Grade 9 Canadian Geography CGC1DI
Grade 9 Applied Geography
Monday, November 21, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Grade 11&12 - Epicentre Determination (Triangulation) / Grade 9 Elevation and Canada and the World
Hello Folks:
I am sorry that I have not posted for a couple of days.
Here we go again.
Grade 11 and 12
Activity: Earthquake Epicentre and Magnitude Determination (Major Concept - Triangulation)
- Completed in class
Grade 9
Continue to work on the Arcview Elevation Project in Class.
Home Work.
Text Book Work.
Read pages 434 to 441
Answer the following Questions in your Note Book.
1. What is meant by a Global Village.
2. Identify 3 ways countries can be grouped?
3. Explain Characteristics of Each Grouping.
4. Use Figure 32.5 and #5.6 to complete column 1 only in Figure 32.7.
I am sorry that I have not posted for a couple of days.
Here we go again.
Grade 11 and 12
Activity: Earthquake Epicentre and Magnitude Determination (Major Concept - Triangulation)
- Completed in class
Grade 9
Continue to work on the Arcview Elevation Project in Class.
Home Work.
Text Book Work.
Read pages 434 to 441
Answer the following Questions in your Note Book.
1. What is meant by a Global Village.
2. Identify 3 ways countries can be grouped?
3. Explain Characteristics of Each Grouping.
4. Use Figure 32.5 and #5.6 to complete column 1 only in Figure 32.7.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Gr. 9 Field Trip Preparation
Grade 9 Field Trip Preparation.
Grade 9 Field Trip Assignment.
Grade 9 Post Card Linear Organizer.
Grade 9 Post Card Template.
Grade 9 Field Trip Assignment.
Grade 9 Post Card Linear Organizer.
Grade 9 Post Card Template.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
(Gr 11-12) earthquake watch (Gr. 9) Elevation
Learning Goals
Grade 11, 12
I can research the size and locations of earthquakes using the internet.
I can manipulate earthquake data in Excel and import it and plot it in Arcview.
I can produce and print a Layout in Arcview.
Grade 9
I can represent elevation on maps using several different techniques.
Lesson
Grade 11/12
Provide instruction on researching information on earthquakes and plotting this information in Arcview.
Grade 9
Provide instruction and activities to learn about repreesnting elevation on maps.
Grade 11, 12
I can research the size and locations of earthquakes using the internet.
I can manipulate earthquake data in Excel and import it and plot it in Arcview.
I can produce and print a Layout in Arcview.
Grade 9
I can represent elevation on maps using several different techniques.
Lesson
Grade 11/12
Provide instruction on researching information on earthquakes and plotting this information in Arcview.
Grade 9
Provide instruction and activities to learn about repreesnting elevation on maps.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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
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
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
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
.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
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
Friday, September 23, 2011
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
Grades 9 , 11 12 Testing on introductory Map Skills will Start on Tuesday
Review Materials
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
(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.
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.
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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.
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
**
Continued frustration with the task has caused me to alter the Learning Goal for this activity. See Tomorrows Learning Goal.
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
**
Continued frustration with the task has caused me to alter the Learning Goal for this activity. See Tomorrows Learning Goal.
Monday, September 19, 2011
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.
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.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
(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.
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.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
(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.
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.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
(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
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.
Monday, September 12, 2011
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
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
Friday, September 9, 2011
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
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
Thursday, September 8, 2011
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.
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.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
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.
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.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Grade 9 Erosion and Weathering
Today we looked at the Bill Nye film on Erosion.
1. We discovered that Wind, Water, Sand, Ice and Chemicals are all agents of Erosion.
2. Erosion includes a number earth flattening processes that counteracts Tectonic or Mountain Building Processes.
3. Water dissolves water soluble minerals like salt.
4. When water freezes it expands. If water gets into the cracks of rocks and freezes , the ice will expandand weaken the rock.
5. Sand that is carried along by wind can act like a sand blaster. The blowing sand wears away solid rock.
6. Trees can cover soil, protecting the soil from being washed away.
7. Iron turning into rust and copper turning green is an example of chemical erosion.
8. Over time, rocks are reduced to sand.
9. In areas where there are steep hills and cliffs people can slow erosion by building concrete retaining walls and improve drainage.
10. Erosion is a slow process.
11. Lichen are plants that feed off the chemicals in rock.
12 A Hoodoo is a vertical column of rock that is formed as the surrounding rock is eroded away.
Tomorrow we will:
Complete a tectonic map of the world and learn the names and locations of 7 tectonic plates.
We will learn the following terms in order to produce an ecozone map of Canada.
- Boreal
- Taiga
- Shield
- Cordillera
- Plain
- Hudson
- Atlantic
- Pacific
- Arctic
- Northern
- Southern
- Mixedwood
1. We discovered that Wind, Water, Sand, Ice and Chemicals are all agents of Erosion.
2. Erosion includes a number earth flattening processes that counteracts Tectonic or Mountain Building Processes.
3. Water dissolves water soluble minerals like salt.
4. When water freezes it expands. If water gets into the cracks of rocks and freezes , the ice will expandand weaken the rock.
5. Sand that is carried along by wind can act like a sand blaster. The blowing sand wears away solid rock.
6. Trees can cover soil, protecting the soil from being washed away.
7. Iron turning into rust and copper turning green is an example of chemical erosion.
8. Over time, rocks are reduced to sand.
9. In areas where there are steep hills and cliffs people can slow erosion by building concrete retaining walls and improve drainage.
10. Erosion is a slow process.
11. Lichen are plants that feed off the chemicals in rock.
12 A Hoodoo is a vertical column of rock that is formed as the surrounding rock is eroded away.
Tomorrow we will:
Complete a tectonic map of the world and learn the names and locations of 7 tectonic plates.
We will learn the following terms in order to produce an ecozone map of Canada.
- Boreal
- Taiga
- Shield
- Cordillera
- Plain
- Hudson
- Atlantic
- Pacific
- Arctic
- Northern
- Southern
- Mixedwood
Monday, February 21, 2011
Grade 11 Update - Island Caretaker
So far this semester we :
1. Learned what the study of Geography means.
2. Learned the 5 themes of geography.
3. Considered the notion of a political region as an area that has a continuous territory where the people within the region are bound together by similar language, history, culture and values.
4. Learned how to describe where places are found using Latitude and Longitude.
5.Learned how to describe where places are found by describing where a place is in relation to other places.
6.Learned about Time Zones and how to tell the time in different Time Zones (both Canadian and global time zones)
7. Reviewed the major landmass regions of the world. (Continents)
8. Learned the major countries of Europe, South America and North America including Central America and the Caribbean.
9. Learned what Tourism refers to and the major types of tourism.
10. Watched a travel show on Jordan and learned how to describe the Latitude and Longitude of its capital City using an atlas Gazatteere. We also described the location of Jordan in relation to other locations (Relative Location).
11. Learned that Jordan is a desert country and falls into global climatic high pressure region that is characterized by dry conditions. We also learned the world's global atmospheric circulation (Wind Patterns).
12. Learned how to make multi-factor decisions and write a decision making report by investigating Theme Parks near Kitchener as a travel Destination.
Tuesday Feb. 22
Today we will:
Apply the Decision Making and Writing Process to select the best representative from a final list of 16 to take on the role of the Island Caretaker. (Summative Assessment)
Tomorrow
We will watch a travel film on Ascension Island and investigate the geologic reasons for its existence.
1. Learned what the study of Geography means.
2. Learned the 5 themes of geography.
3. Considered the notion of a political region as an area that has a continuous territory where the people within the region are bound together by similar language, history, culture and values.
4. Learned how to describe where places are found using Latitude and Longitude.
5.Learned how to describe where places are found by describing where a place is in relation to other places.
6.Learned about Time Zones and how to tell the time in different Time Zones (both Canadian and global time zones)
7. Reviewed the major landmass regions of the world. (Continents)
8. Learned the major countries of Europe, South America and North America including Central America and the Caribbean.
9. Learned what Tourism refers to and the major types of tourism.
10. Watched a travel show on Jordan and learned how to describe the Latitude and Longitude of its capital City using an atlas Gazatteere. We also described the location of Jordan in relation to other locations (Relative Location).
11. Learned that Jordan is a desert country and falls into global climatic high pressure region that is characterized by dry conditions. We also learned the world's global atmospheric circulation (Wind Patterns).
12. Learned how to make multi-factor decisions and write a decision making report by investigating Theme Parks near Kitchener as a travel Destination.
Tuesday Feb. 22
In January 2009 Tourism Queensland embarked on a global search to find an Island Caretaker to explore the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland Australia and report back to the world about their experiences.
Today we will:
Apply the Decision Making and Writing Process to select the best representative from a final list of 16 to take on the role of the Island Caretaker. (Summative Assessment)
Tomorrow
We will watch a travel film on Ascension Island and investigate the geologic reasons for its existence.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Monday Feb 14. Grade 9 Regions, Glaciation as an Earth Flattening Force
Grade 9
Yesterday we reviewed the concept of a region and revisited the three types of regions studied this year.
A region is an area that is defined by unique characteristics.
Land Mass regions - Continents - (7)
Political Regions - Countries and Provinces
Natural Regions - Landform Regions of Canada.
Canadian Landform Regions.
Western Cordillera
Interior Plains
Canadian Shield
Great Lakes st. Lawrence Lowlands
Appalachians.
Arctic Canada
- Arctic Lowlands
- Hudson Bay Lowlands
- Arctic Canadian Shield
We also looked at the two main processes that shape the face off the earth.
Tectonic Processes
Mountain Building Processes ( earthquakes and Volcanoes)
and
Gradational Processes
Erosional Forces
Earth Flattening Processes
We looked at the influence of the most significant Erosional Force, Glaciation.
10,000 years ago Most of Canada was covered by glacial ice up to 2km thick. This ice was so erosive that it gouged out depressions that make the current Great Lakes.
There are 2 types of glaciers:
Continental Glaciers similar to Antarctica and Greenland
Alpine or Mountain Glaciers similar to the ones found in the Western Cordillera.
To supplement this material students watched the film The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes.
Yesterday we reviewed the concept of a region and revisited the three types of regions studied this year.
A region is an area that is defined by unique characteristics.
Land Mass regions - Continents - (7)
Political Regions - Countries and Provinces
Natural Regions - Landform Regions of Canada.
Canadian Landform Regions.
Western Cordillera
Interior Plains
Canadian Shield
Great Lakes st. Lawrence Lowlands
Appalachians.
Arctic Canada
- Arctic Lowlands
- Hudson Bay Lowlands
- Arctic Canadian Shield
We also looked at the two main processes that shape the face off the earth.
Tectonic Processes
Mountain Building Processes ( earthquakes and Volcanoes)
and
Gradational Processes
Erosional Forces
Earth Flattening Processes
We looked at the influence of the most significant Erosional Force, Glaciation.
10,000 years ago Most of Canada was covered by glacial ice up to 2km thick. This ice was so erosive that it gouged out depressions that make the current Great Lakes.
There are 2 types of glaciers:
Continental Glaciers similar to Antarctica and Greenland
Alpine or Mountain Glaciers similar to the ones found in the Western Cordillera.
To supplement this material students watched the film The Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Grade 9 Regions Arcview Grade 11 Tourism and Travel
Grade 9
Two days ago we watched the Film Physical Geography of Canada with interruptions in order to develop a set of notes.. Yesterday we watched the film without interruptions to see the film in its entirety as well as produced a hand drawn map of Canada's Landform regions.
Today and Tomorrow we will complete a political Map of Canada and a Landform map of Canada using a computer program called ARC MAP.
Tomorrow we will also complete a test on Canada's political regions.
GRADE 11
Yesterday we completed text questions.
Two days ago we watched the Film Physical Geography of Canada with interruptions in order to develop a set of notes.. Yesterday we watched the film without interruptions to see the film in its entirety as well as produced a hand drawn map of Canada's Landform regions.
Today and Tomorrow we will complete a political Map of Canada and a Landform map of Canada using a computer program called ARC MAP.
Tomorrow we will also complete a test on Canada's political regions.
GRADE 11
Yesterday we completed text questions.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Grade 9 Regions - Grade 11 The Best Job in the World
Grade 9 - Political Regions
Region: an area with unique characteristics.
Yesterday we:
1. reviewed the continents and European political regions with a small quiz. For students who were absent or not present last week when we learned this material, we will retest this material again at a later date.
2. Looked at the political regions within Canada by producing a hand drawn political map of Canada.
the six components that must be included on all maps include:
TITLE
BORDER OR FRAME
SCALE
NORTH ARROW
LEGEND OR LABELS
NAME
The map we worked on included Canada's 10 provinces, 3 territories and the capital cities associated with these political regions, including Ottawa, Canada's capital.
You will be tested on this material on Friday.
Today we will watch and develop notes on the film Physical Geography of Canada which looks at Canada's Landform Regions.
Western Cordillera
Interior Plains
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Lowlands
Appalachians
Arctic Canada
ARCTIC SUB REGIONS
Innuitians
Arctic Canadian Shield
Hudson Bay Lowlands
Arctic Lowlands
Grade 11 - The Best Job in the World
Over 34,000 would-be caretakers from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe and everywhere in between uploaded a 60-second video showing their creativity and skills. From celebrities, writers, tour guides, environmentalists, students, to mums, dads and retirees everyone was vying for the Best Job in the World.
A shortlist of 50 applicants from 22 countries were narrowed down to a final 16, 15 whom were chosen by Tourism Queensland, and the 16th a ’wild card’ applicant Claire Wang from Taiwan chosen by popular vote.
In class we reviewed the final 16 submissions and undertook a process to select the best submission.
A link to the video submissions is found below.
Region: an area with unique characteristics.
Yesterday we:
1. reviewed the continents and European political regions with a small quiz. For students who were absent or not present last week when we learned this material, we will retest this material again at a later date.
2. Looked at the political regions within Canada by producing a hand drawn political map of Canada.
the six components that must be included on all maps include:
TITLE
BORDER OR FRAME
SCALE
NORTH ARROW
LEGEND OR LABELS
NAME
The map we worked on included Canada's 10 provinces, 3 territories and the capital cities associated with these political regions, including Ottawa, Canada's capital.
You will be tested on this material on Friday.
Today we will watch and develop notes on the film Physical Geography of Canada which looks at Canada's Landform Regions.
Western Cordillera
Interior Plains
Great Lakes St. Lawrence Lowlands
Appalachians
Arctic Canada
ARCTIC SUB REGIONS
Innuitians
Arctic Canadian Shield
Hudson Bay Lowlands
Arctic Lowlands
Tomorrow we will map these regions.
Grade 11 - The Best Job in the World
In January 2009 Tourism Queensland embarked on a global search to find an Island Caretaker to explore the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland Australia and report back to the world about their experiences.
On offer was a salary of AUD $150,000 for a six month position with live in luxury accommodation on Hamilton Island and the opportunity to explore all that the region has to offer.Over 34,000 would-be caretakers from Azerbaijan to Zimbabwe and everywhere in between uploaded a 60-second video showing their creativity and skills. From celebrities, writers, tour guides, environmentalists, students, to mums, dads and retirees everyone was vying for the Best Job in the World.
A shortlist of 50 applicants from 22 countries were narrowed down to a final 16, 15 whom were chosen by Tourism Queensland, and the 16th a ’wild card’ applicant Claire Wang from Taiwan chosen by popular vote.
In class we reviewed the final 16 submissions and undertook a process to select the best submission.
A link to the video submissions is found below.
Your culminating project this year is to develop a country BLOG, similar to the "Best Job in the World" blog that profiles Hamilton Island off the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Your task is to construct a BLOG that Profiles a country of your choice throughout the semester. At the start of each week you will be given a topic that you will be required to discuss or write about in your BLOG that relates to your country of choice.
Today you will set up your BLOG, select a country and write in your BLOG why you selected the country you did. This submission is reflective in nature. Take some inspiration from the Video presentations above.
Today's Skill development: Building a personal WebSite _ a BLOG.
Today you will set up your BLOG, select a country and write in your BLOG why you selected the country you did. This submission is reflective in nature. Take some inspiration from the Video presentations above.
Today's Skill development: Building a personal WebSite _ a BLOG.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Grade 9 Geographic Themes - Grade 11 Natural Regions
Grade 9
Student information Sheet Canadian Geography Applied Level CGC 1PI
Tod
Grade 11
Student information Sheet Travel and Tourism Open Level CGG 3OI
Student information Sheet Canadian Geography Applied Level CGC 1PI
Tod
Grade 11
Student information Sheet Travel and Tourism Open Level CGG 3OI
Welcome to My Geography Grade 9 Canadian Geography and Grade 11 Travel and Tourism Classes
Students:
I hope that everyone was successful in your studies last semester. Today starts the first day of the semester 2. 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 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.
I hope that everyone was successful in your studies last semester. Today starts the first day of the semester 2. 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 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.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Grade 9 and 12 review materials.
Grade 9
Check back to earlier entries
Check Back Later
Grade 12
Exam Review Word 2007
Exam Review PDF
Check back to earlier entries
Check Back Later
Grade 12
Exam Review Word 2007
Exam Review PDF
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Grade 9 Culminating Project Grade 12 ISU
Grade 9
Students working on their Culminating Project
Attached materials
Ecozone Review Materials
Latitude and Longitude Review Materials
Students working on their Culminating Project
Attached materials
Ecozone Review Materials
Latitude and Longitude Review Materials
Monday, January 17, 2011
Grade 9 Intro to Culminating Project Grade 12 ISU
Grade 9
Introduction to Culminating Project including instructions and modeling of finished product.
Review Terms for the exam.
Chapter 12 outline questions and answers.
Grade 12
ISU
Introduction to Culminating Project including instructions and modeling of finished product.
Review Terms for the exam.
Chapter 12 outline questions and answers.
Grade 12
ISU
Friday, January 14, 2011
Grade 9 Precipitation Grade 12 ISU
Grade 9
Types of Precipitation
Cyclonic, Relief, Convectional
Ecozones Complete the legend
Grade 12
ISU
Types of Precipitation
Cyclonic, Relief, Convectional
Ecozones Complete the legend
Grade 12
ISU
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Grade 9 Climate Grade 12 ISU
Grade 9
Complete notes and instruction on Factors that Affect Climate LOWER+N
Teach Climate Graphs
For tomorrow's class please print and review the following materials.
Climate Graph Kitchener
Chapter 12 outline Questions
Grade 12
ISU
Complete notes and instruction on Factors that Affect Climate LOWER+N
Teach Climate Graphs
For tomorrow's class please print and review the following materials.
Climate Graph Kitchener
Chapter 12 outline Questions
Grade 12
ISU
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Grade 9 Weather and Climate LOWER+N Grade 12 ISU
Grade 9
Today we looked at the Atmosphere , the difference between weather and climate and factors that affect climate.
Grade 12
Continue with ISU
Today we looked at the Atmosphere , the difference between weather and climate and factors that affect climate.
Grade 12
Continue with ISU
Grade 9 Exam Review
Attached is an outline of the exam and an outline of the content covered on the exam.
Review Outline
Review Outline
Friday, January 7, 2011
Grade 9 Tectonics, Landform and Soil Test - Grade 12 ISU
Grade 9
Watch the Railrodder - Review Landform Regions
Tectonics, Landform and Soil Test
Introduction to Vegetation
Grade 12
ISU
Watch the Railrodder - Review Landform Regions
Tectonics, Landform and Soil Test
Introduction to Vegetation
Grade 12
ISU
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Grade 9 Soil and Vegetation Grade 12 ISU
Grade 9
Watch Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes
Teach Soil and complete Soil activity
Work on Chapter 13 outline Questions
Tomorrow - Test on Landform Regions and Lesson on vegetation
Watch Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes
Teach Soil and complete Soil activity
Work on Chapter 13 outline Questions
Tomorrow - Test on Landform Regions and Lesson on vegetation
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Grade 9 Tectonic Plates, Soil Grade 12 ISU
Grade 9
Take up answers to Chapter 11 outline questions.
Learn the names an locations of Major Tectonic Plates (MAPS)
Introduction to Soil
Get Extra Practice with Locational Geography - Review of Continents
Grade 12
Review and complete yesterdays Test
Time for ISU
Take up answers to Chapter 11 outline questions.
Learn the names an locations of Major Tectonic Plates (MAPS)
Introduction to Soil
Get Extra Practice with Locational Geography - Review of Continents
Grade 12
Review and complete yesterdays Test
Time for ISU
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Grade 9 Rock Cycle - Plate tectonics. Grade 12 - ISU
Grade 9
Review the Rock Cycle
Introduction to Plate Tectonics
Assign Landform Region Matrix Activity
Chapter 10 - Answers to outline Questions
Grade 12
Work on ISU
Review the Rock Cycle
Introduction to Plate Tectonics
Assign Landform Region Matrix Activity
Chapter 10 - Answers to outline Questions
Grade 12
Work on ISU
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