Course Sample for Our Western Hemisphere Social Studies Homeschool Curriculum

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Geography of Canada

Canada is part of North America. Exactly how big is Canada? What types of landforms are in Canada? Geographically speaking, what makes Canada special? Let’s go on a journey to Canada to learn more!

North America is the third largest continent in the world, and it has twenty-three countries within it. The northern region of the continent contains Canada. At a latitude of 50°26’ and a longitude of 104°37’, Regina is the Canadian city closest to the geographical center of North America. What makes up Canada? Mountains, plains, plateaus, lakes, rivers, reservoirs, the coast, and tundra are part of this country! Some of the mountain ranges from the United States even continue into Canada.

Course Outline for Our Western Hemisphere Social Studies Homeschool Curriculum

Eighteen Western Hemisphere Social Studies homeschool lessons explore the geography and cultures of countries in North and South America.

More About Our Western Hemisphere Social Studies Homeschool Curriculum

This one-semester Western Hemisphere Social Studies homeschool course is designed to give upper elementary to middle school homeschool students a basic introduction to the diverse cultures and wide array of geological regions that are all part of the Western Hemisphere. Major nations of North and South America are covered, as well as many islands and territories.