1. Welcome to Grade 9 Geography!
Georges Vanier Secondary School
Ms. Joseph and Mr. Burton

2. Learning Goals (why are we doing this?)
To understand the course and how it is organized
To get a perspective of what a class would be like
To think about “WE” and not just “ME” perspective
To be more aware of how our ACTIONS affect People, Profit (Money) and Planet (Environment + Community)

3. Course Organization Course is divided into 2 Major Modules (sections)
Environmental Justice
Social Justice
All topics covered fit into these 2 modules or sections

4. First, What does JUSTICE MEAN?
Justice in the context of this course means “what is fair”
We are concerned in this course about what is fair for the Environment and what is fair for People (social)
The course looks at Geography (which is the study of place and space) and its relation to PHYSICAL things (the EARTH) and HUMAN things (impacts of people)

5. So, what?
In this course, we want to make connections about HOW the EARTH was formed (Canada) and how it impacts people
We also want to investigate how HUMANS impact the environment and community around us
We are trying to understand the whole picture

6. The Modules Environmental Justice Social Justice
Should take 8 weeks to complete
Deals with Canada- provinces, territories, weather, lakes, formation and resources
Pollution and impacts on the planet
How people use/impact Canada (land and community)
Issues that people are facing with
Immigration
Waste
Lack of Awareness

7. Example: What is happening in this photo? Who is affected?
What is affected?
Is this fair?

8. Video: Understanding Justice
Environmental Justice explained
Social Justice Explained

9. Why should you care?
There are enough resources in the world for us all to survive
The fact is that some people have a lot, and many have too little
Awareness of issues with changes peoples habits and how they live their life
Small changes can make a big difference

10. How we teach…. Use class website everyday and you should to!
All lessons and class material posted
Must have a binder/folder to keep notes and handouts together
70% course work + 30 % culminating (exam and project)
WE expect that you are responsible for Missed work!
Due date rules: Deadline and Absolute with penalties
Lates and Attendance issues will not be tolerated!