Test
GRADE 9 - Tuesday's Test - last unit 1 module test for grade 9
- Scale


Learning Goals
Grade 12
I can use 3 different types of scale to calculate distance off a map.
I can convert scale types.
I can Independently produce a map of Australia using Arcview

Grade 11
I can identify and describe ,including the physical and chemical characteristics, how the interior layers of the earth formed.
I can explain 3 ways in which  heat / energy moves

Grade 9
I can use 3 different types of scale to calculate distance off a map.
I can convert scale types.


Lesson

Grade 11/12
Take up answers to map scale questions.

Write Module test 3 on Introductory Map Skills - Scale.

Textbook questions handed out in class. The earth layers.


Grade 9
Write Module test 3 on Introductory Map Skills - Road maps and Time - Including Canadian time zones.
Provide instruction on  Different Types of Scale.

Students to work on Scale Activity

Take up Scale Questions.

Module Test 2

Test
Thursday's Test
- Scale

Grade 9
Scale, Road Maps, Time Zones

Learning Goals
Grade 11/12
I can use 3 different types of scale to calculate distance off a map.
I can convert scale types.

Grade 11
I can identify and describe ,including the physical and chemical characteristics, how the interior layers of the earth formed.

Grade 9
I can use 3 different types of scale to calculate distance off a map.
I can convert scale types.


Lesson
Grade 11/12
Write Module test 2 on Introductory Map Skills - .
Provide instruction on the Different Types of Scale.
NOTES ON SCALE AND METRIC CONVERSIONS

Textbook questions handed out in class.

Students to work on Scale Activity


Grade 9
Write Module test 2 on Introductory Map Skills.
Provide instruction on t Different Types of Scale.
NOTES ON SCALE AND METRIC CONVERSIONS

Students to work on Scale Activity

Module Test # 1 -- Lesson on Scale

Test
.Wednesday's Test

- Map Projections
- Direction
- gr. 12 Advanced angles

Learning Goals
Grade 11/12
I can use 3 different types of scale to calculate distance off a map.
I can convert scale types.
Grade 9
I can use 3 different types of scale to calculate distance off a map.
I can convert scale types.


Lesson
Grade 11/12
Write Module test 1 on Introductory Map Skills.
Provide instruction on t Different Types of Scale.
NOTES ON SCALE AND METRIC CONVERSIONS

Students to work on Scale Activity


Grade 9
Write Module test 1 on Introductory Map Skills.
Provide instruction on t Different Types of Scale.
NOTES ON SCALE AND METRIC CONVERSIONS

Students to work on Scale Activity

Test - Modules

Test

Over the next 3 school days we will have a series of test modules.

Tuesday
- Latitude and Longitude
- Map Grid
- Geographic Themes
Wednesday
- Map Projections
- Direction
- gr. 12 Advanced angles
Learning Goals
Grade 11/12
I can convert distances within the Metric System.

Grade 9
I can determine time in different parts of the world using Longitude.
I Can determine time in different parts of the Canada using a Time Zone Map.
I can convert distances within the Metric System.

Lesson
Grade 11/12
Tara Fitzgerald from the Board Office gave a presentation on the Specialist High Skills Major program offered at our School.

Contact me if you require extra information.

Provide instruction on converting distances within the Metric System.
Mr. Worndl's Magic Mountain for metric conversions within the Metric System.
NOTES ON SCALE AND METRIC CONVERSIONS

Grade 9
Work on time and time zone questions in class.
Global Time Zone Questions

GRADE 9, 11, 12 Introductory Map Skills Testing - Starts on Tuesday.

Today's Learning Goals

Grade 11 - Continue from Yesterday
I can compare the physical characteristics of Earth and Mars using a list.
I can prepare a list comparing the pros and cons of traveling to Mars.

Grade 12 - Continue from Yesterday
I can describe 4 properties of map projections.
I can produce maps of the world using different map projections in Arcview.

Grade 9
I can  determine time in different parts of Canada knowing Canada's Time Zones.
I can determine time in different parts of the world using longitude.

Today's Lessons

Grade 11
Students will watch Bill Nye "Outer Space" and "Space Exploration"
Undertake research on Maned Mission to Mars using SPACE.Com


Grade 12 Continue from Yesterday
Provide instruction on Map projections and properties of projections. (ppt notes)
Assign Arc 9 Projection Assignment. (Assignment including notes)

Grade 9
Take up Road Map Questions
Provide instruction and questions on time zones.
Global Time Zone Questions

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Grades 9 , 11 12 Testing on introductory Map Skills will Start on Tuesday

Review Materials

1/2 PD Day (Gr.11)-Mars (Gr.12)-Arcvie Map Projections

Today's Learning Goals

Grade 11
I can compare the physical characteristics of Earth and Mars using a list.
I can prepare a list comparing the pros and cons of traveling to Mars.

Grade 12
I can describe 4 properties of map projections.
I can produce maps of the world using different map projections in Arcview.

Grades 9
No afternoon classes.

Today's Lessons

Grade 11
Assign questions on Mars that compare Mars to Earth.

Grade 12
Provide instruction on Map projections and properties of projections. (ppt notes)
Assign Arc 9 Projection Assignment. (Assignment including notes)


Remember Friday:

Compose a brief report explaining what geomatics is including the 3 main components of geomatics: Cartography, GIS and Remote Sensing.

(Gr.11) Planets and Space (Gr.12) Arcview Place Names (Gr. 9) PMOC and Road Map Interpretation

Today's Learning Goals

Grade 11
I can distinguish between Terresrtial and Jovian Planets.
I can list a single identify characteristic of each of our planets.

Grade 12
I can use the internet to find the latitude and longitude of specific places.
I can organize latitude and longitude information into an excel table.
In Arcview I can plot the positions of places on to a map given latitude and longitude information organized in an excel table.

Grades 9
I can produce a simple map of Canada in Arcview.
I can interpret a road map by decoding information found on the map.

Today's Lessons

Grade 11
Show the film Bill Nye "Planets". Questions attached
Show the film Bill Nye "Outer Space" - Each student is to watch the film and compose two questions about the film. These questions will be assembled by me and provided back to the students for review.

Grade 12
Provide instruction and time for students to research Canadian Place Names (Assignemt attached):

Remember Friday:

Compose a brief report explaining what geomatics is including the 3 main components of geomatics: Cartography, GIS and Remote Sensing.

Today's Learning Goals


Grade 11
I can list the evidence that supports the Nebula Gas Hypothesis.
Grade 12
I can produce a simple map and map layout in Arcview.

Grades 9
I can produce a simple map of Canada in Arcview.

Today's Lessons

Grade 11
Show the film The Miracle Planet " The Third Planet" Transcript Provided.
Grade 12
Provide instruction and time for students to produce a simple map in arcview.
Main components covered:
Data Frame
Data View
Layout View
Changing the Projection of a Data Frame
Labeling - Including editing the label properties.

Remember Friday:

Compose a brief report explaining what geomatics is including the 3 main components of geomatics: Cartography, GIS and Remote Sensing.

Grade 9
Continue to work on the Arcview  "Political Map of Canada"
**Simplified Task** I will provide the compleated shapefiles required to finish this assignment.

(Gr. 11) - Formation of the Earth (GR.12) Geomatics (GR.9) Arcview PMOC

Today's Learning Goals


Grade 11
I know the difference beween the Big Bang Theory and the Nebular Hypothesis.
I know the major components of our solar system.


Grade 12
I know the 3 main components to geomatics.


Grades 9
I can produce a map of Canaada in Arcview

Today's Lessons

Grade 11
Take up Friday's questions on the Nebular Hypothesis, Big Bang Theory and the components of our Solar System.
Grade 12
Take up angle questions from last week.

Assignment: Due Friday

Compose a brief report explaining what geomatics is including the 3 main components of geomatics: Cartography, GIS and Remote Sensing.

Grade 9
Continue to work on the Arcview  "Political Map of Canada

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Continued frustration with the task has caused me to alter the Learning Goal for this activity. See Tomorrows Learning Goal.

Friday Sept. 16, 2011

Today's Learning Goals


Grades 11, 12


I can explain how people's impression of world and the power and size of nations is influenced by map projections.

Grades 11
I can explain the Big Bang Theory and the Nebuar Gas Hypotheis.

Grade 12
I can open a map in Arcview and edit the appearance of the map.
Grades 9

Period 4
I can use Arcview to create a Political Map of Canada.

Period 5
I can interpret a road map.

Today's Lessons

Grade 11 - 12

Watch film on map projections.

Grade 11

Answer questions on the Big Bang Theory and the Nebular Gas Hypothesis. Questions

Grade 12

Work with Arcview to open and edit basic map files.

Grade 9

Period 4
Work to complete the Politicl Map of Canada - PMOC

Period 5
Students to get practice interpreting graphical text by decoding an Ontario Road map.

(11,12) Map Projections (11) Space (9) PMOC

Today's Learning Goals


Grades 11, 12


I can explain what map projections are.
I can describe distortions created by map projections.
I can describe three categories of map projections.


Grades 11
I can explain the Big Bang Theory and the Nebuar Gas Hypotheis.

Grades 9

I can use Arcview to create a Political Map of Canada.

Today's Lessons

Grade 11, 12
Show the film "The Impossible Map"

Provide instruction on Map Projections and Map Distortions caused by Map Projections.
Notes on MAP PROJECTIONS
Assign map projection activity.


Grade 9

Provide instruction related to create a Political Map of Canada using Arcview.

Students to create a similar map.

(11 - 12) Orienteering (9) Map Projections

Today's Learning Goals


Grades 11, 12

I can use a directional compass for the prupose of orienteering.

Grades 9

I can explain what map projections are.
I can describe distortions created by map projections.
I can describe three categories of map projections.

Today's Lessons

Grade 11, 12
Students will complete an orienteering course using a directional compass at our school.

Grade 9

Show the film "The Impossible Map"

Provide instruction on Map Projections and Map Distortions caused by Map Projections.
Notes on MAP PROJECTIONS
Assign map projection activity.

(9)-cdn cities excel (11)-Nebula Hypothesis (12)-Angles dms

Today's Learning Goals

Grade 11

I can explain the dynamic nature of a hypothesis.
I can list the evidence that supports the Nebula Hypothesis that explains the formation of the Earth and Solar System.
Grade12

I can can work with angles including adding and subtracting angles that are divided into degrees, minutes and seconds.

Grade 9

I can organize tabular information into an Excel Spreadsheet.

Today's Lessons

Grade 11

Provide instruction on the concept of a hypothesis.
Students to read pages 12 to 24 i Text Book.

Grade 12

Provide instruction as well as an activity that gives students practice addind and subtracting angles that are divided into degrees, minutes and seconds.

Grade 9

Students are to research the latitude and longitude of Canada's capital cities using Heavens Above and then assemble the information into an excel spreadsheet template.

Grade 11/12 - Direction and Distance Grade 9 Map Grid

Today's Learning Goals

Grade 11/12

I can describe direction using compass points or bearings.
I can determine the angular bearing of a location from a map using a directional compass.
I can orient myself using a directional compass


Grade 9
I can describe direction using compass points or bearings.
I can describe where places are found on large scale maps using Map Grid / Military Grid.

Today's Lessons

Grade 11/12
Provide instruction on Direction and Compass Bearings - Notes
Undertake activity using Directional Compass and Frost Centre Map
Grade 9
Provide instruction on Direction and Compass Bearings - Notes
Provide instruction on Large and Small Scale Maps and Map Grid
Undertake Stratford map activity using Map Grid

Describing Where Places are Found

Today's Learning Goals

Grade 11/12

I can describe where places are found on a large scale map using a map grid.
 I can list differences between Large and Small Scale Maps.

Grade 9
I can describe where places are found  using Latitude and Longitude.
I can describe direction using compass points or bearings.

Today's Lessons

Grade 11/12
Complete Latitude and Longitude Questions
Provide instruction on Direction and Compass Bearings - Notes
Provide instruction on Large and Small Scale Maps and Map Grid

Grade 9
Complete Latitude and Longitude Questions
Provide instruction on Direction and Compass Bearings - Notes

Describing Where a Place is Found - Absolute Location

Today's Learning Goals

Grade 9, 11/12

I can locate a place on a map using latitude and longitude
Using a map I can determine the latitude and longitude of a place.


Grade 11/12

Bell Work - Assessment - have you mastered yesterday's Learning Goals- Test

Complete instruction and Latitude and Longitude activity from Yesterday.

Grade 9
Bell work - Complete yesterday's text book scavanger hunt.

Assessment - have you mastered yesterday's Learning Goals - Test

Provide instruction on Latitude and Longitude
Instructional Aid - The wheels on the bus
Work on class activity  Latitude and Longitude.

WELCOME

Welcome to my Geography Classroom.

Students:

I hope that everyone has had a great summer, but today reality finally sets in. Today starts the first day of the semester and the first day of a new school year. I look forward to having you in my class. I look forward to meeting you, getting to know you and teaching you. It is an important time for me to outline my expectations for you, my expectations for my class and and very importantly it is a time for me start to learn how you learn best. It is my goal to engage you, make you think, and help you with your learning in order that you go home and tell yourself or your family that "school is fun and I can't wait to go back tomorrow". Perhaps my goals are lofty, but my pledge to you is that I will do my best to help you learn and be successful this year.

There are times this semester that you will be introduced to skills or concepts that are new. Please don't get frustrated or discouraged. Be patient with yourself as I will be patient with you. The only thing that I ask of you is that you use the talents, skills and gifts that God has given you to the best of your ability.

Have a great semester, talk to me if you have any concerns and give this course a great effort.

Today's Learning Goals:

All classes:

To be able to explain what geography refers to by relating the term to 5 geographic themes.

Grade 9

To be able to list 4 tools of organizational structure found in the student text book.