WELCOME TO GRADE 11 GEOGRAPHY

1. WELCOME TO GRADE 11 GEOGRAPHY St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School Chantal Kot

2. Who Am I? • Mrs. Kot – youngest of 3 and only girl! Yes, I was tortured by two older brothers as a child… and sometimes still today!

3. Who Am I? • Have been teaching for 15 years • First 3 ½ years in Picton, Ontario (Geography)

4. Who Am I? • Following 3 years in the Middle East (UAE) (Geography and English, Social Studies Department Head, Girls Volleyball Coach, etc.)

5. Who Am I? • One year at Resurrection in Kitchener (Geography, English, History, Religion)

6. Who Am I? • Last 8 years here at St. Benedict’s (Geography, English, Religion) • GO SAINTS!!

7. My Joy… Baby Maya

8. Skills for Success • I ask for help when I need it; • I participate appropriately in class discussion, even if I am not 100% sure of the correct answer; • I help others when needed, without disrupting the rest of the class; • I stay on task without being reminded; • I ask questions for clarification when needed; • I do my homework and hand assignments in on time; • I am a productive member in pair and group activities;

9. Skills for Success • I keep my binder up to date, neat and organized; • I make sure to ask the teacher and other students what I have missed when I am absent and get caught up as soon as I can; • I use the resources available to me when I need extra help such as: • Meeting with the teacher at lunch or after school • Attending homework club after school • Attending study nights provided by LINK before exams • Asking my parents/guardians for help with homework • Use ClassNet for class handouts, review, notes, calendar of events

10. What I can do to improve… • Be on task! • Be a leader for yourself and others! • Be an active listener and participant in class! • Be on time and present for class! • Be in uniform! • Be ready to work! • Be prepared by always bringing all of your required materials to class! • Be supportive of others! • Be a celebration of People!

11. Materials Needed for Class • 3 Ring Binder for Geography only with lined paper • Pencil Case with: • Pens, pencils, white eraser, dry whiteout • Ruler • Scientific Calculator • Colouredpencils (pack of 12 or more if possible) • Memory Stick • Pencil sharpener with cap

12. How To Be Happy at Bennie’s! • Get Involved! Join a club, try out for a team, join lunch time activities provided for your interests • Avoid conflicts by respecting yourself, others, Catholic values (be kind, patient, understanding, compassionate, etc.) and school policies (uniform, class rules, computer use, self conduct, etc.) • Ask for help when needed from: • A teacher, guidance counselor, social worker, student success teacher, principal, LINK crew leader, parent, guardian, friend, etc.

13. GRADE 11 Physical GEOGRAPHYPERIOD 4

14. Topics, Concepts and Skills for Grade 11 Physical Geography The Universe Around Us and Earth: A Vibrant Planet • Origin Theories • What Makes up the Universe? • Technology and Tools of the Astronomer • Consetellations • Disaster Connection – Asteroids/Meteors • Solar Nebular Theory • Earth Eras • Disaster Connection – Volcanoes and Earthquakes

16. Topics – The Ground Beneath our Feet

17. Topics: Water All Around • Glaciers and Fresh Water • Rivers and Erosion • Fresh water vs. Salt Water • Disaster Connection – Flooding, Fishing Crisis, Ocean Currents, etc.

18. Topics: The Atmosphere • Layers of the Atmosphere • Climate and Climate Extremes • Disaster Connections – Melting Ice Caps, Hurricanes, Tornadoes • Climate Regions around the Globe

20. Topics: All That is Living • The Biosphere • How People Impact the Environment • How the Environment Impacts People

22. Culminating Activities • Final Project • Final Exam

23. Types of Assessment •  Assignments • Quizzes • Tests • Presentations • Homework • Participation

24. HOW YOU CAN REACH ME! • BY E-MAIL: chantal.kot@wcdsb.ca