Welcome to Geography 12! “I heard geography was just studying maps, and rocks…” -Students from the past…  Ms. Carey

So what is Geography 12?

This year in Geography 12… Course Syllabus Topics & Course Objectives Assignments and Assessments Geography 12 is a Grade 12 University Approved Entrance Course for all Canadian universities & colleges

Class website: www.mscareyswebsite.com There is NO provincial exam for this course. It is a grade 12 university entrance level course. Class website: www.mscareyswebsite.com Email Ms. Carey: Corine.Carey@sd41.bc.ca

Field Trips & Enrichment Opportunities Planned Class Field Trips: - Boat adventure up Indian Arm (full day) – Spring - BC Mining Museum (Squamish) -Spring TBA

Optional Enrichment Opportunities (Limited Space Available) Golden Ears Camping Trip Possible trip for this year… TBA Blue Water Sailing Adventure 4 nights sailing through the Gulf Islands Dates TBA

Blue Water Sailing Expedition www.bluewateradventures.ca We hope to organize a 4-day sailing trip on board the Island Roamer around the BC Gulf Islands LIMITED OPPORTUNITY for only 16 students. $680 per student – TBA All info ASAP

So what should I expect in Geography 12? Expect to have a lot of fun and make real-life connections to the world around you. Geography IS all around you and how we interact with it is extremely important. Expect to find out about career paths in Geography… resource management, sustainability, environmental concerns, and much more. Expect to have your beliefs challenged. You will be introduced to some concerning material this year and we will have to investigate solutions.

Geography Matters!