cgc1d Academic Issues in Canadian Geography Course Outline

CGC1D: Issues in Canadian
Geography
Grade 9, Academic - Course Outline
Acton District High School
Mr. Evoy
Room 302
[email protected]
Mr. Evoys Website: http://evoyclasses.weebly.com/

School Website: http://actonhighschool.ca/
This course examines interrelationships within and between Canadas natural and
human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the
world. Students will explore environmental, 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 in which to live.
Curriculum
Students final report card grade will be based on the evidence provided of these overall
curriculum expectations:
A1. Geographic Inquiry: use the geographic inquiry process and the concepts of geographic thinking when investigating
issues relating to Canadian geography.
A2. Developing Transferable Skills: apply in everyday contexts skills, including spatial technology skills, developed through
the investigation of Canadian geography, and identify some careers in which a background in geography might be an asset.
B1. The Physical Environment and Human Activities: analyze various interactions between physical processes, phenomena,
and events and human activities in Canada.
B2. Interrelationships between Physical Systems, Processes, and Events: analyze characteristics of various physical
processes, phenomena, and events affecting Canada and their interrelationship with global physical systems.
B3. The Characteristics of Canadas Natural Environment: describe various characteristics of the natural environment and
the spatial distribution of physical features in Canada, and explain the role of physical processes, phenomena, and events in
shaping them.
C1. The Sustainability of Resources: analyze impacts of resource policy, resource management, and consumer choices on
resource sustainability in Canada.
C2. The Development of Resources: analyze issues related to the distribution, availability, and development of natural
resources in Canada from a geographic perspective.
C3. Industries and Economic Development: assess the relative importance of different industrial sectors to the Canadian
economy and Canadas place in the global economy, and analyze factors that influence the location of industries in these
sectors.
D1. Population Issues: analyze selected national and global population issues and their implications for Canada.
D2. Immigration and Cultural Diversity: describe the diversity of Canadas population, and assess some social, economic,
political, and environmental implications of immigration and diversity for Canada.
D3. Demographic Patterns and Trends: analyze patterns of population settlement and various demographic characteristics of
the Canadian population.
E1. The Sustainability of Human Systems: analyze issues relating to the sustainability of human systems in Canada.
E2. Impacts of Urban Growth: analyze impacts of urban growth in Canada.
E3. Characteristics of Land Use in Canada: analyze characteristics of land use in various Canadian communities, and explain
how some factors influence land-use patterns.
Your Report Card Grade will be determined as follows:

Class work:
70% of your grade
will
be based on all of the
evidence
you
have
provided. It will reflect
your most consistent level
of
achievement
with
special consideration given
to more recent evidence.
18% Knowledge & Understanding: Emphasizes the ability to recall

factual information, recognize fundamental concepts and the
foundational skills of the subject/discipline.
18% Application:
Emphasizes the application and integration of
knowledge, skills, processes and techniques to produce evidence of the
students understanding.
17% Thinking: Emphasizes the thinking skills used in thinking processes
to demonstrate the students understanding of information they have
processed.
17% Communication: Emphasizes the clear, precise and effective use of
oral, written and visual language to communicate the students
understanding of information and ideas.
Final Evaluation:
30% of your grade will 20% Performance Task
be determined at the end
of the course.
Your FINAL
Exam (10%).
GRADE
10% Written Exam
will be calculated by combining Class Work (70%), Performance Task (20%) and
Equity Statement
All courses within HDSB are taught in learning environments that promote inclusive education, and
identify and eliminate discriminatory biases, systemic barriers, and power dynamics that limit the
ability of students to participate, learn, grow, and succeed. All students see themselves reflected in
the curriculum, their physical surroundings, and the broader environment, so that they are engaged
in and empowered by their learning experiences.
Academic Standards
It is your responsibility to provide evidence of your learning within established timelines. Due dates
for assignments and the scheduling of tests will be communicated well in advance to allow you to
schedule your time. If you arent going to be able to follow an agreed upon timeline you should
demonstrate your responsibility and organizational skills by discussing with your teacher the
challenges youre facing as far in advance of the deadline as possible.
It is your responsibility to be academically honest in all aspects of your schoolwork so that the
marks you receive are a true reflection of your achievement.
Plagiarism is using the words, ideas or work of someone else without giving appropriate credit to
the original creator. This is a form of cheating.
Consequences for not meeting these academic standards may include:
Reporting the issue to your parents;
Requiring you to complete the original or alternative work after school or during your lunch
hour;
Requiring you to complete an alternative assignment;
Suspension;
Assigning a zero for an assignment not completed prior to an agreed upon closure date;
Mark deduction of 5% / day.

NOTE: the complete HDSB policies and administrative procedures for Lates and Missed
Assignments and Cheating and Plagiarism policies may be found at www.hdsb.ca
Learning Skills & Work Habits

These learning skills and work habits will be taught, assessed and evaluated throughout the course.
Course Units
Units
1
Geography
and Issues
Curriculu
m
Expectatio
ns
A1, A2, B3,
C1, D3, E1,
E3
Learning Activities
Reading, writing and group activities.

Map-diagram work and group activities
Self-Assessments
Unit Quiz
Reading, writing and group activities.

Map-diagram work and film reviews
Climate Graphs
Disaster Emergency Plan
Unit Test
Reading, writing and group activities

Small group presentations
Map-graph-diagram work and film
reviews
Self-Assessments and film reviews

Unit Quiz

Small group presentation
Map-graph-diagram work and film
reviews
Line and Bar Graph

Paragraph Writing
Unit Test

Small group presentations
Guest Speakers
Map-graph-diagram work

Performance Task (PT - 20%)
Examination Review
Examination (10%)
2
Natural
Environment
A1, A2, B1,

B2, B3
3
Humans in
the
Environment
A1, A2, C1,

C2, C3
4
Population
and Culture
A1, A2, D1,

D2, D3
5
Liveable
Communities
Final
Evaluation
A1, A2, E1,

E2, E3, D3
A1 E3
Learning Materials
Textbooks: Making Connections,

Geography Now, and Canadian
Geography.
Internet sites and Google Earth.
Documentary Films the 11th
Hour and Human Footprint.
Geography.
Documentary and Feature Films
Dantes Peak and Twister.
Geography.
Documentary Films and Feature
Films Wall-E and the Lorax.
Geography.
Documentary and Feature FilmsBreakaway.

Geography.
Guest Speakers and Field Trip.
Geography.
Library books, reference books,
Internet sites, etc.
Documentary Film.

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What are the overall curriculum expectations covered in the course?

What are the overall curriculum expectations covered in the course?

How is the final report card grade determined?

How is the final report card grade determined?

CGC1D: Issues in Canadian

Mr. Evoys Website: http://evoyclasses.weebly.com/

Your Report Card Grade will be determined as follows:

18% Knowledge & Understanding: Emphasizes the ability to recall

10% Written Exam

Reporting the issue to your parents;

Requiring you to complete an alternative assignment;

Mark deduction of 5% / day.

Learning Skills & Work Habits

Reading, writing and group activities.

Reading, writing and group activities.

Disaster Emergency Plan

Reading, writing and group activities

Self-Assessments and film reviews

Reading, writing and group activities

Line and Bar Graph

Reading, writing and group activities

Reading, writing and group activities

A1, A2, B1,

A1, A2, C1,

A1, A2, D1,

A1, A2, E1,

Textbooks: Making Connections,

Textbooks: Making Connections,

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