National Parks

Canadians live in a land rich in natural beauty and diversity. For millions of years, natural forces and not human activities were the major influences on this landscape. Prior to the arrival of Europeans, Aboriginal peoples depended almost entirely on the natural environment. But more recently, with the advent of an agricultural and then an industrial society, human activities have been altering that environment at an accelerating pace.

Banff National Park
Canada's First National Park established by the Dominion of Canada in 1885, (and third National Park established in the world behind Yellowstone National Park in the United States and Royal National Park in Australia).

The National Parks Lesson Pack is divided into three sections:

• Background Information
  teachers are encouraged to distribute this background information to their students.

• The Teacher's Guide
  Planning considerations and required files for this lesson.

• The Student Side
  ArcView Fact Sheet, ArcView Icons - Reference Guide, Student Exercise Instructions, Extension Exercises.

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