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Canadian
Time Zones
Using
the scroll bars in the box below, please centre the Time Zone Map so that
you can see ONLY the map. If the box remains empty, please click reload
the page or refresh your browser.
The Time Zone maps used in this lesson were created by http://www.worldtimezone.net.
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The objective
of this activity is to familiarize yourself with the concept of time zones
within Canada. You will be required to answer several questions about
time zones.
Materials:
You will need to print the following worksheet to keep at the computer
with you as you work through the activities.
Procedure:
- Print
off the worksheet. Follow these directions.
- Preview
the Map: To answer the questions outlined on the answer sheet,
first study the map and become familiar with what type of information
is available to you.
- Question
4: You may not know the answer to this question and you may
not be able to answer it with certainty based on the information on
the map. You are required to make an educated guess based on all the
information that is available to you from the map and prior knowledge.
You may also find useful information on this page to help you answer
this question (http://www.worldtimezone.net/daylight.htm)
- Reflection:
The purpose of this section os for you to evaluate your own learning
and to put your learning into your own words. You may also come up
with other "tools" that will help your remember what you
have learned (i.e.. sketch, mnemonic devices, and so forth).
- Once completed,
hand your answer sheet in to your instructor.
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