Canadian Regions Brochure Project

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Social 10 Canadian Regions Brochure/ Poster Project

Resources

bulletBooks on each province
bulletHint: the individual book on your province will have all of the required information in it.
bulletCanadian Provinces and Regions Page
bulletHint: Use the provincial or territorial government page first.
bulletThe Canadian Encyclopedia http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com
bulletHint: type province in search engine, go to first search result, click on the graphic – provincial fact sheet.
bulletNational Atlas of Canada http://atlas.gc.ca/site/english/index.html
bulletTo find a map of your province, go to Reference Maps>Provinces and Territories>your province. 

Task

You have been hired by the government to attract tourists and possible residents to your province or territory. In order to impress upon people what a wonderful area you are representing, you have decided to create a brochure or a poster which will let people know about the assets in your area. You want to show your area’s

bulletdiverse physical regions,
bulletvaried population,
bulletresources,
bulletmain cities,
bullettourist attractions etc.

You particularly want to emphasize what makes your area unique. Your project will be evaluated on the accuracy, quality, and quantity of information you include, and on the attractiveness and creativity shown in how it is presented. Below are listed topics that your project must include.

  1. Map of your area
  2. Natural resources
  3. Industries
  4. Physical features
  5. Ethnic population
  6. Tourist attractions
  7. Major cities
  8. Provincial flower, flag, capital city
  9. Unique features
  10. Slogan for your area

Remember: Pictures and charts are effective, eye-catching ways of presenting information.

Create a slogan for your area, which will act as the title of your poster or brochure. This does not have to be original. You can borrow from license plates or travel brochures.

Evaluation Guide

Content 10 marks

Information is complete and accurate, as specified above. Pictures and charts reflect, clarify, and enhance information given.

Visual - 5 marks

Lettering is neat and easy to read. Pictures and graphics are attractive and eye-catching. Space and colour are used effectively. Spelling and grammar are accurate.

Effort - 5 marks

Deadlines were met. Group was on task during project work time.

 

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