CGC1P ~ Mr. Nickel. Introduction Course Outline Classroom Expectations Information sheet Assign...

WELCOME to GEOGRAPHYCGC1P ~ Mr. Nickel

IntroductionCourse Outline Classroom Expectations Information sheet Assign Textbooks Geography Game ~ How much do you know

about Canada?

Course Outline: Refer to your handoutWe will investigate a variety of

frameworks, such as ecozones, to explore Canada. We will look at the

interconnections among the landforms, climate, soils, vegetation, wildlife, and human activities in order to: develop

geographic knowledge and skills, understand Canada’s diversity and role in

the world community as well as the importance of sustainable development.

UnitsUnit 1: Natural SystemsUnit 2: Human SystemsUnit 3: Human Environment InteractionsUnit 4: Canada and the WorldUnit 5: Culminating Task

Types of Assessment, Evaluation, and ActivitiesWritten

article summaries and reports, notes and notebook, charts and graphs, maps, projects, assignments, unit tests and quizzes

Oral presentations, class participation

Culminating Activitiesfinal exam, final project

Assessment and Evaluation BreakdownTerm Work Assessment = 70%

Assignments 30% Daily Work 5% Tests/Quizzes 20%Unit Culminating Tasks 15%

Summative Assessment = 30%

Final Exam 15%Culminating Task 15%

Homework/Assignments 1. Homework is an important follow-up

activity to regular classroom work. Assignments reinforce and review what has been taught in the classroom. Review of classroom work on a regular basis is necessary for success.

2. Homework is assigned and corrected together in the classroom.

3. Missed tests, quizzes and oral presentations can be made up on student time IF a valid reason is provided for missing the due date.

Notebook Organization and Textbook RequirementsYour notebook will be organized by Units as

follows: Intro, Units 1-5 and a section devoted to work on your culminating activity. Notebooks will be checked on a regular basis for organization and completion. Your textbook must be covered with either a book cover (which can be purchased at the dollar store or Staples) or with paper.

Materials Required for this Coursebinder clear plastic ruler pencil crayons pencils standard calculator pens - blue, red, black eraser fine-tipped permanent

black marker circle marker - compass

or template flash drive (suggested)

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONSStudent Expectations:

Please be on time for class everyday If you miss a class it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to

find out what you have missed from a classmate first, then go to the binder for any missed handouts, then see me for further help.

If you have a VALID ABSENCE, you will be expected to write any test you missed the day you return

Demonstrate RESPECT for yourself, the members of the class and any class tools used.

USE COMMON SENSEI Am Canadian Rant

Unit by Unit CompetitionMost days we will begin with review from the

previous day.In your groups, try to answer as many

questions as possible to accumulate points during the unit.

The group with the most points at the end of the unit wins a prize.

Each unit there will be a seating change and thus new groups.

I will try to be as fair as possible in terms of determining correct answers, etc.

Information Sheet

Please fill in and submit the information sheet.

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The Competition!

How many PROVINCES are in Canada?

A. 13 B. 15 C. 10

How many TERRITORIES are in Canada?

A. 3 B. 2 C. 7

Which is the SMALLEST province?

A. Nova Scotia B. British Columbia

C. Prince Edward Island

What Province or Territory has one of the world’s greatest

amounts of dinosaur bones? A. British Columbia

B. Yukon C. Alberta

Canada is the second largest country in the world. What

country is larger in area than Canada?

A. Russia B. China

C. Australia

Which hockey team has won the Stanley Cup most often? A. Montreal Canadians B. Toronto Maple Leafs C. Pittsburgh Penguins

Which Prime Minister was in power for the longest period

of time? A. Stephen Harper

B. William Lyon Mackenzie King C. Jean Crétien

Which of the following materials is NOT mined in

Canada? A. Tin

B. Gold C. Diamonds

What is the name of Canada’s newest territory

(1999)? A. Yukon

B. Northwest Territories C. Nunavut

Which of these people is NOT Canadian?

A. Kiefer Sutherland B. Avril Lavigne C. Angelina Jolie

Which province joined Canada in 1949?

A. Newfoundland B. Manitoba

C. New Brunswick

What is the name of the longest river in Canada?

A. Grand River B. Mackenzie River

C. Fraser River

Other than Great Britain (incl. Ireland) and France, what country is the origin of the

greatest number of Canadian residents? A. Brazil

B. Germany C. Kenya

In terms of value, what is Canada’s most important export? A. Cars, trucks, and auto

parts B. Wheat and grain

C. Gold, minerals, and diamonds

In what province or territory is Canada’s highest mountain?

A. Nova Scotia B. Yukon

C. Saskatchewan

Congratulations!That is the end of our trivia game. Tomorrow we DIVE in!