Course Outline
Social Studies 10 Digital
Teacher: Mr. Chan
Email: brchan@sd43.bc.ca
E-Text: Horizons
Course Description/ Objective:
Social studies, as defined in BC curricula, is a multidisciplinary subject that draws from the social sciences and humanities to study human interaction and natural and social environments.
The aim of social studies is to develop thoughtful, and responsible citizens who are able to acquire the requisite information to consider multiple perspectives and to defend a position. The Social Studies 10 curriculum provides students with opportunities to critically reflect upon events and issues in order to examine the past and make connections. Through their participation in social studies, students are encouraged to:
• develop an appreciation of democracy and what it means to be Canadian
• demonstrate respect for human equality and cultural diversity
• think critically, evaluate information, and practice effective communication
The study of social studies contributes to the important goal of preparing students for their lives as Canadian citizens and members of the international community.
Units:
Review
- How did Europeans get here?
- Towards a British Colony, Away from an American State
Early 19th Century Social History in Canada
- Social Darwinism
- Life in towns vs rural settings
- Immigrant experiences to Eastern Canada
- Inventions
- Aboriginal contributions
Towards a Responsible Government
- Rebellion 1837
- Durham Report
- Act of Union
- Rebellion Losses Bill
Confederation
- Colonial Perspectives
- Reasons for Confederation
- Confederation Conferences
- BNA Act
Geographic factors of Settlement
- Physiographic Regions
- Economies and Resources of Canada
- Physical geography of Canada
- Climates of Canada
Canada Expands West
- MacDonald's National Policy
- Purchase of Rupert's Land
- Native Treaties
- CPR
- Red River and Northwest Rebellions
- Manitoba Schools Question
BC History
- From territory to colony to Confederation
- BC Immigrant Stories
- Gold Rushes
- Resources in BC – then and now
- Sustainability in BC
Building a Canadian Identity
- Boer War
- Naval Act
- Alaskan Dispute
- Immigration policies
- Art
Digital Policies:
- Computer use in class is for classroom activities ONLY
- Contents on your computer will be considered PUBLIC within the school as it will be connected to the school's network
- Computers found to be participating in extracurricular activities not directed by the teacher will be subject to a hard restart
Classroom Policies:
How to approach Mr Chan's class:
- This class is built upon reciprocity
- Class time is for social studies, not socializing
- You are not here to compete, we work together and support each other
- In the end, you are responsible for your own learning
- To succeed, you need to be open-minded
My job:
To help guide your learning so that you will be successful in understanding the Province's Prescribed Learning Outcomes
Your job:
To attend classes on time, complete all assignments with your best efforts, and participate constructively in class.
No Late Homework – homework assignments will be emailed to brchan@sd43.bc.ca
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DETERMINATION OF GRADES |
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86 – 100 = A 59 – 50 = C- |
Homework / Participation 10% Projects/ Essays 45% |
If you miss a test, you need a note or an email from your parents excusing your absence.
SOCIALS NINE