Friday, May 31, 2013

Exam Project and Industry May 31 to June 07

Week in Summary

- Introdction to exam project - Work on project in class with a partner. Project Due June 07

- Independant home work

An Investigation of Industry in Canada

Chapter 20 outline questions

Chapter 26 outline questions

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Population Pyramids

Learning Goals:

I can produce and interpret a population pyramid given associated population statistics.

Lesson

Complete attached Activity.

Discuss findings.

Monday, May 27, 2013

Demographics

Learning Goals

I know the major factors that affect  a country's population and can manipulate the factors to predict the future population of  country.

Intro to Demographics - Power Point

Grade 9

Demographics - Lesson is provided on Canadian Demographics.

a) Power point presentation - Jeopardy
b) Development of Notes
c) Calculation Activity

Please print and review the following Chapter 15 outline questions

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Immigration

Thanks so much for such a great field trip on Friday. Check out the pictures . Click below


Learning Goals:

I can identify 3 major factors that influence migration.
I can explain the three ways immigrants can enter Canada.
I can explain why Canada accepts immigrants.


Lesson:

Provide notes on immigration.

Students to complete the attached chapter 17 outline questions.

Notes:

Migration Equation which explains why people move locations.


Movement occurs when the PUSH FACTORS + PULL FACTORS > INTERVENING OBSTACLES


3 different ways to immigrate to Canada. 

1.   Independent Immigrant
1a) Business Class Independent Immigrant
2.   Family Class Immigrant
3.   Political Refugee


Tomorrow we will complete a decision making activity that looks at Immigration.
Please review the decision making process prior to tomorrows class.

Monday, May 13, 2013

Niagara Falls - Preparation

Learning Goals

I know the elements of a postcard and can produce a postcard that profiles the human and natural features of the Niagara Falls region.

I can undertake research using the Internet to prepare for a holiday trip.

I can produce a scatterplot graph that is used to determine the relationships between a variety of
socio-economic variables and then relate the patterns on the graphs to development.

Lesson:

Provide instruction for 3 activities.

1. Post Card Assignment
2. Niagara Falls Scavenger hunt
3. Scatterplot Graphing Activity.

- (Work for the Week)

Friday, May 10, 2013

May 10 - Decision Making Human Development Index (HDI)

Learning Goals:

I can compare the level of development of a selected group of countries using a multi-factor decision making process.

Lesson

Activity.

Using the strategy introduced on Wednesday, students will undertake a decision making activity comparing the quality of life for 8 different countries.

HDI - Human Development Index Activity

Use data from your text book pgs. 406 and 408

May 09

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Decision Making : An Introduction - Theme Park

Learning Goals.

1. I can make logical multi-factor decisions using a decision making Matrix.
2. I can compose a 5 paragraph decision making report using a decision making matrix as a guide.

Lesson.

Review Ecologic Footprint Essay


Teach Decision Making using the example which selects the best theme park to visit.

Materials

Monday, May 6, 2013

Ecological Footprint

Learning Goals:

I know what an ecological Footprint is.
I can calculate the size and interpret the significance of my own ecological footprint.
I can identify several ways to reduce the size of my ecological footprint and can explain why it is important to do so.


Lesson

Complete and take up attached worksheets.



Attachment



Take up textbook Questions

Outine Answers

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Ecological Footprint

Learning Goals:

I know what an ecological Footprint is.
I can calculate the size and interpret the significance of my own ecological footprint.
I can identify several ways to reduce the size of my ecological footprint and can explain why it is important to do so.

Lesson

Assign chapter 36  - read

Assign chapter 36 outline questions  attached


Complete attached questionare for Monday.

TEST DAY - CANADA'S PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Test - Canada's Physical Geography WEDNESDAY MAY 01

TEST REVIEW