General Amherst High School
Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada, N9V 1Z8

 

Ecozones of Canada

 

Research Unit: In depth study of one of Canada's ecozones.

Grade 9: Canadian Studies -- Geography

Course: CGC1D Academic

Assignment to be done in pairs. When working with Word Documents save them to your personal directory before making changes!

Definition:

An ecozone is an ecological classification system developed for use by Environment Canada and Statistics Canada. Canada has 15 distinct terrestrial (land) ecozones, based on the particular combinations of natural features (landforms, climate, vegetation and soils and wildlife) and human activities that are distinct for each ecozone.

Part 1. Choose 1 of the following ecozones (only one group per ecozone):

Arctic Cordillera

Northern Arctic

Southern Arctic

Taiga Plain

Taiga Shield

Column 1

Boreal Shield

Atlantic Maritime

Mixed-Wood Plain

Boreal Plain

Prairie Plain

Tundra Cordillera

Boreal Cordillera

Pacific Maritime

Montane Cordillera

Hudson Plains

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You assignment is to produce 2 of the following for your ecozone:

  • brochure
  • bristol board display
  • mobile
  • 3D replica using playdough, cardboard, paint
  • booklet
  • collage
  • or other creative methods to present your ecozone (approved by the teacher)
  • Be sure to use the Self Evaluation checklist!

Part 2.

Each pair is to create a booklet dealing with their ecozone.
The information for each page is laid out on the next page.
You should do all of your work in rough before producing your final copy for submission and evaluation.

Part 3.

Each pair is required to make a presentation of their ecozone.
Both members of the group must be involved with the presentation to the class.
Your group member, peers and the teacher will mark you according to the rubric.