Geography Blog

This week, we will begin our unit on Rivers.

In groups of 3 or 4, use the topographic map of Rose Belle in Mauritius to answer the following questions about the La Chaux River:

1. What direction is the river flowing?
2. Describe the area surrounding the river. Shape, inclination, formation etc.
3. Where do you expect the current of the river to be stronger? Explain your answer
4. Suggest reasons for the shape of the river. (meanders)
5. Suggest reasons for the varying widths of the river.
6. Suggest why there are scrubs on the banks of the river.

As you watch the rest of The Corporation, answer the following questions:

1. Does the movie contain any biases? To answer this question, consider the following points:

• Accurately interprets evidence, statements, graphics, questions, etc.
• Identifies the salient arguments (reasons and claims), pros and cons
• Thoughtfully analyzes and evaluates major alternative points of view
• Draws warranted, judicious, non-fallacious conclusions
• Justifies key results and procedures, explains assumptions and reasons
• Fair-mindedly follows where evidence and reasons lead

2. What are the main claims made by the movie. For each one, give one supporting argument and a specific example.

3. On this Google Doc, write down any word or term that you are not familiar with.

I will be in Cambodia with the grade 11 students until the 14th of February.

Here are the assignments and due dates for each class:

Individuals and Society: CSR Assessment, due Tuesday February 21st.

Gr. 9 IGCSE Geography: Unit test on Wednesday 8, February and field trip project due Wednesday 15, February.

Gr. 10 IGCSE Geography: Industrial Systems questions and textbook questions # 1 to 4 on page 157-8.  Due Wednesday 15, February  (10A) and Thursday 16, February. (10B)

Gr. 11 IBDP Geography: Sustainability Presentations. See Google Doc for due dates.

Have a wonderful week and an excellent ski break.

See you soon,

Mr. McKeown

1. Create a table classifying 20 different industries into primary, secondary and tertiary industry sectors.

2. Using the World Bank statistics of percentage of employment per country in agriculture, industry and services, place 10 countries on a triangular graph  that you create.

• Make sure to include: 2 MEDCs, 2 LEDCs, 2 NICs, 2 OPECs, one RIC and one LLEDC.