Canada Confederation Map Activity Cut-Outs | 1867 Historical Geography

Transform your social studies lessons with this hands-on Canadian history activity that brings Confederation to life! Students will actively engage with Canada’s territorial evolution by cutting out historical land pieces and placing them on a modern map to visualize how the Dominion of Canada formed in 1867.

What’s Included:

• Page 1: Cut-out pieces showing the original Dominion of Canada territories and UK-controlled lands (color-coded: gray for Dominion territories, red for UK territories)
• Page 2: Full-color modern Canada reference map with all current provinces and territories labeled
• Page 3: Historical Canada map showing territorial divisions immediately after Confederation (July 1, 1867)
• Clear, easy-to-follow instructions for students

How This Activity Benefits Your Teaching: This interactive geography lesson saves you prep time while making Canadian history memorable and engaging. Students develop spatial reasoning skills as they physically manipulate map pieces, creating a deeper understanding of how Canada’s borders evolved over time.

Perfect for:

• Grade 4-8 social studies and Canadian history units
• Confederation Day lessons (July 1st)
• Visual and kinesthetic learners
• Differentiated instruction – works for various skill levels

Skills Developed: ✓ Historical thinking and chronology ✓ Geographic spatial awareness
✓ Fine motor skills through cutting and placement ✓ Understanding of territorial expansion and political geography

Ready to print and use immediately – no additional materials needed beyond scissors and glue sticks! Answer key included with proper territorial placement.