Performance Task Research Resources:

Ecological Footprint Calculator: click HERE. Global Network - Ecological Footprint: click HERE. Ecological Footprints from Around the World: click HERE. 10 Ways to Reduce Your Ecological Footprint: click HERE. National Geographic - Human Footprint Video: click HERE.

Glog Assignment Resources!

If you can identify (at least) 7 of the consequences of global warming, but are having some problems explaining what they mean - click on HERE, or HERE for help :) REMEMBER that your work should always be in your OWN words - don't steal others' ideas or information!

Glogster Assignment!

To start your Global Warming assignment, go to www.glogster.com See me for the assignment sheet and evaluation rubric.

How 6 Degrees Can Change the World

That's right! 6 degrees could change the world as we know it. To see the entire National Geographic film on YouTube, click HERE. To find the website with lots of information about the CONSEQUENCES of Global Warming, click HERE.

Energy Sources in Canada

We have covered different sources of energy in Canada. Click HERE to find the powerpoint. It is important that you can identify the 3 top sources of energy in Canada, and be able explain why they are so popular in Canada. Also know definitions and examples for: renewable and non-renewable sources of energy production, conventional and alternative forms of energy production.

The Story of STUFF!

That's right... today we're going to make connections between Natural Resources and our 'stuff'! Click HERE to watch the youtube video by Annie Leonard. Click HERE to find the film handout and survey assignment :)

SUSTAINABILITY vs. STEWARDSHIP Powerpoint

Click HERE to find the ppt. about the terms: Stewardship, Sustainability, Carrying Capacity, Ecological Footprint.

THE LORAX - How to watch

For Part 1 of the Lorax (click HERE); for Part 2 (click HERE). A great lesson in Sustainability.

SHARKWATER Film - How to watch it

To watch the film SHARKWATER on youtube, click HERE.

Week of April 29 - May 3

So glad you found me! Welcome to your grade 9 geography blog. This week we began the 3rd unit of the course: Humans and the Natural Environment. We're combining both the 1st unit (Natural Systems) with the 2nd unit (Human Systems). At the end of the week, you need to complete the following: 1) Natural Resources (click HERE to find the sheet). 2) Sharkwater - Film Study Questions (click HERE) 3) Shark Fins in Canada - Article and Questions (click HERE) 4) Crossword (see me for a copy) 5) How big is your ecological footprint? (click HERE)