Physical Regions of Alberta
Name one physical region found in Alberta.
➡️ What are the Rocky Mountains / Parkland / Grasslands / Boreal Forest / Canadian Shield?
What province do we live in?
➡️ What is Alberta?
Who lived on the land in Alberta before settlers arrived?
➡️ Who are First Nations and Métis peoples?
What is a community?
➡️ A group of people living and working together
What does the word “past” mean?
➡️ What has already happened.
Which physical region has flat land and lots of grass?
➡️ What are the Grasslands?
Name one province that borders Alberta.
➡️ What are British Columbia / Saskatchewan?
What is a traditional way First Nations peoples used the land?
➡️ Hunting, fishing, gathering.
Is a city or a town a type of community?
➡️ What is both?
Who were settlers?
➡️ People who came to live in Alberta long ago.
Which physical region covers the largest part of Alberta?
➡️ What is the Boreal Forest
What direction is British Columbia from Alberta?
➡️ What is west?
Why was the land important to First Nations peoples?
➡️ It provided food, shelter, and culture.
Name one service found in most communities.
➡️ Schools, hospitals, police, stores.
Name one way life in Alberta has changed over time.
➡️ Transportation, homes, tools, technology.
Which physical region is located in western Alberta and has high mountains?
➡️ What are the Rocky Mountains?
What tool on a map shows directions like north, south, east, and west?
➡️ What is a compass rose?
What does it mean to respect the land?
➡️ To take care of it and use it responsibly.
How do communities meet people’s needs?
➡️ By providing services, jobs, and places to live.
Name one way life in Alberta has stayed the same.
➡️ People live in communities and use the land
Which physical region has many lakes, trees, and wildlife?
➡️ What is the Boreal Forest?
What is the purpose of a map legend (key)?
➡️ It explains symbols on the map.
Name one reason it is important to learn about Indigenous peoples.
➡️ They are the first peoples of the land and part of Alberta’s history.
How can people contribute to their community?
➡️ Helping others, following rules, caring for places.
Why do we learn about Alberta’s past?
➡️ To understand how Alberta became what it is today.