WELCOME TO GRADE 9 GEOGRAPHY

St. Benedict Catholic Secondary SchoolChantal Kot

Who Am I?Mrs. Kot – youngest of 3 and only girl! Yes, I was tortured by two older brothers as a child… and sometimes still today!

Who Am I?Have been teaching for 17 years

First 3 ½ years in Picton, On. (Geography)

Who Am I?Following 3 years in the Middle East (UAE)

(Geography and English, Social Studies Department Head, Girls Volleyball Coach, etc.)

Who Am I?One year at Resurrection in Kitchener (Geography, English, History, Religion – whew!)

Who Am I?Last 10 years here at St. Benedict’s (Geography, English, Religion)GO

SAINTS!!

My Joy… Baby Maya

GRADE 9 GEOGRAPHY

Skills for SuccessI am respectful to the teacher, other

students and towards myself at all timesI ask for help when I need it;I participate appropriately in class discussion,

even if I am not 100% sure of the correct answer;I help others when needed, without disrupting the

rest of the class;I stay on task without being reminded;I do not use my cell phone or musical devices

without teacher permissionI ask questions for clarification when needed;I do my homework and hand assignments in on

time;I am a productive member in pair and group

activities;

Skills for SuccessI keep my binder up to date, neat and organized;I make sure to ask the teacher and other

students what I have missed when I am absent and get caught up as soon as I can;

I use the resources available to me when I need extra help such as:Meeting with the teacher at lunch or after schoolAttending homework club after schoolAttending study nights provided by LINK before

examsAsking my parents/guardians for help with

homeworkUse ClassNet for class handouts, review, notes,

calendar of events

What I can do to improve…Be on task!Be a leader for yourself and others!Be an active listener and participant in

class!Be on time and present for class!Be in uniform!Be ready to work!Be prepared by always bringing all of your required materials to class!Be supportive of others!Be a celebration of People!

Materials Needed for Class3 Ring Binder with a section for Geography

only with lined paperPencil Case with:

Pens, pencils, white eraser, dry whiteoutRulerScientific Calculator Thin, black, felt tip markerColoured pencils (pack of 24 or more if

possible)Memory Stick*Please bring all of these materials to class EVERYDAY!

How To Be Happy at Bennie’s!Get Involved! Join a club, try out for a team, join lunch time activities provided for your interestsAvoid conflicts by respecting yourself, others,

Catholic values (be kind, patient, understanding, compassionate, etc.) and school policies (uniform, class rules, computer use, self conduct, etc.)

Ask for help when needed from:A teacher, guidance counselor, social worker,

student success teacher, principal, LINK crew leader, parent, guardian, friend, etc.

Topics, Concepts and Skills for Grade 9 Geography of CanadaMapping Skills

Map of CanadaTypes of MapsCardinal & Compass Rose

DirectionsAlpha Numeric Grid ReferencingLatitude and Longitude Grid ReferencingTime ZonesMap Scales

Unit 1 MAPPING SKILLS

Unit 1 Physical Connections Geologic HistoryContinental Drift TheoryPlate TectonicsGlaciationCanada’s LandformsCanada’s ClimatesCanada’s Soils & VegetationCanada’s Changing Climate

PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS

PHYSICAL CONNECTIONS

Unit 3 Human ConnectionsTypes of IndustriesCanada’s Natural Resource IndustriesUrbanizationUrban Land Use ConnectionsEcological Footprint“Locating My Dream Business” Project

Human Connections

Unit 4 Cultural & Global ConnectionsImmigrationPopulation DemographicsGlobal ConnectionsDeveloped, Developing and NIC CountriesWorld Issues

Cultural Connections

Culminating Activities“My Dream Business”

Final Exam

Types of Assessment Assignments

Quizzes

Tests

Presentations/Projects

Homework

Participation

HOW YOU CAN REACH ME!

BY E-MAIL: chantal.kot@wcdsb.ca

How To Catch Up When Absent:Email me to let me know that you will be absent for a

summative due date or test date if possible.Check in with a friend from class and ME as soon as

you return to see what you have missed and then get caught up!

Check out Class Net from the school/board website and click on the Assignments/Events Calendar for topics of the day and homework and on Class Documents for copies of slideshow notes, diagrams, Quiz/Test review sheets, assignments, etc.

Class Details…- Water in refillable bottles are encouraged!

(BUT… no pop, juice, energy drinks, etc.)- Food (only when provided by me or as a

special event potluck, etc, as discussed in class.

IF you skipped breakfast and really need something (like your apple, banana, etc. please ask for permission first).

- We DO have peanut allergies so no food with nuts please!