In this engaging culminating activity, students will investigate a real-world geographic event and showcase their findings in a professional Google Slides presentation. Aligned with the Grade 9 Exploring Canadian Geography (CGC1W) curriculum (Strand A: Geographic Inquiry and Skill Development), this project empowers students to apply geographic thinking to current events, understand the causes and impacts of real-world phenomena, and explore careers that contribute to studying and managing these events.
Students will research what happened, where it occurred, and why it matters, analyzing both human and natural geographic factors. They will examine the environmental, social, and economic impacts, explore geographic tools used to study or respond to the event, and highlight a relevant career (such as a GIS analyst, meteorologist, urban planner, or geologist) explaining the role this professional plays in understanding or managing the event. Students will also reflect on what they learned and why the event captured their interest.
Perfect for an end-of-unit assessment, this resource includes detailed project instructions, research criteria, and a clear presentation framework to guide students in creating a polished, informative, and visually engaging slideshow.
Please note: The pages and slides in this resource are not editable.
