CANADA AND WORLD STUDIES

CANADA AND WORLD STUDIES

GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA (CGC - 1D1, 1D6, 1P1)

2011 – 2012

COURSE OF STUDY

Strands

*The* *Geography of Canada* *course is organized into the following strands:*
1	Geographic Foundations: Space and Systems
2	Human-Environment Interactions
3	Global Connections
4	Understanding and Managing Change
5	Methods of Geographic Inquiry

Textbook: Making Connections - Canada’s Geography

Atlas: Oxford School Atlas

GIS Software: Arcview 3.2, ArcGIS 9.2

OVERALL EXPECTATIONS CGC1D

Geographic Foundations: Space and Systems
Overall Expectations
020.010.01.01	describe the components and patterns of Canada's spatial organization;
020.010.01.02	demonstrate an understanding of the regional diversity of Canada's natural and human systems;
020.010.01.03	analyse local and regional factors that affect Canada's natural and human systems.
Human-Environment Interactions
Overall Expectations
020.010.02.01	explain the relationship of Canada's renewable and non-renewable resources to the Canadian economy;
020.010.02.02	analyse the ways in which natural systems interact with human systems and make predictions about the outcomes of these interactions;
020.010.02.03	evaluate various ways of ensuring resource sustainability in Canada.
Global Connections
Overall Expectations
020.010.03.01	describe how Canada's diverse geography affects its economic, cultural, and environmental links to other countries;
020.010.03.02	analyse connections between Canada and other countries;
020.010.03.03	report on global issues that affect Canadians..
Understanding and Managing Change
Overall Expectations
020.010.04.01	explain how natural and human systems change over time and from place to place;
020.010.04.02	predict how current or anticipated changes in the geography of Canada will affect the country's future economic, social, and environmental well-being;
020.010.04.03	predict how current or anticipated changes in the geography of Canada will affect the country's future economic, social, and environmental well-being;
Methods of Geographic Inquiry and Communication
Overall Expectations
020.010.05.01	use the methods and tools of geographic inquiry to locate, gather, evaluate, and organize information about Canada's natural and human systems;
020.010.05.02	analyse and interpret data gathered in inquiries into the geography of Canada, using a variety of methods and geotechnologies;
020.010.05.03	communicate the results of geographic inquiries, using appropriate terms and concepts and a variety of forms and techniques.

TERM 1 September to January

*Unit 1 Methods of Geographic Inquiry*
Maps, Latitude/Longitude, Location/Grid System,	(Chapters 2, 3, 4, 8)
Topographic Maps, Scale, Graphs	(Chapters 2, 3, 4, 8)
Geographical Technologies - GIS, GPS, Using the Internet	(Chapters 5, 9)
Air photos, Remote Sensing (Optional Topics)	(Chapters 6, 7)

*Unit 2 Natural Systems*
Geology: Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes/Volcanoes,	(Chapter 10, 11)
Geologic History, Landforms
Canada’s Ecozones	(Chapter 14)
*CULMINATING ACTIVITY: Ecozones/National Parks*

TERM 2 February to June

*Unit 3 Global Interactions*
Canada On The World Stage	(Chapter 1)
Canada’s Place in the World Community	(Chapter 30)

*Unit 4 Human Systems*
Demographics,	(Chapter 15)
Nunavut, First Nations,	(Chapter 16)
Immigration,	(Chapter 17)
Settlement Patterns	(Chapter 18)
Cultural Connections	(Chapter 33)

*Unit 5 Sustainable Development*
Types of Industries	(Chapter 20 )
Renewable and Non-Renewable Resources
Case Studies: Mining, Forestry, Farming, Fishing, Energy	(Chapters 21 - 25)
*CULMINATING ACTIVITY: Environmental Newsletter Project* *(10% of Final Evaluation)*

*Unit 6 Humans in the Environment*
Locality Studies: Urban Canada and Land Use	(Chapter 19)
*CULMINATING ACTIVITY: Urban Land Use Study Project* *(20% of Final Evaluation)*

ASSESSMENT and EVALUATION

Term 1

(end of Jan.)

Final Report

(June)

Course Work
Tests, projects,

assignments

100%

70%

Final Evaluation
(May/June)

30%

NOTE: All marks are cumulative, that is, based on all work up to that date, irrespective of the term.

Course work gathered throughout the term to that date will be worth 100% of the Term 1 (January Report).

Course work gathered throughout the year will make up 70% of the final grade (June Report).

The remaining 30% will consist of Final Evaluation projects and an exam that together assess all overall expectations in the course.

Course work scores for the Term 1 Report and the Final June Report (70%) in the four areas of the Achievement Chart are tracked independently. At the end of the year, the proportions for each component of the Achievement Chart will be as close as possible to the following:

Knowledge/Understanding (K/U): 25% actual % of 70% (17.5%)

Thinking/Inquiry (T/I): 25% (17.5%)

Communication (C): 25% (17.5%)

Application (A): 25% (17.5%)

(70%)

It is the student’s responsibility to find out what they missed in the way of homework, assignments, announcements and course material.

**** You will be treated with respect and courtesy, and with the notion that you are mature enough to make important decision that affect your continued success. Likewise, you must accept any consequences of your actions and be willing to be respectful of everyone else in the class, regardless of their opinions.

A Summary Description of Achievement in Each Percentage Grade Range and Corresponding Level of Achievement
Percentage Grade Range	Achievement Level	Summary Description
80-100%	Level 4	A very high to outstanding level of achievement. Achievement is above the provincial standard.
70-79%	Level 3	A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the provincial standard.
60-69%	Level 2	A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below, but approaching, the provincial standard.
50-59%	Level 1	A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below the provincial standard.
below 50%	Level R	Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. A credit will not be granted.

COURSE EVALUATION PLAN

(Example: CGC1D6 – 2010-11)

COURSE EVALUATION PLAN

CGC1D6 – Canadian Geography (Gifted)

70% COURSE WORK

Unit 1 – Methods of Geographic Inquiry
Task	Achievement Chart focus				Due Date
Task	K/U	T/I	C	A	Due Date
Northern Floor Plan Map	-	-	8	8	Sept
Atlas of Canada					Sept
Around the World By Air	4	8	4	-	Sept
Maps in the Media	4	4	-	8	Oct
Intro test	15	10	5	10	Oct
Banff Topo. Map	4	4	4	4	Oct
Topo. Map Test	6	6	-	20	Nov

Unit 2 – Natural Systems
Task	Achievement Chart focus				Due Date
Task	K/U	T/I	C	A	Due Date
Geologic Time Chart	8	-	12	-	Nov
Unit Test	25	15	-	-	Dec
Culminating Activity-Poster	5	5	10	5	Jan
Culminating Activity-Presentation	5	5	10	5	Jan

Unit 3 – Global Interactions
Task	Achievement Chart focus				Due Date
Task	K/U	T/I	C	A	Due Date
Rank Development Chart	-	-	4	4	Feb
Global Citizens	-	-	10	-	Feb

Unit 4 – Human Systems
Task	Achievement Chart focus				Due Date
Task	K/U	T/I	C	A	Due Date
StatsCan Babysitting	-	8	-	8	Feb
Neighbourhoods Project	8	8	8	8	Mar

Unit 5 – Sustainable Development
Task	Achievement Chart focus				Due Date
Task	K/U	T/I	C	A	Due Date
What’s mined is yours	4	4	4	4	Apr
Eco Scavenger Hunt	4	4	-	4	Apr
Eco-Sustainability Game	8	12	12	8	Apr

Course Work – 70%
Category	K/U	T/I	C	A
Category Totals (year)	100	93	91	96
Category Breakdown of 70%	17.5%	17.5%	17.5%	17.5%

30% FINAL EVALUATION

Task	Achievement Chart focus				Weighting
Task	K/U	T/I	C	A	Weighting
Newsletter	8	8	8	8	10%
Portfolio	4	4	8	-	20%
Map	4	4	4	8
Exam	8	8	5	9

FINAL EVALUATION – 30%
Category	K/U	T/I	C	A	Weighting
Category Totals	24	24	25	25	30%
Category Breakdown of 30%	7.5%	7.5%	7.5%	7.5%	30%

Note. The individual assessment items are subject to change during the course of the year