Course Description
In this course, students will address the challenge of creating a more sustainable and equitable world. They will explore issues involving a wide range of topics, including economic disparities, threats to the environment, globalization, human rights, and quality of life, and will analyse government policies, international agreements, and individual responsibilities relating to them. Students will apply the concepts of geographic thinking and the geographic inquiry process, including the use of spatial technologies, to investigate these complex issues and their impacts on natural and human communities around the world
| CGW4U COURSE CONTENT | ||
| Unit # | Unit Name | Time Allocation |
| 1 | Unit 1: Relationships and Disparities | 30 |
| 2 | Unit 2: Sustainability and Stewardship | 20 |
| 3 | Unit 3: Globalization | 20 |
| 4 | Unit 4: Social Change and Quality of Life | 30 |
| 5 | Final Assignment: I.S.U. & Exam | 10 |
| Total Hours | 110 |
Resources
- Canadian and World Studies Geonexus: Canadian and World Issues © 2003
- Moodle Website
FAQ
What is CGW4U?
CGW4U is a grade 12 Canadian and world issues course at a university preparation level.
What is the prerequisite course for CGW4U?
Any grade 11 or 12 university(U) or university/college(M) preparation course in social sciences and humanities English, or Canadian and world studies.