Interior Plains Zombie Notes

Interior Plains Region
Rolling Land and Riversand Zombies!!
Our Land and People: Chapter 4
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What do you know about the Interior Plains Region?!

What landforms would you expect to find in the Interior Plains Region? !
How do rivers and lakes play an important role in the Interior Plains Region?!
Do you think natural resources are important to this region? Why or why not?
Important Terminology !
Prairie: Large flat area that has few trees and is covered with different types of grasses, such
as tall prairie grass, low shrubs, and wild flowers. All of the southern part of the Interior
Plains region was once covered by prairie vegetation. Today, most of it has been replaced by
settlement or turned into farmland. !
Think: How could being surrounded by
prairie land help or hinder your chances
of survival in a zombie apocalypse?!
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Petroglyphs: a rock carving created long ago. !
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Drought: A long period with less rainfall than usual; when there is not enough rain to grow
crops or meet peoples needs. !
Think: How could drought hurt your chances

of survival in a zombie apocalypse?
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Potash: A type of salt used in fertilizers, soaps, and detergents.
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Portage: An area where it is necessary to carry boats from one waterway to another overland;
to carry canoes and supplies overland.
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How do Rivers Affect Life?!
Two of the most important rivers in the Interior Plains region are Red River in Winnipeg and
Mackenzie River in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
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Red River!
The Cree called it Miscousipi,
Red Water River, and warned
early settlers of its hidden
capacity for destruction. The
river flooded in 1826, forcing
the complete evacuation of the
10-year-old Red River colony.
But most settlers refused to
give up. Winnipeg, the city they
built on the Red River's banks,
has braved disaster again and
again in 1950, 1966, 1979, and
again, dramatically, in 1997.!
Think: How could you prepare for a flood in a zombie

apocalypse? Could a flood help you in some way?
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Mackenzie River!
The Mackenzie River is the longest
river in Canada and one of the longest
in the world! The Mackenzie River
begins at Great Slave Lake and leads
to the Arctic Ocean! !
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In What Ways Does Climate Affect Life?!
The Interior Plains Region has a wide range of temperatures. In the winter, it can be very cold
at about -40 degrees Celsius, and in the summer it can be very hot at about +40 degrees
Celsius. Climate shapes how people live with their environment and impacts their quality of
life. Here are a few popular activities in the Interior Plains Regions! !
Unique Weather System: Chinooks!
Skating: Red River Trail, Winnipeg
Chinooks are winds in the Interior west of

Canada, where Canadian prairies and great
plains meet various mountain ranges.!
A strong Chinook can melt snow and
evaporate snow in the dry wind. Chinook
winds have been known to raise
temperatures from -20 degrees Celsius to as
high as +10-20 degrees Celsius!!
Skiing: Sunshine Village, Alberta !
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Hunting: Northwest Territories !
Swimming: Lake Newell, Brooks Alberta !
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Stop & Talk: !
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How does climate impact quality of life?!

What memories do you have about experiencing extreme weather?!
What other summer and winter activities do people in the Interior Plains enjoy?!
Think: Why is climate important to consider in a zombie apocalypse? !
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Why are Natural Resources Important?!
Natural Resource: A material found in nature that is used to make life easier
and more enjoyable. The Interior Plains Region is rich in natural resources
creating many jobs in oil fields, mines, and farm-related industries. !
Oil !
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Think: Could having an abundance of
natural resources help your chances of
survival? What resources would
become most important? !
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Natural Gas !
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Coal !
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Fossil Fuels !
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Rich Soil !
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Awesome. !
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Calgary Stampede !
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The Calgary Stampede Rodeo is the worlds richest tournament-style rodeo, featuring over $2
million in prize money. Contestants are divided into two pools. The top four money winners in
each pool advance to Showdown Sunday. The remaining six competitors in each pool compete on
Wild Card Saturday. The top two in each event advance to Showdown Sunday Rodeos Richest
Afternoon with over $1 million to be given away. It all leads up to a one shot, go-for-broke
performance with winners taking home the Calgary Stampede Championship and $100,000!!
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Country Line Dancing!!
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Interior Plains Q&A!
1. What provinces and/or territories are in the Interior Plains Region? !
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A. _____________________________________!
B. _____________________________________!
C. _____________________________________!
D. _____________________________________!
E. _____________________________________!
F. _____________________________________!
2. Describe the following types of land found in the Interior Plains: !
A. Prairie:
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B. Boreal Forest:
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C. Badlands:
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D. Oil Sands:
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3. The Plains Cree warned early settlers of the danger of settling on the banks of
the Red River because of flooding.!
Why did people decide to settle there anyway?

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What were the effects? !

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______________________________________________________________________!
4. What is the longest river in Canada? ___________________________________!
5. What is the wide range of temperatures found in the Interior Plains?!

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6. List 2 summer and 2 winter activities that people in the Interior Plains may
take part in. !
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A. ___________________!
B. ___________________!
Winter!
A. ___________________!
B. ___________________!
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7. Medicine Hat is the ________________ place in Canada. !
8. Natural resources found in the Interior Plains include:!

A. __________________________!
B. __________________________!
C. __________________________!
D. __________________________!
9. Choose ONE of the natural resources listed above and describe why it is
important to people in the Interior Plains Region. !
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10. What is potash and what is it used for? !

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Zombie Apocalypse Notes For Survival
Push Factors for Zombies in the Interior Plains
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Pull Factors for Zombies in the Interior Plains
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Extra Notes
Skating on the Red River Trail! !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9CyuYykCXQ!
Red River 1997 Flood!

http://www.cbc.ca/archives/categories/environment/extreme-weather/red-river-risingmanitoba-floods/a-state-of-emergency.html!
Kids Freestyle Competition in Banff! !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2xFxlDX64w!
Calgary Stampede !
http://cs.calgarystampede.com/
Oil Sands !
Smell & Feel Real Oil Sands!!
Line Dancing! !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzI3BigK5AE!
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Interior Plains Region

Rolling Land and Riversand Zombies!!

Our Land and People: Chapter 4

What do you know about the Interior Plains Region?!

Think: How could drought hurt your chances

Potash: A type of salt used in fertilizers, soaps, and detergents.

Think: How could you prepare for a flood in a zombie

Unique Weather System: Chinooks!

Skating: Red River Trail, Winnipeg

Chinooks are winds in the Interior west of

Swimming: Lake Newell, Brooks Alberta !

Stop & Talk: !

How does climate impact quality of life?!

Country Line Dancing!!

Interior Plains Q&A!

1. What provinces and/or territories are in the Interior Plains Region? !

2. Describe the following types of land found in the Interior Plains: !

Why did people decide to settle there anyway?

What were the effects? !

4. What is the longest river in Canada? ___________________________________!

5. What is the wide range of temperatures found in the Interior Plains?!

8. Natural resources found in the Interior Plains include:!

10. What is potash and what is it used for? !

Zombie Apocalypse Notes For Survival

Push Factors for Zombies in the Interior Plains

Pull Factors for Zombies in the Interior Plains

Skating on the Red River Trail! !

Red River 1997 Flood!

Kids Freestyle Competition in Banff! !

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