Grade 8 students examine interrelationships between Earth’s physical features and processes and human settlement patterns, and some ways in which the physical environment and issues of sustainability may affect settlement in the future. Students will investigate issues related to the interrelationship between human settlement and sustainability from a geographic perspective. Students will demonstrate an understanding of significant patterns and trends related to human settlement and of ways in which human settlement affects the environment.

Digital Resources

Explora Canada Student Search 6-12

Brainfuse

Websites

Atlas of Canada

Stats Canada

Books on Human Ecology Books on Social Change Books on Environmental Protection Books on Global Warming