North Wind Homeschool: The maritimes...

I take an eclectic approach to social studies... I like the idea of introducing it frequently and in little doses with increasing detail. I'm hoping to make it part of the conversation rather than a whack of facts to memorize.. as such we have spent the better part of 2 years slowly making our way around the world. We have finally reached Canada!!

First we are going to do a quick overview of geography and then onto history, which will be a little different for each kidlet. I have also added a little science by learning more about a Canadian animal, bird, fish or plant for each province/territory.

First up our maritime provinces...

As a spine we are using these two books...

Hey Canada

The Kids Book of Canada

A good map of Canada to colour is also a must...

Here's how it goes..

1. Read about the province or territory together, talk about the provincial animals, plants, etc. Look at the map, find major cities, water features. Talk about friends that we might know that live there, anything we might already know.

2. Watch a couple of videos, either tourism type, major attraction or interesting event. Rick Mercer clips are favourites :)

3. Find and colour the province or territory and label it. Sweet Pea will also mark and label the capital city and any major water ways.

4. Add something else... printables for flags and animals... Pick an animal,, watch a video, make a craft, whatever floats your boat!

Newfoundland and Labrador
Flag, animal and plant colouring page
Canadian Heritage Minute- Vikings
Rick Mercer in Gros Morne National Park
Rick Mercer jigging for cod
Tourism ad - icebergs
Wild Kratts episode- Puffin Rescue
Craft- do quick search for puffin, iceberg or vikings and pick one!