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, Applied
CGC1P1
Course Description:
This course focuses on current geographic issues that affect Canadians. Students will draw on their personal and everyday
experiences as they explore issues relating to food and water supplies, competing land uses, interactions with the natural
environment, and other topics relevant to sustainable living in Canada. They will also develop an awareness that issues that
affect their lives in Canada are interconnected with issues in other parts of the world. Throughout the course, students will
use the concepts of geographic thinking, the geographic inquiry process, and spatial technologies to guide and support their
investigations.
Strand & Unit Title:
Introduction to Geography
Canada’s Natural Systems
Canada’s Human Systems
Canada’s Economic
Interactions
Canada’s International Links
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
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CGE2b Reads, understands and uses written materials
effectively
CGE1d Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic
social teaching and acts to promote social responsibility,
human solidarity and the common good
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
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%
15%
15%
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