Geography+Curriculum+Grade+7


 * Grade 7 Geography 2015-2016**


 * Part A: Physical Patterns /Themes**

Time frame: Sept / Oct / Nov

Main resources: Pearson Physical Geography 7 Chapters 4/5/6, and Nelson Geo 7 Chapters 1/2/3/4

Big Ideas / Framing Questions:

1. Why do the Earth’s physical features change? (tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, landforms (mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers, etc), climate and weather patterns, etc) 2. How do these changes impact the earth and humans? (natural disasters, agriculture patterns, etc) 3. How do humans react and adapt to these physical features and changes?

Assessment: Chapter/Unit tests - comprehension, inquiry, critical thinking (What where? Why there? Why care?) Class work - map making, diagrams of processes


 * Part B: Natural Resources and Sustainability**

Time frame: Dec / Jan

Main resources: Pearson Physical Geography 7 Chapters 7/8/9 and Nelson Geo 7 Chapters 5/6/7/8

Big Ideas / Framing Questions:

1. What are the Earth’s main renewable, non-renewable, and flow resources? 2. How do we use the Earth’s natural resources depending on the resource and location? 3. How can humans adapt our usage of resources to ensure sustainability for the future?

Assessment: Chapter/Unit tests - comprehension, inquiry, critical thinking (What where? Why there? Why care?) Class work - map making, diagrams of processes, charts, graphs