Lesson Plan

Grade/Subject: Four/Social

Unit: Alberta: A Sense of the

Land

Lesson Duration: 30 min.

Date: October 4, 2016

KSAs: 3, 5, 9, 10

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

General Learning Outcomes:
4.1 Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how elements of
physical geography, climate, geology and palaeontology are integral to the landscapes
and environment of Alberta.
Specific Learning Outcomes:
4.1.1 Students will value Albertas physical geography and natural environment
4.1.2 Students will examine, critically, the physical geography of Alberta
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. identify where Alberta is located in comparison to other provinces and territories
in Canada
2. discover Albertas different climate and natural resources
3. illustrate the key geographical features found in Alberta
ASSESSMENTS
Observation:
Key Questions:
I will be observing the students at
Where is Alberta located in relation
each different station. This will
to other provinces and territories of
allow me to gage their
Canada? (L.O. #1)
understanding of Alberta and its
What are some of the climate
unique geographical features in a
patterns seen in Alberta? (L.O. #2)
group setting. (L.O. #1,2,3).
What are the major geographical
and natural vegetation regions,
landforms and bodies of water in
Alberta? (L.O. #1,3)
What are some natural resources in
Alberta, and where are they
located? (L.O. #2)
Written/Performance Assessments:
Students will work in groups and move from station to station they will discover
important geographical features of Alberta. (L.O. #1,2,3).
Students will be given the opportunity to write down one thing they learned in class and
one question on an exit slip. (L.O. #3).
LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED
Resource #1: Map of the World; Map of Canada
Resource #2: Laptop geteach.com
Resource #3: iPad google,ca for research
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
*questions handout for stations for the class
1

*blank Alberta map for the class

*in-class laptops/computers (2-3)
*iPads for the whole class
PROCEDURE
Introduction (5 min.):
Hook/Attention Grabber: Today we will be learning about Albertas geographical
features.
Assessment of Prior Knowledge: What are some examples of geographical features?
What are some examples of natural resources? What are some examples of climate
patterns?
Expectations for Learning and Behaviour: While moving to each station, it is expected
that you are working on the assigned work. We have some technology to use make sure
you are on task. If you have any questions during the activity, please raise your hand and
I will come and answer as much as I can. When you hear me clap, that is a signal to be
quiet, as we will be switching to a new station.
Advance Organizer/Agenda: N/A
Transition to Body: There are three stations that you will all be able to get to you will
have 5 minutes at each station, and then we will have a class discussion at the end to
make sure that we have answered all the questions.
Body (23 min.):
Key Questions: Where is Alberta located in relation to other provinces and territories of
Canada? What are some of the climate patterns seen in Alberta? Do you think that the
location of Alberta is a determining factor for climate patterns, why or why not? (L.O.
#1).
Learning Activity #1: World Map and Map of Canada Station
Look at the world map find Canada, find Alberta
Students will discuss the location of Alberta (i.e. it is landlocked; it is in Western
Canada).
Students will jot down some of the important information from the discussion
Key Questions: What are the major geographical and natural vegetation regions,
landforms and bodies of water in Alberta? What are some natural resources in Alberta,
and where are they located? (L.O. #2,3).
Learning Activity #2: Map of Alberta Laptop Station
The laptops will be loaded to geteach.com and be zoomed in to Alberta
In groups, students will move the cursor around to identify specific geographical
features of Alberta
Each student will have a map of Alberta where they will begin to draw and write
the geographic features that they find (this will be used again in another lesson)
Assessments/Differentiation: N/A
Key Questions: Where is Southern Alberta? What are some important features of
Southern Alberta, specifically in terms of climate patterns? (L.O. #2).

Learning Activity #3: Looking at Southern Alberta iPad Station

This is a research station
Students will research the following information about Southern Alberta:
-List the major cities in Southern Alberta
-List the provincial and national parks in this region
-Write down some of the climate patterns in this region
Assessments/Differentiation: N/A
Class Discussion:
We are now going to discuss as a class some of your findings.
Then, as a class, I will facilitate the questions that students were asked to answer
during the activities.
Each question will be asked to the class for students to answer students will not
be individually called on if they do not put their hands up.
Students are encouraged to jot down some of the answers that their classmates
came up with if it is not already on their sheet.
Sponge Activity: If students feel that they have answered the questions for their station
before the 5 minutes is up, they are encouraged to begin filling out the blank map of
Alberta they can draw and colour the different geographical features of Alberta and
write down the approximate location of where important cities are found.
Closure (2 min.):
Feedback to Students: Great job today class; the discussion portion of this class was
awesome! We have now started our discussion of Alberta
Transition to Next Class: Next class we will begin our discussion about Albertas
climate and geology
Exit Slip:
On one cue card answer the following questions briefly:
What is one thing you learned about Alberta today?
What questions do you have about Alberta that you felt were not answered in
todays class?
Reflection:

Questions to Answer
Station 1: World Map and Map of Canada
1. Where is Alberta located in relation to other provinces and territories in
Canada, and other countries around the world?

2. What are some of the climate patterns seen in Alberta?

3. Do you think that the location of Alberta is a determining factor for climate
patterns, why or why not?
Station 2: Map of Alberta
4. What are the major geographical and natural regions, landforms and bodies
of water in Alberta?

5. What are some natural resources in Alberta, and where are they located?

Station 3: Looking at Southern Alberta

6. What are some major cities in Southern Alberta?

7. What are some provincial and national parks found in Southern Alberta?

8. What are some climate patterns in this region?