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Curriculum Coordinator and Learning Strategist
Dr. Karen McCloskey
MA, PhD, QM Quality Matters

Course Code

CGR4M

Course Name

The Environment and Resource Management

Grade

Grade 12

Course Type

University Preparation

Format

Asynchronous Delivery

Prerequisite

Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

Tuition Fee

$500.00

Course Duration

At Your Own Pace (4 weeks to 12 months)

Credit Value

1.0

Availability

Start Anytime

Course Reviser/Developer

Dr. Karen McCloskey

Latest Revision Date

August 2024

Curriculum

CGR4M – The Ontario Curriculum, Canadian and World Studies, Grades 11 and 12, 2015 (Revised)

This course investigates interactions between natural and human systems, with a particular emphasis on the impacts of human activity on ecosystems and natural processes. Students will use the geographic inquiry process, apply the concepts of geographic thinking, and employ a variety of spatial skills and technologies to analyse these impacts and propose ways of reducing them. In the course of their investigations, they will assess resource management and sustainability practices, as well as related government policies and international accords. They will also consider questions of individual responsibility and environmental stewardship as they explore ways of developing a more sustainable relationship with the environment.

Prerequisite: Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities
Outlined below is a description of each unit, including what students will learn and the recommended hours for completion.
Unit Title & Description
Time Allocated
Unit 1: Geographic Detective Work

Dive into the world of geographic inquiry! You will become a detective, formulating research questions, gathering and analyzing data from various sources, and using geographic tools to uncover insights. Throughout the unit, you’ll develop transferable skills and learn about careers in geography. You’ll be assessed through a research project report and a quiz, and you’ll reflect on your learning in a journal.
10 Hours
Unit 2: Saving Nature

Explore how we can protect natural spaces and species! In this unit, you will assess the roles of different organizations and strategies in protecting the environment. You’ll compare Canada’s efforts with those of another country. Your understanding will be measured through a case study, a quiz, and a reflection journal.
9 Hours
Unit 3: Human Impact

Understand the profound impact humans have on the environment. You’ll analyze different views on the natural world, describe how human activities affect landscapes and species, and study the effects of invasive species. You’ll demonstrate your knowledge through a report, a quiz, and reflective journaling.
9 Hours
Unit 4: Ecosystem Dynamics

Discover the intricate dynamics of ecosystems. You will learn about the earth’s spheres, how physical factors influence ecosystems, and how interactions within ecosystems affect their stability. You’ll also explore how ecosystems change over time. Assessments include a comparative essay, an ecosystem stability analysis, a quiz, and reflective journal entries.
9 Hours
Unit 5: Resource Management

Delve into the complex world of resource management. You will explore sustainability policies, shared resource issues, contributions to resource management, and the environmental impacts of resource extraction. You’ll participate in a debate using an AI platform, complete a policy analysis report, take a quiz, and reflect on your learning.
14 Hours
Unit 6: Pollution Solutions

Learn about the strategies and challenges in reducing pollution. You’ll evaluate various pollution reduction methods and their economic implications. Your understanding will be assessed through a case study, a quiz, and reflective journal entries.
9 Hours
Unit 7: Pollution Impact

Investigate the impacts of pollution on the environment and human health. You’ll study how changes in one location can affect other places globally and describe different types of pollution. Assessments include a report on pollution types, a quiz, and reflection journal entries.
9 Hours
Unit 8: Ecological Processes

Explore the flow of matter and energy through the earth’s spheres and the impacts of pollutants and human activities. You’ll create a flow diagram of ecological processes and analyze human impacts on carbon/oxygen cycles. Your knowledge will be tested with a quiz and reflective journaling.
9 Hours
Unit 9: Environmental Solutions

Find out how to develop solutions for environmental and resource management issues. You’ll analyze the roles of governments, local initiatives, and personal choices in environmental protection. You’ll create and present an action plan using an AI platform, take a quiz, and keep a reflection journal.
9 Hours
Unit 10: Sustainable Communities

Examine the impact of community land use and infrastructure on the environment. You’ll analyze different land uses, transportation and energy options, and urban waste issues, and explore strategies to reduce environmental impacts of buildings. Assessments include a comparative analysis, a case study, a quiz, and reflective journaling.
10 Hours
Final Exam
Comprehensive assessment of all specific expectations covered in the course. Activities and Assessments: Cumulative final exam to assess overall understanding and application of course concepts.
20 Hours
Total Hours
120 Hours
At Royal Ontario Academy, our asynchronous, self-paced courses are crafted to engage students actively, encouraging deep learning and self-reflection. Our online OSSD courses are normally divided into 8-10 smaller sections to help students learn content in manageable portions. Lessons connect concepts to practical, relatable social, environmental, and economic issues, fostering lifelong learning by helping students apply knowledge to real-life contexts.

Students are encouraged to explore, investigate, and think critically as they progress independently. This approach emphasizes problem-solving skills, guiding students to persist through challenges, reason through complex ideas, and explore alternative solutions on their own, building resilience and independence essential for success beyond the classroom.

Our virtual high school courses provide a variety of learning experiences through virtual labs, simulations, knowledge checks, reflections, and videos. Interactive activities and discussion forums are designed to draw on students’ prior knowledge, keeping them engaged and actively participating. These tools enable OSSD students to practice, reflect, and apply concepts flexibly at their own pace, creating a personalized learning journey tailored to each student’s interests and goals.

A wide variety of assessment and evaluation tools will be used to earn credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma at Royal Ontario Academy including quizzes, tests, projects, essays, journals, and final assessments.
The final exam is a closed book, online test that is proctored and has a time limit. Students may also be required to appear on video for other assessments in certain courses.

All OSSD courses follow a simple evaluation breakdown at our virtual high school:
70% of the grade will be based on evaluations conducted throughout the online course. The remaining 30% of the grade will be based on a final evaluation or exam. This may be a final exam, a final project/report, or a combination of both an exam and a project.

Students will receive two reports per course:
  • First Mid Term Report: Reflects achievement and development after the first 4 Units.

  • Final Report: Reflects overall achievement and development for the entire course.


According to Growing Success First Edition, Grades 1 to 12, 2010, the primary purpose of assessment and evaluation is to improve student learning. To ensure that assessment, evaluation, and reporting are valid and reliable, and that they lead to the improvement of learning for all students, Royal Ontario Academy teachers use practices and procedures that:
  • are fair, transparent, and equitable for all students;
  • support all students, including those with special education needs, those who are learning the language of instruction (English or French), and those who are First Nation, Métis, or Inuit;
  • are carefully planned to relate to the curriculum expectations and learning goals and, as much as possible, to the interests, learning styles and preferences, needs, and experiences of all students;
  • are communicated clearly to students and parents at the beginning of the school year or course and at other appropriate points throughout the school year or course;
  • are ongoing, varied in nature, and administered over a period of time to provide multiple opportunities for students to demonstrate the full range of their learning;
  • provide ongoing descriptive feedback that is clear, specific, meaningful, and timely to support improved learning and achievement;
  • develop students’ self-assessment skills to enable them to assess their own learning, set specific goals, and plan next steps for their learning.

At Royal Ontario Academy, we believe that all OSSD students can benefit from a more accommodating online learning experience Accommodations allow for increased access to the course, without any changes to the knowledge and skills the student is expected to demonstrate.

An Individual Education Plan (IEP)is a personalized document that outlines a student’s learning needs, as well as the accommodations or services they require to succeed in their courses. At Royal Ontario Academy, our flexible online learning environment already addresses many common accommodation needs, but if a student requires additional support, our Principal is ready to help you!

– Students with Existing IEP: If a student has an existing IEP from another elementary or secondary school, Royal Ontario Academy can implement the listed accommodations, provided they are applicable within our online learning environment. To do so, a copy of the student’s IEP must be submitted to our Principal for review.
– Students Without IEP: If a student requires accommodations but does not currently have an IEP, our Principal will work with the student to assess their learning needs and develop a path forward. In this case, students will need to submit supporting documentation to help determine the appropriate accommodations.
– English Language Learners:– English Language Learners: Students who enroll at Royal Ontario Academy can provide information about their English language proficiency during the registration process. This information helps our teachers and Principal to tailor their teaching strategies and implement accommodations that support English language learners effectively.

For students and parents wishing to submit IEP documentation or request accommodations, please contact our Principal at info@royalontarioacademy.com
Students Should Have Access To

  • Microphone: Needed for presentations and participating in any interactive activities requiring audio input.
  • Word or Google Docs: For submitting reports and assignments.
  • Google Slides or PowerPoint: For submitting presentations.
1. What is CGR4M?
CGR4M is a Grade 12 The Environment and Resource Management course at University Preparation level.

2. What are 4M – (eg: 3M in AWQ3M (CGR4M))
4M for the CGR4M refers to the grade level and the course type. 4 refers to the 12th Grade and the second digit refers to the University Preparation course type.

3. What is the prerequisite for CGR4M?
The prerequisite for The Environment and Resource Management is Any university, university/college, or college preparation course in Canadian and world studies, English, or social sciences and humanities

4. How long does it take to complete the CGR4M online course?
The completion of the CGR4M course varies depending on the availability and pace of each student. However, the course can be completed in minimum of 4 weeks to maximum of 12 months.

5. Will my marks be sent directly to OUAC or OCAS?
Yes. We can send your CGR4M online course marks to OUAC (Ontario University’ Application Centre) or OCAS (Ontario College Application Service).

6. How lessons are delivered for the CGR4M?
At Royal Ontario Academy, course learning is asynchronously delivered for the CGR4M in various formats such as videos, question and answers, interactive tools, written notes, simulations, presentations, and external websites/links depending on the subject material of the course.

7. What is the withdrawal policy?
For students registered in Grade 9 and 10 courses, withdrawals can be made at any time and are not recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST).
For students registered in Grade 11 and 12 courses, withdrawals made within 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid-term) report card from Royal Ontario Academy will result in the mark not being recorded on the Ontario Student Transcript (OST). Withdrawals after 5 days of the issuance of the first (mid term) report card will result in a “”W”” being entered in the “”Credit”” column of the OST, along with the mark at the time of withdrawal.

8. What is the due date of my course?
Since your course is self-paced, there are no set due dates, allowing you to progress at your own speed. However, please be mindful of any deadlines for university or college applications.

9. Can I earn my OSSD (Ontario secondary school diploma) credits through online courses?
Yes, you can earn your Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) credits fully online through Royal Ontario Academy. To earn OSSD credits, you will need to complete 30 credits (18 compulsory and 12 optional), pass the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, and fulfill 40 hours of community involvement.

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