social studies unit 1
landforms
features of the earths surface - mountains, plains, lowlands, bedrock.
political boundary
dividing lines between countries, states, provinces, counties, cities.
physical boundaries
personal space/physical touch- a wall
genetic history
inhereted characteristics carried in genes - you get blue eyes from you dad/ brown hair from your mom.
identity
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is
Metis
represent a mixture of different cultures - aborignal and europian descent
crtc
candian radio television and telecommunications comission
Official sports of Canada
Lacrosse, Hockey
Canadian Identity statement
Belief in the importance of accomodation and tolerance
Belief in consultation and dialogue
Support in diversity
Compassion and generosity
Attachment to Canadas natural beauty
Cultural Industries
Protect and express elements of our national identity.
Examples include: Movies, Tv, Music, Books.
A Mari usque ad Mare
From sea unto sea
Confederation
Ontario, Quebec, Nova scotia and new brunswick.
Culture
The framework of beliefs and behaviours characteristics of a particular group of people. Including: Arts, Food, Dress.
Canadas coat of arms
Royal Crown
Lions of England
Harp of Ireland
Banner of France
Three maple leaves
Lion of scotland
Features of a map
Title and location, Direction, Scale, Legend
BNA Act 1867
Confederation in 1867
Manitoba province created in 1870
North-West rebellion in 1885
Flag made in 1965
National Anthem made in 1980
Population Density
Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam
They desire a better country.
Nation
a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
Early history
Canada's early history is characterized by Indigenous settlements for thousands of years, followed by European colonization and the eventual formation of a unified country.
British Subjects
Before 1947, those born or naturalized, were considered British subjects