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WELCOME TO GRADE 11 GEOGRAPHY
St. Benedict Catholic Secondary School
Chantal Kot
Who Am I? Mrs. Kot – youngest of 3 and only girl!
Yes, I was tortured by two older brothers as a child… and sometimes still today!
Who Am I? Have been teaching for 17 years
First 3 ½ years in Picton, Ontario (Geography)
Who Am I? Following 3 years in the Middle East (UAE)
(Geography and English, Social Studies Department Head, IB, Girls Volleyball Coach, etc.)
Who Am I? One year at Resurrection in Kitchener
(Geography, English, History, Religion)
Who Am I?Last 10 years here at St. Benedict’s (Geography,
English, Religion)
GO SAINTS!!
My Joy… Baby Maya
Skills for Success I ask for help when I need it; I participate appropriately in class
discussion, even if I am not 100% sure of the correct answer;
I help others when needed, without disrupting the rest of the class;
I stay on task without being reminded; I ask questions for clarification when needed; I do my homework and hand assignments in
on time; I am a productive member in pair and group
activities;
Skills for Success I keep my binder up to date, neat and
organized; I make sure to ask the teacher and other
students what I have missed when I am absent and get caught up as soon as I can;
I use the resources available to me when I need extra help such as: Meeting with the teacher at lunch or after school Attending homework club after school Attending study nights provided by LINK
before exams Asking my parents/guardians for help with
homework Use ClassNet for class handouts, review,
notes, calendar of events
What I can do to improve… Be on task! Be a leader for yourself and others! Be an active listener and participant in
class! Be on time and present for class! Be in uniform! Be ready to work! Be prepared by always bringing all of your required materials to class! Be supportive of others! Be a celebration of People!
Materials Needed for Class 3 Ring Binder for Geography only
with lined paper Pencil Case with:
Pens, pencils, white eraser, dry whiteout
Ruler Scientific Calculator (basic – do not
spend more than you need to!) Coloured pencils (pack of 12 or more
if possible) Memory Stick
How To Be Happy at Bennie’s! Get Involved! It’s not too late! Join a club, try out for a team, join lunch time activities provided for your interests Avoid conflicts by respecting yourself,
others, Catholic values (be kind, patient, understanding, compassionate, etc.) and school policies (uniform, class rules, computer use, self conduct, etc.)
Ask for help when needed from: A teacher, guidance counselor, social
worker, student success teacher, principal, LINK crew leader, parent, guardian, friend, etc.
GRADE 11 Physical GEOGRAPHY
Topics, Concepts and Skills for Grade 11 Physical GeographyUnit #1: The Universe Around Us & Earth: A Vibrant Planet
Origin Theories What Makes up the Universe? Technology and Tools of the Astronomer Consetellations Disaster Connection – Asteroids/Meteors Solar Nebular Theory Earth Eras Disaster Connection – Volcanoes and
Earthquakes
Unit #2 – The Ground Beneath our Feet
Unit #3: Water All Around
Glaciers and Fresh Water Rivers and Erosion Fresh water vs. Salt Water Disaster Connection – Flooding, Fishing
Crisis, Ocean Currents, etc.
Unit #4: The Atmosphere
Layers of the Atmosphere Climate and Climate Extremes Disaster Connections – Melting Ice
Caps, Hurricanes, Tornadoes Climate Regions around the Globe
Unit #5: All That is Living
The Biosphere How People Impact the Environment How the Environment Impacts People
Culminating Activities
Final Project Final Exam
Types of Assessment Assignments
Quizzes
Tests
Presentations
Homework
Participation
HOW YOU CAN REACH ME!
BY E-MAIL: [email protected]
How To Catch Up When Absent:
Email me to let me know that you will be absent for a summative due date or test date if possible.
Check in with a friend from class and ME as soon as you return to see what you have missed and then get caught up!
Check out Class Net from the school/board website and click on the Assignments/Events Calendar for topics of the day and homework and on Class Documents for copies of slideshow notes, diagrams, Quiz/Test review sheets, assignments, etc.
Class Details… - Water in refillable bottles are encouraged!
(BUT… no pop, juice, energy drinks, etc.) - Food (only when provided by me or as a
special event potluck, etc, as discussed in class.
IF you skipped breakfast and really need something (like your apple, banana, etc. please ask for permission first).
- We DO have peanut allergies so no food with nuts please!