Social+Studies+11-+Course+Outline

**McKee ** Course Website: http://vichighsocialstudies11.wikispaces.com/ Contact Mr. McKee: mckeejc@uvic.ca , jcmckee3@gmail.com Twentieth Century Canadian History • Canadian Government • Environmental and Human Geography
 * Social Studies 11 - Course Outline **

The aim of social studies is to develop critical thinking and active citizens who can make socially conscious decisions and reasoned judgments in the context of the political, social and economic life The Social Studies 11 program of study exposes students to new problems and harbors the skills necessary to reflect critically on local, nation and international phenomenon. In short, the course aim is to engage students on an analysis of events occurring in the present-day, in the historical past and also challenges students to consider the future. Through their participation in social studies, students are encouraged to Textbook: //Crossroads,// : Course Website: http://vichighsocialstudies11.wikispaces.com/ //Statistics Canada Website: www.statscan.ca // //<span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">The Canadian Encyclopedia // //<span style="font-family: 'corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;"> The Gage Canadian Dictionary (or other suitable dictionary) // //<span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Canadian Issues: A Contemporary Perspective // //<span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">A current atlas such as The Canadian Oxford School Atlas, 8th Edition // <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Evaluation: <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Assessment will be continuous for the year. There will be no weighting of terms. Student assessment will be formative or ongoing in the classroom. <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Summative assessment will occur at key stages and at the end of the year. Social Studies 11 has a mandatory Provincial Exam worth 20% of the final course mark. //<span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">SUMMATIVE //<span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;"> = Quizzes, Tests, Exams, **Assignments** –35%, Provincial **Exam – 20% = 55%** //<span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">FORMATIVE //<span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;"> = Classwork, Assignments, Effort and class participation (peer evaluation, self evaluation and reciprocal evaluation **,**portfolio entries and essays:45% <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Social Studies 11 covers the history of Canada from 1914 to the present day, as well as government in Canada and human geography. The curriculum is divided into four main sections: <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Politics and Government - the political spectrum <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- how Canadians can effect change at the federal and provincial levels <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- how federal and provincial governments are formed <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- major provisions of the Canadian constitution and its impact on Canadian society <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Autonomy and - Canada’s evolution as a politically autonomous nation <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">International Involvement - Canada’s role in the two World Wars and their impact <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- Canada’s participation in world affairs <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Society and Identity - the development and impact of Canadian social policies and programs related to immigration, the welfare state, and minority rights <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- economic cycles with reference to the Great Depression and the labour movement in Canada <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- the role of women in terms of social, political, and economic change in Canada <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- the impact of the conscription crises, Quebec nationalism, bilingualism, and regionalism on Canadian unity <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- the challenges faced by Aboriginal people in Canada during the 20th century and their responses <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- what it means to be Canadian <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Human Geography - the significance of changes in world population <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- the standard of living of Canada and developing countries <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- environmental challenges facing Canadians <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">While you progress through the course, you will also be developing and practicing a variety of skills, including how to: <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- apply critical thinking skills <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- demonstrate effective research skills <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- demonstrate effective written, verbal, and graphic communication skills <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">- demonstrate skills and attitudes of active citizenship, including ethical behaviour, open- mindedness, respect for diversity, and collaboration <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Counterpoints: Exploring Canadian Issues
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Appreciate and prepare to exercise their roles, rights, and responsibilities within Canada and the world.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Expand an appreciation of democracy and what it means to be Canadian.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">exhibit respect for human equality and cultural diversity
 * <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Evaluate information and to articulate arguments through the practice of effective communication.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Corbel','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Interpret the roles and responsibilities of an informed citizenry.
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