CGC1P: Issues in Canadian Geography, Grade 9, Applied

A: Geographic Inquiry and Skill Development
A1.Geographic Inquiry: use the geographic inquiry process and the concepts of geographic thinking when investigating issues relating to Canadian geography
A2.Developing Transferable Skills: apply in everyday contexts skills, including spatial technology skills, developed through the investigation of Canadian geography, and identify some careers in which a background in geography might be an asset

B: Interactions in the Physical Environment
B1.Natural Processes and Human Activity: analyse some interactions between physical processes, events, and phenomena and human activities in Canada
B2. Influence of the Natural Environment on Human Activity: explain how physical processes and the natural environment influence human activity in Canada
B3.Characteristics of Canada’s Natural Environment: describe some natural processes and key characteristics of the natural environment in Canada

C: Managing Canada’s Resources and Industries
C1. Managing Resources: assess the influence of personal choices and community actions on the use of natural resources in Canada
C2.Canadian Industries: describe the economic, environmental, social, and political significance of selected aspects of Canada’s resources and industries
C3.The Use of Natural Resources: describe the distribution and use of selected natural resources in Canada

D. Changing Populations
D1.Population Trends and Their Impacts: assess the impact on Canadian communities of changes in the characteristics of Canada’s population, and describe ways of responding to these changes
D2. Immigration Trends: analyse recent immigration trends in Canada
D3. Population Characteristics: describe key characteristics of population settlements in Canada and the major demographic characteristics of the Canadian population

E. Liveable Communities
E1. Sustainable Communities: identify factors that affect the sustainability of communities, and describe strategies for improving their sustainability
E2. Impacts of Land Use: analyse impacts of land use in Canada on communities and the natural environment
E3.Patterns of Land Use: describe patterns of land use in their local community