Giant Floor Map

A Map about Canada’s Energy Production and Transmission

Energy is produced in many different places and in many different ways all across Canada.

This giant map gives students the chance to explore and learn about Canada’s energy story, highlighting where energy in Canada is produced and where it is delivered. Dive into the complex transmission lines that crisscross across our country and explore Canada’s power generation stations, oil refineries, wind farms, and more. Students will enjoy learning about the often-unseen system that plays such a big part in their daily lives through engaging, teacher-led activities.

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As global demand for energy increases and resources start to wane, it is vital for future generations to understand where our energy comes from and how it gets to us. These lessons plans help share that story.

In this teacher’s guide you will find 10 curriculum-linked activities designed for all Canadian students at the elementary and secondary levels. The activities incorporate the hands-on learning resources that come with the Giant Floor Map, including image cards, pylons and more, to help bring Canada’s energy story to life.

Associated Cards

Understanding Canada’s Energy Mix

• Teacher information card

Water, Water, Everywhere

• Watershed information cards
• Water Energy information cards

On Top of the World

• Potential energy cards

Shifting the Oilsands

• Oilsands cards

Reviewing Renewable

• GHG emissions teacher card

The Pipeline Process 

• Pipeline rule cards 

Imports vs. Exports

• Teacher guide card 
• Student number card 
• Country flag cards 

Canada’s Energy Story

• Province/territory information cards

Resources in Motion

• Transportation image cards 
• Transportation fact cards 
• Teacher answer card 

Picturing Energy

• Image cards 

Reviewing Renewable

• Number cards