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THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 11 AND 12 | Canadian and World Studies
B3.3 analyse the relationship this ethnic group had with the environment in its country or region of origin and how this relationship contributed to the development of identity and culture in this group (e.g., with reference
to seasonal rhythms, animism, use of land and resources, available game and/or suitability of land for particular crops, materials available for building, methods for dealing with waste and sewage)
Sample questions: “What connections are there between this group’s religious/spiritual beliefs and the society’s view of and relationship with the environment?” “What materials did these people use to build their homes? What do these materials reveal about the local environment?”
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