Geography: Grade 7 - Patterns in Physical Geography

Overview

Overall Expectations (O.E. column below)

1. explain how patterns are useful to the study of geography;
2. identify and explain patterns in physical geography;
3. demonstrate an understanding of how physical patterns affect human activity.

Site Name	Online	O.E.	Description
El Nino Theme Page		1,2	This is an outstandingWorld Wide Web Theme Page focused in a specific topic. It includes relevant data, graphics and forecasts , historical perspectives and in-depth analyses.
Features of Alpine Glaciation		2	This page provides students with an animated graphic representations of alpine glacial features and their formation. Links are provided to related sites.
Features of Faults		2	This page provides students with animated graphic representations of the different types of fault lines. Links are provided to related sites.
The Great Lakes Information Network		2,3	The Great Lakes Information Network, or GLIN, provides one place online for people to find information relating to the binational Great Lakes region of North America.
Great Canadian Parks		2,3	Great Canadian Parks explores the diverse natural and human histories within one of the most comprehensive parks systems in the world.
Soybean, Dry Bean and Field Vegetable Research		2,3	This page is devoted to the research around soybean, dry bean and field vegetable research at the Harrow Research Centre.
Images of Canada		1,2,3	An outstanding site that has current images of Canada that can be use in many curriculum areas.
Kettle Valley Railway		2,3	The Kettle Valley Railway in British Columbia, was built through some of the most challenging terrain in North America at a time when most construction was still done by hand with pick and shovel.
National Hurricane Center (NHC)		1,2,3	The National Hurricane Centre is one division of " The National Weather Service ™ (NWS) which provides weather, hydrologic, and climate forecasts and warnings for the United States, its territories, adjacent waters and ocean areas.
Otto Sverdrup Centennial Expedition		2,3	Follow the Otto Sverdrup Centennial Expedition as it explores the Canadian Arctic. A terrific site where students from Canada and Norway can share ideas and thoughts about this voyage.
Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada		2	This site is a zoomable map of plant hardiness zones.
Water Here, There and Everywhere		2	A comprehensive look at this topic and the hydrological cycle.
Weather Watchers		1,2,3	Let's find out about weather and how it makes a difference all over the world! Pack your bags, we're taking a trip!!
About Canada - Canada site		1,2	This selection of links provides you with an array of information about Canada, its people, environment and history.
Bob’s Rock Shop		2,3	This site provides an opportunity for students and teachers interested in rocks and minerals and the rock cycle.
The Bruce Trail Association		2,3	The Bruce Trail Association is an organization dedicated to the preservation of nature and conservation of the environment, particularly of the Niagara Escarpment.
Canadian Communities Atlas		2	This site provides schools the opportunity to create an Internet-based atlas of their community.
Canadian Geographic Online		1,2,3	GeoMaps, GeoNews + Join Canadian Geographic Online every few weeks as we reveal the intricate and fascinating stories behind some of Canada's land forms.
Canadian Issues		1,2,3	This site includes many pertanent Canadian issues such as those related to the aging population.
Canadian Museum of Nature		2,3	There are a number of virtual exhibits here and a great deal more including a Kids Guide to Biodiversity.
Canadian Trails		3	This page is maintained by the Trail Studies Unit at Trent University. It provides links to trail organizations and government trail information across Canada.
Dan’s Wild Weather Page		2,3	A great page with student activities edited by a weather news anchor.
Discovery Channel Online - Earth Journeys		1,2,3	This large interactive site enables students to explore past and present geological activities on our planet.
Earth Science Explorer		2	Part of the NASA Classroom of the Future, this site explores earth systems and dinosaur extinction.  Included topics are geologic time, tectonics, and evolution of life.
E Conflict World Encyclopedia and Simulation		2	This site has almanac-style listings, clickable maps and MIDI recordings of National anthems.
Environmental Organization Web Directory		3	Billing itself as the world's largest searchable environmental web directory  this site has a US orientation but remains valid due to its vast array of information and excellent organization.
ESRI Schools and Libraries Program		1,2,3	This is a teacher resource and information site for Geographic Information Systems, specifically ESRI’s ArcView
Gary's Geographical Gnome		1,2,3	The purpose for developing this site was to aid those persons interested in and/or researching topics related to geography, earth science and environmental studies .
Géographica		1,2,3	Un magazine de géographie physique et humaine d'environnement, de découverte et d'aventure • Chroniques • L'Explorateur • Portages • Azimuts • Points cardinaux • Langue de mon Courrier, Abonnement, Boutique, Calendrier, Géo-cartes, Liens Internet.
An Illustration of a Soil Profile		2	This illustration of a soil profile is designed primarily for teachers and contains a number of student activities.  Related topics on this web site include a Soil Ecosystem and a Land Use Planning Map
MapBlast		2	This site allows you to obtain maps of locations all around the world
Montserrat Volcano		1,2,3	Eruptions from a crater that suddenly reawakened in 1995, after centuries, have tormented the tiny Caribbean island of Montserrat for almost three years.
National Atlas on SchoolNet		1,2,3	Interactive learning about Canada and its geography.
National Earthquake Hazards Program		1,2,3	The goal of the National Earthquake Hazards Program is to understand the causes of, and hazards associated with earthquakes in Canada. This site includes teaching tools with good question and answer sections.
Natural Resources For Kids Only		1,2,3	This site contains games & information about Canada's natural resources, and Images of Canada.
Online Guide to Meteorology		1,2,3	The "Guide" is a collection of multimedia instructional modules that introduce and explain fundamental concepts in meteorology.
Ontario Weather		1,2,3	Produced by a resident of Fergus, Ontario, this site provides comprehensive information about weather issues.
Outline Maps		1,2,3	Here is a selection of outline maps that can be downloaded for use in the classroom or at home.
Real-Time Weather From West Hill Secondary School		1,2,3	Real-Time Weather From West Hill Secondary School in Owen Sound, Ontario (Canada) Lat: 44° 33'N Lon: 79° 57'W Elev: 751' (AWS system)
Real-Time Weather From John Diefenbaker Secondary		1,2,3	Real-Time Weather From John Diefenbaker Secondary in Hanover, Ontario, Canada Lat: 44° 09'N Lon: 81° 02'W Elev: 930' (AWS system)
The Rock Cycle		2	This diagram gives students a graphic picture of the cycle of earth materials.
Tornado Project On Line		1,2,3	This site provides current and updated information about the effects of the natural phenomena tornadoes
U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration		1,2,3	“NOAA warns of dangerous weather, charts seas and skies, guides use and protection of ocean and coastal resources, and conducts research to improve understanding and stewardship of the environment which sustains us all.”
Virtual Earthquake		1,2,3	Virtual Earthquake will show you the recordings of an earthquake's seismic waves detected by instruments far away from the earthquake.
Volcano World		1,2,3	Research and information of the world's currently erupting volcanoes.
Weather Here and There		1,2,3	The following resources were designed specifically with the elementary student in mind, using clear and understandable terminology, plus suggested classroom activities to enhance the learning of weather.
The Weather Network		1,2,3	The Complete Source of Weather and Environmental Issues on the Web.
World Climate: Weather, rainfall and temperature		1,2,3	WorldClimate.com contains over 85,000 records of world climate data (historical weather averages) from a wide range of sources.