Explore Canada Mapping Challenge - Fun Canadian Geography Practice Activities
First, students examine various physical and political maps to solve clues about Canada's geography. Then, a drag-and-drop challenge assesses their learning of the provinces, territories, capitals, bodies of water, and landforms. Easy-to-follow directions make these activities a fun way to integrate mapping into your curriculum! Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft & Google Resources:
- 4 Map Practice Activities
- 4 Map Challenge Activities
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
1. Provinces & Territories:
- British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut
2. Landforms:
- Rocky Mountains, Mackenzie Range, Coast Mountains, Appalachian Mts, Canadian Shield, Ungava Peninsula, Interior Plains, Laurentian Highlands, Okanagan Valley, Ottawa, Ontario, Mackenzie River, St. Lawrence River
3. Bodies of Water:
- Hudson Bay, Baffin Bay, Beaufort Bay, James Bay, Great Bear Lake, Great Slave Lake, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Gulf of St. Lawrence, Labrador Sea, Davis Strait, Hudson Strait, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Atlantic Ocean
4. Capital Cities:
- Victoria, British Columbia, Edmonton, Alberta, Regina, Saskatchewan, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Toronto, Ontario, Quebec City, Quebec, Fredericton, New Brunswick, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Whitehorse, Yukon, Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Iqaluit, Nunavut
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Grades: 4-10
Time: 90 minutes
Pages: 21