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Physical
Geography: Patterns, Processes, and Interactions (Landforms and Natural
Disasters) (CGF3M) Grade 11, University/College Preparation
Volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods! Through
fascinating videos, interactive software, and field studies, witness
the powerful forces that mold the earth's surface and the natural
disasters that devastate our planet. 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. Prerequisite:
Geography of Canada, Grade 9,Academic or Applied
Regional Geography:
Travel and Tourism (CGG3O) Grade 11, Open
Bon Voyage! Through fascinating videos, field trips, and hands-on
activities, this course takes your mind to unique travel destinations
throughout the world. Using the Internet and other technologies,
students plan real trips, design travel brochures, and prepare slide
shows. This course focuses on travel and tourism to examine the unique
characteristics of selected world regions from a geographic
perspective. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation of
the ways in which the natural environments, economies, cultures, and
other aspects of world regions interact. Prerequisite: Geography of
Canada, Grade 9,Academic or Applied
Geomatics:
Geotechnologies in Action (GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing) (CGO4M)
Grade 12, University/College Preparation
Get on board with the fastest growing part of Canada's economy
by learning to use cutting edge geo-technologies, like satellite imagery,
GIS, 3-D Modeling, GPS receivers, and digitizing tablets, to collect
local data and solve real world problems. Work in small groups with
the technology to track crime waves, view natural disasters from space,
protect endangered species and habitat, create virtual tours, find the
best location for a new business, plan emergency 911 routes, design
functional cities, and more! This course examines the approaches and
techniques that geographers and other professionals use to acquire,
manage, map, analyse, and communicate information about the earth's
surface. Students will receive a systematic introduction to the four
pillars of geomatics – surveying, remote sensing, cartography, and geographic
information systems (GIS) – and will learn how to apply their knowledge
and skills to a variety of real world situations relating to physical
and human geography. Prerequisite: Any university, university/college,
or college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English,
or social sciences and humanities
Canadian and
World Issues: A Geographic Analysis (CGW4U) Grade 12, University Preparation
Major issues like pollution, poverty, and human rights violations
continue to plague our planet. In this course, students view powerful
videos and participate in simulations, debates, and group activities in
an effort to understand these problems and propose and evaluate
interventions. This course draws on geographic concepts, skills,
methods, and technologies to analyse significant issues facing
Canadians as citizens of an interdependent world. Students will examine
the challenges of creating a sustainable and equitable future through
the study of a range of topics, including economic interdependence,
geopolitical conflict, regional disparities in the ability to meet
basic human needs, and protection of the planet's lifesupport systems.
Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course
in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and
humanities
THE ENVIRONMENT
AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CGR 4M)
Grade 12 University/College Preparation
Prerequisite: Any university, university/college or college preparation
course in Canadian and
world studies, English or social sciences and humanities. This course
investigates the complexity and fragility of ecosystems and the pressures
human activities place on them. Students will examine ecological processes,
the principles of sustainability and strategies for resource management,
with a focus on the challenges of environmental degradation and resource
depletion. Students will use geotechnologies and skills of geographic
inquiry to explain and evaluate various approaches to achieving a more
sustainable relationship between people and their environment. |
