Cardinal Léger Secondary School
Moderns Department
Course Name: Geography of Canada, Grade 9, Academic
Course Code: CGC1DF Ministry Guidelines: www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/
Level: Gr. 9
Prerequisite: None
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Course Overview:
This course explores Canada’s distinct and changing character and the geographic systems and
relationships that shape it. Students will investigate the interactions of natural and human systems within
Canada, as well as Canada’s economic, cultural, and environmental connections to other countries.
Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to analyse and
evaluate geographic issues and present their findings.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Geographic Foundations: Space and Systems
By the end of this course, students will:
• describe the components and patterns of Canada’s spatial organization;
• demonstrate an understanding of the regional diversity of Canada’s natural and human systems;
• analyse local and regional factors that affect Canada’s natural and human systems.
Human-Environment Interactions
By the end of this course, students will:
• explain the relationship of Canada’s renewable and non-renewable resources to the Canadian economy;
• analyse the ways in which natural systems interact with human systems and make predictions about the outcomes of these
interactions;
• evaluate various ways of ensuring resource sustainability in Canada.
Global Connections
By the end of this course, students will:
• describe how Canada’s diverse geography affects its economic, cultural, and environmental links to other countries;
• analyse connections between Canada and other countries;
• report on global issues that affect Canadians.
Understanding and Managing Change
By the end of this course, students will:
• explain how natural and human systems change over time and from place to place;
• predict how current or anticipated changes in the geography of Canada will affect the country’s future economic, social, and
environmental well-being;
• explain how global economic and environmental factors affect individual choices.
Methods of Geographic Inquiry and Communication
By the end of this course, students will:
• use the methods and tools of geographic inquiry to locate, gather, evaluate, and organize information about Canada’s natural and
human systems;
• analyse and interpret data gathered in inquiries into the geography of Canada, using a variety of methods and geotechnologies;
• communicate the results of geographic inquiries, using appropriate terms and concepts and a variety of forms and techniques.
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Cardinal Léger Secondary School
Moderns Department
Evaluation:
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
25%
Thinking
25%
Communication
25%
Application
25%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
20%
Culminating Task
10%
Course Total
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to complete
tasks and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the
teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of
zero applies.
Parent Signature: _______________________ Student Signature: ______________________
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