Grade 9 Geography
CGC1PR.3 (Block 1)
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Week 20 (June 20 - June 24 and June 27 at bottom)
* PRIDE Month! (Website about the pride flags)
* If you see your mark in Hapara, submit the card. NOTE: this is not your final mark).
(Note: I may not have gotten to yours yet)
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Monday (June 27)
1. . Book Creator Book viewing >
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Monday (June 20) Announcements Link > (RST was Due: Wednesday, June 15th!)
* RST checklist (in Hapara) should be "submitted if you are done your book is done.
* RST Marking - See Rubric >
1. Population in Canada > (Hapara) Discussion >
2. Demographics >
3. Book Creator Book viewing >

Tuesday (June 21) Announcements Link >
WORK PERIOD! Time to get caught up...
1. Canadian Migration > (Hapara) Discussion >
2. Urban Sprawl >(Hapara)
3. Book Creator Book viewing >

Wednesday (June 22) Announcements Link >
1. Urban Land Use > (Hapara) Discussion >
2. Urban Planning > (Hapara) Discussion >
3. Book Creator Book viewing >

Thursday (June 23) Announcements Link >
1. Movie: Kiss the Ground
2. Book Creator Book viewing >

Friday (June 24) Announcements Link >
1. Movie: Kiss the Ground
2. Book Creator Book viewing >

Monday (June 27) Announcements Link >
1. Movie: Kiss the Ground
2. Book Creator Book viewing >

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Week 19 (June 13 - June 17)
Monday (June 13) Announcements Link > (RST Due: Wednesday, June 15th!)
1. RST checklist (in Hapara) should is also due on Wednesday.
2. RST Marking - See Rubric >
3. Last day to work on Unit 3 - unfinished tasks.

Tuesday (June 14) Announcements Link >
* Work Period
* We will begin Unit 4-5 tomorrow * (You should be able to see it in Hapara today)

Wednesday (June 15) Announcements Link > (RST Due: Today!)
* Make sure to "submit" RST CHecklist if you are done your Book Creator book!
* I will start marking those books first!
1. Video: Car vs. Bike vs. Train - The fastest way through LA traffic (Hapara)
Discussion: (chat about Bike Couriers in major cities...) (Hapara)
2. Time to finish RST and outstanding unit 3 tasks, etc.

*RST - Back of the book blurb help >
What Is A Blurb? The blurb is a promotional description, found on the back of the book. However, you do not have too many words to impress and attract your target readers. It should introduce your main characters, give an insight on conflict, depict genre and arouse interest. The goal is to create the perfect sales pitch for your novel - it is just like a movie trailer.

* I will be starting to officially mark RST's (note: I have already begun making notes on marks for those students who have been taking advantage of the time that was given - those notes began with the comments I made on your rough copy in Hapara).
* The checklist in Hapara should be done today. (10 Minutes)

Thursday (June 16) Announcements Link >
1. Sustainable Communities (Link to slidedeck in Hapara) Exit Card >
2. Over-Population - Video Link > (Link from Hapara)
Brief discussion: Is Canada at risk of over-population? What city do you think of?
3. Time to finish RST and outstanding unit 3 tasks, etc.

Friday (June 17) Announcements Link >
1. Megacities - Video Link > Growing Urban Development (Hapara)
Megacity Discussion: How do we create "sustainable communities" with such a rapidly growing population? Is it possible?
(RST was due on Wednesday, June 15th!)
* Genius Hour RST Book Checklist in Hapara: (See Rubric >)
1. You have finished your Environmental Issues Research
2. You found a sample of the book you are hoping to create?
- Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
- Sample children's book: What A Waste - Video (read online) >
3. You are close to finishing your rough draft of your book in the Hapara card >
4. Time to work on your Book (Book Creator >) >
5. * Note: Write a "Back-cover Blurb" for your awesome book >
6. * Your RST Book MUST be in your own words!
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RST - Back of the book blurb help >
What Is A Blurb? The blurb is a promotional description, found on the back of the book. However, you do not have too many words to impress and attract your target readers. It should introduce your main characters, give an insight on conflict, depict genre and arouse interest. The goal is to create the perfect sales pitch for your novel - it is just like a movie trailer.

Week 18 (June 6 - June 10)
Monday (June 6) Announcements Link > (RST Due: Wednesday, June 15th!)
* Genius Hour RST Book Checklist in Hapara: (See Rubric >)
1. You have finished your Environmental Issues Research
2. You found a sample of the book you are hoping to create?
- Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
- Sample children's book: What A Waste - Video (read online) >
3. You are close to finishing your rough draft of your book in the Hapara card >
4. Time to work on your Book (Book Creator >) >
5. * Note: Write a "Back-cover Blurb" for your awesome book >
6. * Your RST Book MUST be in your own words!

Tue (June 7) Announcements Link >
1. The Business of Farming slidedeck (Hapara) >
Discussion on how the farming industry works... (finish slide deck -
* Time to work on Farming Exit Card...
* IF DONE EVERYTHING in UNIT 3 - Time to work on RST...

Wed (June 8) Announcements Link >
1. Fisheries slidedeck (Hapara) >
Discussion on how the fishing industry works...
2. The Extraction of Metals (Mining) slidedeck (Hapara) >
Discussion on how the mining industry works...
* Check out these trucks! >
3. Alberta's Oil Sands Slidedeck (Hapara) >
What is a Tailing Pond?

Thu (June 9) Announcements
1. Unit 3 Task - Outrageous Energy Sources Task (4 Marks)
2. We will view the CNBC website together and some shared reading.
3. You have the rest of class to work on it (Due Monday)

Fri (June 10) (RST Due: Wednesday, June 15th!)
* Viewing of Book Creator Books >
* Genius Hour RST Book Checklist in Hapara: (See Rubric >)

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Week 17 (May 30 - June 3) * Friday, June 3rd, is a PD Day *

Monday (May 30) (RST Rough draft Due this Friday)
* Genius Hour RST Book Checklist: (Due June 15th) (See Rubric >)
1. You have finished your Environmental Issues Research
2. You found a sample of the book you are hoping to create?
- Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
- Sample children's book: What A Waste - Video (read online) >
3. You are close to finishing your rough draft of your book in the Hapara card >
4. Time to work on your Book (Hapara Card) >
5. * Note: Write a "Back-cover Blurb" for your awesome book >

Tue (May 31)
1. Natural Resources slidedeck (Hapara) > (up to slide 21)
Natural Resources Exit Card (Hapara) >
Wind Turbine Sound Noise Research Video >
2. Time to work on Exit Card and other tasks...
3. The Business of Farming slidedeck (Hapara) > (tomorrow)
Discussion on how the farming industry works...

Wed (June 1)
* Wind Turbine Sickness? Video >
1. Fisheries slidedeck (Hapara) >
Discussion on how the fishing industry works...
2. The Extraction of Metals (Mining) slidedeck (Hapara) >
Discussion on how the mining industry works...
3. Alberta's Oil Sands Slidedeck (Hapara) >
What is a Tailing Pond?

Thu (June 2)
* Genius Hour RST: (Due June 15th) (See Rubric >)
- Sample children's book on Waste Disposal Video (read online) >

Fri (June 3) * Friday is a PD Day - Have a great weekend!
* You will be given time to work on outstanding tasks on Monday.

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Week 16 (May 24 - May 27) * Monday, May 23rd is a Holiday *
Monday (May 23) Victoria Day - I hope you had a great long weekend!
Tue (May 24) Announcements Link > Storm Power Outage >
Wed(May 25) Announcements Link > Storm Power Outage >

Thu (May 26) Announcements Link > How is everyone doing?
1. How did last week go with the guest teacher? Review tasks completed.
2. Time to work on unfinished tasks.
3. Book samples: Note: Your book sample be a part of your RST mark.
Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
* Let me know if you need help?
Fri (May 27) Announcements Link >
* Genius Hour RST Book Checklist: (See Rubric >)
1. You have finished your Environmental Issues Research
2. You found a sample of the book you are hoping to create?
- Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
3. You have begun your rough draft of your book in the Hapara card >
4. Time to work on your Book (Hapara Card) >
5. * Note: Write a "Back-cover Blurb" for your awesome book >

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Week 15 (May 16 - May 20)
* Monday, May 23rd is a Holiday *

Monday (May 16) Announcements Link >
1. Book samples: - Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
Note: I will be asking to see your book sample as part of your RST mark.
2. Forestry Video (26 minutes - Hapara) > (summary today and tomorrow)
3. Time to work on One Thing You Can't Live Without Task and Lorax Questions.

Tuesday (May 17) (International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia).
1. International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia >
2. Work period to finish up tasks.

Wednesday (May 18) Announcements Link >
1. Agriculture: The Business of Farming >
2. Farming Video (Hapara) >
Discussion on Videos >
3. Time to work on Forestry Summary and / or RST Book rough draft (Hapara) >

Thursday (May 19) Announcements Link >
* We may do Genius Hour today if tomorrow is all Relay for Life?
1. The Water Industry - Bottled Water! (Hapara) >
The Story of STUFF! (Continued) > (Website: thestoryofstuff.org)
2. The Mining Industry - 8 Mines You Can Work At in Canada! (Hapara) >
Mining Slidedeck (Hapara) >
3. What is Silviculture > Silviculture in British Columbia >
4. Fisheries Video (Hapara) >

Friday (May 20) Announcements Link > Relay for Life!
* Genius Hour RST Book Checklist:
1. You have finished your Environmental Issues Research
2. You found a sample of the book you are hoping to create?
- Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
3. You have begun your rough draft of your book in the Hapara card >
4. Time to work on your Book (Hapara Card) >
5. * Note: Write a "Back-cover Blurb" for your awesome book >

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Week 14 (May 9 - May 13)
Monday (May 9) Announcements Link >
1. Book samples: - (Climate Change Children's Book > Is This My Home? >)
- Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
2. The Importance of Fresh Water >
3. Our Natural Resources (Hapara) >
4. The Difference Between Renewable Resources and Non-renewable Resources > (tomorrow)

Tuesday (May 10) Announcements Link > * Bear Witness Day *
Spirit Bear’s birthday and an important date in the history of Jordan’s Principle at the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. Jordan’s Principle is a child first principle and legal rule named in memory of Jordan River Anderson. It ensures First Nations children receive the services and supports they need when they need them.
1. What is Jordan's Principle? link >
2. 11 Hour Documentary - Summary Due Today (11th Hour Link >)
3. The Story of STUFF! (Hapara) > (thestoryofstuff.org)
4. What is One Thing You Could Not Live Without task - paragraph (Hapara) >

Wednesday (May 11) Announcements Link >
1. Start watching The Lorax, revisit the emissions graph shared by Andreas! (Graph Link >)
2. Time to work on The Lorax Questions based on the movie (Hapara) >

Thursday (May 12) Announcements Link >
1. Moose Hide Campaign Day - Live Stream! (Link from website) >
2. Moose Hide Campaign Day - What is it?
Website Video on the Moose Hide Campaign Day (May 12, 2022) >
3. Finish watching The Lorax - time to work on the questions (Hapara) >
View pictures of Sudbury, ON, and how real the Lorax is > UNLESS :)
What is Smelting?>

Friday (May 13) Announcements Link >
* Genius Hour RST Book Checklist:
1. You have finished your Environmental Issues Research
2. You found a sample of the book you are hoping to create?
- Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
3. You have begun your rough draft of your book in the Hapara card >
4. Time to work on your Book (Hapara Card) >
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Week 13 (May 2 - May 6) (Education Week - Schedule may change)
Monday (May 2) Announcements Link >
1. FINISH - Co-created Rubric > how you will be marked on your RST?
- Google doc link > Note: Rubric will be uploaded to your google drive.
2. Don't Complete the NO Canada Hapara Card - it will be done in Unit 4. If you have already done then you won't have to do it in a month!
3. Introduction to Canada's Climate Exit Card (Hapara).
When compete, you have time to work on any outstanding Unit 2 work... and your RST book!

Tuesday (May 3) Announcements Link >
1. How Central Canada (ON, QUE) will be affected by Climate Change? Exit Card (Hapara).
Link to Global News article >
How our political parties are going to deal with Climate Change and the future of our planet >
2. Co-created Rubric > Google doc link > This will be posted in Hapara for Monday.
3. Time to work on any Unit 2 work.
4. Time to work on your RST Book in Book Creator (you can work on your layout or cover).
- OR you can use the time to work on your book in the Hapara card. Book Creator >

Wednesday (May 4) Announcements Link > (Red Shirt Day tomorrow!)
1. National Geographic Video on Global Warming >
NASA Video - Global Warming Time-lapse (1880-2021) >
Tackling Climate Change - Natural Solutions > (note: scroll down to view video)
Climate Change Solution - not Ethical? >
2. Brief discussion on the solution to Climate Change and Global Warming >
3. Time to work on your RST Book in Book Creator (you can work on your layout or cover).
- OR you can use the time to work on your book in the Hapara card. Book Creator >

Thursday (May 5) Announcements Link >
Red Shirt Day! > For Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women)
1. Link to more information on Red Shirt Day >
2. 11th Hour Documentary Link > (with Leonardo Dicaprio) (82 Min. - we will finish tomorrow)
3. If time - work on your RST Book in Book Creator (layout, cover or book).

Friday (May 6) Announcements Link >
1. 11th Hour Documentary Link > (with Leonardo Dicaprio) (finish today)
2. Genius Hour - Time to work on Environmental Issues Book (Hapara Card)
- (Climate Change Children's Book > Is This My Home? >)
- Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
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