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Social Studies 10 Course Outline

This year we will examine our own country through the interrelated areas of its history, geography and economy through the period of 1815 – 1914, a period which saw a small number of colonies try their luck at managing their own affairs without the direct control of their British master, resulting in an experiment known now as Canada. After traveling the path of our Confederation and its rocky beginnings, this course will highlight not only the geographic reality that determines much of our activities, but also the role Canada has played in establishing world trade affairs that have lasted well into the 20th century.

Evaluation: Marks Breakdown:Term 1 25% Tests/Quizzes 40%Term 2 30% Assignments 40%Term 3 30% Projects 20%Final Exam 15%

The following areas of interest will be examined over the course of the year:

Society and Culture : how the Victorian Era shaped attitudes that linger today; the ways immigration and settlement diversified the social milieu; the development of the family unit and the roles of women; the contributions made by French, British, Aboriginal, notable women and minorities; and the life-altering interactions between Aboriginals and Europeans.

Politics and Law : from colonial oligarchy to a more responsible government under the backdrop of rebellion; the push for unity via Confederation and the struggle to maintain it while appeasing the provinces; and the effects of a policy endorsing Western expansion, impacting an entire Aboriginal Nation. Finally, a snapshot of the current political framework for Canada that shapes our democracy today.

Economy and Technology : how a railroad and a National Policy changed the face of a country; and the place BC has on the world stage of markets with its diversity of industry.

Environment : Physiographic regions in Canada and their origins; how geography influences culture, history and economy of an area; and resource-development practices and their consequences.

In addition, the following skills will be developed over the course of the year:

Critical thinking for assessing and analyzing problems and issues Planning and delivering formal presentations using a variety of media Conducting research using primary and secondary print and non-print

sources Constructing and interpreting a variety of graphical forms of

information

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