Grade 9 – Global Studies

Gr. 9 Canadian Geography

CGC 1D – AcademicCGC 1P - Applied

Units:

1. Cartography/Mapping Skills2. Physical Geography3. Human Geography4. Economic Connections

Cartography/Mapping Skills

Unit Topics:Cartography rules – B.O.L.T.S.DirectionLatitude & LongitudeMapping ScaleTime ZonesGeographic Information System Global Positioning System (GPS)Geocaching

Geographic Information System

Geocaching

Physical Geography

Unit Topics:

Climate & PrecipitationEcozonesGeologic History & Natural Disasters Landform Regions

Human Geography

Unit Topics:DemographyImmigration & EmigrationUrbanizationNatives

Economic Connections

Unit Topics :Types of Industries Climate ChangeTrade Foreign Aid

Natural ResourcesCanada's Place in the

World

FINAL EVALUATIONHow do we earn that 30%

10% Essay OutlineStudents analyze geographical issues by creating an essay outline based on an article

20% Written Final ExamThis will be based on all the units studied throughout the course