Big Ideas
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National and global conflicts were a powerful force that shaped the world we live in today.
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Many factors influence the development of governments.
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People understand the world differently, so they react differently to developments in Canadian society. |
Past and present injustices challenge Canada’s reputation as an inclusive, multi-cultural society
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Students will also develop their skills with the Social Studies Curricular Competencies.
Units of Study
All of my courses start with a Unit 0 that introduces students to course routines and expectations.
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UNIT 1: Canadian Government |
UNIT 2: Human Geography |
UNIT 3: Injustice and Inclusion |
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UNIT 4: Canada in World War I |
UNIT 5: The Interwar Years |
UNIT 6: Canada in World War II |
Students will also complete an inquiry project in the library about a topic of their choosing from 20th century Canadian history.
Assessment
Marks it this course are standards-based and growth-oriented, which means that your final mark is based on your where you end up, not where you started or an average of everything you did. You will receive verbal and written feedback to help you recognize your strengths and improve. Your work will be evaluated with the proficiency scale.
Students in Grade 10 receive a letter grade, percentage, and written feedback on their report card.
Students in Grade 10 receive a letter grade, percentage, and written feedback on their report card.
