Geography is about determining the significance of “place” as it relates to the natural environment, the human environment, and interactions within and between them. To investigate geographic issues, students must analyse the influences and interrelationships that give a place its distinctive characteristics and thus its spatial importance. Geographic analysis also requires an investigation of the economic, environmental, socio-cultural, and political perspectives that relate to an issue. The application of the concepts of geographic thinking, spatial skills, and the use of field studies are central to the geographic inquiry process and the learning of geography.

Markville Geography is happy to offer a variety of physical and human geography courses for students in all grades. Once students earn their grade 9 credit, they are eligible to take grade 10 and 11 courses when they are in grade 10.

These courses include:

• Grade 9 Issues in Canadian Geography (CGC1D)
• Grade 10 First Nations, Métis and Inuit In Canada (NAC2O)
• Grade 11 Contemporary First Nations, Métis and Inuit Issues and Perspectives (NDA3M)
• Grade 11 Travel and Tourism (CGG3O)
• Grade 11 Physical Processes and Natural Disasters (CGF3M)
• Grade 12 World Issues: A Geographic Analysis (CGW4U) AP Option Available
• Grade 12 The Environment and Resource Management (CGR4M)

Markville Geography Team

Ms. Leah Percy • Geography Department Head

leah.percy@yrdsb.ca

(905) 940-8840 x 235​

Department Contact Information

Office Location: Room 235

(905) 940-8840 x 235

*Please note that the best way to contact teachers is via email.

Extra Help

By appointment with your teacher​