| Content |
connections and interactions between the spheres |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
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| Content |
distinguishing features of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, lithosphere, biosphere, and anthroposphere |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
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| Content |
structure of, feedback within, and equilibrium of natural systems |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
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| Curricular Competency |
Make reasoned ethical judgments about controversial actions in the past and/or present, and determine whether we have a responsibility to respond (geographical value judgments) |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Make reasoned ethical judgments about controversial actions in the past and/or present, and determine whether we have a responsibility to respond |
Elaboration: Key questions:How much responsibility do we have for the environment?Should people sacrifice some of their standard of living to halt global climate change?Can the oceans survive human impacts?What are the reasons for and against limiting natural resource extraction? Do you think we should limit extraction? |
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| Curricular Competency |
Identify and assess how human and environmental factors and events influence each other (interactions and associations) |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Identify and assess how human and environmental factors and events influence each other |
Elaboration: Sample topics:human modification of the lithosphere for resource extraction, settlement, agriculturehuman modification of the atmosphere by changing the rate of exchange of gases (e.g., release of CO2 through burning of fossil fuels)human modification of the biosphere by hunting, domesticating, bio-altering, and geographically relocating other speciesstorm protection of coastal cities by wetlandssettlement patterns associated with access to natural resources (e.g., risk of farming on a flood plain in rich soils developed by river flooding)global climate change and ocean acidificationdeforestationcoral reef bleachingdepletion of ozone layerglobal atmospheric circulation patternsacid precipitationwild species at riskdrainage patterns, agriculture, and coastal dead zonesweather modification |
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| Curricular Competency |
Evaluate features or aspects of geographic phenomena or locations to explain what makes them worthy of attention or recognition (geographical importance) |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Evaluate features or aspects of geographic phenomena or locations to explain what makes them worthy of attention or recognition |
Elaboration: Sample topics:landforms and how they occurred (e.g., glaciated landscapes, volcanic features, stream drainage patterns, deserts)weather patterns, and possible changes to themextreme weather (hurricanes, tornadoes, hail, ice storms) and distribution of these events |
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| Curricular Competency |
Evaluate how particular geographic actions or events affect human practices or outcomes (geographical value judgments) |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Evaluate how particular geographic actions or events affect human practices or outcomes |
Elaboration: Sample topic:climate change and rising sea levels, and how they affect the planet and people in different regions |
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| Curricular Competency |
Draw conclusions about the variation and distribution of geographic phenomena over time and space (patterns and trends) |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Draw conclusions about the variation and distribution of geographic phenomena over time and space |
Elaboration: Key topics:Recognize patterns – geographic or environmental phenomena that repeat over time and space.Recognize trends – variations in the consistency of a natural phenomenon in a particular setting over a period of time.Sample activities:Research the Ring of Fire, which encircles the Pacific, and how it has affected life in coastal British Columbia.Examine the impact of urban growth on soil erosion, the water cycle, agricultural land.Study the location of the world’s jungles or deserts: why are they there, how long have they been there, and how are they currently changing?Research how mountains are formed and where they are found. |
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| Curricular Competency |
Assess the interpretations of geographic evidence after investigating points of contention, reliability of sources, and adequacy of evidence (evidence and interpretation) |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Assess the interpretations of geographic evidence after investigating points of contention, reliability of sources, and adequacy of evidence |
Elaboration: Sample topics:environmental issues around:resource developmenturban sprawlinfrastructure development in the form of dams or pipelines |
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| Curricular Competency |
Assess the significance of places by identifying the physical and/or human features that characterize them (sense of place) |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Assess the significance of places by identifying the physical and/or human features that characterize them |
Elaboration: Sample activities:Identify unique characteristics that help to make a place stand out, and determine how they were formed (e.g., river valleys and flood plains, volcanic activity).Develop boundaries on a map to delineate areas of regional differentiation (e.g., climate regions). |
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| Curricular Competency |
Use geographic inquiry processes and geographic literacy skills to ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze data and ideas from a variety of sources and spatial/temporal scales; and communicate findings and decisions (evidence and interpretation) |
Physical Geography 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: Use geographic inquiry processes and geographic literacy skills to ask questions; gather, interpret, and analyze data and ideas from a variety of sources and spatial/temporal scales; and communicate findings and decisions |
Elaboration: Sample activities:Undertake a field site visit to compare and contrast different plant communities.Use topographic maps to understand modern terrain patterns associated with historical events (e.g., glaciation).Use satellite imagery of cloud cover to look at atmospheric circulation patterns.Use GIS to map flood potential.Use air photos to view mountainous environments in order to examine life zones and hydrological patterns and processes.Use regional weather charts to explain current and near future local weather conditions.Develop an understanding of the concept of spatial scale by examining an issue at three scales (e.g., how is a changing climate impacting local water use, regional precipitation patterns, and global distribution of moisture?). |
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| Big Ideas |
Becoming more proficient in a new language enables us to explore global issues. |
Mandarin 12 |
No CCG |
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| Big Ideas |
Exploring diverse forms of cultural expression promotes a greater understanding and appreciation of cultures worldwide. |
Mandarin 12 |
No CCG |
| Keyword: forms of cultural expression |
Elaboration: representing the experience of the people from whose culture they are drawn; for example, celebrations, customs, folklore, language use, traditions, and creative works (e.g., books, paintings, pictures, sculpture, theatre, dance, poetry and prose, filmmaking, musical composition, architecture) |
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| Big Ideas |
With increased language proficiency, we can discuss and justify opinions with nuance and clarity. |
Mandarin 12 |
No CCG |
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| Big Ideas |
Sharing our feelings, opinions, and beliefs in a new language contributes to our identity. |
Mandarin 12 |
No CCG |
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