Culminating Performance Task
Academic Geography of Canada (CGC 1D1)
Student Outline
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your
ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Proverbs 3:5-6
Title of the Task
Time Requirement
Breakdown of the Task
Categories Addressed
Graphical Organizers in Geography
4 periods
10 % of Final Mark
Knowledge/Understanding -ThinkingCommunication - Application
Student Expectations: By the end of this task I will be able to:
 A1.9 Use appropriate terms and definitions covered in this course when communicating
within the graphic organizers.
 A2.1 Apply and describe geographical skills including writing communication, using grids,
maps, charts, calculation and problem solving.
 B3 Describe various characteristics of the natural environment
 C3.1 Identify the economic importance of industry within the Canadian economy
 D3.1 Identify patterns of population settlement in Canada
 D3.3 Describe the major demographic characteristics of the Canadian population
Catholic Graduate Expectations:
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Set appropriate goals and priorities in school, and work.
Accept accountability for my own actions
Read, understand and use written materials effectively
Present information and ideas clearly and honestly with the sensitivity to others
Apply effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource
management skills
Description of the Task
You are to:
Create four graphic organizers that show the relationships of the course content under the
following headings:
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Introduction to Geography
Interactions in the Physical Environment
Human Geography
Managing Canada’s Resources and Industries
Assignment Requirements
1. You will be given four days (Wed. June 8, Fri. June 10, Mon. June 13, Wed. June 15)
in which a graphical organizer must be completed and handed in at the end of each
period.
a. Wed. June 8 – Introduction to Geography
b. Fri. June 10 - Interactions in the Physical Environment
c. Mon. June 13 – Human Geography
d. Wed. June 15 – Managing Canada’s Resources and Industries
2. Use your binder (course notes) to locate relevant information.
3. Prepare a good copy of your organizer and display it on the sheet of paper that will be
provided to you.
4. Ensure that your information is legible and neat as visual presentation will be evaluated.
5. Use the sample below as a guideline to how to create a graphic organizer.
REMINDER:
As mentioned in the school agenda, students are expected to complete and
submit the Culminating Activity on the day assigned by the teacher.
The LATE policy does NOT apply to Final Culminating Activities. If a
student is not present on the day(s) assigned for the Culminating Activity,
they will receive a mark of ZERO for that portion of the task.
TOPIC #1
TOPIC #2
TOPIC #3
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TOPIC #4
TOPIC #5
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TITLE OF UNIT
TOPIC #6
TOPIC #7
TOPIC #8
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Culminating Performance Task
Student Name:
Expectations*
Knowledge
and Understanding
Thinking
Communication
Application
Course Code: CGC1D
Criteria
The student:
Knowledge of
content and terms
and understanding
of its significance
in Canadian
Geography
The student:
Ability to plan
organizer and show
connection between
idea and format
The student:
Clear, concise
writing skills and
creative visual
depiction to
communicate
information in
organizers
The student:
Ability to make
connections within
and between
various contexts of
task
Level 1
50-59%
Level 2
60-69%
Level 3
70-79%
Level 4
80-100%
Organizer
demonstrated
limited
knowledge and
understanding of
facts and terms
Organizer
demonstrated some
knowledge and
understanding of
facts and terms
Organizer
demonstrated
considerable
knowledge and
understanding of
facts and terms
Organizer
demonstrated
thorough
knowledge and
understanding of
facts and terms
Limited use of
critical thinking
skills to develop
organizer and
show connection
between ideas
and format of
visual organizer
Some use of critical
thinking skills to
develop organizer
and show
connection between
ideas and format of
visual organizer
Considerable use
of critical
thinking skills to
develop organizer
and show
connection
between ideas
and format of
visual organizer
Superior use of
critical thinking
skills to develop
organizer and
show connection
between ideas
and format of
visual organizer
Limited
effectiveness of
writing skills and
visual depictions
Some effectiveness
of writing skills
and visual
depictions
Considerable
effectiveness of
writing skills and
visual depictions
Exceptional
effectiveness of
writing skills and
visual depictions
Limited ability to
makes
connections to
content
Some ability to
make connections
to content
Considerable
ability to make
clear connections
to content
Thorough ability
to make clear
connections to
content