Geography

Our daily lives are interwoven with geography. Each of us lives in a unique place and in constant interaction with our surroundings. Geographic knowledge and skills are essential for us to understand the activities and patterns of our lives and the lives of others.

• Gilbert M. Grosvenor Center for Geographic Education, Why Geography Is Important (2007)

In the Grade 9 geography courses, students will develop their ability to apply both the geographic inquiry process and the concepts of geographic thinking. They apply this process and these concepts as they investigate geographic issues in Canada and deepen their awareness of interconnections between Canadian and global issues. These courses enhance students’ ability to act as responsible global citizens and environmental stewards.

In the Grade 11 and 12 geography courses, students will develop their ability to apply both the geographic inquiry process and the concepts of geographic thinking. They apply this process and these concepts as they investigate a wide range of geographic issues and deepen their awareness of interconnections between Canadian and global issues. These courses enhance students’ ability to act as responsible global citizens and environmental stewards.

Goals of Geography: Developing a sense of place What is where, why there, and why care?

Students will work towards:

• developing an understanding of the characteristics and spatial diversity of natural and human environments and communities, on a local to a global scale;
• analysing the connections within and between natural and human environments and communities;
• developing spatial skills through the use of spatial technologies and the interpretation, analysis, and construction of various types of maps, globes, and graphs;
• being responsible stewards of the earth by developing an appreciation and respect for both natural and human environments and communities.