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
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
