CGC1D: Geography of Canada
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DATE
AGENDA
HOMEWORK
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Tues, Feb. 28
  • Unit # 3 Mini-Test
  • Urban VS Rural Systems con't
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Fri, Feb. 24
  • Test Review - 40 mins (Chapters 16 & People Paradox documentary, 17 (Nunavut case study and class discussion) & 18 Immigration)
  • Introduction to Urban VS Rural Systems
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Wed, Feb. 22
1. Chapter 19: Rural Settlements - Read pages 224-231 and answer questions # 1-4, 6 and 7 on page 233.
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Thurs, Feb. 16
  • Immigration con't and case studies - Who is the best candidate for Canada?
  • Point Systems Tests
2. Does Canada need immigrants?
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Tues, Feb. 14
  • Con't our Aboriginal discussion based on your online research articles.
  • Introduction to Immigration - Who is the real Canadian?
  • Work through the worsheet, see the hw link. Click HERE for the Canada Visa Bureau website.
1. Chapter 18 Immigration WORKSHEET. Complete # 2 - 7 for Tues, Feb.16
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Fri, Feb. 10
  • Aboriginal Issues Discussion and homework review
  • Submit final ISU # 2 evaluation.
1. Chapter 18 Immigration WORKSHEET. Complete # 2 and 3 for Tues, Feb.14
2. Be sure to find an interesting aboriginal article online for next day.
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Wed, Feb. 8
  • Aboriginal Issues - Read pages 206-212 and answer #1-4, 7 on page 212 of Making Connections.
  • Find an interesting article online (search for native issues in Canada), read and highlight it. We will discuss Aboriginal issues and solutions next day. Click HERE for a good start of ideas.
1. Read pages 206-212 and answer #1-4, 7 on page 212 of Making Connections.
2. Have your article and reading completed.
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Mon, Feb. 6
  • What are Canada's demographic issues and pyramid shape?
  • Demographics - Calculating Population Statistics con't. - Complete the worksheet
  • View and discuss the next 10 years clip, click HERE
1.Investigate and read the Population Control series article on the BBC 7 Billion People Webite.
2. BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK  to class!
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Thurs, Feb. 2
  • People Paradox - final discussion
  • Click HERE for the last question regarding the 7 Billion People - National Geographic Website link
  • Demographics - Calculating Population Statistics
1.Investigate and read the Population Control series article on the BBC 7 Billion People Webite.
2. BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK  & Calculator to CLASS!
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Tues, Jan. 31
  • GCGC - Rounds 6 & 7
  • The People Paradox documentary con't.  We will review the quesiton worksheet.
  • Click HERE for the last question regarding the 7 Billion People - National Geographic Website link
1. Using your textbook, read pages 186-191 and answer #1-3 on page 194.  
2. BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK to CLASS!
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Friday, Jan. 27
  • Submit ISU # 2 - You will have 25 mins to finish this up in class. Print off your summary and response and submit by the end of the period!
  • The People Paradox documentary. Click HERE for the last question regarding the 7 Billion People - National Geographic Website link
1. Using your textbook, read pages 186-191 and answer #1-3 on page 194.  
2. SUBMIT UNIT # 2 ISU ASAP
3. BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK to CLASS!
Unit # 3: Human Systems Connections
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Wed, Jan. 25
  • Ecozones/ Parks Mini-Test - 40 mins
  • Work on ISU Response and Summary # 2: Physical Systems Connections (Find a newsworthy article relating to the geology of Canada, landforms, climate factors, ecozones etc.) Due on Friday at the end of class.
1. Complete ISU # 2, due Friday, Jan. 27. Be sure to include your name, a title and your bibliography!
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Mon, Jan. 23
  • The "Great Canadian Geography Challenge" Rounds 3 & 5
  • New Park Proposal Challenge - due at the end of class
1. Ecozones/ Parks Mini-Test Wed, Jan. 25 - 40 mins (Map of Canada, what is an ecozone?, Climate Factors/graph comparison, and Park Canada Internet search quesitons and new proposal.)
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Thurs, Jan. 19
  • Begin the "Great Canadian Geography Challenge" Rounds 1 & 2
  • New Park Proposal Challenge
  • Mini-Test Review
1. Prepare for in-class discussion. Do we need more parks? Where? Complete the "New Park Proposal" challenge.
2. Ecozones/ Parks Mini-Test Wed, Jan. 25
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Tues, Jan. 17
  • Finish Ecozones - Mini-test on Wed. Jan 25
  • Review the Parks Canada worksheet. Read over the lastest article on Parks Canada from CBC news.
  • In-class discussion: Do we need more parks? Where? Complete the "New Park Proposal" challenge.
1. Complete Parks Canada and prepare for in-class discussion. Do we need more parks? Where? Complete the "New Park Proposal" challenge.
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Fri, Jan. 13
  • Ecozone TOUR PRESENTATIONS. Click on the project  file and review the rubric. Send your final media presentation copy to Ms. Bader.
1. Complete the Parks Canada Questions # 1 to 8 (there is no # 3) for Tuesday Jan.17
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Wed, Jan. 11
1. Complete the Parks Canada Questions # 1 to 8 (there is no # 3) for Tuesday Jan.17
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Mon, Dec. 19 - Wed, Dec. 21
  • Review Unit # 2 Test
  • Ecozones project is DUE
  • Canada DVD
Enjoy a safe and restful holiday break!
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Thurs, Dec. 15
  • Work on your Ecozones- Complete Route Map and Presentations
1. Ecozone MEDIA PRESENTATION is DUE at the end of class on Monday, DEC. 19, 2011
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Tues, Dec. 13
  • Work on your Ecozones - Complete Appendix A research notes and plan your three stops.
1. Complete your Ecozone project section.
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Fri, Dec. 9
  • Unit # 2 Test
  • Work on your Ecozones, Day 3
1. Complete your Ecozone project section.
2. Reminder: Submit your final ISU (summary and response) copy for evaluation.
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Wed, Dec. 7
  • Ecozones Research, complete the Ecozones Organizer Appendix A worksheet. Each group member will be responsible for two characterisitcs.
  • Factors of Climate mini-lesson. Click HERE for the document.
1. Study for the upcoming Unit # 2 Test on Friday, Dec. 9.
Content: Colliding Continents (youtube link here), Theory of Plate Tectonics, Earth's Interior, Geological Eras, Rock Cycle and Landforms of Canada basics. Refer to your notes and Chapters 11 & 12.
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Mon, Dec. 5
  • Last day to complete your Landforms of Canada model
  • Introduciton to ECOZONES topic. Click HERE for the handout.
  • Click on the project  link for description
  • Choose a group and ECOZONE for your project.
1. Complete PART B & D of the Ecozone Intro doc.
TIMELINE:
  • Day 1 : Introduction to Ecozones and project
  • Day 2-3 : Research and complete Ecozone Organizer Summary Sheet
  • Day 4 : GIS/Google Earth Mapping
  • Day 5 : PowerPoint presentation or video assembly and review
  • Day 6 : Presentation and wrap up
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Thurs, Dec. 1
  • Landforms of Canada. Make your 3-D Model and insert the associated images into the Google doc.
  • Click HERE for the Atlas of Canada Relief Map. Remember that you will need to provide an appropriate vertical scale on your model
1. Modelling landforms of Canada will be completed on Monday.
2. Submit your final ISU (summary and response) copy for evaluation.
3. Start preparing for the upcoming Unit # 2 Test on Friday, Dec. 9. Content: Colliding Continents (youtube link here), Theory of Plate Tectonics, Earth's Interior, Geological Eras, Rock Cycle and Landforms of Canada.
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Tues, Nov. 29
  • Rock cycle demos con't
  • Landforms of Canada. Click HERE for the group assignment. You will collaborate using Google Documents. Be sure to include your teacher's email for the file sharing.
1. Chapter 12 - Landforms, complete your assigned group section notes.
2. Make sure that you have submitted your ISU # 1 and Postcard from the past
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Wed, Nov. 23
  • Take up the Rock Cycle Lab and assessment presentations
  • Review ISU # 1 "Tips for Success!"
1. Make sure you have submitted ISU # 1: Summary and Response and POSTCARD from the past. I am still missing a few!
2. BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK TO CLASS!
3. Chapter 12 - Landforms Introduction: Complete # 1 to 4 on page 130.
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Mon, Nov. 21
  • The Rock Cycle and Canadian Landforms Introduction notes. Click HERE for the complete PPT.
  • Complete the Online LAB. Click HERE for the website.
1.Complete the Online Rock Lab.
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Thurs, Nov. 17
  • Geological Time con't - In class group activity followed by your postcard assignment. Click HERE for the website.
1.Complete your postcard from the past assignment.  If required, please click HERE and save the postcard template. Choose ONE ERA and describe the biological and geological events from the past.
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Tues, Nov. 15
  • FInal day to submit ISU for assessment
  • Earthquakes Review and  Plate Boundaries. Click HERE for the NG Earthquake Lab
  • Geological Time Scale actvity and click HERE for the website link for next day
1.  Complete the NG Earthquake Lab # 1 to 6 for next day. HW will be checked.
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Wed, Nov. 9
  • Theory of Plate Tectonics and Earth's Interior
  • ISU # 1 due at the end of class today. We will work on the response in class today.
1. Complete your ISU summary and response (opinion and how your article relates to our course material)
2. Read pages 118-121, Geologic History and Rocks. Describe the 4 eras, including major geological and biological events?
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Mon, Nov. 7
  • Mystery Island is due today!
  • Colliding Continents DVD: Introduction to Physical Systems Unit # 2.
1.Read pages 110-16 and answers questions # 1 to 3 on page 118. BRING YOUR
TEXTBOOK TO CLASS next day!
2. ISU # 1: Read and write your 5-10 sentence summary (cover the who, what, where etc.)
Unit # 2: Physical System Connections
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Thurs, Nov. 3
  • Mysterly Island Draft check-in
  • ISU Article # 1: Mapping and Geotechnologies. Click HERE for the ISU document and save it in your Unit # 5 folder.
1. Mystery Island is DUE on Monday, Nov 7.
2. ISU # 1 to be submitted at the end of the period on Wed, Nov 9. You can use this LINK for ESRI GIS related articles.
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Tues, Nov. 1
1. Find your first Independent Study Unit article. Must be some a newsworthy source and based on a mapping or geotechnologies topic.
2. Complete your Mystery Island DRAFT for Thursday
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Wed, Oct. 28
  • All about satellites! GPS notes and Remote Sensing.
  • Complete your GIS Lab # 1 and submit the quesitons package including your rubric and demonstration.
2. Find your first Independent Study Unit article. Must be some a newsworthy source and based on a mapping or geotechnologies topic.
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Thurs, Oct. 20/ Mon,  Oct. 24
  • Con't Geomatics Summary PPT notes
  • GIS Lab # 1. Click HERE for the instructions. Click HERE for the assessment RUBRIC. Note: Make sure you have downloaded and installed Remote Desktop App. Come and see me by Monday if you need some help.
1. Read pages 37-40 (GPS). Using the textbook and some online research. Describe how GPS works. Read pages 65-70 (Remote Sensing) and answer questions # 1 to 4 on page 70. Due on Friday, Oct 28.
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Tues,  Oct. 18
  • Mapping Skills Mini-test
  • Work on Arcgis.com online lab. Click here for the handout.
  • Con't Geomatics Summary PPT notes
1. Complete the Arcgis.com lab for Thurs # 1 and 2 on page 3.
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Fri, Oct. 14
  • Geographic Information Systems con't.
  • Click here for the Geomatics questions and Internet clips viewed  and discussed in class.
  • Click here for the summary PowerPoint presentation notes.
1. Study for Mini-test (40 mins) on Geo Toolkit material and Intro to Geomatics. Geomatics info to cover is who uses GIS and what are the 5 areas of Geomatics (GPS, Remote Sensing, Surveying, GIS etc.)
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Wed, Oct. 12
  • Geo toolkit recap - Test on Tuesday Oct 18
  • Intro the Geomatics and Careers
1. Make sure you have completed the Chapter 5 questions.
2. Review Who Uses GIS examples and complete the backside (or page 2, blank page) of Geomatics questions sheet, see next day's handouts.
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Fri, Oct. 7
  • Last chance to present your Fav Place
  • Geo Toolkit Activities - Directions and Scale review
1. Complete the Chater 5: A Revolution in Geo, # 2 to 4, page 57 questions
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Wed, Oct. 5
  • Geo Toolkit Activities - Maps, Direction (Lat & Long), Compass and Scale review
1.  Complete the Chapter 4: Using Map Scales…questions # 6, 10 and 13 on pages 48-49.
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Mon, Oct. 3
  • Favourite Places presentations (Period 4 - We will continue this on Wed, as I will be away!)
  • Geo Toolkit con't
  • Map of Canada Assessement (Provinces, Territories, Capitals and Great lakes) and MR. HELP! Period 4 - for Wed!
1. Work on the Geo Toolkit package questions ...Chapter  3, # 1-5 on page 43.
2. Read over the Latitude and Longitude notes (page 35)
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Thurs, Sept. 29
  • Favourite Places presentations
  • Geo Toolkit con't
1. Work on the Geo Toolkit package questions ...Chapter  3, # 1-5 on page 43.
2. Map of Canada features assessment quiz (Now for next day!)
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Tues, Sept. 27
  • Fav Place con't
  • Geographer's Toolkit - work through the assigned activities, click on title for the file.
1. My Favourite Place assignment DUE next class. Make sure you have a printed photo for our board and your Google placemark, My Map ready!
2. Chapter 2, questions # 3,5 & 8 on page 29 from Geo Toolkit package
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Thurs, Sept. 22
  • My Favourite Place and My Maps. Note: The RICH TEXT option for inserting a Placemark picture will only work in the FIREFOX browser!
1. Work on your presentations next week...
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Tues, Sept. 20
1. All Dive into Canada facts are due on Thurs.
2. Complete your Favourite Place notes on the first page!
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Fri, Sept. 16
  • The "Five Themes of Geography" and My Favourite Place Assignment
1. Map of Canada DUE on Tuesday!
2. Dive into Canada Facts sheet
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Wed, Sept. 14
  • Dive into Canada Facts
  • Map of Canada (pages 19-23 in your textbook)
  • Three Types of Maps (General, Thematic and Topographic)
1. Map of Canada DUE: Tues Sept. 20, 2011. Be sure to submit your RUBRIC as well.
2. Read pages 19-23
3. Complete half of the "Dive Into Canada Facts" sheet!
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Mon, Sept. 12
1. Bring your texbook to the next class!
Unit 1:  Mapping and Canada