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Overall Expectations and Related Concepts of Geographic Thinking
Big Ideas*
Framing Questions*
B. Spatial Geography: Concepts and Processes
B1. Applying Skills in a Local Context: use a variety of spatial technologies to collect and analyse information and field data for the purpose of assessing local geography and geographic issues (FOCUS ON: Spatial Significance; Geographic Perspective)
Spatial technologies are essential tools for making decisions or informed judgements on local geographic issues .
In what ways can spatial technologies be used when investigating a local development project?
Which spatial technologies would help you conduct a local field study?
Is there a language of mapping? Why do some maps not follow the conventions?
How can a map or graph be biased (intentionally or unintentionally)?
B2. Fundamentals of Field Data Collection: demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts and processes associated with the collection and analysis
of field data using a variety of spatial technologies (FOCUS ON: Spatial Significance; Patterns and Trends)
Spatial technologies allow people to collect and analyse large amounts
of various types of geographical data .
B3. Fundamentals of Cartography: describe and use basic mapping conventions, various types of maps, and fundamental concepts of cartography, and apply that knowledge to analyse bias in the construction and use of maps (FOCUS ON: Interrelationships; Geographic Perspective)
Mapping conventions allow people to decode the information contained in maps .
C. Using Spatial Technologies to Support Sustainability and Stewardship
C1. Creating and Supporting Sustainable Spaces: use a variety of spatial technologies to help them assess human activities and plan and promote the sustainable use of the natural environment, including natural resources, in their local community or area (FOCUS ON: Interrelationships; Geographic Perspective)
Spatial technologies are key tools in planning for sustainability .
Why is it important for local companies and governments to use spatial technologies when making decisions about the development of the community?
How can spatial technologies be used to help promote environmental sustainability in a community?
C2. Analysing Environmental Issues: use a variety of spatial technologies to analyse the impact of human activity on the environment in their local community or area and beyond, and identify possible solutions (FOCUS ON: Spatial Significance; Patterns and Trends)
Spatial technologies are key tools in the analysis and resolution of local environmental issues .
Grade 11, Open
Overview (continued)
Throughout this course, when planning instruction, teachers should weave the expectations from strand A in with the expectations from strands B–E.
Strands B–E
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* See page 17 for a discussion of the purpose of big ideas and framing questions.
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