Grade 7 Geography Physical Patterns in a Changing World

Total Pages: 270 pages
Answer Key: Included with rubric
Teaching Duration: N/A
File Size: 11 MB
File Type: PDF

This Grade 7 Geography Strand A Ontario Curriculum Unit is an excellent resource for teaching Ontario Curriculum! Teachers are provided with 21 in-depth lessons to help their students explore and understand Physical Patterns In A Changing World. Topics include landforms, water systems, vegetation regions, climate regions, and the challenges posed by the physical environment. Unleash the potential of your students through this comprehensive unit. This Grade 7 Geography Strand A Unit will ignite a passion for physical geography within your students.

Curriculum Alignment: Aligned with the Ontario Social Studies Curriculum 2023 Grade 7 Geography Strand A.

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What's Included in this Comprehensive Unit?

• 21 Engaging Lessons: Use these well-designed and captivating lessons that are designed to keep students interested and actively participating in the learning process.
• Audio MP3 Files of Student Readings: Audio recordings of the students' reading materials, allow them to listen to the content for enhanced understanding and accessibility.
• Google Slides of Student Pages: Student pages and materials are presented in Google Slides format, facilitating easy sharing, collaboration, and interaction in digital learning environments.
• Daily Lesson Plans: Detailed plans outlining the activities and resources for each day's lesson, helping teachers to structure their teaching effectively.
• Student Choice: Students are provided with options and opportunities to make decisions about their learning, promoting autonomy and engagement.
• Differentiated Tasks: Tailored tasks and activities designed to meet students' individual learning needs and abilities.
• Inquiry Learning: An assignment that encourages students to explore and investigate topics, fostering curiosity and critical thinking skills.
• Graphic Organizers: Visual tools and aids that help will help your students organize information, making complex concepts easier to understand and remember.
• Summative Assessment: Use this assignment to gauge students' overall understanding.
• Assessment Rubrics: Save time by using ready-made rubrics to assess learning.
• Unit Test: This test assesses students' understanding and retention of the content covered.
• Answer Keys: These are provided to make grading and feedback more efficient for teachers.
• Individual PDFs of Student Pages: Digital copies of student materials provided in PDF format, suitable for posting on online platforms like Google Classroom™ for easy access and distribution.

Strand A Lessons

1. Why Study Geography? (As/For Learning)
2. Mapping Skills Review (For Learning)
3. Map of Canada Assignment (Of Learning)
4. What is Geography? (For/As Learning)
5. World Map Assignment (Of Learning)
6. Physical Characteristics of Landforms (As Learning)
7. Changes to Landforms (As Learning)
8. Landforms Quiz (Of Learning)
9. Land Reclamation Assignment (As/Of Learning)
10. Physical Characteristics of Water Systems (As Learning)
11. Changes to Water Systems (As Learning)
12. Characteristics of Climate Regions (As Learning)
13. Changes to Climate Regions (As Learning)
14. Climate Graph Creation Assignment (Of Learning)
15. Natural Vegetation Regions (As Learning)
16. Changes to Natural Vegetation Regions (As Learning)
17. Invasive Species Assignment (Of Learning)
18. Challenges and Opportunities Presented by Physical Environments (As Learning)
19. Group Scenario Learning (As Learning)
20. Natural Events Inquiry Stations (As/Of Learning)
21. Unit Test (Of Learning)

Do you have students working below grade level? Check out this modified unit - Grade 7 Geography Strand A Modified Unit that compliments this bundle. 

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Notes: Regular and reliable internet is required for this unit. Research is not included for inquiry stations. Students must gather the research themselves from a textbook, non-fiction books, or online sources. This resource is not editable.

Additional Geography Resources

• Want Lessons for Strand B? Grade 7 Geography Strand B
• Use these Grade 7 Geography Report Card Comments