Minds On
Using land
Everywhere that you go, you will find that land is used in many ways.
Think about the ways that the land around you is being used.
Complete The Land Around Me activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use another method of your choice.
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Press the ‘Activity’ button to access The Land Around Me.
Action
Our Needs and wants
Did you know that people need certain things to help them grow and be healthy?
Explore this e-book that shares what people need.
We use the land for many things to meet our needs and wants.
Explore the following carousel of images representing the most common ways that land is used in Ontario.
Land used for housing is called residential land. Apartments, townhouses, and houses provide people’s need for shelter.
Land used for farming is called agricultural land. People need food, medicine, and clothing materials which are all examples of agricultural land use.
Land used for people who want to play and relax is called recreational land. Parks, sports fields, and trails are all examples of recreational land use.
Land used for businesses is called commercial land. People work and visit shops, restaurants, and offices in areas of commercial land use.
For each image of land use in the carousel, use the image and description to record whether it is a human need or want, and describe the land use using two characteristics.
When you are finished exploring the carousel, choose one type of land use and record answers to the following questions.
- Which type of land use did you choose? Describe
- Who benefits and who does not benefit from this type of land use?
Complete the Land Use in Ontario activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use another method of your choice.
Question: How did the pictures and/or descriptions help you describe each type of land use?
Record your answer in a method of your choice.
Land Use for Human Needs
Brainstorm
Using land for human needs
In what other ways do humans need land?
Complete the Land Needs Brainstorming Web activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use another method of your choice.
If you need help brainstorming, review the carousel from our Minds On activity.
- What is one thing that you learned from each map that helps you understand land use in Ontario?
Record your answers using a method of your choice.
Consolidation
Land use in our communities
Let’s revisit our own communities!
Now that we have learned about the types of land use, can you identify the types of land use in your community?
Complete the Land Use in My Community activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. You can also use another method of your choice.
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Press the ‘Activity’ button to access Land Use in My Community.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel...
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.