Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9 Academic (CGC1D4/5) ONE FULL-CREDIT, NO PREREQUISITE Social and Global Studies Department Harbord Collegiate Institute, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) 1. COURSE 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. 2. TEACHING STRATEGIES Students will work individually and in groups to investigate geographic issues and analyse the influences and interrelationships that give a place its distinctive characteristics and thus its spatial importance. Specifically, students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking through a series of differentiated learning activities, such as: interactive small group work, Web-based mapping, documentaries and media clips, on-line research activities, PowerPoint presentations, simulations, writing projects, presentations, and field studies designed to stimulate and teach critical thinking. Students will conduct primary and secondary research to explore relevant and current issues from physical, economic, political, human, and cultural geographical perspectives. 3. TEXTS Clarke, B.W., J.K Wallace & K.M. Earl (2006). Géographie du Canada – Influences et liaisons ,2 e édition. Lachenelière, Montréal. * This textbook will be used as an in-class resource and when necessary may be signed out to students on a short-term loan basis. Students who have signed a book out will be responsible for returning the book in good condition with normal wear and tear. Damaged or lost textbooks must be replaced by the student. Replacement cost to student: $ 104,95. 4. INSTRUCTORS Richard LeBlanc, Sarah Toma Your parent/guardian/caregiver may contact your teacher, Richard LeBlanc, in the Modern Languages Office (Room 226) at 416.393.1650 x. 20091 or via email: [email protected]*The Assistant Curriculum Leader (ACL) for Social and Global Studies is A. Magney. He can be reached at 416.393.1650 x. 20085.
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4. INSTRUCTORS
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