St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Chantal Kot
Who Am I?
 Mrs. Kot – youngest of 3 and only girl!
Yes, I was tortured by two older brothers
as a child… and sometimes still today!
Who Am I?
 Have been teaching for 17 years
 First 3 ½ years in Picton, On. (Geography)
Who Am I?
 Following 3 years in the Middle East (UAE)
(Geography and English, Social Studies
Department Head, Girls Volleyball Coach, etc.)
Who Am I?
 One year at Resurrection in Kitchener
(Geography, English, History, Religion
– whew!)
Who Am I?
 Last 10 years here at St. Benedict’s
(Geography, English, Religion)
GO SAINTS!!
My Joy… Baby Maya
GRADE 9 GEOGRAPHY
Skills for Success
 I am respectful to the teacher, other
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students and towards myself at all times
I ask for help when I need it;
I participate appropriately in class discussion, even if
I am not 100% sure of the correct answer;
I help others when needed, without disrupting the
rest of the class;
I stay on task without being reminded;
I do not use my cell phone or musical devices without
teacher permission
I ask questions for clarification when needed;
I do my homework and hand assignments in on time;
I am a productive member in pair and group activities;
Skills for Success
 I keep my binder up to date, neat and organized;
 I make sure to ask the teacher and other students
what I have missed when I am absent and get caught
up as soon as I can;
 I use the resources available to me when I need extra
help such as:
 Meeting with the teacher
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at lunch or after school
Attending homework club after school
Attending study nights provided by LINK before exams
Asking my parents/guardians for help with homework
Use ClassNet for class handouts, review, notes, calendar
of events
What I can do to improve…
 Be on task!
 Be a leader for yourself and others!
 Be an active listener and participant in class!
 Be on time and present for class!
 Be in uniform!
 Be ready to work!
 Be prepared by always bringing all of
your required materials to class!
 Be supportive of others!
 Be a celebration of People!
Materials Needed for Class
 3 Ring Binder with a section for Geography only
with lined paper
 Pencil Case with:
 Pens, pencils, white eraser, dry whiteout
 Ruler
 Scientific Calculator
 Thin, black, felt tip marker
 Coloured pencils (pack of 24 or more if possible)
 Memory Stick
*Please bring all of these materials to class
EVERYDAY!
How To Be Happy at Bennie’s!
 Get Involved! Join a club, try out for a
team, join lunch time activities provided
for your interests
 Avoid conflicts by respecting yourself, others,
Catholic values (be kind, patient, understanding,
compassionate, etc.) and school policies (uniform,
class rules, computer use, self conduct, etc.)
 Ask for help when needed from:
 A teacher, guidance counselor, social worker, student
success teacher, principal, LINK crew leader, parent,
guardian, friend, etc.
Topics, Concepts and Skills for
Grade 9 Geography of Canada
Mapping Skills
 Map of Canada
 Types of Maps
 Cardinal & Compass Rose
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Directions
Alpha Numeric Grid Referencing
Latitude and Longitude Grid Referencing
Time Zones
Map Scales
Unit 1 MAPPING SKILLS
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Unit 1 Physical Connections
 Geologic History
 Continental Drift Theory
 Plate Tectonics
 Glaciation
 Canada’s Landforms
 Canada’s Climates
 Canada’s Soils & Vegetation
 Canada’s Changing Climate
PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS
PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS
Unit 3 Human Connections
 Types of Industries
 Canada’s Natural Resource Industries
 Urbanization
 Urban Land Use Connections
 Ecological Footprint
 “Locating My Dream Business” Project
Human Connections
Unit 4 Cultural & Global Connections
 Immigration
 Population Demographics
 Global Connections
 Developed, Developing and NIC
Countries
 World Issues
Cultural Connections
Culminating Activities
 “My Dream Business”
 Final Exam
Types of Assessment
 Assignments
 Quizzes
 Tests
 Presentations/Projects
 Homework
 Participation
HOW YOU CAN REACH ME!
 BY E-MAIL: chantal.kot@wcdsb.ca
How To Catch Up When Absent:
 Email me to let me know that you will be absent for a
summative due date or test date if possible.
 Check in with a friend from class and ME as soon as
you return to see what you have missed and then get
caught up!
 Check out Class Net from the school/board website
and click on the Assignments/Events Calendar for
topics of the day and homework and on Class
Documents for copies of slideshow notes, diagrams,
Quiz/Test review sheets, assignments, etc.
Class Details…
 - Water in refillable bottles are encouraged! (BUT… no
pop, juice, energy drinks, etc.)
 - Food (only when provided by me or as a special event
potluck, etc, as discussed in class.
 IF you skipped breakfast and really need something
(like your apple, banana, etc. please ask for
permission first).
 - We DO have peanut allergies so no food with nuts
please!