Grade 11 Courses
Geography of Food - Regional Geography (CGD3M)
Why take this course?
- find out where your food comes from, how it's produced, who makes it, and the issues surrounding its production
Cool things we could do…- visit an organic farm
- grow our own food through hydroponics
- explore a local farmer's market
What do you need to get in?- grade 9 academic or applied Geography of Canada
Travel & Tourism: A Geographic Perspective (CGG3O)
Why take this course?
- expand your knowledge of travel spots- learn about the issues connected to international travel (e.g. coral reef destruction)
Cool things we could do…- walking tour of Toronto
- visit to Niagara Falls
- travel to Italy
What do you need to get in?- grade 9 academic or applied Geography of Canada
Forces of Nature: Physical Processes and Disasters (CGF3M)
Why take this course?- learn more about earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes and tornadoes
- explore causes & impacts of natural disasters
Cool things we could do…- rock hunting and caving in the Warsaw Caves near Peterborough, Ontario
- an eco-tour of Costa Rica where we visit active volcanoes, tropical jungles and see cool animals
What do you need to get in?- grade 9 academic or applied Geography of Canada
Grade 12 Courses
World Issues: A Geographic Analysis (CGW4U)
Why take this course?
- learn about current issues happening in the world, like conflicts, environmental disasters, and human injustice
- discuss and explore issues like poverty, hunger, overpopulation and globalization
Cool things we could do...
- volunteer at a local charity (food bank, homeless shelter)
- attend Planet in Focus film festival
- explore the Green Living Show
- do humanitarian work in another province/country
What do you need to get in?
- grade 11 U/M English, History, Social Sciences or Geography
The Environment and Resource Management (CGR4M)
Why take this course?
- learn about the impact of human activity on ecosystems and natural processes
- explore topics like species extinction, impact of pollution, and ecological footprint
Cool things we could do...
- go tree planting
- attend Planet in Focus film festival
- explore the Green Living Show
- recreate products in more eco-friendly ways
What do you need to get in?
- grade 11 U/M/C English, History, Social Sciences or Geography
Image Sources:
1. https://factsbymotupatlu.com/food-makes-tired-eating-check/
2. http://www.webcluesinfotech.com/travel-tourism-solutions/
3. Donna McAdam
4. http://www.personal.psu.edu/bfr3/blogs/asp/2012/07/worldwide-poverty.html
5. http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/green-sea-turtle/#green-sea-turtle-closeup-underwater.jpg