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Lesson
Class #: Grade 4 Course Social Studies
Title/Focus

PROGRAM OF STUDY OUTCOMES

● Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how elements of physical
geography, climate, geology and paleontology are integral to the landscapes and environment of
Alberta.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Examine, critically, the physical geography of Alberta by exploring and reflecting on Where is
Alberta located in relation to the other provinces and territories of Canada?
2. Identify and appreciate the major geographical and natural vegetation regions, landforms and
bodies of water in Alberta specifically the hoodoos and Rocky Mountains
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
● Slides
● Google forms
● Google Maps

PREPARATION AND LOGISTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

● Embed links to google maps in the PowerPoint slides
● Have slides, google forms, and surveys ready to be shared
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PROCEDURE
Introduction Time
● Start by introducing some aspects of the physical geography of Alberta and some
facts about them so students understand how they have come to exist and their min
importance.
Body Time
Topic 1) Talk about how it is between British Columbia and
Where is Alberta? Saskatchwan 1 min

Topic 1) How they were formed

Hoodoos 2) Interesting Facts 1-1.5 min

Topic 1) How they were formed

Rocky Mountains 2) Interesting facts 1-1.5min

Topic
1) How they were formed
Coulees
2) Interesting facts
1-1.5min
3) Explain Indigenous perspectives

Conclusion Time
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● Activity- Allow students a chance to explore different landscapes on their

own using Google Maps. 3-5
minutes

Assessment
● They will fill out a form that asks them to choose one landscape, explore it, and answer
some questions.

Additional Notes: