Welcome to Grade 9 Gifted Issues In Canadian

Welcome to Grade 9 Gifted Issues In Canadian Geography! Ms. Percy

Take An Educated Guess… What topics and/or issues do you think we will study in this course? (and don’t just say the Geography of Canada!)

Course Overview �Survey of Canadian Geography (like a taste test!) �Issues-based, case studies �Physical and Human Systems �Interdisciplinary � geography, science, math, English, art, history, politics, computer tech, business �Many different types of activities and assignments

What will we study? Units of Study: 1 - Introduction and Skills Review 2 - Canada’s Diverse Environments 3 - Resource Management 4 - Canada’s People Power 5 - Canada’s Global Connections Culminating Activity and Exam

How will we learn? � Case studies, real-life situations � Interactive activities like simulations, debates and discussions � Various forms of media � Documentaries, film analyses � Digital resources and maps � Common Geotechnologies (Google Earth, Maps etc. ) � Group and individual tasks � Presentations � Role plays � Article analyses � Interactive Review Games � Independent research � Etc. !!!

How will I earn marks? Summative Evaluations �Variety of summative tasks in each unit (assignments, responses, quizzes, debates, etc. ) �Unit tests �Culminating assignment (Geo Film Fest) �Final exam

How do the gifted and academic courses compare? �Same curriculum, similar A&E, similar fun activities and games HOWEVER…the way we go about our business is quite different! �Far greater depth and breadth of content �Case studies vary in content and depth �More opportunities for self-directed learning �Different texts and reading materials �Questioning techniques and critical thinking challenges � 21 st Century classroom – more integrated use of technology

The Course Website – You’re new best friend �All course information, resources, digital tools and worksheets are online �Must check regularly to be prepared for class! �Where you go if you are away to catch up http: //www. markville. ss. yrdsb. edu. on. ca/teacher/ geography/mainpage. htm �Email will go home to your parents/guardians

Moodle 2 Ms. Percy’s Grade 9 Gifted Issues In Canadian Geography 2013 Password: geography �Join it TONIGHT!

Google Apps (Gapps) � Your school Gmail account! � Go to link in the course outline or click here � Same username and password as school account � Send me an email with your full name in the subject

Tonight’s Homework �Review course outline from website and get signatures �Familiarize yourself with the website �Join Moodle �Sign up for your Gapps account and send me an email

What do we know Bingo! �Get as many signatures as you can and introduce yourself to your new classmates �Try and remember at least three people’s names for tomorrow!