Canada and World Connections: Grade 6 - Canada and Its Trading Partners

Overview

In studying the relationship between Canada and its trading partners, students in Grade 6 identify the United States as Canada's major trading partner. They investigate how the United States affects Canada through trade, media, immigration, culture, technology, tourism, history, and geography. They also describe Canada's connections to at least one other trading partner, through an in-depth investigation of a country from one of the following regions: Europe, Pacific Rim, Central America, or South America.

Overall Expectations (O.E. column below)

  1. describe the ways in which Canada is connected to the rest of the world through trade;
  2. identify current distinguishing features (e.g., physical, political, economic, social) of the United States, and of at least one other trading partner from another region of the world;
  3. describe Canada's connection to the United States and at least one country from another region of the world.
Related Web Pages
 
Site Name Online O.E. Description
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
1 
 The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was established in 1989 in response to the growing interdependence among Asia-Pacific economies. Its goal is to advance Asia-Pacific economic dynamism and sense of community
Canadian Culture in a Global World
2 
 This site provides students with an opportunity to explore the impact of Canadian culture on world trading partners.
Canadian Trade Review
1
 This site gives an overview of Canada’s trade performance.
Our modern COMMONWEALTH
1 
 It is difficult to underestimate the size, importance and diversity of the modern Commonwealth. The fifty-three countries of the Commonwealth are located all over the world, and range from tiny Pacific and Caribbean islands like Nauru and Tuvalu to the massive areas of Canada or Australia.
Trade
3
 This site provides statistics regarding Canada’s trading partners.
Canada and Its Trading Partners
2
 This site is a series of links connecting to government publications regarding trade and Canada’s place in the world economy.
Capitals.com
1,2,3 
 This site contains a great deal of factual information about every country in the world. The topics include geography, people, Government, Economy, Communicaiton, Transportation and Military.
Cultural Profiles Project
2 
 This site, from the University of Toronto, contains cultural profiles of nearly 60 countries. Each profile provides an overview of life and customs in the profiled country.
Earth View
2 
 Take a look at our Earth from outer space--in REAL time! You can view a map of the Earth showing the day and night regions at this moment.
Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
1 
 La Francophonie, consciente des liens que crée entre ses membres le partage de la langue française et souhaitant les utiliser au service de la paix, de la coopération et du développement, a pour objectifs d'aider : •à l'instauration et au développement de la démocratie ; •à la prévention des conflits et au soutien à l'État de droit et aux droits de l'homme ; •à l'intensification du dialogue des cultures et des civilisations ; •au rapprochement des peuples par leur connaissance mutuelle ; •au renforcement de leur solidarité par des actions de coopération multilatérale en vue de favoriser l'essor de leurs économies. La Francophonie respecte la souveraineté des États, leurs langues et leurs cultures. Elle observe la plus stricte neutralité dans les questions de politique intérieure.
Outline Maps
1,2,3 
 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.
Rivers and Lakes of Canada
1,3 
This site give charts and graphs comparing the largest rivers and lakes in Canada. It also provides links to chart and graphs on demographic information about the provinces of Canada.
StatsCan: International Trade
1 
 This site provides three sets of charts showing the dollar value of Canada’s imports and exports for 1993 to 1998.
Trade Negotiations and Agreements
3 
 This site provides teachers and students the opportunity to look at the trade agreement documents and negotiations with trading partners throughout the world.