Geographic Inquiry Capstone · Applied Geography
Community Field Study
Conducting observations and gathering data in the local neighbourhood.
Key Questions
- 1What geographic features are hidden in plain sight in our town?
- 2How do people interact with the built environment here?
- 3What are the most pressing geographic issues in our school's backyard?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: Geographic Inquiry and Skill Development - Grade 9
Grade: Grade 9
Subject: Canadian Studies
Unit: Geographic Inquiry Capstone
Period: Applied Geography
Suggested Methodologies
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