Geography

Issues in Canadian Geography (9)

A. Geographic Inquiry

• use the geographic inquiry process and the concepts of geographic thinking when investigating issues relating to Canadian geography
• see inquiry process chart on page 107 of curriculum document
• formulate questions about geography
• research and test geographical questions and theories
• create an artifact related to geography that reflects student learning
• share information about a geographical topic

B-E Topics in Geography

B: Interactions in the Physical Environment

C: Managing Canada’s Resources and Industries

D. Changing Populations

E. Liveable Communities

• Due to the topic focused nature of these strands, IBL projects can take the form of the study of an entire strand, with teachers front-loading strand terminology and content, then students exploring inquiry topics within the context of the strand spectrum.

Resources

Ontario Curriculum Documents, grades 9&10 (Canadian and World Studies)

Growing Success: Assessment, Evaluation and Reporting in Ontario Schools