St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into
the Dufferin-Peel community to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to
the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Course:
Course Code:
Canadian & World Studies
Issues in Canadian Geography
CGC1D1
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.
Strand & Unit Title:
Unit 1 & 2 – Canadian
Connections & Methods of
Geographic Inquiry
Unit 3 – Physical
Connections
Unit 4 – Cultural
Connections
Unit 5 – Economic
Connections
Unit 6 – Global Connections
Field Trip -- Kensington
Market, Walking Tour of
Toronto, CN Tower
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
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CGE2b Reads, understands and uses written materials
effectively
CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and
with sensitivity to others
CGE3b Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the
common good
CGE4f Applies effective communication, decision-making,
problem-solving, time and resource management skills
CGE5a Works effectively as an interdependent team member
CGE6c Values and honours the important role of the family in
society
CGE7b Accepts accountability for one's own actions
CGE1d Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic
social teaching and acts to promote social responsibility,
human solidarity and the common good
Assessment and Evaluation:
Category Weightings
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking
Application
Communication
Weight
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Summative
Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall Weighting
70%
10%
20%
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing Success pg. 11.
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf