Students actually use geographic skills and knowledge to make decisions and solve problems. Along the way, students develop their geographic literacy - the relationships between places, goods and regions. In addition they also develop an understanding of their place in the context of this information. True to life experiences. Each unique mission takes students to any of 80 Canadian cities.
Players pick up and transport regional commodities as they learn routes to nationwide destinations.
Crosscountry Canada is an effective way to develop geographic literacy. Teachers can also use the program with ESL students because its simple language and controlled vocabulary gives the students confidence. It's easy to integrate into your multi-strand curriculum. Crosscountry Canada Platinum puts you in control of an 18-wheel truck. Just like in the real world, your skill at managing budgets, and accounting for driving conditions,distances and time, determines your success.