Department of Social Science
Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Secondary School
Course Code:
Course Name:
Level:
CGC 1P1
Geography of
Canada
Grade 9, Applied
Student Name: ____________________
Textbook #: __________
Course Description: This course focuses on geographic issues that affect Canadians today. Students will draw on
personal and everyday experiences as they learn about Canada’s distinct and changing character and the natural
and human systems and global influences that shape the country. Students will use a variety of geotechnologies
and inquiry and communication methods to examine practical geographic questions and communicate their
findings.
Geographic Foundations: Space and Systems
 Identify patterns and diversity in Canada’s natural and human systems;
 Illustrate regional differences using the concept of ecozone;
 Describe issues that affect natural and human systems in Canada.
Human-Environment Interactions
 Assess the impact of human systems and/or resource extraction on the natural environment;
 Describe ways in which renewable, non-renewable, and flow resources are used in Canada;
 Relate current lifestyle choices of Canadians to the prospects for sustaining Canada’s economic and
environmental well-being.
Global Connections
 Identify the economic, cultural, and environmental connections between Canada and other countries;
 Report on how Canada influences and is influenced by its economic, cultural, and environmental
connections with other countries;
 Explain how current global issues affect Canadians.
Understanding and Managing Change
 Explain the relationship between sustainability, stewardship, and an “ecological footprint”;
 Identify current or anticipated physical, social, or economic changes and explain how they could
affect the lives of Canadians;
 Apply the concepts of stewardship and sustainability to analyse a current national or international
issue.
Methods of Geographic Inquiry and Communication
 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.
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students to promote student success
with respect to meeting the expectations of this course.
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Student’s Signature: ________________________________
Date: _______________
Resources:
Course Timeline:
The course will use a variety of resources. The
primary textbook Geography Now will be
distributed to students during the first week of
the course. The text and all other resources
assigned to each student are the responsibility
of the student. Any damage incurred will result
in payment for replacement. Replacement cost
for the text is $65.00.
Canada and the World
The Diversity of Canada’s Natural
Landscapes
Natural Resources: The Challenge
of Sustainability
People, Places and Patterns
Canadian Industry: Location,
Impact, Opportunity
Unit 1: 22 hours
Unit 2: 22 hours
Unit 3: 22 hours
Unit 4: 22 hours
Unit 5: 22 hours
Culminating Summative Tasks will be administered towards the
end of the course and will be weighted at 30% of the final
mark. These tasks are specifically itemized below.
All timelines as stated are approximate.
Evaluation Policies
1. Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories (see
below) & 4 levels of the Achievement Chart as found in the Ministry Policy document for Canadian
and World Studies.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Application
Communication
Thinking/Inquiry
Term Evaluations = 70% of the final mark.
25%
25%
25%
25%
Final Evaluation = 30% of the final mark.
Final Evaluations will include: Final Exam= 15%, Culminating Task = 15%
2. Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Independent work, collaboration,
organization, responsibility, self-regulation and initiative are assessed apart from student
achievement in the four categories outlined above and will conform to the coding:
E – Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
3. Assignments submitted after the due date established by the teacher will receive a penalty in
accord with our Board Assessment & Evaluation Policy Document as outlined in the student agenda.
4. Should a student miss an evaluation due to a legitimate absence, in accord with our Board A&E
Policy Document, the student and teacher will make arrangements to address the missed
evaluation in a timely manner. In the cases of extended vacation or prolonged absence,
consultation with the appropriate administrator is required.
5. In the event that the student does not make up the missed evaluation(s), a zero may be assigned.
If it is determined that the evaluation(s) has/have been missed as a result of a skip/truancy or
has/have been plagiarized, a zero may be assigned.
6. For all other cases of absence and/or missed evaluations (including absence during the final
examination period), please refer to our Board A&E Policy as outlined in the student agenda.
May God bless your efforts this semester!