Historical and Geographic Inquiry Capstone · 1850-Present
Local History and Geography Project
Students research the development of their own community from 1850 to the present.
Key Questions
- 1How has the physical landscape of our community changed over time?
- 2What groups of people have shaped our local history?
- 3What are the most pressing geographic issues facing our community today?
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
ON: History: Historical Inquiry and Skill Development - Grade 8ON: Geography: Geographical Inquiry and Skill Development - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: History & Geography
Unit: Historical and Geographic Inquiry Capstone
Period: 1850-Present
Suggested Methodologies
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