First Nations
What is the name of the First Nations people who live on the land used by OBA?
Anishinaabe
Who was the first European explorer to reach what is now Canada?
John Cabot
What is a natural resource?
Something that is found in nature that people use
What does 'land use' mean?
How people use and manage the land
What is an example of fun?
Many answers *
What is a traditional contribution of First Nations people to Canadian culture?
Canoes and/or snowshoes
Why did European explorers come to North America?
To find a faster route to Asia
What is an example of something that is NOT a natural resource?
something man-made ex. plastics
What does 'agricultural land use' mean?
Land used for farming crops
What cultural activity might people do for fun?
answers may vary*
- Participating in traditional dance
What did the First Nations primarily trade with the European Explorers?
Furs
How did Jacques Cartier’s arrival in Canada affect the First Nations he encountered?
He claimed their land for France
Why are natural resources important to people?
They provide materials needed for food, shelter and energy.
How does building cities and towns affect land use?
Reduces the amount of natural areas ex. forests
What games could people play in the past for fun?
answers may vary*
- hide and seek
What natural resources were most important for the traditional survival of many First Nations peoples?
Fishing and/or hunting
What was one negative effect of European exploration on Indigenous peoples?
They were exposed to unfamiliar diseases.
or Colonization or conflicts or more*
How can people help ensure natural resources last for future generations?
Reduce, reuse, and recycle.
What can people do to make better decisions for land use?
Protect forests and natural areas
Why is the sky blue?
Blue light is scattered more than the other colors because it travels as shorter, smaller waves
What was the purpose of treaties between First Nations and the government of Canada?
To share land and resources
What was the lasting result of European exploration in Canada?
The creation of permanent trading posts and settlements
Why did European explorers want to trade for furs from the First Nations?
The fur trade started because of the fashion craze in Europe - in particular, for beaver tail hats.
What could be a conflict of land use?
Farmers want to grow crops where developers want to build homes
What does NASA stand for?
National Aeronautics and Space Administration