Geography

Eden Geography Department 2011 - 2012

Teachers:
Mrs. L. Warner
Ms E. Bove
Mrs. J. Kapitanchuk
Mrs. L. Farmer
Mrs. L. Turcotte

Grade 9 Geography
CGC1D (Academic)/CGC1P (Applied)
This is a required course for all Grade 9 students. Grade 9 Geography explores Canada’s distinct and changing character and the geographic systems and relationships that shape it. Students will investigate the interactions of natural and human systems within Canada, as well as Canada’s economic, cultural, and environmental connections to other countries. Students will use a variety of geotechnologies and inquiry and communication methods to analyse and evaluate geographic issues and present their findings. This course focuses on geographic issues that affect Canadians today.

Teachers: Ms E. Bove, Mrs. L. Warner, Mrs. L. Farmer, Mrs. L. Turcotte, Mrs. J. Kapitanchuk

Grade 11 Geography
CGF3M – Physical Geography: Pattern, Processes and Interactions – University/ College
Physical Geography allows student to develop an in-depth understanding of the mechanics of God’s greatest creations. Only when we understand that Earth is an interactive system can the students come to appreciate their role and responsibility in its preservation. Students will learn to recognize that their relationship with their physical surroundings is one of delicate balance – land conversion, damming of waterways, burning of fossil fuels, and consumption of finite resources exact a very high price. Eden students will leave this course respecting their physical surroundings and be accountable for their individual and collective actions. A field trip is a necessary part of this course.
Teacher: Mrs. L. Warner

CGG3O – Travel and Tourism – Open
By working with knowledge about the influences of travel and tourism, students discover what is necessary for all people of the world to enjoy travel and tourism while at the same time, sustaining natural systems, preserving cultural identities, and developing economies. This course helps develop responsible citizens who respect and affirm the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and the natural environment. It is expected that students of the course think reflectively and creatively, in light of their values, to evaluate situations and solve problems. Major projects involve real trip planning to real places. A field trip is a necessary component.
Teacher: Ms. E. Bove

Grade 12 Geography
CGW4U – Canadian and World Issues – University
We live in a world of crisis. Whether it is war, hunger, environmental degradation, or human rights violations, we are desperately seeking to analyze and seek solutions to our world problems. As part of a Christian community, we have to ask ourselves how we will respond to our many global challenges and whether we have an articulate response to these issues. This course draws on geographic concepts, skills, methods and technologies to analyze significant issues facing Canadians as citizens of an interdependent world. Topics encourage students to develop moral, ethical and realistic decision-making in an effort to develop as conscientious citizens.
Teachers: Mrs. L. Warner, Mrs. J. Kapitanchuk

CGR4M – Environmental Geography – College/University
This course investigates the complexity and fragility of ecosystems and the pressures human
activities place on them. Students will examine ecological processes, the principles of sustainability,
and strategies for resource management, with a focus on the challenges of environmental
degradation and resource depletion. Students will use geotechnologies and skills of geographic
inquiry to explain and evaluate various approaches to achieving a more sustainable relationship
between people and their environment.
Teacher: Mrs. L. Warner