write an essay about four provinces and territories in Canada
Step 1 – Organize Facts
Use the Five-Column Graphic Organizer to organize your facts. Put your name at the top of the chart. Fill in each province or territory and the following columns:
economic resources
geographic features including natural resources
other relevant or fun facts
Set up your chart similar to the table below.
You will need to use your textbook and the internet to gather information. For the “Economic Resources and Opportunities” column, consider leading industries in the province or territory, as well as job opportunities. For the “Other Fun or Relevant Facts” column, include anything that may help you in deciding on where to move.
Province or Territory
Economic Resources and Opportunities
Physical Geographic Features
Natural Resources
Other Fun or Relevant Facts
Ontario
Newfoundland and Labrador
Quebec
Yukon
Province or Territory | Economic Resources and Opportunities | Physical Geographic Features | Natural Resources | Other Fun or Relevant Facts
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Ontario | Manufacturing, services, technology, tourism | Great Lakes, Niagara Falls, Canadian Shield | Minerals, timber, freshwater | Home to Canada's largest city, Toronto
Newfoundland and Labrador | Fishing, mining, oil industry | Rugged coastline, bays, fjords | Fish, iron ore, oil, hydroelectric power | Contains the oldest settlement in North America, L'Anse aux Meadows
Quebec | Manufacturing, hydroelectricity, agriculture, tourism | St. Lawrence River, Laurentian Mountains | Hydroelectric power, minerals, forests | French is the official language, rich cultural heritage
Yukon | Mining, tourism, government services | Mountains, rivers, glaciers | Gold, silver, zinc, lead | Known for its vast wilderness, Klondike Gold Rush took place here