MERIVALE HIGH SCHOOL
Canadian and World Studies Department
CGG3O - Travel & Tourism
Prerequisite: Grade 9 Geography
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course explores world geography by examining various regions of the world through
systematic geographic inquiry. Regions of study are selected to highlight certain cultural,
physical or demographic characteristics. By the end of each unit students should be able to
identify and explain some of that regions special characteristics qualities with a full
understanding of what makes each region a tourist destination.
The entire curriculum document is available from:
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/canworld1112curr.pdf
Evaluations:
Approximate Weighting:
- Various assignments (class work and homework)
- Unit projects and presentations
- Unit quizzes and test
- Summative evaluations
-Summative Project
20%
-Summative Test (in class)
10%
20 %
30 %
20 %
Course Units: (may be altered to suit current events
Unit 1
Understanding Travel & Tourism
Unit 2
S. America and the Caribbean
Unit 3
Europe
Unit 4
Asia
Unit 5
Africa
Unit 6
North America
Unit 7
Summative
Class Wikispace Page: mr-potter.wikispaces.com
30%
Expectations
Attendance
Lates:
Absence:
-with an 10 minute change over, lates are NOT acceptable
-persistent lates will result in VP referral and/ or parental contact
-it is the student’s responsibility to produce permits when absent
-persistent truancy will result in VP referral and/ or parental contact.
Assignments
Basic requirements:
-all work must be legible and in ink (blue/ black pen or word processed).
-all word processing must be size 12, standard font, with standard
margins settings
-all assignments are to be handed in at the BEGINNING of class
-any assignments not handed in at the beginning of class will be
considered late.
-late assignments will be given a score of 0 until the assignment
can be ‘made-up’ or re-evaluated at a later date.
Any assignments COPIED from another source (unless properly referenced) will
receive a mark of 0.
-assignments copied by another student will result in a mark of 0 for ALL
students involved.
-a fellow student may not be referenced as a source!!!
The Working Environment
As mature high school students you are expected to be able to conduct yourselves in a
mature and orderly fashion at all times. Respect for other students comments, ideas and
working environment is needed, and required at the senior level. Some students may not
agree with all the views or concepts brought up in class, but all students must be willing
to examine different points of view with an open mind.
Students MUST come to class prepared to work and participate on a daily basis!!!
All students are expected to contribute to the learning environment. As a class we will all
benefit from participation and share of ideas. Please come to class ready to share your
experiences, thoughts, and ideas.