Canada Treasure Hunt
an Internet Sampler on Canada Webquest

created by Elizabeth Vaughan
Anderson College

Introduction | Internet Activities | Conclusion | Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary



Introduction

The purpose of this Treasure Hunt is for you to become famliar with Canada. During your exploration you will discover information on the history, sports, and symbols of Canada.

The following links come from all over the World Wide Web and represent a variety of viewpoints. You may complete the following Internet activities alone or by working in a group. Any of these question can appear on a test or quiz.


Internet Activities

A Look At Canada

Activity:
  1. What are Canada's national languages?
  2. How many people live in Canada?
  3. What kind of industries does Canada have?

Showing the Flag

Activity:
  1. What is the first flag flown over Canada?
  2. What are Canada's national colors?
  3. What symbol is on the Canadian flag?

Backcheck: A Hockey Retrospective

Activity:
  1. Who brought hockey to Canada?
  2. When was the first formal hockey organization founded?
  3. What coveted hockey prize is named after Lord Stanley, the Govenor General of Canada?

Canadian Celebrities

Activity:
  1. Pick one celebrity and describe their career?
  2. Which Canadian invented the AM radio?
  3. What is your favorite myth about Canadians?

About Canada

Activity:
  1. When is Canada Day?
  2. When is Thanksgiving celebrated?

Canada's Court System

Activity:
  1. What are the four levels of court in Canada?
  2. What is the highest level of court in Canada?

Niagara Falls

Activity:
  1. Where are the Falls located?
  2. What are the names of the two falls?
  3. How many liters of water goes over the Falls per second?

Birds as Symbols

Activity:
  1. What is the national bird of Canada?

Canada's Symbols

Activity:
  1. How many provinces and territories does Canada have?
  2. Who named Canada?
  3. Give several exmaples of Canadian symbols.

History of the Canadian Dollar

Activity:
  1. Does Canada have dollars and cents or shillings and pounds?
  2. A United States dollar equals_____ in Canadian money.

Conclusion

I hope that you have learned new information about Canada. Use these questions and answer to help you study for your test on Canada.



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Last revised Tue Nov 11 12:26:18 US/Pacific 2003