HuskyGeographyDepartment

CanadianandWorldStudies
Grade9Academic
Mr.Holmes

This course is designed to provide students with grounding in Canadian geography as well as a
comprehensive introduction to further studies in geography. Enjoy the semester!

Units

Topics

Methods of Geographic Inquiry

Map reading, Geographic Information Systems, GPS, data

collection and analysis, graphing, presentations

Physical Systems

Rock cycle, glacial processes, landform regions, weather, soils

and vegetation, eco-zones

Human Systems

Demographics, first nations, immigration, settlement patterns,

urban land use

Human-Environment Interactions

Resources, (agriculture, forestry, mining, fisheries, energy),

industry, resource planning, transportation, ecological footprint

Global Economic Connections

World community, Canada and international relations, foreign

trade, Canada / US relations

Text Book:

Making Connections, Second Edition (bring it every day!)

Required Materials

One three ring binder for notes, lined paper, a set of coloured pencils
(8 at least), pens, pencils, calculator and a ruler.

Evaluation:
Assignments
MSIP work
Tests
Culminating Activities
Exam
Total

30%
10%
30%
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20%
100%

Summative assignments will be given for each unit. At the conclusion of each unit there will also be a major test. They
will be announced at least one week in advance. If you are unable to write on the day of the test due to a valid
absence, you must make arrangements to write at the next possible opportunity, normally MSIP on the day of your
return.
"All courses at Huron Heights conform to the assessment, evaluation and reporting policies and procedures of the
Waterloo Region District School Board. Please visit our website (hrh.wrdsb.ca) for more information"
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Come to class ready to learnand work!

Make sure you notebook is up to date and organized (friend: _________________)
Keep track of assignments and finish them thoroughly. Hand then in on time!!
Dont sell yourself short!

Mr. Holmes Classroom Expectations

Tear off along the line and bring back to Mr. Holmes ASAP!
I will be periodically be sending updates and reminders via email. Please fill in the blanks below to ensure that I have
the most current information. In addition, you can track what we are doing in Grade 9 Geography on my website,
www.holmespage.weebly.com. I strongly recommend that you check out the site with your son/daughter so that you
are familiar with lesson information, assignments and deadlines.
Students Name: _____________________
Parents Name: _______________________
Parent Email: ____________________________________

To access all files and information related to the course visit www.holmespage.weebly.com

LEARNING SKILLS & WORK HABITS - How Do I Know How Im Doing ?

Throughout this course, you will receive feedback on your learning skills. You will be given regular verbal notification of the learning skill
we will be focusing on. You should also review the following items to get an idea of how you are doing and how you can improve:

You can always speak with your teacher to assess how you are doing!
SKILLS &
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Organization

Independent
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Collaboration

Initiative

Selfregulation

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complete class work, homework, & assignments with care.

submit all assignments on time.
take responsibility for and manage my own behaviour and I follow our classroom rules
ensure that I prepare effectively for tests and quizzes.
come to class with necessary materials and books.
keep my notes tidy, complete and in order.
routinely plan ahead and manage my time to meet deadlines.
consistently use the agenda or an organizer to help achieve my goals.
stay focused, on task, and use my time effectively during class.
follow instructions with minimal supervision.
make use of my notes or prior knowledge as needed to complete tasks.
seek assistance if necessary only after I have made a serious effort.
take responsibility for my share of the work to be done.
contribute information and ideas to solve problems and make decisions.
willingly cooperate with others and encourage them to participate.
listen attentively and respectfully to others without interrupting.
make up missed work and/or obtain work prior to a planned absence.
rarely need prompting to complete a task.
demonstrate interest in learning and participate in class discussions.
seek assistance when needed.
attend class and arrive on time.
set my own goals and put forth a consistent effort to complete my work.
routinely correct my homework when it is taken up in class.
dont give up easily and will persist to complete assigned tasks.

To access all files and information related to the course visit www.holmespage.weebly.com