Unit+1+Mapping+Skills+++++++(Chapters+2+-+4)

=**UNIT ONE: INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHY**=

__Lesson One__
Review Course Outline


 * Handout**: //Classroom Expectations//

Complete parent information sheet

__Lesson Two (chapter 1)__

 * Note**: //Five focus areas of geography//
 * Activity**//: Create a Mental Map of Canada//
 * Handout**: //Map Design Guide//


 * Assignment**: //Political Map of Canada// (due the following class)

Distribute Textbooks

__Lesson Three (chapter 1)__
Activity page 3,4 textbook. Complete questions 1-7. Question 7 **MUST** be completed using proper sentences. Hand in the following class for assessment.

__Lesson Four (chapter 2)__
Note: Introduction to Maps (latitude/longitude, direction, grids) Activity: Google Map

__Lesson Five (chapter 3)__
Note: Direction Activity

Note: Grids Activity

__Lesson Five (chapter 3, 4)__
Note: Latitude and Longitude Activity

Note: Scale Activity Geotechnologies Assignment

__Lesson Six (atlas)__
Rivers Map of Canada

__EVALUTION__
Unit test