Course: Geography of Canada (CGC1D)
Description/Rationale
This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada's natural and human systems and how these systems interonnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environment, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place to live.
Unit Titles
Unit 1: Introduction to Geography
Unit 2: Resource Sustainabiity
Unit 3: Social Justice
Unit 4: Culminating Activity
Course of Study
Assessment and Evaluation
Term Work 70%
Knowledge/Understanding 25%
Thinking/Inquiry 25%
Application 25%
Communication 25%
Project 30%