Social Studies, Grade 10 (Geographic Issues of the 21st Century)

Defining geography

I can define what geography is.

Elements of physical and human geography

I can identify elements of physical and human geography.

How physical and human geography connect

I can describe how physical and human geography are related.

Geography and change over time

I can recognize that geography includes the study of change over time.

Physical features of North America

I can locate the major physical features of North America on a map.

Political divisions of North America

I can locate the international political divisions of North America on a map.

Provinces, territories, and capitals of Canada

I can locate Canada's provinces, territories, and capital cities on a map.

Geography and decision making

I can give examples of how geographic knowledge informs decision making.

Place and identity

I can explain the relationship between place and identity.

Maps, globes, and perceptions

I can describe how globes, maps, and projections can influence our perceptions.

Global environmental types

I can explain the concept of global environmental types.

Global environmental types on a world map

I can identify global environmental types on a world map.

Global environmental types in Manitoba

I can locate the global environmental types found in Manitoba on a map.

Population and environmental types

I can identify major population clusters and explain their link to global environmental types.

Stewardship of the Earth's environment

I can explain the importance of stewardship in preserving the Earth's environment.

Natural resources on world, North America, and Canada maps

I can identify major natural resources on maps of the world, North America, and Canada.

Sustainability of resource extraction

I can describe sustainability issues in natural resource extraction and consumption.

Aboriginal perspectives and rights on natural resources

I can identify Aboriginal perspectives and rights regarding natural resources and their use.

Competing interests over land and resources

I can identify how competing interests influence control and use of land and resources in Canada.

Changing use of natural resources over time

I can identify factors that change how natural resources are used over time.

Aboriginal peoples in business and industry

I can give examples of the increasing involvement of Aboriginal peoples in business and industry in Canada.

Resource extraction between developed and less-developed countries

I can identify the implications of more-developed countries extracting resources from less-developed ones.

Major food production areas

I can identify the major food production areas on maps of the world and Canada.

Physical conditions for major food crops

I can identify the physical conditions needed to grow major food crops.

How natural and human phenomena affect food production

I can explain how natural and human-caused phenomena affect food production.

Human factors in food production and use

I can identify human factors affecting the production and use of food.

How food production has changed over time

I can give examples of how food production has changed over time.

The changing nature of prairie farming

I can identify how prairie farming is changing and describe its social and economic effects on communities.

Agricultural practices and the environment

I can describe the impact of various agricultural practices on the physical environment.

Stages of food production and distribution

I can identify the stages involved in food production and distribution.

Genetic modification of plants and animals

I can identify issues related to genetic modification of plants and animals.

Freshwater and saltwater food resources

I can describe issues related to freshwater and saltwater food resources.

Climate change and food production

I can give examples of how climate change could affect food production.

Scarcity and distribution of food

I can identify issues relating to the scarcity and distribution of food.

Types of industry

I can define industry and give examples of its four types.

Factors that determine the location of industry

I can identify factors that determine where industry locates.

Advantages and disadvantages of a manufacturing location

I can describe advantages and disadvantages of locating manufacturing in a particular area.

Major manufacturing regions

I can identify major manufacturing regions on maps of the world and North America.

Canada's major trading partners

I can identify Canada's major trading partners and the major products traded.

Current issues in industry and trade

I can identify current issues related to industry and trade.

Globalization and its social issues

I can define globalization and identify related social issues.

Rural, urban, and remote places

I can distinguish among rural, urban, and remote places using examples.

Locating major urban centres

I can locate major urban centres on maps of the world and North America.

Factors influencing the location of cities

I can identify factors that influence where cities are located.

Cities as centres of power and wealth

I can identify reasons certain cities became centres of power and wealth.

Functions of urban places

I can describe the major functions of urban places using Canadian examples.

Urbanization and Canadian ways of life

I can describe the impact of urbanization on Canadian ways of life.

Urban environmental and economic issues

I can describe urban environmental and economic issues.

Urban social issues

I can analyze urban social issues.

The role of urban planning

I can describe the role of urban planning and illustrate its importance with examples.

Issues of urban growth and decline

I can identify issues related to urban growth and decline.