Canada:  Evolution of a Nation

Canada has changed much in the years since four provinces joined together in 1867.  On the following map, label the following:

 

Provinces / Territories

Capital Cities

Dates Entering

into Confederation

 

  • Alberta
  • British Colombia
  • Manitoba
  • New Brunswick
  • Newfoundland
  • Northwest Territories
  • Nova Scotia
  • Nunavut
  • Ontario
  • Prince Edward Island
  • Quebec
  • Saskatchewan
  • Yukon
  • Charlottetown
  • Edmonton
  • Fredericton
  • Halifax
  • Iqaluit
  • OTTAWA
  • Quebec City
  • Regina
  • St. John’s
  • Toronto
  • Victoria
  • Whitehorse
  • Winnipeg
  • Yellowknife
  • 1867
  • 1867
  • 1867
  • 1867
  • 1869
  • 1870
  • 1871
  • 1873
  • 1898
  • 1905
  • 1905
  • 1949
  • 1999

*Be careful, the lists have been mixed up!!!

 

MAP CHECKLIST:  Assessment

CRITERIA

ü      CHECK

1.  TITLE

  • large, centered title on map

 

 

2.  LEGEND

  • map is organized with a clear legend for provinces, cities and dates

 

3.  ACCURACY

  • all provinces, cities and dates are labeled accurately with proper spelling

 

4.  COLOURING

  • all provinces, cities and dates are coloured in a variety of colours
  • all bodies of water are shaded blue

 

5.  NEATNESS

  • map is organized, neat and easy to read
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Map of Canada