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Ontario Places and People

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Ontario Places and People

Ontario map with landmarks

🗺️ Part 1: Ontario Geography Knowledge

1. Where is Ontario located in Canada?

Eastern Canada

Central Canada

Western Canada

Northern Canada

2. Which is the capital city of Ontario?

Ottawa

Toronto

Hamilton

London

3. Check all the major cities in Ontario:

Toronto

Vancouver

Ottawa

Thunder Bay

Calgary

Windsor

4. Rural areas in Ontario are best described as:

Areas with many tall buildings

Areas with farms and small communities

Areas with shopping centres only

Areas with no people

🏭 Part 2: Industries and Natural Features

5. Name two important industries in Ontario:

a) _________________________

b) _________________________

6. What type of natural vegetation can you find in Northern Ontario?
7. Fill in the blanks about Ontario's water features:

Ontario has many _________ and rivers. The Great _________ border southern Ontario. These water features are important for _________ and recreation.

8. List three recreational activities people enjoy in Ontario:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

🎯 Part 3: Extension Activities

9. For Advanced Learners: Compare urban and rural Ontario. How are they different? How are they similar?
10. Creative Challenge: Design a poster showing why Ontario is a great place to live. Include at least 3 features from this worksheet.

📋 Success Criteria - "I Can..." Statements

I can locate Ontario on a map of Canada

I can name major cities in Ontario

I can explain the difference between urban and rural areas

I can identify important industries in Ontario

I can describe Ontario's natural features

I can list recreational activities in Ontario

🔤 Dyslexia-Friendly Option

Students may:

• Use text-to-speech software for reading questions

• Provide oral answers instead of written responses

• Use graphic organizers for longer answers

• Work with a partner for reading support

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