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1. To understand basic physical systems that affect
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everyday life (e.g. earth-sun relationships, water
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cycles, wind and ocean currents).
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2. To learn the location of places and the physical and
cultural characteristics of those places in order to
function more effectively in our increasingly
interdependent world.

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3. To understand the geography of past times and how
In the Classroom geography has played important roles in the The perfect resource for
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4. To develop a mental map of your community,
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systems have arranged and sometimes changed the
surface of the Earth. “Teachers and students
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6. To understand the spatial organization of society and fortunate to have access to

see order in what often appears to be random the Canadian Atlas Online.
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scattering of people and places. on current topics for any

7. To recognize spatial distributions at all scales — local region in Canada. This is a

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and worldwide — in order to understand the complex tool that brings Canada
connectivity of people and places. into our classrooms!”

8. To be able to make sensible judgements about — Jennifer Aung Thin, teacher and

matters involving relationships between the physical writer

environment and society.

9. To appreciate Earth as the homeland of humankind
and provide insight for wise management decisions
about how the planet’s resources should be used.
10. To understand global interdependence and to
become a better global citizen.
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