Grade 9 Geography
CGC1DR.3 (Block 4)
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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) (RST was Due: Wednesday, June 15th!)
WORK PERIOD! Time to get caught up...
* 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)
1. Canadian Migration > (Hapara) Discussion >
2. Urban Sprawl >(Hapara)
3. Book Creator Book viewing >
Wednesday (June 22)
1. Urban Land Use > (Hapara) Discussion >
2. Urban Planning > (Hapara) Discussion >
3. Book Creator Book viewing >
Thursday (June 23)
1. Book Creator Book viewing >
1. Movie: Kiss the Ground
Friday (June 24)
1. Movie: Kiss the Ground
2. Book Creator Book viewing >
Monday (June 27)
1. Movie: Kiss the Ground
2. Book Creator Book viewing >
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Week 19 (June 13 - June 17)
Monday (June 13) (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)
* Work Period
* We will begin Unit 4-5 tomorrow * (You should be able to see it in Hapara today)
Wednesday (June 15) (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)
1. Sustainable Communities (Link to slidedeck in Hapara)
2. Over-Population - Video Link > (Link from Hapara)
Brief discussion: What is a "sustainable community?"
3. Time to finish RST and outstanding unit 3 tasks, etc.
Friday (June 17)
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 Back of the Book 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) (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 (Hapara Card) >
5. * Note: Write a "Back-cover Blurb" for your awesome book >
6. * Your RST Book MUST be your words!
Tue (June 7)
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)
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)
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!)
RST - Back of the book blurb help >
* 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) Storm Power Outage >
Wed(May 25) Storm Power Outage >
Thu (May 26) 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)
* 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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Weeks 15 (May 16 - May 20)
* Monday, May 23rd is a Holiday *
Monday (May 16)
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)
What is Sustainable Forestry?
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) >
Forestry Video (26 minutes - Hapara) > (we watched this on Monday)
Thursday (May 19)
* 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)(Ha
2. The Mining Industry - 8 Mines You Can Work At in Canada! (Hapara) >
Mining Slidedeck (Hapara) >
Friday (May 20) 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)
1. Book samples: - (Climate Change Children's Book > Is This My Home? >)
- Student sample from last term > (published online via Book Creator >)
- Share the book samples that you have found!
2. The Importance of Fresh Water >
3. Our Natural Resources (Hapara) >
4. The Difference Between Renewable Resources and Non-renewable Resources >
Tuesday (May 10)
1. The Story of STUFF! (Hapara) > (thestoryofstuff.org)
2. What is One Thing You Could Not Live Without task - paragraph (Hapara) >
3. Start watching The Lorax.
Wednesday (May 11)
1. Finish watching The Lorax - time to work on the questions (Hapara) >
Question and Discussion: Is The Lorax a true story or is it fiction?
View pictures of Sudbury, ON, and how real the Lorax is > UNLESS :)
What is Smelting?> Does Smelting Cause Cancer? >
2. Genius Hour - Time to work on Environmental Issues Book (Hapara Card) >
Thursday (May 12)
1. Moose Hide Campaign Day - What is it? >
Website Video on the Moose Hide Campaign Day (May 12, 2022) >
2. RST Book discussion and feedback.
3. Time to work on The Lorax questions (Hapara) >
Friday (May 13)
* 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)
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)
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. FINISH - Co-created Rubric > Google doc link > (if we did not finish).
3. Time to work on any Unit 2 work.
Wednesday (May 4) (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) (Red Shirt Day! > For Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women)
1. Link to more information on Red Shirt Day >
2. Arts Showcase Video during Period 4 (Approximately 45 minutes)
3. 11th Hour Documentary Link > (with Leonardo Dicaprio) (finish tomorrow or Monday)
(82 Min. - we will finish tomorrow)
Friday (May 6)
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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