Assessment 1

What can I learn about the Interior Plains region from a map?

http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/sszi/en/index.html


Alberta has six smaller regions: Canadian Shield, Boreal Forest, Parkland, Grassland, Foothills, and Rocky Mountains. Each of these regions contains much flora and fauna.  Click on the Learn Alberta website link to learn more about Alberta regions.

Resources for Inquiry
  1. Textbook
      • Read pages 126 - 127.

      • Page 350 

  2. Websites

    Further your inquiry by looking at other maps:

      •  Google - Search for images ‘maps Canada Plains’ on the Internet.

      • Use any map of Canada or atlas you have at home.


 Skill Builder


Click here to learn 'how to' search on the Internet.



Notebook

Click here to download, save to your Unit 5 Notebook, and use the Interior Plains Geography Map as you to complete your inquiry. 

Hand in your completed map, Assessment 5-1, on the final page of this lesson for marks.
When you feel confident about the information you explored in this inquiry, complete the Lesson 2 Self-Check on the following page.