Iona Catholic Secondary School
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We live in a global society where humans around the globe share common physical and psychological characteristics, needs and experiences. Through travel, sophisticated communications systems, and government interactions, world societies are influencing and being influenced by one another. The emergence of significant global environmental, socio-cultural, and economic issues necessitates the urgency of all humankind to understand the ramifications of living in this increasingly interdependent world . As the leaders of tomorrow, today’s students face the important task of preparing themselves to make responsible decisions in this “global village”.
This course examines the global challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future, focusing on current issues that illustrate these challenges. Students will investigate a range of topics, including cultural, economic, and geopolitical relationships, regional disparities in the ability to meet basic human needs, and protection of the natural environment. Students will use geotechnologies and skills of geographic inquiry and analysis to develop and communicate balanced opinions about the complex issues facing Canada and a world that is interdependent and constantly changing
Geographic Approach to World Issues
Quality of Life
Population
Food and Hunger
Trade and Foreign Aid
The student's final grade will be based on the following:
Term Work
Final Exam
70%*
30%
100%
*Term work will consist of: unit tests, quizzes, assignments and in-class
assignments and will be evaluated in the following manner:
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
25%
25%
Communication
Application
25%
25%
Please Note:
1. Late Assignments
All assignments must be submitted at the beginning of the class in which they are due. If you are late to class, your assignment is
late. Please note the following penalties.
Grades 9 and 10
Penalty Period
DAY
1
2
ESSENTIAL
2%
2%
APPLIED or
OPEN
2%
4%
ACADEMIC
5%
10%
Grades 11 and 12
Penalty Period
DAY
1
2
WORKPLACE
2%
4%
COLLEGE
5%
10%
UNIVERSITY or
MIXED
10%
Closure Date
3
4
2%
10%
10%
Closure Date
Closure Date 3
4
10%
Closure Date
Closure Date
5 Closure Date
If the assignment is not submitted by the final closure date, the assignment will not be accepted and a mark of zero may be assigned
For minor assignments, no outstanding assignments will be accepted once the work has been RETURNED.
Please refer to your Iona Agenda Book for further details.
2.
Missed Test Policy a) Students who have previous knowledge that they will be absent for a test must notify the instructor prior to the test so that an
alternate time to write the test can be arranged. b) Any student who is absent on the day in which a test is being written is expected to write the test on the day of return from the
absence or on the day and time specified by the course instructor. If the absence is for an extended period of time, on the day of
return, the student must make alternate arrangements with the course instructor to schedule a day to write the test.