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Grade 9, Applied
C1. Managing Resources: assess the influence of personal choices and community actions on the use of natural resources in Canada (FOCUS ON: Interrelationships; Geographic Perspective)
C2. Canadian Industries: describe the economic, environmental, social, and political significance of selected aspects of Canada’s resources and industries (FOCUS ON: Patterns and Trends; Geographic Perspective)
C3. The Use of Natural Resources: describe the distribution and use of selected natural resources in Canada (FOCUS ON: Spatial Significance; Interrelationships)
C. MANAGING CANADA’S RESOURCES AND INDUSTRIES
OVERALL EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this course, students will:
THE ONTARIO CURRICULUM, GRADES 9 AND 10 | Canadian and World Studies
SPECIFIC EXPECTATIONS
C1. Managing Resources
FOCUS ON: Interrelationships; Geographic Perspective
By the end of this course, students will:
C1.1 identify major sources of energy used in Canada (e.g., fossil fuels, nuclear, hydro), and assess the viability of alternative energy options for various communities across Canada
Sample questions: “Where in Canada would wind energy be a good option for a commun- ity?” “How are individuals, businesses, and communities in Canada using solar energy?” “Which alternative energy option(s) would be best for your community or local area?”
C1.2 assess the impact of different types of food production on resource use and the environment in Canada
Sample questions: “Are there certain food products that consume fewer or smaller amounts of natural resources than others or whose production has less of an impact on the environment?” “Are there actions you could take or choices you could make that would reduce the resources needed to produce the food you eat?”
C1.3 analyse their personal use of natural resources
Using spatial skills: Calculating their ecological footprint, using one of many available online
tools, gives students an opportunity to recognize the nature and extent of their personal impact on resource use and the environment. Students can also measure their personal consumption of various resources directly, recording such variables as the length of time they run water or the type of vehicle they use and the distance they travel in it.
C1.4 develop a personal plan of action that supports the idea of stewardship of resources
Sample questions: “How might one’s personal beliefs influence one’s use of resources?” “What can you as an individual do to make better use of our natural resources? How can calculating your ecological footprint help you do this?”
C2. Canadian Industries
FOCUS ON: Patterns and Trends; Geographic Perspective
By the end of this course, students will:
C2.1 assess the value (e.g., in terms of gross national product and other measures, such as numbers employed, contribution to culture and national identity) of various industrial sectors in Canada (e.g., energy, aerospace, automotive, food, agricul- tural, medical, software, financial)
Sample questions: “What is the value of tourism to Canada?” “Which industrial sector employs the most people?” “How would you decide the value of an industry, such as Alberta’s oil sands
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