In this unit, you will be introduced to the Concepts of Geographic Thinking and the Geographic Inquiry Model. You will learn a variety of ways to implement this model and the concepts to current natural resource issues facing Canadians. Topics such as the Alberta Oil Sands, pipeline development, and Arctic resource development will be explored. You will be exposed to activities such as photo interpretation, deep inquiry question creation, spatial analysis and Google My Maps. You will also learn the importance of both personal reflection and peer evaluation which will help you to further their learning throughout the course.
In this unit, you will learn about the interrelationships within and between the natural and human environment. You will develop skills related to gathering and analyzing data, including the use of primary and secondary sources. Topics such as invasive species, the interactions between the Earth’s spheres, and ecological footprints will be investigated. Tools such as graphic organizers and online footprint calculators will be used to help you gain a strong understanding of the connections between the natural and human environment and your role within it.
In this unit, you will explore natural resource development and the interconnections with the development of a region, resource use, and the environmental impact of extraction. You will also learn to analyze the roles that individuals, governments and organizations play in ensuring sustainable management of natural resources. Finally, you will learn to identify and evaluate the social, economic, political and environmental impacts of natural resource development. Case studies such as the LNG pipeline, the James Bay Hydroelectric Project and logging in Maranhão will be examined.
In this unit, you will be learning about the various ways that Canada and other countries protect their land and species. Case studies such as the grizzly trophy hunting ban will be examined, as well as a variety of graphs and charts that depict Canada’s current efforts to protect our land and species. You will also be learning about global environmental and resource management agreements formed between countries, and the role Canada plays in these agreements. Examples such as the Paris Agreement and the Montreal Protocol will help to demonstrate these concepts. In addition, you will be learning about various strategies that can reduce the environmental impacts of buildings and structures.
In this course culminating activity unit, you will create an action plan on how to create a more sustainable life for yourself and your community. You will identify areas of need and decide which issues you would most like to focus on. You will determine how to implement and track this action plan over a period of time as you make an effort to create change.
