Ontario Grade 9 Geography Course Collection

This is a collection of teaching & learning resources to support educators to integrate geographic information systems (GIS) in teaching the  Ontario Grade 9 Exploring Canadian Geography   course.

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This  Ontario Grade 9 Exploring Canadian Geography course  is organized into five Strands of Learning that are listed below.

•  Strand A: Geographic Inquiry and Skill Development 
•  Strand B: Physical Geography and Physical Processes in Canada 
•  Strand C: Managing Canada's Resources and Industries 
•  Strand D: Changing Populations 
•  Strand E: Liveable Communities 

Not sure what is new and revised in the destreamed course? Check out the   Key Changes   page. In this course collection, you will find information linked to the changes with an accompanying resource in the broad areas and each are denoted with a ⭐.

Explore the resources included in each area of learning, including the  Indigenous Resources .

•  Map it in Minutes 
•  Enroute with ArcGIS Online  (For Students) 
•  Let's get started with ArcGIS Online (For Educators) 
•  Discover Story Maps 
•  More tutorials  to continue your learning

⭐Expanded learning: Students will engage in learning about careers related to geospatial technologies and the skilled trades. See A2.4

⭐Expanded learning: Students will have an opportunity to analyze the impact of climate change on Earth’s physical processes. See B2.4

⭐New expectation: Students will engage in learning about various Canadian industries in which the use and application of geospatial technologies is important. See C1.7

⭐New expectation: Students will engage in learning about forms of land tenure and ownership in Canada, including Indigenous land claims and land rights. See C1.8

⭐New Expectation: Students will continue to develop their data analysis skills while they explore the factors that contribute to quality of life and human well-being in Canada. See D1.2

⭐New expectation Students will have an opportunity to learn about innovative methods and practices in community planning. See E2.5

⭐Expanded learning: Students will have an opportunity to analyze the impact of climate change on land use and land-use planning. See E1.2

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