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Welcome to Grade 9 Gifted Issues In Canadian Geography!
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What topics and/or issues do you think we will study in this course? (and don’t just say the Geography of Canada!)
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Survey of Canadian Geography (like a taste test!) Issues-based, case studies Physical and Human Systems Interdisciplinary geography, science, math, English, art, history, politics, computer tech, business Many different types of activities and assignments
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Units of Study: 1- Introduction and Skills Review 2- Canada’s Diverse Environments 3- Resource Management 4 - Canada’s People Power 5- Canada’s Global Connections Culminating Activity and Exam
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Case studies, real-life situations Interactive activities like simulations, debates and discussions Various forms of media Documentaries, film analyses Digital resources and maps Common Geotechnologies (Google Earth, Maps etc.) Group and individual tasks Presentations Role plays Article analyses Interactive Review Games Independent research Etc.!!!
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Summative Evaluations Variety of summative tasks in each unit (assignments, responses, quizzes, debates, etc.) Unit tests Culminating assignment (Geo Film Fest) Final exam
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Same curriculum, similar A&E, similar fun activities and games HOWEVER…the way we go about our business is quite different! Far greater depth and breadth of content Case studies vary in content and depth More opportunities for self-directed learning Different texts and reading materials Questioning techniques and critical thinking challenges 21 st Century classroom – more integrated use of technology
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All course information, resources, digital tools and worksheets are online Must check regularly to be prepared for class! Where you go if you are away to catch up http://www.markville.ss.yrdsb.edu.on.ca/teacher/ geography/mainpage.htm Email will go home to your parents/guardians
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Moodle 2 Ms. Percy’s Grade 9 Gifted Issues In Canadian Geography 2013 Password: geography Join it TONIGHT!
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Your school Gmail account! Go to link in the course outline or click herehere Same username and password as school account Send me an email with your full name in the subject
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Review course outline from website and get signatures Familiarize yourself with the website Join Moodle Sign up for your Gapps account and send me an email
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Get as many signatures as you can and introduce yourself to your new classmates Try and remember at least three people’s names for tomorrow!
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