Grade 8 Geography - Patterns in Human Geography

The activities are from the sample unit produced by the Ministry

Activity 2:  Patterns of People
The Atlas of Canada    (version française)

Activity 3:  Population Characteristics

InfoNation is an easy-to-use, two-step database that allows you to view and compare the most up-to-date statistical data for the Member States of the United Nations. 

Atlapedia Online - contains full color physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.

CIA World Factbook

Canadian International Development Agency (C.I.D.A.)        (version française)

Population and Human Well Being   from the World Resources Institute

Activity 4:  Want to Get a Job?
Teachers!  Link to a lesson plan and activities for this topic.

Activity 7:  Mapping Muddville
Geographic Information Systems

Activity 8:  Community Changes Over Time
York Region Official Plan
Statistical Profiles of Canadian Communities - Information is provided on education, income and work, families and dwellings, births and deaths, general population information, and health information

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