CGC 1D and CGC 1P

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.

CGF 3M 

This course examines the main elements of the physical environment (climate, soils, landforms, oceans, vegetation), the processes that shape them, and the relationship between the environment and human beings. Students will apply a wide range of geographic tools and methods to explore the distribution and ongoing evolution of the elements of the physical environment on a variety of scales, from local to global.The following are essential or enduring learnings summarized from the expectations. These learnings should somehow be addressed in all the units. They are the foundation upon which a student can build.Upon the successful completion of this course students will:

• understand the dynamic nature of the physical processes that shape the earth;
• apply knowledge of  the earth’s physical processes in order to predict and understand consequences;
• recognize the diversity and complexity (spatially and temporally) of the physical world;
• analyse a variety of global physical patterns and the relationships between these patterns;
• demonstrate an understanding of the interconnections between/within natural and human systems;
• analyse global, regional and local issues which illustrate physical/human interaction;
• understand that humans are stewards of the earth and have responsibilities for its physical well-being;
• apply and demonstrate geographic and communication skills, as part of the inquiry process;
• utilize information technology in understanding and analysing geographical concepts.