Geography of Canada (CGC1D) - Trinity Ontario High School
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Geography of Canada (CGC1D)

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Prerequisite

None

Description

This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s 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.

Teaching and Learning strategies

  • Computer-based Learning – students use relevant computer programs to explore geography research topics
  •  Brainstorming – group generation of initial ideas expressed without criticism or analysis
  • Case Study – investigation of real and simulated problems
  • Collaborative/Co-operative Learning – various small group learning techniques
  • Conferencing – student to student or student to teacher discussion
  • Field Study – students perform investigations on locations beyond the school
  • Independent Study – students explore and research a topic of interest
  • Report/Presentation – oral and written presentation of researched topic to class

OUTLINE OF COURSE CONTENT

Title Time

Interactions in the Physical Environment

30 hours

Managing Canada’s Resources and Industries

30 hours 

Changing Populations

25 hours

Geographic Inquiry and Skill Development (to be assessed and evaluated throughout the course)

Final Examination

2 hours

Total

110 hours

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Geography of Canada (CGC1D)
Geography of Canada (CGC1D)
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