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The Geography of Canada
CGC1P1
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.
OVERALL COURSE EXPECTATIONS: At the end of the course students will be able to:
PLEASE REFER TO THE COURSE EXPECTATIONS WITH YOUR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. THEY CAN BE
FOUND ON THE SCHOOL’S WEBSITE AT www.dpcdsb.org/DYOUV.
COURSE CONTENT:
This course will be organized according to the following units. The order of units may vary
between semesters.
Unit 1
Canada and the World
Unit 2
Recognizing Canada’s Diverse Natural Landscapes
Unit 3
Natural Resources: The Challenge of Sustainability
Unit 4
Unit 5
Canadian Industry: Location, Impact, Opportunity
People, Places and Patterns
EVALAUTION POLICY:
Students will be assessed and evaluated according to the work they have produced and skills
they have displayed. Methods of providing feedback will include assessing completed
assignments, tests, co-operative learning activities, simulations and presentations. Student
marks will be determined by assessing and evaluating process and product according to the
Achievement Level Chart given below.
Grade Range
Achievement Level
Achievement Level Description
80–100%
Level 4
A very high to outstanding level of achievement.
Achievement is above the provincial standard.
70–79%
Level 3
A high level of achievement. Achievement is at the
provincial standard.
60–69%
Level 2
A moderate level of achievement. Achievement is below,
but approaching, the provincial standard.
50–59%
Level 1
A passable level of achievement. Achievement is below
the provincial standard.
Below 50%
Insufficient achievement of curriculum expectations. A
credit will not be granted.
EVALUATION STRUCTURE:
Student work will be assessed and evaluated according to the four achievement categories
defined in the curriculum document (Ontario Curriculum, Canadian and World Studies, 2005).
Category and Description
Weight
Knowledge and Understanding:
 Includes content acquired throughout the course and comprehension of its
meaning and significance.
30%
Thinking:
 Deals with the use of critical and creative thinking skills and or processes.
20%
Communication:
 Is conveying meaning through various forms.
25%
Application:
 Includes the use of knowledge and skills to make connections within and
between various contexts.
25%
FINAL GRADES:
The four assessment and evaluation categories are reflected in day-to-day activities, quizzes,
unit tests, culminating activities, independent study units (ISU), and on the final examination.
The final grade in this course will be based on:
CGC 1P1
Grade Distribution
Term Work
70%
Course Culminating Activity
15%
Examination
15%
RESOURCES:
Draper, G. Geography Now. Toronto: Nelson Canada, 2006.
REPLACEMENT COST AND DAMAGE:
The replacement cost for a lost, stolen, or damaged textbook (which is beyond repair) is
$55.00. The cost for repairing a damaged textbook will be paid by the student.
OTHER EVALUATION ISSUES:
Please refer to the Student Agenda Handbook (2009/2010) for school policies on late
assignments, incomplete assignments, missed tests and examinations, plagiarism, absences,
school suspensions and other related issues.
DEPARTMENT POLICY FOR LATE ASSIGNMENTS
Students will be given a two day grace period for assignments. They may still submit the
assignment to their teacher the following day, however will receive a deduction of 5%. The
second day late will be the final day to submit with a deduction of 10%.
I have read and understood the course expectations.
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