Looking to save time and confidently deliver the CGC1W Grade 9 Exploring Canadian Geography course? This complete, ready-to-teach resource aligns with the 2024 Ontario Curriculum and includes engaging lessons, major projects, and a final exam to help your students investigate issues relating to Canadian geography and apply their geographic skills in everyday contexts.
Please note: The pages and slides in this resource are not editable.
Course Structure:
UNIT 1: Thinking Like a Geographer (Geographic Inquiry and Skill Development)
Students are introduced to geographic thinking and the skills needed to investigate land, resources, and communities.
Includes:
- 63-page PRINTABLE Workbook
- Unit Test
- Full Workbook ANSWER KEY
- 123-slide Google Slides™ Presentation with ANSWERS
- 8-page Unit Plan (11 Lessons)
Final Project: GeoLens (Geographic Thinking Project) – Students will investigate a real-world geographic event and showcase their findings in a professional Google Slides presentation
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UNIT 2: Shaping Canada’s Landscapes (Physical Geography and Processes in Canada)
Students will investigate how natural systems shape Canada’s climate, landforms, and environments.
Includes:
- 74-page PRINTABLE Workbook
- Unit Test
- Full Workbook ANSWER KEY
- 177-slide Google Slides™ Presentation with ANSWERS
- 8-page Unit Plan (11 Lessons)
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UNIT 3: Managing Canada’s Resources and Industries
Students will learn how natural resources are extracted, managed, and used in ways that affect the environment, society, and the economy.
Includes:
- 66-page PRINTABLE Workbook
- Unit Test
- Full Workbook ANSWER KEY
- 169-slide Google Slides™ Presentation with ANSWERS
- 8-page Unit Plan (11 Lessons)
Final Project: A Resource Story (Canadian Natural Resources Project) – Students will investigate an important Canadian natural resource and analyze how physical processes and human activity shape its development, use, and impact.
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UNIT 4: Changing Populations
Students will explore how population change in Canada and around the world affects communities, governments, and the global system, as well as develop skills in interpreting demographic data.
Includes:
- 69-page PRINTABLE Workbook
- Unit Test
- Full Workbook ANSWER KEY
- 146-slide Google Slides™ Presentation with ANSWERS
- 8-page Unit Plan (11 Lessons)
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UNIT 5: Liveable Communities
Students will investigate how communities are planned, built, and managed to support environmental sustainability, economic stability, and social well-being
Includes:
- 61-page PRINTABLE Workbook
- Unit Test
- Full Workbook ANSWER KEY
- 153-slide Google Slides™ Presentation with ANSWERS
- 8-page Unit Plan (10 Lessons)
Final Project: Canadian Census Data Project – Students will choose a Canadian city/town to research and create a population pyramid for. They will “think like a demographer” to identify and critically analyse strategies that could be used to help that city with its future needs.
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BONUS: Final Exam (Only available in THIS bundle!)
A ready-to-print, 6-page final exam is included for summative assessment, covering key concepts from all five units. Answer key included.
