CGC 1P,D,E,F,J
Geography of Canada
Canadian & World Studies Department
Colonel By Secondary School

Course Outline: 2005-2006

CGC 1D Summative Evalution 2005-2006

OBJECTIVES: To learn about the geography of Canada, our place in the global community and interconnections among physical and human patterns and processes

CORE CONTENT
UNIT 1: Mapping Skills
•Mapping guidelines & different map types
•Longitude, longitude & Military Grids
•Scale & Different Graph types
•Directions and Map symbols

UNIT 2: Natural Systems
•Geologic Time
•Structure of the Earth and landform types
•Continental Drift and plate tectonics
•Glaciation
•Rocks: types, rock cycle, erosion cycle

UNIT 3: Natural Regions
•Ecozones
•Landform regions
•Climate regions: climate factors, precipitation
•Vegetation regions
•Soil regions
•Wilderness areas and Natural parks

UNIT 4: Human Systems
•Population density and distribution
•Population growth in Canada
•Immigration, emigration and settlement
•Population graphs
•Landuse patterns in the city

UNIT 5: Humans in the Environment
•Ecological Footprint
•Sustainability
•Natural Resources
•Water
•Global Warming and Greenhouse Effect
•Acid Rain

UNIT 6: Global Connections
•Organizations
•Trade
•Quality of Life
•Developed, Developing and Newly Industrializing countries

EVALUATION

Evaluation will be in the form of tests, quizzes, field studies, reports, projects, assignments, notebook, a summative evaluation, and a final examination.

The Summative Evaluation for the course will be a combination of the final exam and an Ecozone/National Parks Project.