WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY? INTRODUCTION TO GRADE 9 CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY

WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY? INTRODUCTION TO GRADE 9 CANADIAN GEOGRAPHY

HOW THE POWERPOINTS WORK For many lessons in the course, key points and visuals are displayed in PowerPoint slideshows that are available on Edmodo after the lesson. Feel free to print these out on your own in handouts view if you want to add notes to them later without having to copy the entire screen. There is usually an agenda slide for the lesson, followed by any relevant text and visuals.

AGENDA 1. Edmodo Sign-up 2. Failing at Geography 3. Introduction to Geography Quiz 4. Mission: Canada! 5. Mind Map of Canada 6. Defining Geography

GEOGRAPHY FAILS Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_pw8duzgug

INTRODUCTION TO 1. What province or territory has one of the world s greatest stores of dinosaur bones? The area near Drumheller, Alberta, is the best pace to look for dinosaur bones in Canada.

INTRODUCTION TO 2. In 2004, the CBC ran a series of programs that asked Canadians to choose the Greatest Canadian of all time. Who was chosen for this honour? Former premier of Saskatchewan Tommy Douglas was chosen for his role in establishing medicare.

INTRODUCTION TO 3. Canada is the second largest country in the world. What country is larger in area than Canada?

4 2 10 9 7 1 3 8 5 6 Russia is about as big as Canada and Australia combined.

4. INTRODUCTION TO Which hockey team has won the Stanley Cup most often? The Montreal Canadiens have won the Stanley Cup 24 times, making them the winningest team in sports history. (Boooooo!)

INTRODUCTION TO 5. In 2004, Canada s foreign trade was approximately: $90 million per hour $90 million per day $90 million per week $90 million per month $90 million per year $90 million per hour! (Cha-ching!)

INTRODUCTION TO 6. Which Prime Minister was in power for the longest period of time in Canadian history? The Right Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King was Prime Minister for almost 22 years!

INTRODUCTION TO 7. Which of these materials is not mined in Canada? gold copper diamonds tin coal Tin is not mined in Canada.

INTRODUCTION TO 8. Which of these people is not Canadian? actor Kiefer Sutherland singer Shania Twain actor Angelina Jolie golfer Mike Weir singer Avril Lavigne Despite her French name, Angelina Jolie was born in Los Angeles, USA.

INTRODUCTION TO 9. Which province joined Canada in 1949? Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. In 2001, the province s name was officially changed to Newfoundland and Labrador. and LABRADOR

10. INTRODUCTION TO What is the name of the highest award that Canada gives for outstanding achievement and service to the country? The Order of Canada has three levels: Member (CM), Officer (OC), and Companion (CC).

11. INTRODUCTION TO Other than the United Kingdom and France, what country is the origin of the greatest number of Canadian residents? Many people are surprised to find that Germany is the third largest source of Canadians.

INTRODUCTION TO 12. In terms of value, what is Canada s most important export commodity? Cars, trucks, and other vehicle parts are our most important exports. In 2016, we sold more than $70 billion worth primarily to the United States.

MISSION CANADA! Work with a partner and see how many of the questions you can answer!

SO WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY THEN? Geography: From the Greek for Earth study. Literally to describe, picture, or write about the Earth. Geography is a science that tries to understand how the Earth works and how humans change it. It examines the Earth s surface and the processes that shape it. Geography especially looks at the relationship between people and the Earth s physical environment. To understand our relationship with the Earth, geographers ask questions and search for answers to problems. By exploring these problems, we can make better, wiser decisions.

SO WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY THEN? Geographers try to answer three questions: Where are things located on Earth? What are the connections between people and the Earth? How can we illustrate this information to understand it better? Geography has two main focuses: The Earth s physical geography (natural things such as landforms or resources) The Earth s human geography (people and things related to people such as populations)

MIND MAP OF CANADA On a blank sheet of paper, draw a map of Canada as close to reality as possible. Do this on your own without looking at other people s maps or the internet or any other reference material. Label as many important features as you can, such as: Provinces Capitals or other cities Mountain ranges Bodies of water Anything else you think is significant

MIND MAP OF CANADA 1. Which parts of Canada do you know best? 2. Which parts of your map are most incomplete? 3. Do you feel it is important to know where places are in Canada? Explain.