Geography: Grade 8 - Migration

Students examine the major types of migration and factors affecting mobility. They identify patterns in migration and analyse their effects on Canadian communities.

Overall Expectations (O.E. column below)

1. identify factors that affect migration and mobility;
2. demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which cultures are affected by migration;
3. describe patterns and trends in migration and their effects on Canada.

Site Name	Online	O.E.	Description
The Canadian Immigration FAQ		1,3	This site presents questions asked by persons contemplating immigration to Canada.
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade		1,2,3	A plethora of information on Canadian foreign affairs, economic relations, international trade, travel, culture, etc.
The Malthus Syndrome		1	This is a site presenting opinion in the population debate and requires balancing input from the teacher.
Our Modern Commonwealth		1,3	It is difficult to underestimate the size, importance and diversity of the modern Commonwealth. This site begins a comprehensive look at the Commonwealth.
Atlapedia Online		1,2,3	Atlapedia Online contains full colour physical and political maps as well as key facts and statistics on countries of the world.
The Canadian Communities Atlas		1,2,3	The Canadian Communities Atlas offers a unique national network of geographic information by providing schools the opportunity to create an Internet-based Atlas of their community.
Canada Information Office		1,3	This site is your gateway to information about federal government departments and agencies, their programs and services.
Canadian Geographic Online		1,2,3	Join Canadian Geographic Online every few weeks as they reveal the intricate and fascinating stories behind some of Canada's land forms.
Canadiana -- The Canadian Resource Page		1,2,3	This is a page dedicated to everything and anything Canadian.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada		1,2,3	A good site about current issues about those wishing to become citizens of Canada.
ESRI Schools and Libraries Program		1,2,3	This is a teacher resource and information site for Geographic Information Systems, specifically ESRI’s ArcView.
Florida Geographic Alliance		1,2,3	The Florida Geographic Alliance provides a searchable database of K-12 lesson plans and maps.
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.
Images of Canada		1,2,3	An outstanding site that has current images of Canada that can be use in many curriculum areas.
MapBlast		1,3	This site allows you to obtain maps of locations all around the world
National Atlas on SchoolNet		1,2,3	This site provides an interactive learning about Canada and its geography.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization		1,2,3	The North Atlantic Treaty was signed in Washington on 4 April 1949, creating an alliance of 12 independent nations committed to each other's defence. Explore the past and future of this influential organization.
Outline Maps		1,2,3	This is a teacher/student resource page. Here is a selection of outline maps for use in the classroom or at home. Feel free to print or download any of these maps for your personal use in activities, reports, or stories.
Statistic Canada		3	This site provides statistical information on demographic and social socio economic and economic areas.
World Wildlife Federation		3	This site which is in both English and French provides information on conservation in Canada, endangered species and spaces as well as wildlife toxicology.