In this culminating inquiry project, students will investigate an important Canadian natural resource and analyze how physical processes and human activity shape its development, use, and impact. Aligned with the Grade 9 Exploring Canadian Geography (CGC1W) curriculum (Strand B: Physical Geography and Physical Processes in Canada and Strand C: Managing Canada’s Resources and Industries), this assignment focuses on resource management and sustainability while connecting classroom learning to real-world Canadian examples.
Students will research where the resource is located in Canada and examine the natural processes that led to its formation or availability. They will explore how the resource is extracted or used, and assess its environmental, social, and economic impacts on communities and the nation. To encourage forward-thinking geographic inquiry, students will also investigate sustainable alternatives or innovations related to the resource and explain why it matters to Canada’s future.
The project culminates in a well-organized written report that integrates geographic knowledge, clear explanations, maps or images with captions, and thoughtful reflection.
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