Grade 5 Canada Regions Project Name_____________

Learning Intention: To understand

the characteristics of Canada’s six
regions and how where we live
impacts our quality of life.

Your task is to represent your

understanding of one of
Canada’s six regions through a
visual 3D model and teach your
classmates about the region.

Pre-planning:
-You will work in a group of 3
-Each group member is responsible for their share of the work
-Each group member is responsible for focusing and working productively.
-Each group will complete the assigned work and meet deadlines.
-Each group member will work to cooperate and collaborate to work together and solve problems.

My group members are _____________________ and ______________________________.

To help you, the assignment is broken up into tasks. Please use the checklist and complete each task in
order.

TASK 1 - RESEARCH
Your research must include information on the following:
_____ physical features and landforms (eg. mountains, lakes, oceans, rolling hills, etc.)
_____ capital cities and major cities
_____ climate
_____ natural resources (eg. trees, soil, minerals, fish, etc.)
_____ industries (mining, forestry, fishing, hydroelectricity, etc.)
_____ wildlife
_____ vegetation (trees, plants, etc.)
_____ who originally inhabited the land (indigenous cultures)

Extras: The following are extras. Extra points will be given to detailed research in the following areas.
_____ national parks (must include 1 - 2)
_____ recreation/attractions
_____ highlights of the region
DUE DATE _______________________
TASK 2 - Model

-The goal of your 3D model is to be as accurate as possible in representing your region.

-The outline of your region should represent the general shape or layout of the region.
-You must display evidence of each characteristic listed above on your model.
-You are welcome to bring in materials from home (by no means expected to buy any!)

DUE DATE ______________________

TASK 3 - Presentation

-Each group will present their model to the class.

-All group members will equally contribute when presenting to the class
-When presenting, we work to engage the audience. How will you engage the audience in your
presentation?