Course Outline 2014-15

Unit 1: Methods of Geographic Inquiry

Class Work

• Map Basics
• How to Make a Good Map
• Formative Map (Ontario)
• Formative Map Peer Evaluation
• Introduction to the Atlas
• Cartogram 1
• Blank Map of Canada
• Locating Places
• Scale
• Contour Lines
• Aurum Island
• Unit 1 Wordsearch
• Timezones

MSIP Work

• Cartogram 2
• GITN
• UTM Tutorial
• Measuring Distance Tutorial
• Contour Lines Tutorial

Unit Summative

• Topographic Map Project
• Project Grid

Unit 2: Physical Connections

Class Work

• Canada’s Geologic History
• Structure of the Earth
• Rock Cycle
• Landform Regions
• Landform Regions Map
• Glaciation

MSIP Work

Unit Summative

• City Brochure Template

Unit 3: Human Connections

Class Work

• Population Calculator
• Immigration Hearing
• Immigration Report Template

MSIP Work

Unit Summative

Unit 4: Human-Environment Interactions

Class Work

MSIP Work

Unit Summative

Unit 5: Global Connections

Class Work

MSIP Work

Unit Summative

Exam Review

Course Summative