Course Outline
Social Studies 9
Overview
Grade 9 students will analyze the relationship between Canada’s political and legislative processes and their impact on issues pertaining to governance, rights, citizenship and identity. Students will also explore issues of economics and their impact on quality of life, citizenship and identity in Canada and the United States.
Rationale
Grade 9 students will broaden their understanding and appreciation of the relationships among governance, economics, quality of life, citizenship and identity.
Outcomes
Part 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how Canada’s political processes impact citizenship and identity in an attempt to meet the needs of all Canadians.
Part 2: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how economic decision making in Canada and the United States impacts quality of life, citizenship and identity.
Local and Current Affairs: Students will be completing a Current Events Portfolio which will be a portion of their final mark.
Objectives
Issues for Canadians – student text
Evaluation
Assignments and quizzes will be given on a regular basis.
Students will be required to work both individually and as part of small groups. When group projects occur, students will be graded individually, based on the work they have completed.
It is essential that assignments be handed in on time. Students are responsible for contacting the teacher if they miss an assignment, quiz, etc to make arrangements for the completion of missed work. If an assignment is late, the student must get a signed note from their parent before the assignment will be marked (note provided).
Students will engage in various Assessment for Learning activities and assignments. These assignments are designed to allow the student to practice new and/or challenging skills. Please note that the completion of these assignments is NOT optional. Students’ grades will be based on Assessment of Learning activities including performance assessments, essays, tests and other substantive inquiry projects.
Classroom Expectations
Social Studies classes involve a great deal of discussion of controversial issues. It is expected that all students will engage in these discussions in a respectful manner. Inappropriate or discriminatory language and disrespect for the teacher and/or classmates will not be tolerated.
Final Mark Breakdown
Issues for Canadians : Governance and Rights – 40%
Issues for Canadians: Economic Systems in Canada and the USA – 20%
Current Events: 10%
Social Studies 9
Overview
Grade 9 students will analyze the relationship between Canada’s political and legislative processes and their impact on issues pertaining to governance, rights, citizenship and identity. Students will also explore issues of economics and their impact on quality of life, citizenship and identity in Canada and the United States.
Rationale
Grade 9 students will broaden their understanding and appreciation of the relationships among governance, economics, quality of life, citizenship and identity.
Outcomes
Part 1: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how Canada’s political processes impact citizenship and identity in an attempt to meet the needs of all Canadians.
Part 2: Students will demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of how economic decision making in Canada and the United States impacts quality of life, citizenship and identity.
Local and Current Affairs: Students will be completing a Current Events Portfolio which will be a portion of their final mark.
Objectives
- DIMENSIONS OF THINKING
- Develop skills of critical thinking and creative thinking
- Develop skills of historical thinking
- Develop skills of geographic thinking
- Demonstrate skills of decision making and problem solving
- SOCIAL PARTICIPATION AS A DEMOCRATIC PROCESS
- Demonstrate skills of cooperation, conflict resolution, and consensus building
- Develop age-appropriate behaviour for social involvement as responsible citizens
- RESEARCH FOR DELIBERATIVE INQUIRY
- Apply the research process
- COMMUNICATION
- Demonstrate skills of oral, written, and visual literacy
- Develop skills of media literacy
Issues for Canadians – student text
Evaluation
Assignments and quizzes will be given on a regular basis.
Students will be required to work both individually and as part of small groups. When group projects occur, students will be graded individually, based on the work they have completed.
It is essential that assignments be handed in on time. Students are responsible for contacting the teacher if they miss an assignment, quiz, etc to make arrangements for the completion of missed work. If an assignment is late, the student must get a signed note from their parent before the assignment will be marked (note provided).
Students will engage in various Assessment for Learning activities and assignments. These assignments are designed to allow the student to practice new and/or challenging skills. Please note that the completion of these assignments is NOT optional. Students’ grades will be based on Assessment of Learning activities including performance assessments, essays, tests and other substantive inquiry projects.
Classroom Expectations
Social Studies classes involve a great deal of discussion of controversial issues. It is expected that all students will engage in these discussions in a respectful manner. Inappropriate or discriminatory language and disrespect for the teacher and/or classmates will not be tolerated.
Final Mark Breakdown
Issues for Canadians : Governance and Rights – 40%
Issues for Canadians: Economic Systems in Canada and the USA – 20%
Current Events: 10%