Human Geography
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
The geography component of Social Studies 11 is divided into three major sections:
It is expected that students will:
Textbook - Counterpoints 2: Exploring Canadian Issues (2010)
Chapter 12 - Population Trends and Issues
Chapter 14 - Living Standards in a Changing World
Chapter 13 - The Environment: Our Challenges and Responsibilities
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
The geography component of Social Studies 11 is divided into three major sections:
- Population
- Standards of Living
- Environmental Issues
It is expected that students will:
- explain the significance of changes in world population with reference to
- population pyramids
- distribution
- density
- demographic transition models
- compare Canada’s standard of living with those of developing countries, with reference to poverty and key indicators of human development
- assess environmental challenges facing Canadians, including
- global warming
- ozone layer depletion
- fresh water quality and supply
Textbook - Counterpoints 2: Exploring Canadian Issues (2010)
Chapter 12 - Population Trends and Issues
Chapter 14 - Living Standards in a Changing World
Chapter 13 - The Environment: Our Challenges and Responsibilities