Ms. Percy
Welcome to Grade 9 Gifted Issues In Canadian Geography!
Take An Educated Guess…
What topics and/or issues do you think we will study in this course?
(and don’t just say the Geography of Canada!)
Course Overview
Survey of Canadian Geography (like a taste test!)
Issues-based, case studies
Physical and Human Systems
Interdisciplinary geography, science, math, English, art, history, politics, computer tech,
business
Many different types of activitiesand assignments
What will we study?
Units of Study:1- Introduction and Skills Review2- Canada’s Diverse Environments3- Resource Management 4 - Canada’s People Power5- Canada’s Global Connections
Culminating Activity and Exam
Case studies, real-life situations Interactive activities like simulations,
debates and discussions Various forms of media Documentaries, film analyses Digital resources and maps Common Geotechnologies (Google
Earth, Maps etc.) Group and individual tasks Presentations Role plays Article analyses Interactive Review Games Independent research Etc.!!!
How will we learn?
How will I earn marks?
Summative Evaluations
Variety of summative tasks in each unit (assignments, responses, quizzes, debates, etc.)
Unit tests Culminating assignment (Geo Film
Fest) Final exam
How do the gifted and academic courses compare?
Same curriculum, similar A&E, similar fun activities and games
HOWEVER…the way we go about our business is quite different! Far greater depth and breadth of content Case studies vary in content and depth More opportunities for self-directed learning Different texts and reading materials Questioning techniques and critical thinking
challenges 21st Century classroom – more integrated
use of technology
The Course Website – You’re new best friend
All course information, resources, digital tools and worksheets are online
Must check regularly to be prepared for class!
Where you go if you are away to catch up
http://www.markville.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/teacher/geography/mainpage.htm
Email will go home to your parents/guardians
Moodle 2
Moodle 2Ms. Percy’s Grade 9 Gifted Issues In Canadian Geography 2013
Password: geography
Join it TONIGHT!
Google Apps (Gapps)
Your school Gmail account!
Go to link in the course outline or click here
Same username and password as school account
Send me an email with your full name in the subject
Tonight’s Homework
Review course outline from website and get signatures
Familiarize yourself with the website
Join Moodle
Sign up for your Gapps account and send me an email
What do we know Bingo!
Get as many signatures as you can and introduce yourself to your new classmates
Try and remember at least three people’s names for tomorrow!