Issues in Canadian Geography CGC1DI
This course examines interrelationships within and between Canada’s natural and human systems and how these systems interconnect with those in other parts of the world. Students will explore environmental, economic, and social geographic issues relating to topics such as transportation options, energy choices, and urban development. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate various geographic issues and to develop possible approaches for making Canada a more sustainable place to live.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: None
Issues in Canadian Geography CGC1PB
This course focuses on current geographic issues that affect Canadians. Students will draw on their personal and everyday experiences as they explore issues relating to food and water supplies, competing land uses, interactions with the natural environment, and other topics relevant to sustainable living in Canada. They will also develop an awareness that issues that affect their lives in Canada are interconnected with issues in other parts of the world. Throughout the course, students will use the concepts of geographic thinking, the geographic inquiry process, and spatial technologies to guide and support their investigations.
COURSE NOTE: This course would be of benefit to students who require smaller group delivery and some course modifications.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Applied
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: None
Issues in Canadian Geography CGC1PI
This course focuses on current geographic issues that affect Canadians. Students will draw on their personal and everyday experiences as they explore a range of issues, including food and water supplies, competing land uses, and interactions with the natural environment, developing their awareness that issues that affect their lives are interconnected with issues in other parts of the world. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate choices related to sustainable living in Canada.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Applied
GRADE: 9
PREREQUISITE: None
Travel and Tourism: A Geographic Perspective CGG3OI
This course focuses on issues related to travel and tourism within and between various regions of the world. Students will investigate unique environmental, sociocultural, economic, and political characteristics of selected world regions. They will explore travel patterns and trends as well as tensions related to tourism, and will predict future tourism destinations. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate the impact of the travel industry on natural environments and human communities.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Open
GRADE: 11
PREREQUISITE: CGC1DI – Issues in Canadian Geography or CGC1PI – Issues in Canadian Geography or CGC1PB – Issues in Canadian Geography
World Issues: A Geographic Analysis CGW4UI
This course looks at the global challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. Students will explore a range of issues involving environmental, economic, social, and geopolitical interrelationships, and will examine governmental policies related to these issues. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including spatial technologies, to investigate these complex issues, including their impact on natural and human communities around the world.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: University
GRADE: 12
PREREQUISITE: Prerequisite: Any university or university/college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities.
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