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Grade 9 Courses
Grade 9
Geography of Canada
(CGC 1D)
Academic - 1 credit
This course explores Canada's distinct and changing character and the geographic systems and relationships that shape it. Students will investigate the interactions of natural and human systems within Canada, as well as Canada's economic, cultural, and environmental connections to other countries. Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to analyse and evaluate geographic issues and present their findings.
This course may be offered in French as part of the Extended French program.
This course may be offered in French as part of the Extended French program.
Grade 9
Geography of Canada
(CGC 1P)
Applied - 1 credit
This course focuses on geographic issues that affect Canadians today. Students will draw on personal and everyday experiences to learn about Canada’s distinct and changing character and the natural and human systems and global influences that shape the country. Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to examine practical geographic questions and communicate their findings.
Grade 11 Courses
Grade 11
Physical Geography: Patterns, Processes, and Interactions
(CGF 3M)
University/College Preparation - 1 credit
This course examines the major patterns of physical geography and the powerful forces that affect them. Students will investigate the dynamic nature of the earth, the evolving relationship between the planet and its people, and the factors that limit our ability to predict the changes that will occur. Students will use a wide range of geotechnologies and inquiry methods to investigate the distribution and interaction of the elements of their physical environment and to communicate their findings.
Grade 11
Travel and Tourism: A Regional Geographic Perspective
(CGG 3O)
Open - 1 credit
This course focuses on travel and tourism as a vehicle for the study of selected world regions. Using a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods, students will conduct and present case studies that develop their understanding of the unique characteristics of selected world regions; the environmental, cultural, economic, and political factors that influence travel and tourism; and the impact of the travel industry on communities and environments around the world.
Grade 11
Geographics: The Geographer's Toolkit
(CGT 3E)
Workplace Preparation - 1 credit
This course focuses on giving students practical experiences with geotechnologies and related skills. Students will engage in image interpretation, desktop mapping, analysis using geographic information systems (GIS), use of the global positioning system (GPS), and data collection and management. Students will conduct fieldwork and explore applications and career opportunities in environmental, economic, and political contexts. Students will use a variety of communication tools and methods to present the results of their investigations.
Grade 12 Courses
Grade 12
The Environment and Resource Management
(CGR 4M)
University/College Preparation - 1 credit
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.
Grade 12
World Geography: Urban Patterns and Interactions
(CGU 4C)
College Preparation - 1 credit
This course examines cities around the world and the social, political, cultural, environmental, and economic factors that shape them. Students will study urban structures and systems, the impact of migrations on cities, and the impact of cities on the environment. Students will use geotechnologies and apply geographic concepts and inquiry methods to analyse issues and problems related to urban development and to formulate potential solutions.