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    GEO12 – 1.2

    October 22 Chapter 10 – Hydrologic Cycle & the Hydrosphere Energy & the Hydrologic Cycle (Fig.10.4) consumed <– water –> released OCEANS Abyssal Plain Salinity Assignment 5 Part 1: Create an infographic that shows 3 of the highest-salinity bodies of water and 3 of the lowest-salinity bodies of water (due Monday, Oct.26) cite images include […]

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    October 21 – Finishing off from last day… Chapter 8,9 – Climate & Weather Classifying Climates for what purpose? what are the factors that define the three examples given on pp.134-136? Climatic Controls – how does each affect climate? solar radiation wind systems ocean currents land masses (continents) & bodies of water altitude mountains local […]

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    OCTOBER 19

    *Ongoing until OCTOBER 30: Understanding the World Through a New Lens FOLLOW UP: HOMEWORK READINGS Chapter 7 Solar Radiation Solar Constant Net Radiation (Rn) Shortwave Radiation Albedo Greenhouse Effect Explain Rn = Ph + E + G + H Explain using figure 7.6: How how does loss of ice (esp. at poles) accelerate […]

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    OCTOBER 2

    *Ongoing until OCTOBER 30: Understanding the World Through a New Lens FOLLOW UP: HOMEWORK – Create/Brainstorm a list of Climate-change related events that have occurred in 2020 Video viewing of docu-drama “Age of Stupid” Suggested 3-column notes approach (Important Detail/Question/Point of Interest) Include notes in Portfolio/Blog Remote Work for next week: Read Unit […]

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    OCTOBER 1

    *Ongoing until OCTOBER 30: Understanding the World Through a New Lens FOLLOW UP: HOMEWORK – locate at least three regions in BC and provide: the First Nations name the name used today after colonization a brief description of the region (provide a photo/image if possible) Include this homework in your course portfolio BC […]

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    SEPTEMBER 30

    *Ongoing until OCTOBER 30: Understanding the World Through a New Lens EVERY CHILD MATTERS Read: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/residential-schools View Chanie Wenjack Heritage Minutes video (see TEAMS –> FILES) CBC 2016 report Geography and a sense of place play significant roles in one’s identity; discuss what role this played in relation to Residential Schools and […]

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    SEPTEMBER 29

    *Ongoing until OCTOBER 30: Understanding the World Through a New Lens FOLLOW UP: HOMEWORK – READ UNIT 3 PLANET EARTH pp 49-116 by Monday September 28 Ch.5,6 Looking ahead to ASSIGNMENT 4: New JAYO more details CONTINUE PROGRESS – ASSIGNMENT 3 “Structures & Seismic Mitigation” Due October 5 […]

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    SEPTEMBER 28

    *Ongoing until OCTOBER 30: Understanding the World Through a New Lens FOLLOW UP: HOMEWORK – READ UNIT 3 PLANET EARTH pp 49-116 by Monday September 28 FOLLOW UP DISCUSSION: Video: Strip the City SAN FRANCISCO Remaining examples of seismic mitigation efforts Detecting and “outrunning” the “Next One” HOMEWORK (due Monday, Sept.28) – Choose […]

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    SEPTEMBER 24

    *Ongoing until OCTOBER 30: Understanding the World Through a New Lens CONTINUE PROGRESS – ASSIGNMENT 1 – 5 THEMES OF GEOGRAPHY – School Focus DUE TODAY ASSIGNMENT 2 “Dream Destination” HOMEWORK – READ UNIT 3 PLANET EARTH pp 49-116 by Monday September 28 Intro into TECTONICS UNIT Video: Strip the City SAN FRANCISCO […]