canada gains independence from Great Britain in 1931. ◦ U.S./Canada w/ a strong relationship. ◦ World War II breaks out---the two become allies.

Canada split into (5) distinct regions. ◦ Northern◦ Pacific ◦ Core◦ Prairie ◦ Atlantic

Basic Facts

Most Canadians live close to the U.S. border; much more desirable climate◦ About 30 million people in Canada.◦ 8 out of 10 Canadians live in “urban” Canada◦ Northern Canada is the least populated.

Why would this be? 1 person for every 43 square miles.

84% of the population practices Christianity as their religion.

Population

Known as a plural society.◦ What is this?

Three “Founding People” ◦ Asians or “Natives”

Came over to North America in search of big game. ◦ French◦ Great Britain

Gained the country of Canada from France in Revolutionary War.

Background

Oil and coal, primarily. ◦ Large mines in Quebec and Ontario.

Gold, nickel, and copper.

Elevation extremes: Lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 mHighest point: Mount Logan 5,959 m

Natural Resources/Climate

◦ Atlantic Region Borders Atlantic Ocean. Includes cities of:

Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia Known for:

FISHING, BOATING◦ Core Region

Right above the Great Lakes. Two largest provinces of: Quebec & Ontario.

◦ Prairie Region Manitoba and Alberta. What part of the U.S. would you say this is the most

like?

Canada’s Five Regions

Pacific Region ◦ British Colombia. ◦ Many harbors; borders the Pacific Ocean.

Known for: Seafood and mountains. Northern Region

◦ Yukon & Northwest Territories. ◦ Least amount of people live here.

◦ Trivia: What is the difference between a province and a territory?

Regions (Cont.)

Actors◦ Jim Carrey◦ Alex Trebek ◦ Keanu Reeves◦ Mike Myers◦ Ryan Reynolds

Singers◦ Nickelback◦ Shania Twain◦ Justin Bieber◦ Avril Lavigne ◦ Celine Dion

Famous Canadians

In your notes, trace the Canadian Flag and color.

Fill in the provinces/territories of Canada on the other sheet.

Canadian Flag

Canadian Flag

What do people do in the regions?

Atlantic◦ Known for their fishing ◦ Recently, however, government has restricted the

amount of fishing taking place in this region. Core

◦ Capital: Ottawa ◦ Known as the most industrious part of Canada.

Prairie◦ Oil and gas business. ◦ Farming

Five Regions

Pacific ◦ Rocky Mountains; western slope ◦ Known for skiing, mountain style living. ◦ Hunting---great in the area.

Northern ◦ 100,000 people or so live in this area. ◦ Largest region by size; smallest in population◦ Skiing; little else.

Five Regions

Take 10 minutes and write down a 1-2 sentence summary for EACH of the 5 regions…. ◦ Northern ◦ Pacific ◦ Atlantic ◦ Core ◦ Prairie

Bell-Ringer

Favorite Sport: HOCKEY

NHL: ◦ Calgary Flames◦ Edmonton Oilers◦ Vancouver Canucks ◦ Winnipeg Jets◦ Montreal Canadiens ◦ Toronto Maple Leafs◦ Ottawa Senators

Sports Teams

Other Professional Teams

MLB: -Toronto Blue Jays-Used to have the Montreal Expos; They have since become the Nats.

NBA:-Toronto Raptors-Used to have the Vancouver Grizzles-They have since become Memphis

Sports Teams

Constitutional Monarchy◦ Led by a Queen---head of Legislative & Executive.

3 Branches◦ Judicial, Legislative, and Executive.

Practice a system of federalism. ◦ Split power between provinces, territories and

national government.

Government

2013New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1Good Friday Friday, March 29Victoria Day(Monday precedingMay 25)

Monday, May 20

Canada Day * Monday, July 1Labour Day(first Mondayof September)

Monday, September 2

Thanksgiving Day(second Mondayof October)

Monday, October 14

Remembrance Day Monday, November 11Christmas Wednesday, December 25Boxing Day Thursday, December 26

Public Holidays At the national level

Atlantic◦ Fairly mild; winters have potential to be nasty. ◦ Birthplace of HOCKEY

Core◦ Avg July temperature: 63 degrees◦ Known for ice sculptures & ice skating (Figure

Skating) Pacific

◦ “Subarctic Climate.”◦ “Polar Bear Capital of the World.”

Regions (What to do)

Pacific ◦ Highest peaks in Canada. ◦ Highest peak: Mt. Robson (12,972 feet)

Northern◦ Dog sled races

Sometimes a 2-week race◦ If you own an automobile, it better be an all-

terrain vehicle.

Regions (Facts)

Take 15 minutes to work on your Current Event◦ Staple/glue/tape this to the page directly following

the Final Copy of your Book Report.

Current Event