Canada's Landmarks Grades 4-6

Canada's Landmarks provides information and follow-up activities on various landmarks located in Canada. The main objective of the material in the book is to familiarize and broaden student knowledge with the location and historical aspects of heritage sites found throughout their country. With this knowledge, deeper feelings of pride and patriotism will be fostered.

The information and follow-up exercises may be used to develop reading skills such as: noting details, sequencing, recalling facts and events, vocabulary meanings, context clues and making inferences. Research skills will be enhanced through the implementation of the Internet activities. The open-ended activities may be used to develop student creativity and higher level thinking skills.

The information and activities may be worked on in any order and may be used in the classroom by the teacher in the format that best suits the needs students.

The essence of Canada is rich in tradition. Learn about the well-known homes, museums, historical landmarks, forts, the wealth of museums and a variety of other important landmarks, their history, and importance in Canadian history.

Study the history and importance of these landmarks:

• Canada's Capital Region
• Ottawa's History Challenge
• The Parliament Buildings
• Parliament Hill
• The Statues of Parliament Hill
• Ottawa's Official Residences
• National Monuments of Canada
• Canada's National Museums
• Canada's National Forts
• Canadian Castles
• Canada's Historic Homes
• Famous Bridges of Canada
• Canada's Famous Towers
• Canadian Heritage Towns and Villages
• Famous Canadian Lighthouses
• Famous Canadian Canal Systems
• Canada's National Heritage Sites
• Canada's Natural Wonders