A Trip Across Canada – Saskatchewan
If you are just joining us now, may I suggest that you visit these pages first –>
- A Trip Across Canada – Introduction To Our Unit Study – Week 1
- A Trip Across Canada – General Overview 0f Canada – Week 2
- A Trip Across Canada – British Columbia – Week 3
- A Trip Across Canada – Alberta – Week 4
- A Trip Across Canada – Bonus Game.
Our next stop on our trip across Canada is Saskatchewan. If you have not picked up your travel brochures for Saskatchewan yet, you can stop and do that now.
Saskatchewan is another fun filled, action packed adventure on our journey across Canada. Pick and choose the things you want to focus on because there will be so much, you won’t have time for everything. Remember, you can always come back and revisit Saskatchewan later if you like.
Here are some questions to ask as you look at your detailed map. What province is to the left of Saskatchewan? What is the capital city?
You can download a detailed map of Saskatchewan here –>
On the blank map, you can have your student color it (however you decide). You can also have the student include important information on their map.
You can download a blank map of Saskatchewan here –>
The leader of the province is called the Premiere. Visit the official website for the government of Saskatchewan. What is the name of the current Premiere?
You can find information about the Symbols of Saskatchewan and here.
You can read more about the symbols of Saskatchewan here –>
Saskatchewan has its own flag. You can read about the flag here –>
You can print out a flag to color here –>
Saskatchewan has a provincial mammal. The mammal is the White-tailed Deer. You can visit these websites to read more about this mammal.
Saskatchewan has a provincial flower. The flower is called the Western Red Lily. You can visit these websites to find out more about this flower.
- Western Red Lily (pdf printable)
- Western Red Lily – with labels
- Western Red Lily – without labels
- Western Red Lily (pdf printable lesson plan for middle school science)
Saskatchewan has a provincial bird. The bird is called the Sharp-tailed Grouse. You can visit the following websites to find out more about this bird.
- Sharp-tailed Grouse
- Sharp-tailed Grouse
- Sharp-tailed Grouse – with labels
- Sharp-tailed Grouse – without labels
- Sharp-tailed Grouse – courtship dance video
- Sharp-tailed Grouse – courtship dance video
Saskatchewan has a provincial tree. The tree is called the White Birch. You can visit the following websites to find out more about this tree.
Saskatchewan has a provincial stone. The mineral is called potash. You can learn more about potash by visiting these websites.
Saskatchewan has a provincial motto. The motto is From Many Peoples Strength.
- Provincial Motto (scroll down)
Saskatchewan has a provincial coat of arms and shield. You can learn more about them by visiting these pages.
- Amorial Bearings (read about the great seal)
- Coat of Arms
- Coat of Arms
- Saskatchewan Coloring Page
- The Prairies Coat of Arms – coloring page
Create your own family coat of arms.
Saskatchewan has a provincial tartan. You can read more about the provincial tartan.
You can learn more about the weather in Saskatchewan by visiting these websites.
Saskatchewan has some excellent parks. Take some time to learn more about the beautiful landscape of Saskatchewan.
- Saskatchewan Provincial Parks
- Athabasca Sand Dunes and this Athabasca Sand Dunes
- National Parks of Saskatchewan
More information about the geography of Saskatchewan can be found here.
Just a few of the many things in Saskatchewan to learn more about.
- Duck Lake Regional Interpretative Centre
- RCMP Heritage Centre and here and a short video.
- Ukrainian Museum of Canada
- Royal Saskatchewan Museum
- Saskatchewan Science Centre
- Tunnels of Moose Jaw
- T-Rex Discovery Centre
- The Diefenbaker Canada Centre
- Curling – the provincial sport
- McArthur Uranium Mine and Key Lake and Rabbit Lake Mine
- Monarchy in Saskatchewan
- Hudson’s Bay Company and Lake Athabasca
- Ethnic Bloc Settlements
- Saskatchewan Ghost Towns
Regina is the capital of Saskatchewan. To find out more information about Regina, you can visit the following websites.
The Legislature buildings are located in Regina, Saskatchewan.
More resources –
Have a look through all of your travel brochures for Saskatchewan. You will find many other interesting things to learn about including Grey Owl’s Cabin (pdf), Batoche, Big Muddy Badlands, Cypress Hills, Fort Carlton (pdf), Wanuskewan and much more.
What do you think of our studies so far?
Do you have anything that you would like to add?