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__Welcome to CGC1D ~ Introduction to Canadian Geography__


Course Overview Canadian and World Studies, Academic, Grade 9

Course Title: //Geography of Canada// Grade : **9 **Course Type : **Academic **Ministry Course Code: **CGC 1D **Credit Value: **1.0 **Date : September 2010

Description/Rationale ==<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;">This course draws on a variety of frameworks, such as the ecozone framework, and principles of physical, human, and economic geography, to explore Canada’s distinct and evolving character. Students will investigate the interconnections among the landforms, climate, soils, plants, animals, and human activities in Canadian ecozones to develop geographic knowledge and skills that contribute to an understanding of Canada’s diversity and its role in the world. Students will examine the components of natural and human systems, how they interact and influence one another, and Canada’s relationships with the global community as they work towards a culminating unit on sustainable development. ==

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Unit Titles (Time and Sequence) ** Unit 1: Introduction and Mapping Skills Unit 2: Natural Systems Unit 3: Human Interactions Unit 4: Economic Geography

Assessment and Evaluaation Term Work 70% Exam 30%