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Social Studies 8
Prerequisite Social Studies 7 Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
N / A Full year Classroom-based , using various modes of teaching and learning
This course uses social studies inquiry processes to provide students with an overview of selected world civilizations from the post-classical to the early modern periods . Students will explore factors that influence the development of civilizations as well as the contact between civilizations and the resulting social , cultural , economic , political and environmental impacts as a result of the contact . This course is framed by the following Big Ideas : contacts and conflicts between peoples stimulate significant cultural , social , political change ; human and environmental factors shape changes in population and living standards ; exploration , expansion , and colonization had varying consequences for different groups ; and changing ideas about the world created tension between people wanting to adopt new ideas and those wanting to preserve established traditions . Students will be introduced to relevant curricular competencies that are necessary for study in this area , and they will be given the opportunity to develop these competencies as the course progresses . Assessment may include : student project work , presentations , artefact analyses , and a range of writing assignments .
Social Studies 9
Prerequisite Social Studies 8 Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
N / A Full year Classroom-based , using various modes of teaching and learning
This course uses social studies inquiry processes to provide students with an overview of the social , political , economic , and technological forces as well as the emerging ideas and ideologies that profoundly influenced the societies and events of the 18th to
20th century . Students will also examine the relationship between Indigenous and European societies and explain the role each played in the development of Canada . This course is framed by the following Big Ideas : emerging ideas and ideologies profoundly influence societies and events ; the physical environment influences the nature of political , social , and economic change ; disparities in power alter the balance of relationships between individuals and between societies ; collective identity is constructed and can change over time . Curricular competencies developed at this level will build on the competencies introduced in previous years . Assessment may include : student project work , presentations , artefact analyses , and a range of writing assignments .
Social Studies 10
Prerequisite Social Studies 9
Course Credit Course Duration Delivery Method
4 credits Full year Classroom-based , using various modes of teaching and learning
This course uses social studies inquiry processes to develop thoughtful and responsible young citizens who are equipped with the skills necessary to obtain and evaluate information , think critically about events , form opinions and defend positions . The Social Studies 10 curriculum allows students to engage with and apply these skills while developing an understanding of the history of Canada and the world in the 20th century . This course is framed by the following Big Ideas : global and regional conflicts have been a powerful force in shaping our contemporary world and identities ; the development of political institutions is influenced by economic , social , ideological , and geographic factors ; worldviews lead to different perspectives and ideas about developments in Canadian society ; historical and contemporary injustices challenge the narrative and identity of Canada as an inclusive , multicultural society . Curricular competencies developed at this level will build on the competencies introduced in previous years . Assessment may include : student project work , debates , presentations , interactive group assignments , and unit tests .