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Ontario Canadian and World Studies – Geography

CTRL-F: Verification Skills learning outcomes link explicitly Ontario’s Canadian and World Studies Geography program. The relevant curricular outcomes are listed by grade level and course below.

Last updated August 15, 2025.

 

GRADE 7

Grade 7 Geography

  • A2.2 – gather and organize data and information from a variety of sources, and using various technologies, on the impact of natural events and/or human activities that change the physical environment, ensuring that their sources reflect more than one perspective
  • B2.2 – gather and organize data and information from a variety of sources on the impact of resource extraction/harvesting and/or use, ensuring that their sources reflect more than one perspective

 

GRADE 8

Grade 8 Geography

  • A2.2 – gather and organize data and information from a variety of sources, and using various technologies, on the impact of natural events and/or human activities that change the physical environment, ensuring that their sources reflect more than one perspective
  • B2.2 – gather and organize data and information from a variety of sources on the impact of resource extraction/harvesting and/or use, ensuring that their sources reflect more than one perspective

 

GRADE 9

Grade 9 Issues in Canadian Geography 

*Teachers should weave the expectations from strand A in with the expectations from strands B–E.

A1. Geographic Inquiry

  • A1.2 – select and organize relevant data and information on geographic issues from a variety of primary and secondary sources ensuring that their sources represent a diverse range of perspectives
  • A1.3 – assess the credibility of sources and information relevant to their investigations

A2. Developing Transferable Skills

  • A2.2 – apply communication skills, showing consideration for diverse perspectives and experiences, when
    engaging in discussion of complex geographic issues and sensitive topics
  • A2.3 – apply the concepts of geographic thinking when analysing current events involving geographic issues in order to enhance their understanding of these issues and their role as informed citizen

 

GRADE 11

Grade 11 Courses:

  • Regional Geography
  • Forces of Nature
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Introduction to Spatial Technologies

*Teachers should weave the expectations from strand A in with the expectations from strands B–E.

A1. Geographic Inquiry

  • A1.2 – select and organize relevant data and information on geographic issues from a variety of primary and secondary sources ensuring that their sources represent a diverse range of perspectives
  • A1.3 – assess the credibility of sources and information relevant to their investigations

A2. Developing Transferable Skills

  • A2.2 – apply communication skills, showing consideration for diverse perspectives and experiences, when
    engaging in discussion of complex geographic issues and sensitive topics
  • A2.3 – apply the concepts of geographic thinking when analysing current events involving geographic issues in order to enhance their understanding of these issues and their role as informed citizen

 

GRADE 12

Grade 12 Courses:

  • World Issues: A Geographic Analysis
  • World Geography: Urban Patterns and Population Issues
  • Environment and Resource Management
  • Spatial Technologies in Action
  • Living in a Sustainable World

*Teachers should weave the expectations from strand A in with the expectations from strands B–E.

A1. Geographic Inquiry

  • A1.2 – select and organize relevant data and information on geographic issues from a variety of primary and secondary sources ensuring that their sources represent a diverse range of perspectives
  • A1.3 – assess the credibility of sources and information relevant to their investigations

A2. Developing Transferable Skills

  • A2.2 – apply communication skills, showing consideration for diverse perspectives and experiences, when
    engaging in discussion of complex geographic issues and sensitive topics
  • A2.3 – apply the concepts of geographic thinking when analysing current events involving geographic issues in order to enhance their understanding of these issues and their role as informed citizen

References:

Ontario Ministry of Education. (2015). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12: Canadian and World Studies –  Economics, Geography, History, Law, Politics [Curriculum]. https://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/2015cws11and12.pdf

Ontario Ministry of Education. (2018). Grade 7 Geography. Curriculum and Resources. https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/elementary-sshg/grades/g7-geo

Ontario Ministry of Education. (2018). Grade 8 Geography. Curriculum and Resources. https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/elementary-sshg/grades/g8-geo

Ontario Ministry of Education. (2018). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 10: Canadian and World Studies – Geography, History, Civics [Curriculum]. https://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/canworld910curr2018.pdf

Ontario Ministry of Education. (2024). Grade 9 Exploring Canadian Geography. Curriculum and Resources. https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/canadian-and-world-studies/courses/cgc1w