CGC-1P

=Ms. Finn's CGC-1P Canadian Geography = = = ====**Welcome to my semester 2 Canadian Geography class. I look forward to teaching you all this semester. I will be posting various information regarding this course in this space. Any handouts that are provided in class, projects that are assigned, or homework that is given will be posted here so that if you are absent from class or have forgotten/ misplaced information you will have access to it from home and can print a new copy. **====

UNIT 1 - A GEOGRAPHER'S TOOLBOX
This unit has a dual purpose: you will be introduced to the study of geography and I will help you to develop a global perspective. You will understand that geography has both human and physical components. You will become familiar with the various tools that a Geographer uses and some of the career opportunities that are available to a Geographer. The unit will reinforce skills such as scale, direction, latitude and longitude that you have learnt in elementary programs.

Unit 1 Test is scheduled for Wednesday, March 7, 2012 

Unit 1 Assignment Due Tuesday, March 6, 2012

**UNIT 2 - CANADA'S PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY**
The content of Unit 2 covers the physical properties, climate, vegetation and soil regions in addition to the different landform and ecozones that are found in Canada. You will explore why our environment looks the way it does by uncovering the various everyday processes that shape our landscape.

Geologic Time: The Structure of the Earth:

**UNIT 3 - CANADA'S HUMAN GEOGRAPHY**
Canada's human systems are as diverse and ever changing as our natural systems. In this unit you will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of the concept of cultural diversity within the Canadian mosaic, population distribution and migration trends and urban and rural population trends. You will be asked to respect and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Canadian society and to promote the dignity of the individual as a gift from God.

**UNIT 4 - CANADA'S ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY**
Canada is becoming influenced more and more by a global economy. In this unit, you will study Canada's trade relations and NAFTA, economic networks, requirements of industry, types of industries and the careers they offer, the networks involved in manufacturing selected products and the industrial and governmental collaboration used to solve an environmental problem.

**UNIT 5 - GLOBAL CONNECTIONS**
<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Canada has been blessed by God with an abundance of physical natural resources. We have a rich tradition of responsible stewardship from our aboriginal people's and early settlers. You will be expected to critically examine our use and management of resources, promote the wise use of resources, and cherish our resources as gifts to be used and shared by God. In this unit you will demonstrate an understanding of Canada's resource utilization and sustainability on a global scale. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">