Exploring Canadian Geography 1W, Grade 9

Strand A: Geographic Inquiry and Skill Development 

Overall Expectations: 

 A1. Geographic Inquiry 
use the geographic inquiry process and the concepts of geographic thinking when investigating issues relating to Canadian geography 

Specific Expectations: 

A1.2 select and organize relevant data and information on geographic issues from a variety of primary and secondary sources, ensuring that their sources reflect multiple and diverse perspectives 

A1.3 apply critical-thinking skills to assess the credibility and biases of relevant sources from a wide variety of media forms, including print, online, and social media as well as content produced using current innovations and technologies, including artificial intelligence 

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Strand B: Physical Geography and Physical Processes in Canada 

Overall Expectations: 

B2. Interactions between the Natural Environment and Human Activities 

analyze interrelationships between physical processes, phenomena, and events and the ways in which various communities in Canada respond to and interact with them  

Specific Expectations: 

B2.2 explain how human activities can alter physical processes and affect natural events and phenomena in Canada, including in their local region 

B2.3 analyze the risks that various physical processes and natural events, including disasters, present to communities in Canada, and assess ways of responding to these risks 

B2.4 analyze environmental, economic, social, and/or political consequences for Canada of changes in some of the Earth’s physical processes, including the impact of climate change, and assess local and regional mitigation and adaptation strategies 

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Strand D: Changing Populations 

Overall Expectations: 

D2. Population Issues 

analyze selected national and global population issues and their implications for Canada and for various people who live in Canada 

Specific Expectations: 

D2.1 analyze current economic, social, cultural, political, and environmental effects that changes in Canada’s population are having on people living in various communities in Canada, and predict future impacts of these changes 

D2.2 evaluate various strategies used by governments and organizations to address the needs of Canada’s changing population 

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