In this portfolio, you will research four provinces and territories in Canada. You will choose the best one based on a set of criteria. Use your textbook and internet research to find information about each province or territory. You will organize your research on a chart. This will help you make a decision about the best place to live. You will then present your choice as a multimedia presentation. Specific Directions 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 making a decision 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 TerritoryEconomic Resources and OpportunitiesPhysical Geographic FeaturesNatural ResourcesOther Fun or Relevant Facts
OntarioManufacturing, finance, tourism, technology, film production, agricultureGreat Lakes, Niagara Falls, Algonquin Provincial ParkForests, minerals, waterpower, farmland, fishery, wildlifeToronto is the largest city in Canada
Newfoundland and LabradorFishing, mining, oil and gas, tourism, aquacultureRocky coastline, fjords, icebergs, Gros Morne National ParkFish, oil, minerals, hydroelectric power, forestry, wildlifeThe oldest city in North America, St. John's is located in Newfoundland
QuebecAerospace, technology, mining, forestry, hydroelectricity, tourism, agricultureSaint Lawrence River, Laurentian Mountains, Mont TremblantNational parks, forests, waterpower, minerals, wildlifeQuebec City is the only walled city north of Mexico
YukonMining, tourism, forestry, energy, government servicesMount Logan, Kluane National Park, Klondike regionMinerals, forests, hydroelectric power, wildlifeHome to the Kluane First Nation and the Champagne and Aishihik First Nations